VEGE Remanufactured 345 1.8L 1769cc Compact Car Long Block Engine

Description

Municipal fleet operators facing severe head gasket degradation install the VEGE Remanufactured 345 Compact Car Long Block Engine for reliable urban transport renewal. This 1.8L 1769cc inline-4 compact car long block replacement outputs 126HP across a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head. Tight transverse engine bay clearances demand careful hoist leveling during placement to prevent firewall sensor damage.

Dense ASTM gray iron cylinder casting gives the VEGE 345 long block assembly structural rigidity under continuous urban stop-and-go driving conditions. The 5-main bearing bottom end supports a precision balanced nodular iron crankshaft. Designed for 12V electrical systems, cold starter current draws 145A. Dry engine weight measures 275 lbs within an installation stance of 24in length by 22in width and 25in height. Oil pan capacity holds 4 quarts.

Key Features of VEGE Remanufactured 345

Municipal fleet mechanics buy VEGE Remanufactured 345 engines to complete an economical compact car long block repower on utility sedans and courier cars. This VEGE remanufactured long block provides direct replacement fitment for 1.8L four-cylinder front-wheel drive platforms.

• Five main bearing journals support the crankshaft to resist rotational flex under load.
• Cast aluminum pistons feature micro-grooved skirts for superior cylinder wall oil retention.
• Dual overhead camshafts actuate 16 valves for maximum breathing efficiency and fuel economy.
• Hydraulic valve lash adjusters maintain correct valve seating with zero manual adjustments.
• Heavy duty timing chain set maintains camshaft phase stability under sudden acceleration surges.
• Trochoid type oil pump pushes 42 PSI through internal galleries at operating temperature.
• Factory transaxle mounting pattern mates this 345 compact car core to original transmissions.

Dyno Verification Thermal Limits

Dynamometer water brake testing confirms this 345 long block engine generates 126HP at 6,000 RPM and 129 ft-lbs torque output at 4,400 RPM on standard commercial fuels. Oil pressure stabilizes at 45 PSI with oil pan temperatures held at 185°F during step load testing. Coolant loop passages maintain 180°F under full water brake resistance. Cylinder compression gauges show 165 PSI across all 4 cylinders with variance under 2%. Crankshaft journal runout checks out at 0.0003in TIR on dial indicators.

Transverse Chassis Installation Bounds

Throttle cable connections require 4 lbs pull force for smooth accelerator pedal action. Do not install this 1.8L inline-4 compact car long block engine in commercial trucks carrying heavy payloads over 4,500 lbs GVW. Mechanics must inspect front transaxle spline alignment before torquing bellhousing hardware to this 345 engine core.

• Change 5W-30 motor oil and spin-on filter every 250 operating hours or 3,500 miles.
• Inspect timing chain tensioner and front crankshaft seal every 500 operating hours.
• Check water pump seal and cooling system hose clamps every 600 run hours.

Standard Warranty Crate Manifest

VEGE backs this compact car long block with a 3-Year or 100,000-mile limited commercial warranty. The banded wooden freight box contains the remanufactured 345 long block core, stamped oil pan, front timing cover, stamped valve cover, internal oil pump, and complete factory installation setup instructions.