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Mitsubishi L2A L2C L2E L3A L3C L3E engine
Knowledge base for the Mitsubishi L-series diesel engines: L2A, L2C, L2E, L3A, L3C and L3E (including L3E2 and MVL3E). Compact, water-cooled 2- and 3-cylinder swirl chamber engines (bore 65/70/76 mm) of approximately 11 to 33 hp, used in, among others, Iseki TU/Landhope, Shibaura, Solé, Vetus, Casalini, Pel-Job, Farmtrac, Terex and Kobelco. Practical information on specifications, torque settings, maintenance, overhaul, cooling, fuel/injection, starting and faults, plus original and compatible parts.
06/07/2026
Buying a Mitsubishi L2E or L3E? Here's how to identify the right model, what to check before purchasing, and which parts you'll need to get it running again. Complete purchasing advice.
06/07/2026
All specifications and torque settings of the Mitsubishi L2E and L3E from the workshop manual, including the head bolt tightening sequence for 2- and 3-cylinder.
06/07/2026
Maintenance of the Mitsubishi L2E and L3E: the correct engine oil and quantity, oil filter, fuel and air filter, with the capacities from the workshop manual.
06/07/2026
Overhauling the cylinder head and block of the Mitsubishi L2E and L3E: wear limits, clearances, torque settings and the head bolt tightening sequence from the workshop manual.
06/07/2026
The cooling system of the water-cooled Mitsubishi L2E and L3E: water pump, thermostat, coolant, V-belt and the causes of overheating.
06/07/2026
Fuel system, injectors, preheating and starting of the Mitsubishi L2E and L3E, including bleeding the fuel system.
06/07/2026
The best-known problems of the Mitsubishi L2E and L3E: symptom, cause and solution, from poor starting and smoke to overheating and uneven running.
