INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article to use when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.
CAPACITIES
| Application (Group) | Amp Hr. Rating |
|---|
| Storm & Storm GSi (55D23L) | 60 |
| Application | Qts. (L) |
|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1) | 3.2 (3.0) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) |
| A/T | 7.7 (7.3) |
| M/T | 7.2 (6.8) |
| Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) |
| 3-Speed | 6.9 (6.5) |
| 4-Speed | 7.0 (6.6) |
| Manual Transmission (2) | 2.0 (1.9) |
| (1) Use engine oil with API rating of SG. (2) Use 75W GL-5 fluid (12345349). |
| (1) | Use engine oil with API rating of SG. |
| (2) | Use 75W GL-5 fluid (12345349). |
| Application | Qts. (L) |
|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1) | 4.0 (3.8) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) |
| A/T | 7.8 (7.4) |
| M/T | 7.3 (6.9) |
| Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) |
| 3-Speed | 6.9 (6.5) |
| 4-Speed | 7.0 (6.6) |
| Manual Transmission (2) | 2.0 (1.9) |
| (1) Use engine oil with API rating of SG. (2) Use 75W GL-5 fluid (12345349). |
| (1) | Use engine oil with API rating of SG. |
| (2) | Use 75W GL-5 fluid (12345349). |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Miles |
|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Oil & Filter | 7500 |
| PCV Valve | 30,000 |
| Power Steering Fluid | 22,500 |
| Spark Plug | 30,000 |
| Timing Belt | 60,000 |
| Transaxle Lubricant | 30,000 |
| Valve Clearance Adjustment |
| SOHC | 15,000 |
| DOHC | 60,000 |
| (1) Under normal driving conditions. |
| (1) | Under normal driving conditions. |
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)
| Application | (1) Belt Tension |
|---|
| A/C Belt | Information Not Available |
| Alt. Belt |
| New Belt | 140-180 lbs. (64-82 kg) |
| Used Belt (2) | 110-150 lbs. (50-68 kg) |
| P/S Belt |
| With A/C | 145 lbs. (66 kg) |
| Without A/C | 90 lbs. (41 kg) |
| (1) Belt tension is checked with belt tension gauge. (2) Used Belt is a belt in operation for more than 5 minutes. |
| (1) | Belt tension is checked with belt tension gauge. |
| (2) | Used Belt is a belt in operation for more than 5 minutes. |
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Compression Ratio |
| SOHC | 9.1:1 |
| DOHC | 9.8:1 |
| Normal Compression Pressure | 191 psi (13 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Minimum Compression Pressure | 142 psi (10 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|
| SOHC |
| Intake | (1) .006 (.15) |
| Exhaust | (1) .010 (.25) |
| DOHC |
| Intake | (1) .004-.008 (.10-.20) |
| Exhaust | (1) .008-.012 (.20-.30) |
| (1) Adjust valve clearance with engine cold. |
| (1) | Adjust valve clearance with engine cold. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| Storm & Storm GSi | 1.30-1.60 | 10,400-14,000 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (Ohms @ 68°F (20°C))
DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS
| Application | Clearance In. (mm) |
|---|
| All Models | .008-.016 (.20-.41) |
| (1) This may also be referred to as crank angle sensor on some models. |
| (1) | This may also be referred to as crank angle sensor on some models. |
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Storm & Storm GSi | 500-1500 |
| (1) This may also be referred to as crank angle sensor on some models. |
| (1) | This may also be referred to as crank angle sensor on some models. |
PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE (1) (Ohms @ 68°F (20°C))
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| All Models | 3000-6500 Per 12" (305 mm) |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Nippondenso | NGK |
|---|
| SOHC | W20EXR-UII | BPR6ES-11 |
| DOHC | K20PR-U11 | BKR6E-11 |
| Application | Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Storm & Storm GSi | .041 (1.04) | 21 (29) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
Scheme 2
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Man. Trans. | Auto. Trans. |
|---|
| Storm & Storm GSi | (2) 10 @ 700 | (2) 10 @ 700 |
| (1) If specification differs from emission label, use specification listed on emission label. (2) Specification listed with jumper wire installed between Blue/Black wire and Orange/Yellow wire terminals of ALDL connector, located behind right kick panel. |
| (1) | If specification differs from emission label, use specification listed on emission label. |
| (2) | Specification listed with jumper wire installed between Blue/Black wire and Orange/Yellow wire terminals of ALDL connector, located behind right kick panel. |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) (1)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | Pressure psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|
| Storm & Storm GSi | (1) 35-42 (2.5-2.9) |
| (1) With ignition on, engine off and pressure regulator vacuum line disconnected and plugged. |
| (1) | With ignition on, engine off and pressure regulator vacuum line disconnected and plugged. |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Storm & Storm GSi | 15-16 |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IDLE SPEED
| Application | Idle RPM |
|---|
| Storm & Storm GSi | (2) 700 |
| (1) If specification differs from emission label, use specification listed on emission label. (2) Specification listed with transmission in Neutral M/T) or Park (A/T) models. |
| (1) | If specification differs from emission label, use specification listed on emission label. |
| (2) | Specification listed with transmission in Neutral M/T) or Park (A/T) models. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
| Application | Resistance (Ohms) |
|---|
| Storm & Storm GSi | (1) |
| (1) Sensor is nonadjustable. Apply 5-volts to Blue/Orange wire terminal. With Black/White wire grounded, at idle, voltage should be less than 1.25 volts at Blue/Red wire and approximately 5 volts at wide open throttle. |
| (1) | Sensor is nonadjustable. Apply 5-volts to Blue/Orange wire terminal. With Black/White wire grounded, at idle, voltage should be less than 1.25 volts at Blue/Red wire and approximately 5 volts at wide open throttle. |
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) RESISTANCE
