Replacement YD25K3LD-5HO engine for the Nissan Cabstar 2.5L. Compare reconditioned, tested used and supply & fit options, with exact compatibility checked before your quote is progressed.
Engine code: YD25K3LD-5HO. Displacement: 2.5 litres, diesel, turbocharged. Family: YD25. Power: 108 hp (110 PS). Torque: 280 Nm (207 lb-ft). Fitted to: Cabstar. Production years: approximately 2006–2014. Outputs vary by model year and market; the block stamp, read against your registration, remains the only match that counts when a replacement is sourced.
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine Code | YD25K3LD-5HO |
| Displacement | 2.5L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Family | YD25 |
| Power | 108 hp |
| Fitted To | Cabstar |
| Known Faults | injector seal failure |
| Warranty | 6 to 12 months depending on option |
| Availability | Reconditioned and tested used engines |
Pick the buying route that suits your budget, timeline and the condition you want for your Nissan YD25K3LD-5HO engine.
A strong option for buyers who want a balanced mix of reliability, renewed internals and long-term value.
A lower-cost buying route for customers who want a fast replacement and a more price-led solution.
Perfect if you want the engine supplied and the installation arranged through the workshop network in one quote path.
Use this table as a buying guide to see which Nissan models are commonly associated with the YD25K3LD-5HO engine. Exact fitment is still confirmed before the order is finalised.
| Compatible Nissan Model | Years | Engine Size | Fuel Type | Model Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabstar | 2006–2014 | 2500 cc | Diesel | View model |
Important: the compatibility table is a practical shopping aid. Always confirm the exact engine code, vehicle year and fitment before ordering.
The YD25 runs a double-row timing chain — beefier than most — but its tensioner is the engine’s undoing: preload is lost, the chain slaps, and a heavy rattle arrives at the front of the engine. What separates this from ordinary chain wear is the ending: a neglected YD25 chain can jump or snap outright, bending valves and ending the engine in seconds. The stretch check and tensioner inspection are therefore not maintenance curiosities here; they are the difference between a scheduled repair and a scrapped truck.
Overheating writes the YD25’s second story: a cooling system neglected for one summer can pressurise the head gasket by the next, showing as coolant loss, a sweet smell, and a system that pressurises the moment it warms. The tests read it directly — combustion-leak checks on the coolant, compression across four cylinders — and the findings decide whether the gasket conversation stands alone or folds into a replacement. A truck that has run hot once is a truck the tests should meet twice.
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Reconditioned and tested used options with 6 to 12 months warranty
Compression, leak, history and mileage checks before any offer
Nationwide recovery and fitting available across the UK
Independent intermediary — vetted UK specialist workshops only
No fixed prices — bespoke written quotes per vehicle, no obligation
Every engine match is confirmed against your registration before any quote is issued, and all work is carried out by vetted third-party workshops operating as an independent comparison service.
Wear in the YD25’s oil pump shows first where only a gauge can see it: pressure that sags at hot idle while holding fine when cold. Left unread, the pump’s decline starves the bearings that keep the bottom end alive. The oil-pressure trace — cold, hot, idle, revved — is therefore the single most informative test on this engine, and the specialists run it before any price is discussed. A truck whose pressure holds hot is a different proposition from its twin that does not.
The 2.5’s injectors fail in the traditional way: black smoke under load, a knock that deepens, and starting that turns reluctant on warm mornings. They are usually the last of the four faults to arrive and the easiest to test — balance and spill readings place each injector’s health on the sheet. Where the injectors are the only finding, the conversation stays small; where they arrive alongside chain and pressure findings, the arithmetic moves towards a renewed engine.
The YD25’s decision rarely rests on one fault: the chain asks, the gasket may answer, the pump adds its figure, the injectors add theirs. The tests price each on its own scale, then the quote sets the repair total against a renewed engine — chains, pump, gasket-surface work and injectors all addressed under one warranty. On a truck this age the comparison usually finishes quickly, and it finishes with numbers rather than nerves.
Choose how you want your YD25K3LD-5HO supplied: reconditioned to spec, a tested low-mileage used engine, or a complete supply & fit package with recovery.
⚙Stripped, measured, reconditioned to specification, pressure tested
◉Low-mileage original with compression and leak checks
⌁Matched engine, recovery, fitting and final check
No fixed prices are published — every quote is bespoke to your registration and chosen service.
| Option | What You Get | Warranty | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reconditioned | Stripped, measured, reconditioned to specification, pressure tested | 6 to 12 months | Long-term owners |
| Tested Used | Low-mileage original with compression and leak checks | 6 months | Budget buyers |
| Supply & Fit | Matched engine, recovery, fitting and final check | Up to 12 months on installation | Complete solutions |
The Cabstar’s cab-over layout makes the 2.5 unusually accessible: the code is verified from plate and stamp, ancillaries transfer after inspection, and the road test watches hot idle pressure as closely as performance. Most jobs run a few working days, recovery is arranged for trucks that will not drive in, and the warranty file — with bench numbers or donor test sheets — leaves with the truck at handover.
Fitting a YD25K3LD-5HO engine means replacing the injector seals and checking the oil gallery before installation. The network workshops handle the changeover, and every installation is warranty-backed.
The confusion here crosses families: the older YD25 and the newer YS23 both served Nissan trucks and vans, and a parts counter’s assumption is not evidence. The stamp settles it — on the block, mirrored on the V5C — and the registration lookup reads it from your plate in seconds. The two engines share almost nothing, which is why the code is verified twice: at quote and again on arrival, before anything is fitted.
Enter your registration to verify the YD25 code and compare reconditioned, tested used and supply-and-fit quotes from vetted UK truck specialists.
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One lookup, three routes, one warranty-backed decision – start with your registration.
