Nissan VG20DET engine
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The 2.0-liter Nissan VG20DET turbo engine was produced by the company from 1987 to 1992 and was installed on several well-known models of the concern, such as Leopard, Cedric or Gloria. This unit is very powerful for its displacement and attracts swap lovers.
The 24-valve internal combustion engines of the VG series include: VG30DE, VG30DET and VG30DETT.
Specifications of the Nissan VG20DET 2.0 liter engine
| Exact volume | 1998 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 185 - 210 HP |
| Torque | 215 - 265 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 78 mm |
| Piston stroke | 69.7 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.0 – 8.5 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | N-VCT |
| Turbocharging | Yes |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.9 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate resource | 300 000 km |
The weight of the VG20DET engine according to the catalog is 210 kg
Engine number VG20DET is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption VG20DET
Using the example of a 1990 Nissan Gloria with an automatic transmission:
| City | 13.6 liters |
| Track | 9.9 liters |
| Mixed | 11.8 liters |
Similar motors from other manufacturers:
Which cars were equipped with the VG20DET engine
| Cedric 7 (Y31) | 1987 – 1991 |
| Glory 8 (Y31) | 1987 – 1991 |
| Leopard 2 (F31) | 1988 – 1992 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems Nissan VG20 DET
Frequent dips in traction hint at the need to flush or replace injectors
By a run of 150 - 200 thousand km, the pump is often already flowing and hydraulic lifters are knocking
Periodically, it is required to change a burnt exhaust manifold gasket
During the removal of the release, the studs almost always break and this is very bad
The biggest problem is breaking off the crankshaft shank with bent valves.
