Holden Captiva Engine Motor suit CG 2011-2018 LE9 2.4L Petrol 4 Cylinder

The Holden Captiva LE9 Engine is supplied as an assembled long motor from the engine sump to the rocker cover. The major internal engine components are already assembled, reducing the amount of engine-building work required during installation.

Exact inclusions must be confirmed using the current product photographs and final customer invoice. Small differences may occur between production batches.

The Holden Captiva LE9 Engine may suit selected Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 CG vehicles built between 2011 and 2018. Both manual and automatic applications may be supported when the original vehicle is fitted with the correct LE9 engine.

Model names, registration years and advertised engine capacities are not enough to confirm compatibility. Before ordering, customers should provide:

• ✓ Vehicle identification number
• ✓ Registration year
• ✓ Build month and year
• ✓ Complete engine code
• ✓ Existing engine number
• ✓ Transmission type
• ✓ Photographs of the original engine

Earlier Holden Captiva vehicles used the Z24SED 2.4L petrol engine. Although both engines have a 2.4L capacity and four cylinders, the Z24SED and LE9 are different engine designs and should not be treated as direct replacements for one another.

The LE9 may also appear similar to other General Motors 2.4L engines, including the LE5, LEA and LAF. Fuel systems, cylinder heads, sensors, compression ratios, vehicle electronics and external components can differ between these engine codes.

A second-hand Holden Captiva engine may have high kilometres, an unknown maintenance history or previous damage caused by overheating, insufficient lubrication or timing-system wear. A used motor may also have been removed from a damaged vehicle without being internally inspected.

Choosing a brand-new Holden Captiva LE9 Engine long motor avoids the uncertainty associated with reusing an old cylinder block, cylinder head, crankshaft and timing-chain assembly. The major internal components arrive assembled and ready for the installer to prepare for the vehicle.

This makes the engine suitable for private owners repairing their Captiva, workshops completing a customer engine replacement and automotive businesses looking for a consistent alternative to a used wrecking-yard engine.

The original Holden Captiva LE9 Engine relies on clean engine oil, correct oil pressure and a properly maintained cooling system. Poor servicing, low oil levels or overheating may contribute to timing-chain wear, variable valve-timing faults, bearing damage, cylinder-head damage and excessive oil consumption.

A stretched timing chain or worn guide may produce rattling noises, incorrect valve timing or engine fault codes. Low oil pressure can also affect the timing-chain tensioner and variable valve-timing system.

The Holden Captiva LE9 Engine must be installed by a qualified mechanic or professional engine installer. Correct preparation, oil priming, cooling-system bleeding and initial startup procedures are essential.

Before starting the replacement engine, the installer should:

• 1Confirm that the original engine code is LE9
• 2Determine the cause of the original engine failure
• 3Flush or replace contaminated oil lines and coolers
• 4Inspect the radiator, water pump and thermostat
• 5Inspect the intake and exhaust systems
• 6Test the fuel injectors and fuel-delivery system
• 7Install new oil, coolant, filters, seals and service components
• 8Prime the lubrication system before startup
• 9Check engine-oil pressure after startup
• 10Bleed the cooling system correctly
• 11Scan the vehicle for stored fault codes
• 12Complete any required electronic relearns or adaptations

Every Holden Captiva LE9 Engine includes a one-year product warranty as standard. Extended warranty or labour-warranty options may be available separately where displayed at checkout.

No exchange motor is required. Customers may keep their original engine and use it to supply the required manifolds, brackets, sensors and external accessories.

Free delivery is available Australia-wide, subject to the applicable freight conditions. Engines are securely packed and shipped using palletised engine freight to an approved commercial address or freight depot.

Customers looking for other Holden replacement motors can view our range of Holden crate engines. Further information about the vehicle and its engine specifications is available in this Holden CG Series II Captiva guide.

Customers should never rely only on the Captiva badge or the advertised 2.4L engine capacity. Holden used more than one 2.4L engine design during Captiva production.

Send us the VIN, build date, existing engine number and photographs of the original motor. Our team will check the supplied information and help determine whether this Holden Captiva 2.4 Engine is the correct replacement for your vehicle.

What vehicles have the Holden Captiva LE9 engine?

The LE9 2.4L petrol four-cylinder was fitted to selected Holden Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 CG models manufactured between 2011 and 2018, in front-wheel-drive applications with manual and automatic transmissions.

Is this a complete engine?

No. It is supplied as an assembled long motor from the engine sump to the rocker cover. The manifolds, fuel system, accessories, wiring and vehicle-specific components must be transferred from the original engine.

Is the LE9 the same as the Z24SED?

No. Earlier Holden Captiva vehicles used the Z24SED 2.4L petrol engine. Although both have a 2.4L capacity and four cylinders, they are different engine designs and should not be treated as direct replacements for one another.

Can I fit an LE5, LEA or LAF instead?

Not without verification. Fuel systems, cylinder heads, sensors, compression ratios, vehicle electronics and external components can differ between these engine codes. Only purchase when the original engine code has been confirmed as LE9 or the conversion has been approved by a qualified engine specialist.

What are the common LE9 problems?

The LE9 relies on clean engine oil, correct oil pressure and a properly maintained cooling system. Poor servicing, low oil levels or overheating may contribute to timing-chain wear, variable valve-timing faults, bearing damage, cylinder-head damage and excessive oil consumption.

Will a new engine fix a rattling timing chain problem for good?

Only if the cause is corrected. Replacing the engine does not automatically repair a blocked radiator, faulty thermostat, worn water pump, damaged oil cooler or contaminated external component. The cause of the original failure must be diagnosed and corrected before installing the replacement motor.

Is an exchange motor required?

No exchange motor is required. Customers may keep their original engine and use it to supply the required manifolds, brackets, sensors and external accessories.

Is a warranty included?

Yes. Every Holden Captiva LE9 Engine includes a one-year product warranty as standard. Extended warranty or labour-warranty options may be available separately where displayed at checkout.