Will a Renault Master M9T engine fit a Vauxhall Movano or Nissan NV400?

Yes, within the same variant. The Renault Master III, Vauxhall/Opel Movano B and Nissan NV400 built from 2014 share the M9T engine family. What has to match is the specific code — single-turbo against bi-turbo, and front- against rear-wheel drive — not the badge on the front of the van. Send us the engine code and we will confirm.

How much is a reconditioned Renault Master 2.3 dCi engine?

A reconditioned M9T on an exchange basis is £2,000 plus VAT, delivered on a pallet to mainland UK. Recovery with fitting is £3,300 plus VAT all-in within roughly 60 miles of our Kent workshop. Supply and fit at our workshop is quoted per vehicle.

Does the M9T use a timing chain or a belt?

The M9T is chain-driven. Every engine we rebuild gets a new timing chain kit as part of the standard rebuild, so the chain, guides and tensioner are new when the unit leaves us.

Renault Master 2.3 dCi M9T Engine | Reconditioned £2,000+VAT

The Master 2.3 dCi M9T in Renault Master vans

The M9T is the 2.3-litre Euro 6 common-rail unit that Renault put into the Master III from 2014, and which Vauxhall and Nissan use in the Movano B and NV400. It is a chain-driven, 16-valve DOHC engine running SCR/AdBlue and a DPF, produced in outputs from 100hp right up to 180hp on the bi-turbo cars.

It is the highest-mileage engine on our shelf, and that is not a complaint — M9T-powered Masters are worked hard on multi-drop and chassis-cab duty, and they accumulate motorway miles faster than almost anything else in the class. A van on its second engine at 250,000 miles is a van that has earned its keep.

Because the range spans single-turbo and bi-turbo and both front- and rear-wheel drive, the M9T family has more variants than any other engine we supply. Getting the code right is not optional here.

Get the variant right

Single-turbo or bi-turbo? Read your code

The M9T suffix tells you which unit you have, and single-turbo and bi-turbo engines are not interchangeable — the blocks, oil feeds and ancillaries differ.

Single-turbo engines carry codes M9T 670, 676, 680, 690, 700, 704, 706, 870, 876, 880 and 890. Bi-turbo engines carry M9T 692, 694, 696, 698, 702, 708, 716, 726, 882, 896 and 898.

On top of that, front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive Masters use different sumps and mountings. Send us the code stamped on the block or your registration number and we will confirm which of the two you need before anything is priced.

Vehicle compatibility

What does the Master 2.3 dCi M9T fit?

The Renault 2.3 dCi M9T is fitted across the Master III and its sister vans from 2014. Single-turbo and Bi-turbo are different units, and FWD/RWD differ — always confirm with your engine code or VIN before ordering.

Renault

Master III (X70) 2.3 dCi (2014–)
FWD & RWD, Single & Bi-Turbo
110 / 130 / 145 / 150 / 165 / 170 hp

Vauxhall / Opel

Movano B 2.3 CDTI (2014–)
Same M9T family / OE block
FWD & RWD variants

Nissan

NV400 2.3 dCi (2014–)
Interstar (later models)
FWD & RWD variants

Technical specification

Master 2.3 dCi M9T engine data

Single-Turbo Codes: M9T 670 · 676 · 680 · 690 · 700 · 704 · 706 · 870 · 876 · 880 · 890
Bi-Turbo Codes: M9T 692 · 694 · 696 · 698 · 702 · 708 · 716 · 726 · 882 · 896 · 898
Displacement: 2,298 cc (2.3L)
Power Output: 100 / 110 / 130 / 145 / 150 / 163 / 170 / 180 hp
Torque: 285 – 450 Nm
Injection: Common Rail · 16v · DOHC
Timing System: Timing Chain
Emissions: Euro 6 · SCR/AdBlue · DPF
Applications: Van / Minibus / Chassis Cab

The rebuild

What we replace on every Master 2.3 dCi M9T

Every unit is stripped to bare block. Nothing goes back on unless it measures inside OE tolerance. What follows is specific to this engine — a chain-driven unit and a belt-driven unit do not need the same work.

Bottom end

Block decked and honed back to the 2,298 cc OE bore
New piston rings, matched to the finished bore. Pistons are measured and replaced where they fall outside OE tolerance
Crankshaft reground and magna-fluxed to check for cracks
New main and big-end bearings, clearances set to OE tolerance
New front and rear crankshaft seals

Cylinder head

Head pressure tested — bi-turbo M9Ts run the highest cylinder pressures in this range
Skimmed back to OE flatness
Valves inspected and lapped, new valve stem seals
New camshaft bearings
OE multi-layer steel head gasket

Timing and lubrication

New timing chain, guides and tensioner — the M9T is chain-driven
New oil pump and pickup
New water pump
All gaskets and seals replaced
Full inspection before the engine leaves us

Six months supply-only, twelve months fitted

The 12-month warranty applies when the engine is fitted by us. Supply-only units carry six months and must be installed by a VAT-registered garage or qualified mechanic.

Two conditions before you buy: change the oil and filter at 500 miles, then every 6,000 miles at most, keeping the receipts — and sort the cooling system when the engine goes in. Those two account for almost every refused claim. The full terms set out the rest.

Clear pricing

What the Master 2.3 dCi M9T costs

All prices exclude VAT and assume an exchange basis — your old unit comes back to us within 14 days.

Exchange, supply only

£2,000 +VAT

Delivered on a pallet to mainland UK. Return your old unit within 14 days. Six-month warranty.

Supply & fit

Quoted per van

Fitted by our technicians, oil and filter included, post-fit inspection. Full 12-month warranty.

Recovery + fit

£3,300 +VAT

Broken down within 60 miles? We collect the van, fit the engine and return it. All-in price.

Our workshop

Master 2.3 dCi M9T units on the bench

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Repair or replace

When a Master needs an engine rather than a repair

These are the symptoms that usually mean the bottom end has gone and a reconditioned unit is the economic answer:

Deep knocking or rumbling from low in the engine that rises with revs
Oil pressure warning light at idle once the engine is hot
Mayonnaise-like residue under the oil cap, or coolant dropping with no visible leak
Blue smoke under load and heavy oil consumption between services
Metal particles or glitter in the oil when it is drained
The engine has already had a head gasket or turbo done and is still not right

Not sure which of these you have? Describe it to us on the phone — we would rather tell you it is a repair than sell you an engine you do not need. More on this in our questions answered.

Common questions

Master 2.3 dCi M9T questions

Will a Renault Master M9T engine fit a Vauxhall Movano or Nissan NV400?: Yes, within the same variant. The Renault Master III, Vauxhall/Opel Movano B and Nissan NV400 built from 2014 share the M9T engine family. What has to match is the specific code — single-turbo against bi-turbo, and front- against rear-wheel drive — not the badge on the front of the van. Send us the engine code and we will confirm.
How much is a reconditioned Renault Master 2.3 dCi engine?: A reconditioned M9T on an exchange basis is £2,000 plus VAT, delivered on a pallet to mainland UK. Recovery with fitting is £3,300 plus VAT all-in within roughly 60 miles of our Kent workshop. Supply and fit at our workshop is quoted per vehicle.
Does the M9T use a timing chain or a belt?: The M9T is chain-driven. Every engine we rebuild gets a new timing chain kit as part of the standard rebuild, so the chain, guides and tensioner are new when the unit leaves us.

More answers in our reconditioned engine questions, and the full terms in our 12-month engine warranty. You can also read what our customers say or see how the three buying routes are priced.

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Send your vehicle registration or engine code and we'll confirm availability, exact fitment and price — usually the same day.

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Reconditioned Renault Master 2.3 dCi M9T Engine

The Master 2.3 dCi M9T in Renault Master vans

Single-turbo or bi-turbo? Read your code