K3-VE engine — Daihatsu 1.3 (1.3L)
1.3L · 86-87 hp
Engine overview
Vehicles with this engine
Factory specifications
Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.
Engine (general)
| Engine code | K3-VE |
| Capacity | 1298 cc |
| Idle speed | 600 - 750 (800 - 950) rpm |
| Automatic | 650 - 800 (850 - 1000) rpm |
| Inlet | 0.19 ± 0.045 mm |
| Exhaust | 0.32 ± 0.045 mm |
| Normal | 14.7 bar |
| Minimum | 10.8 bar |
| Differential limit between cylinders | < 1.5 bar |
| Oil pressure | 0.4 / 750 2.3 / 3000 bar/rpm |
| Idle speed | 650 ± 50 rpm |
| Automatic | 700 ± 50 rpm |
| Oil pressure | 0.4 / 700 2.3 / 3000 bar/rpm |
Engine (petrol)
| Fuel system (make and type) | EFi |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark plugs (make and type) | Denso SVK20RZ11 NGK IFR6J11 |
| Spark plugs (make and type) | Denso K20R-U11 NGK BKR6EY-11 |
| Spark plug gap | 1.0 - 1.1 mm |
| Injection pressure/system pressure | 3.24 ± 0.05 bar |
| CO exhaust gas | < 0.2 % |
| HC | < 200 ppm |
| Timing stroboscopic (before TDC) | 6 ± 2 / 650 ± 50 °/rpm |
| Timing stroboscopic (before TDC) | 6 ± 2 / 700 ± 50 °/rpm |
| Ignition coil resistance, secondary | 3700 - 4100 ohms |
| Spark plugs (make and type) | Denso K16BR-S10, K20BR-S10 NGK BKUR6ETB-10, BKUR5ETB-10 |
| Spark plug gap | 0.9 - 1.0 mm |
| Injector resistance | 13.4 - 14.2 ohms |
| Spark plug cable resistances | 20,000 kohms |
| Injection pressure/system pressure | 3.19 - 3.29 bar |
| CO exhaust gas | 1 ± 0.5 % |
| HC | < 700 ppm |
| Lambda | 0.97 – 1.03 |
| CO at fast-idle speed | < 0.3 % |
Cooling system
| Cap pressure | 1.08 ± 0.15 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 80 ± 2 °C |
| Thermostat fully open at | 93 °C |
| Cap pressure | 1.1 ± 0.1 bar |
Belt layout
| Drawing | 1: 590 ± 100 N, 2: 390 ± 40 |
Electrical
| Battery | 28 Ah |
| Alternator | 70 A |
| Alternator | 70 / 80 A |
Capacities
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 3.6 l |
| Gearbox refill | 2.2 l |
| Gearbox refill after overhaul | 5.0 l |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 300 ± 30 g |
| Gearbox refill | 2.1 l |
| Gearbox refill | 5.0 l |
| Transfer box | 0.4 l |
| Differential, 4WD rear | 1.0 l |
| Cooling system | 4.1 l |
| Cooling system | 4.0 l |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 400 g |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 380 g |
Torque settings
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 45 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 | 90 ± 10 ° |
| Spark plugs | 18 ± 3 Nm |
| Oil plug | 30 Nm |
| Automatic transmission drain plug | 25 Nm |
| Wheel nuts | 103 ± 14 Nm |
| Front hub | 196 ± 29 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 32 - 34 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 | 90 ° |
| Spark plugs | 14.7 - 21.6 Nm |
| Oil plug | 23.6 - 35.4 Nm |
| Manual transmission filler plug | 39.2 ± 9.8 Nm |
| Manual transmission drain plug | 39.2 ± 9.8 Nm |
| Automatic transmission drain plug | 24.5 ± 4.5 Nm |
| Wheel nuts | 103 ± 14.7 Nm |
| Front hub | 196.1 ± 29.4 Nm |
| Rear hub | 68.8 ± 10 Nm |
| Rear hub | 196.1 ± 19.6 Nm |
Emissions
| Emission code | 70/220*1999/102 |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 (08/2000 ->) |
| CO2 average | 145 g/km |
| CO | 0.342 g/km |
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