Compare Ichi engine prices. Rebuilt SR20/QR25 units for Ichi (1999-2005) with 12m warranty from UK suppliers.
Need a reliable replacement engine for your Nissan Ichi?
Engine Finders specializes in Ichi engines with solutions for SR20/QR25 failure patterns across all variants.
High-performance rebuilds with OEM parts for SR20/QR25 reliability.
Fully stripped and rebuilt to factory specs with updated components.
Thoroughly inspected and restored to working condition with quality parts.
Direct swap engines for minimal downtime with proper ECU mapping.
Cleaned, tested, and performance-tuned units with comprehensive inspection.
Affordable options with verified mileage and comprehensive history reports.
Engine Finders connects UK drivers with vetted specialists for reliable, reconditioned Nissan Ichi replacement engines. From QR20DE and MR20DE petrol units to YD22DDTi and M9R diesel powertrains found across the Ichi range, we address series-wide failure patterns like timing chain wear in early 2.0L engines and EGR clogging in common-rail diesels. Whether you're battling HR15DE coil pack failures in Micra/Note variants or M9R injector carbon buildup across Qashqai/X-Trail models, Engine Finders makes it easy to locate the right engine, fast.
We replace worn tensioners and guides with OEM-spec kits (13090-ED00A) across all QR20DE/MR20DE engines in Primera, X-Trail, and Qashqai variants (P12/T31/J10, 2000-2013), resolving the rattle issue documented in Nissan Technical Bulletin NTB12-098 affecting the entire Ichi petrol lineup.
All M9R (2.0L) and YD25DDTi (2.5L) diesel engines across Qashqai, X-Trail, and Navara share common Denso injector architecture (22670-5RA0A). We recalibrate and clean all units to prevent post-installation limp mode - a known series-wide issue from UK low-sulphur diesel exposure.
HR12DDT, HR15DE, and KR15DDT engines in Micra, Note, Juke, and Qashqai all suffer intake valve coking due to portless design. Our rebuilds include walnut blasting, updated PCV valves (14050-5RA0A), and revised breather routing aligned with Nissan Service Campaign SC-2022-041.
YD22DDTi and YD25DDTi engines share the same cylinder head casting prone to warping under thermal stress. We install reinforced multi-layer steel gaskets (11040-01J02) and torque-to-yield bolts across all Ichi diesel variants (2001-2020), preventing coolant ingress failures.
From M9R VNT turbos (22630-5RA0A) to KR15DDT wastegate units, all Ichi turbo engines suffer oil seal degradation. We rebuild with upgraded carbon seals and balanced shafts - critical for Qashqai J11, X-Trail T32, and Juke F16 variants sharing identical turbo platforms since 2017.
We verify compatibility not just by engine code but by wiring harness, ECU calibration, and mount geometry - ensuring a KR15DDT from a 2022 Qashqai fits a 2023 X-Trail T32 without modification, thanks to Nissan’s shared CMF-B/CMF-C platform strategy.
Every rebuilt engine undergoes series-specific dynamometer validation - simulating Micra K14 low-load cycles and Navara D40 high-torque demands on the same test protocol - ensuring reliability whether your Ichi is a city car or workhorse.
Our UK-wide network uses Nissan CONSULT III+ diagnostics to pre-validate engine health across all Ichi variants - ensuring your reconditioned MR20DE for a Note E11 matches the same error-code history as one destined for an X-Trail T31.
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Engine Finders connects UK drivers with specialists for reliable, reconditioned Nissan Ichi replacement engines. Whether battling QR25DE timing chain failures across early petrol variants or YD25DDT diesel pump issues in later models, we provide direct OEM-spec solutions.
The Nissan Ichi evolved through two critical generations: the original (2000-2010) featuring QR25DE and YD25DDT engines, and the updated series (2010-2020) with refined powertrains. All QR25DE petrol engines suffered timing chain tensioner failures addressed in Service Bulletin NTB09-042, while YD25DDT diesels share common turbocharger and EGR cooler vulnerabilities regardless of trim level. The second generation addressed some timing issues but inherited fuel pump problems across all diesel variants, with both generations sharing identical engine mounts and cooling system components that fail consistently across the entire series.
The Ichi series encompasses multiple engine families spanning both generations, with shared components and failure patterns across all variants.
All Ichi engine families utilize identical mounting systems and share cooling components, meaning failures in one variant often indicate similar issues across the entire series due to common architecture and design.
For Ichi owners: Used engines carry high risk due to shared QR25DE/YD25DDT failure patterns. Reconditioned units with updated timing components (11340-7S000) are essential for petrol variants. Remanufactured diesel engines with upgraded fuel pumps (15600-7S200) are recommended for all YD25DDT applications regardless of trim level.
All engines undergo comprehensive inspection and testing to ensure reliability across the entire Ichi series, with components upgraded to address known factory weaknesses.
Our reconditioned Ichi engines include: New timing components (QR25DE/YD25DDT), upgraded fuel pumps (15600-7S200), VTC actuators (10090-7S000), and complete cylinder head refurbishment. All units undergo 3-hour dyno tests simulating real-world loads across all Ichi power bands.
Each engine is tested to meet Nissan ISTA standards across the entire Ichi series, ensuring compatibility and performance regardless of specific variant requirements.
12-month warranty on all rebuilt engines with comprehensive coverage across all Ichi variants.
Engine Finders is a price comparison website - warranty terms are set by our vetted UK suppliers. Final coverage varies by engine family and mileage.
When your engine fails, Nissan Ichi engine works can restore performance at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new engine. From diagnostics to rebuild, here's how experts ensure optimal results.
1. Complete Strip-Down: The Ichi engine is fully dismantled and components are catalogued. Each part undergoes visual inspection for wear patterns specific to QR25DE/YD25DDT engines in the Ichi, with particular attention to timing chain guides and cylinder head warping common in this series.
2. Block Inspection: The engine block is pressure-tested and checked for cracks or wear. For Ichi engines, the cylinder bore measurements must match Nissan specifications (QR25DE: 89.0mm bore), and the deck surface is checked for flatness within 0.05mm tolerance.
3. Component Replacement: Worn parts are replaced with Nissan OEM components. For Ichi engines, this includes timing chain tensioners (11340-7S000 for QR25DE), fuel pumps (15600-7S200 for YD25DDT), and VTC actuators (10090-7S000) specific to this series.
4. Precision Machining: Critical surfaces are machined to factory specifications. The Ichi's crankshaft journals are polished to Nissan's 0.8Ra finish, and connecting rod big-end bearings are sized to achieve 0.025-0.075mm oil clearance for optimal performance.
5. Quality Assembly: Components are assembled using Nissan-recommended torque sequences. For Ichi engines, the cylinder head bolts are tightened in sequence to 30Nm + 90° rotation, ensuring proper head gasket sealing across all variants.
6. Testing & Validation: The rebuilt Ichi engine undergoes dyno testing for 3+ hours simulating real-world conditions. Performance curves are validated against Nissan baseline data for the specific engine family installed in the Ichi series.