Nissan VG30ET engine
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The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30ET engine was produced from 1983 to 1991 at a Japanese plant and was installed both in sports models of the 300ZX family and in civilian Cedric and Gloria. This unit was produced with two different turbines and, accordingly, different power.
The 12-valve internal combustion engines of the VG series include: VG20E, VG20ET, VG30i, VG30E and VG33E.
Specifications of the Nissan VG30ET 3.0 liter engine
| Exact volume | 2960 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 195 - 230 HP |
| Torque | 295 - 345 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Bore | 87 mm |
| Piston stroke | 83 mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.8 – 8.3 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett T3 or T25 |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.9 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1/2 |
| Approximate resource | 360 000 km |
The weight of the VG30ET engine according to the catalog is 225 kg
Engine number VG30ET is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption VG30ET
Using the example of a 1986 Nissan Cedric with automatic transmission:
| City | 16.7 liters |
| Track | 12.3 liters |
| Mixed | 14.5 liters |
Similar motors from other manufacturers:
Which cars were equipped with the VG30ET engine
| Cedric 6 (Y30) | 1983 – 1987 |
| Cedric 7 (Y31) | 1987 – 1991 |
| Glory 7 (Y30) | 1983 – 1987 |
| Glory 8 (Y31) | 1987 – 1991 |
| Leopard 1 (F30) | 1984 – 1986 |
| 300ZX 3 (Z31) | 1983 – 1989 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems Nissan VG30 ET
The most dangerous thing is a broken crankshaft shank, which often leads to bending of the valves
The exhaust manifold gasket burns out, and when it is removed, the studs break
Replacing the studs with thicker ones carries the risk of future header cracking.
The timing belt resource is about 70 thousand km, and when it breaks, the valve almost always bends
After 100 thousand km, pump leaks and knocks of hydraulic lifters are often encountered.
