VEGE Remanufactured DA36 2.5L 153ci Compact Car Long Block Engine

Description

Severe piston slap noise dictates the VEGE DA36 Long Block Engine, engineered for commercial long block repower assignments in compact fleet runabouts and light postal units. This 2.5L 153 cid OHV 4-Cylinder creates 120HP at 5,200 RPM. Installers must inspect flywheel bolt thread sealant because crankshaft flange holes drill straight into the oil pan cavity.

Solid ASTM A48 Class 30 gray iron forms the 4-cylinder engine block. A precision ground nodular iron crankshaft pairs with forged steel connecting rods inside this VEGE engine core. Starter draw measures 140A on standard 12V shop circuits. Dry weight scales at 340 lbs with dimensions measuring 23in length by 22in width by 24in height. Sump holds 4.0 quarts.

Key Features of VEGE DA36

Fleet repair facilities buy VEGE DA36 Long Block Engine packages to avoid machine shop queues during an industrial engine rebuild turnaround. Remanufacturing operations install new lifters and hardened valve guides to ensure dependable valvetrain operation.

• Cast iron cylinder heads feature optimized port contours to produce broad low end torque.
• A central camshaft design actuates hydraulic lifters through rigid steel pushrods with minimal deflection.
• Hypereutectic aluminum pistons resist scuffing inside diamond plateau honed cylinder walls.
• The DA36 commercial core holds 0.0015in main journal bearing clearances for steady lubrication support.
• A single roller timing chain maintains precise camshaft timing events over extended run times.
• Five main bearing saddles provide complete crankshaft support against rotational vibration.
• Multi layer steel head gaskets seal high combustion pressures against block deck faces.

Dynamometer Test Limits Thermal Thresholds

Dyno validation charts indicate 120HP at 5,200 RPM and 139 ft-lbs torque at 3,250 RPM on this DA36 long block engine. Gauge monitors show 48 PSI oil gallery pressure at 2,000 RPM when test sump lubricant reaches 190°F. Compression testing measures 170 PSI across all four cylinders within 4% balance. Crankshaft center journal runout remains under 0.0002in TIR. Exhaust gas temperature probes register 1,190°F during extended test pulls.

Field Handling Routine Maintenance Directives

Manual throttle cable connections require 3 lbs pull force across the bellcrank pivot travel. Technicians should not install this commercial replacement engine into chassis lacking electronic fuel injection programming or vehicles with compromised cooling fans.

• Drain break in crankcase oil after 500 miles or 30 operating hours then install 10W-30 synthetic blend oil.
• Inspect pushrod ends and rocker arm pivots for oil flow before final valve cover bolt down.
• Torque cylinder head fasteners in proper sequence up to 105 ft-lbs following initial thermal cycles.

Crate Manifest Warranty Terms Overview

The VEGE build standard provides a 3-Year or 100,000-mile parts warranty for total customer peace of mind. Crate shipments contain the remanufactured long block core, oil pan, front timing cover, valve cover, oil pump, plus official signed quality inspection reports.