VEGE Remanufactured DFM1 2.3L 140ci Compact Car Long Block Engine

Description

Hydraulic lash adjuster aeration and front crankshaft seal grooving cause noisy valvetrains and oil leaks in delivery fleets. The VEGE Remanufactured DFM1 2.3L 140ci Compact Car Long Block Engine cures mechanical valvetrain chatter through an industrial engine rebuild. This 2.3L 4-Cylinder SOHC build produces 100HP, requiring installers to inspect camshaft thrust plate clearance.

Constructed from an ASTM A48 Class 30 gray iron block, this VEGE engine core utilizes a remanufactured iron head and a nodular iron crankshaft. Starter draw demands 140A at 12V. Bare engine weight reaches 305 lbs inside 24in length, 22in width, 24in height dimensions holding 4.0 quarts oil.

Key Features of VEGE DFM1

Delivery fleet supervisors buy VEGE Remanufactured DFM1 2.3L 140ci Compact Car Long Block Engine assemblies to keep dependable courier runabouts on route without high financing obligations. Precision-machined hydraulic lash adjuster bores ensure constant oil retention to eliminate valvetrain clatter upon cold morning startup.

• Bore diameter measures 3.780in paired with a 3.126in stroke to optimize commercial engine durability.
• Precision-machined hydraulic lash adjuster bores maintain oil prime to stop cold startup clatter.
• Single overhead camshaft design eliminates pushrod flex while maintaining valvetrain stability.
• Plateau-honed cylinder walls establish immediate compression ring seal without oil blowby.
• DFM1 commercial core line-boring guarantees true crankshaft journal rotation under heavy loads.
• Cast aluminum pistons maintain exact skirt clearance to stop cold piston slap noise.
• Hardened steel auxiliary shaft gear teeth resist wear from continuous oil pump drive loads.

Shop Test Stand Tolerances

Dyno validation confirms mechanical parameters on each DFM1 long block engine before shipping. The engine develops 100HP at 4600 RPM and 135 ft-lbs torque at 2600 RPM. Sump oil gallery pressure maintains 50 PSI hot at 190°F oil temperature. Cylinder compression balances out at 170 PSI across all ports with 3% variance. Crank runout limits to 0.0002in TIR. Exhaust gas temp tops out at 1220°F under full load.

Bay Constraints Maintenance Schedules

Throttle linkage pull requires 4 lbs force. This four-cylinder Lima overhead cam unit is NOT designed for turbocharged conversions, transverse front-wheel-drive passenger car frames, or equipment operating without functional coolant thermostat regulation.

• Perform break-in oil and filter changes following the initial 500 miles of highway driving.
• Inspect timing belt tracking and belt tensioner pulley drag after 100 operating hours.
• Check cam cover perimeter fastener torque to 8 ft-lbs following initial thermal cycles.

Commercial Protection Included Hardware

Built under strict VEGE assembly standard protocols, this remanufactured powertrain includes a 3-Year 100,000-mile commercial warranty. Uncrating reveals the remanufactured long block core, oil pan, timing cover, valve cover, oil pump pickup screen, and certified test sheet.