Opel C24NE engine

The 2.4-liter engine Opel C24NE or LU6 was produced by the company from 1988 to 1995 and installed in the largest models of the group, such as Omega or the off-road vehicle Frontiera. This power unit has nothing to do with C20NE, as it was created based on the old 1.6N engine. The C20/30 series also includes the following engines: C20NE, C20XE, C20LET, and C30SE.

Technical specifications of the Opel C24NE engine, 2. 4 liter.

Exact capacity2410 cm³
Power systemdistributed injection
Engine power125 HP
Torque195 nm
Engine blockcast iron R4
Block headcast iron 8v
Cylinder diameter95 mm
Piston stroke.86 mm
Compression ratio9.2
Engine featuresthere is no
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use6.5 liters 5W-30
Fuel type92
Environmental classEURO 1
Approximate life expectancy400 000 HP

Fuel consumption Opel C24NE engine

Using the example of the 1993 Opel Frontera with a manual gearbox:
City14.6 litry
Route8.4 litry
Mixed11.3 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the C24NE engine according to the catalog is 155 kg. The engine number C24NE is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. This engine is extremely durable and does not have any pronounced weak points. Common issues include lubrication leaks and exhaust manifold gasket burnout. The timing chain tends to stretch and should be replaced around 300,000 kilometers. Cheap oil often leads to hydraulic lifter failure and knocking. On specialized forums, there are occasional complaints about oil entering the cooling system.

Engine Opel C24ne

Opel
Frontera A (U92)1991 - 1995
Omega A (V87)1988 - 1993

Engines from the same line as Opel C24NE engine

See Also

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