The 2.0-liter Opel C20NE or LE4 engine was produced from 1986 to 1996 in Germany and was installed on all mid-size models of the concern of its time, such as Vectra and Omega. This power unit, after upgrading to EURO 2 environmental standards, received a new X20SE index.
The C20/30 line also includes engines: C20XE, C20LET, C24NE and C30SE.
The engine was installed on:
- Opel Astra F (T92) in 1992 – 1994;
- Opel Ascona C (J82) in 1986 – 1988;
- Opel Calibra A (C89) in 1989 – 1996;
- Opel Frontera A (U92) in 1991 – 1995;
- Opel Kadett E (T85) in 1986 – 1993;
- Opel Omega A (V87) in 1986 – 1993;
- Opel Vectra A (J89) in 1988 – 1995.
Specifications
| Production years | 1986-1996 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 115 |
| Torque output, Nm | 170 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Omega 1992) — city — highway — combined |
11.9 6.3 8.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 120 |
Disadvantages of the C20NE engine
- The motor is reliable, without weaknesses and all its problems are associated with natural wear and tear;
- Most often, drivers complain about the vagaries of the ignition system, especially the distributor;
- In second place in popularity here are the failures of various electronic sensors;
- The timing belt runs approximately 50 – 60 thousand km, however, if it breaks, the valves will not bend;
- Due to the use of low-quality oils, hydraulic lifters can knock up to 100 thousand km.
