Engine Overview and Common Failures
The weight of the G4KA engine according to the catalog is 134.3 kg. The G4KA engine number is located at the front, at the junction with the gearbox. Oil consumption. First-generation Theta family units are very reliable and scoring due to the entry of catalyst crumbs into the cylinders occur much less frequently than in Theta II engines. However, due to the peculiarities of the design of the engine in the form of an aluminum block with an open liner, thin cast iron liners often lead over time, an ellipse appears and lubrication consumption increases. Chain and phaser. The resource of the timing chain here strongly depends on the owners, and with aggressive driving, it can stretch up to 100,000 km mileage, which can result in valve bounce and bending. Together with the chain, it is often necessary to replace the phaser, and the repair cost doubles. Other drawbacks. Another weak point of this engine is the constantly leaking gaskets and seals, most often the lubricant comes out from the crankshaft seals and from under the valve cover gasket.