INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This article may be used for quick reference when you are familiar with proper adjustment procedures and only needing a specification.
CAPACITIES
| Application | Amp Hr. Rating |
|---|---|
| All Models | 63 |
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 3.5 qts. (3.0L) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 7.4 qts. (7.0L) |
| Auto. Transmission (Dexron II) | 3.2 qts. (2.8L) |
| Auto. Transmission Final Drive (SAE 90) | .8 qts. (.8L) |
| Man. Transmission (SAE 75W-90) | 2.5 qts. (2.4L) |
| Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | .8 qts. (.8L) |
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 5.0 qts. (4.5L) | |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 8.4 qts. (8.0L) | |
| Man. Transmission (SAE 80W-90) | 2.7 qts. (2.6L) | |
| Man. Trans. (SAE 80W-90) 100/200 Models | 2.5 qts. (2.4L) | |
| Auto. Transmission (Dexron II) | 3.5 qts. (3.0L) | |
| Auto. Transmission (Final Drive) | 1.1 qts. (1.0L) | |
| Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | ||
| 80/90( Man. Trans.) | .8 qts. (.8L) | |
| 100/200 Quattro (Man. Trans.) | 1.8 qts. (1.7L) | |
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Component | Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|
| Oil & Filter | 7500 |
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Cam Timing Belt | 60,000 |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Fuel Filter | 30,000 |
| Spark Plugs | 15,000 |
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS
| Component | Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|
| Oil & Filter (1) | 15,000 |
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Cam Timing Belt | 60,000 |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Fuel Filter | 15,000 |
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 |
| (1) Turbo models have 2 oil filters. Change both every 15,000 miles. | |
| (1) | Turbo models have 2 oil filters. Change both every 15,000 miles. |
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS
| Application | (1) Deflection In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| All Belts | 3/8-9/16 (10-15) |
| (1) Measured with 20 lbs. (9 kg) pressure applied at midpoint of longest belt run. | |
| (1) | Measured with 20 lbs. (9 kg) pressure applied at midpoint of longest belt run. |
BELT ADJUSTMENT
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | |
| Compression Pressure | ||
| Normal (New Engine) | 152-196 psi (10.7-13.7 kg/cm 2 ) | |
| Minimum | 109 psi (7.7 kg/cm 2 ) | |
| Maximum Variation | ||
| Between Cylinders | 44 psi (3 kg/cm 2 ) | |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 2.22L Turbo | 7.8:1 | ||
| 2.3L | 10:1 | ||
| Compression Pressure | |||
| 2.22L Turbo | |||
| Normal (New Engine) | 100-130 psi (7-9 kg/cm 2 ) | ||
| Minimum | 72 psi (5 kg/cm 2 ) | ||
| 2.3L | |||
| Normal (New Engine) | 145-203 psi (10.2-14.3 kg/cm 2 ) | ||
| Minimum | 116 psi (8.2 kg/cm 2 ) | ||
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 44 psi (3 kg/cm 2 ) | ||
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.
Note. Right and left sides refer to engine, as viewed from flywheel.
VALVE ARRANGEMENT - 4-CYLINDER
E-I-E-I-I-E-I-E (Front-to-rear).
VALVE ARRANGEMENT - 5-CYLINDER
E-I-E-I-I-E-I-E-I-E (Front-to-rear).
DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR
| Application | Ohms |
|---|---|
| All Models | 600-1400 |
DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR RESISTANCE
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | .5-1.5 | 5000-9000 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Wire | ||
| With Radio | 1200-2800 | |
| Without Radio | Zero | |
| Spark Plug Wire | ||
| With Radio | 4600-7400 | |
| Without Radio | 600-1400 | |
| Spark Plug Connector | ||
| With Radio | 4000-6000 | |
| Without Radio | 600-1400 | |
| Spark Plug Suppressor | 600-1400 | |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Bosch | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | W7DTC | N8GY |
SPARK PLUG TYPE
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | .028-.036 (.7-.9) | 15 (20) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation - 4-Cylinder. Scheme 1
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation - 5-Cylinder. Scheme 2
Note. Ignition timing, idle speed, and idle mixture are closely interelated on all models and MUST be checked/adjusted together. See the ADJUSTMENTS article.
| Application | Setting |
|---|---|
| Checking Value | 4-8 @ 780-900 |
| Adjusting Value | 5-7 @ 780-900 |
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Setting | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.22L (1) | TDC @ 750-850 | |
| 2.3L | ||
| Checking Value | 13-17 @ 720-860 | |
| Adjusting Value | 14-16 @ 720-860 | |
| (1) Idle speed for automatic transmission is 670-770 RPM. | ||
| (1) | Idle speed for automatic transmission is 670-770 RPM. |
IGNITION TIMING
Scheme 3
For specifications (Scheme 4)- (Scheme 7).
Scheme 4
Scheme 5
Scheme 6
Scheme 7
Fuel Pump Delivery Rate
For fuel pump delivery rate (volume) (Scheme 8)
Scheme 8
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|---|
| 2.0L | 1-3 |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Idle RPM | CO% |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | 780-900 | .2-1.2 |
IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Idle RPM | CO% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.22L (1) | 750-850 | .3-1.2 | |
| 2.3L | |||
| Checking Value | 720-860 | .3-3.0 | |
| Adjusting Value | 720-860 | .6-1.0 | |
| (1) Idle speed for automatic transmission is 670-770 RPM. | |||
| (1) | Idle speed for automatic transmission is 670-770 RPM. |
IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS
See also:
• ADJUSTMENTS