Description
New engine: EW10J4 engine
EW engines are progressively replacing XU engines
Special features
- 4 cylinders in line - 16 valves
- 2 overhead camshafts driven by toothed timing belt
- Multipoint injection system
- Engine with reduced fuel consumption (raised output)
NoteThe engine is prepared for future emission control standards
The engine output is improved due to the following factors
- Reduction of mechanical losses
- Reduction of weight
- Optimisation of induction and exhaust ducts
- Controlled exhaust gas recirculation valve (reduction in fuel consumption)
Power train installation
The new crash protection standards impose a correction to the inclination of the power train in the front section for new vehicles homologated from 1998
Data
Engine type plate
- (a): legislation type
- (b): identification marking
- (c): production serial number
Data
| engine code | EW10J4 |
|---|---|
| legislation type | RFR |
| identification marking | vehicle specific |
| number of cylinders | 4 |
| bore x stroke (mm) | 85 x 88 |
| capacity (cc) | 1997 |
| compression ratio | 10,8 |
| maximum power (EEC) | 99 kW |
| maximum power (hp DIN) | 138 |
| engine speed at max. power (r.p.m.) | 6000 rpm |
| maximum torque (EEC) | 19 daNm |
| engine speed at maximum torque (rpm) | 4100 rpm |
| injection system | multipoint |
| make | MAGNETI MARELLI |
| type | MMDCM 4.8P |
Cylinder block assembly
(1) cylinder block
(2) crankshaft bearing cap casing
(3) sump
(4) oil pump
(5) cast iron cylinder liner(s)
The light alloy cylinder block has cast iron liners fitted on assembly (foundry)
The liners are of the dry type
Light alloy crankcase incorporating 5 cast iron main bearing caps
Special features
- Bore = ø 85 mm
- Amount of bearings = 5
- The coolant drain plug is in the rear face
The sump is new, with stiffening ribs to improve the rigidity of the connection to the gearbox
NoteNo. 1 cylinder: flywheel side
The sealing between the following components is ensured by sealing compound
- Cylinder block
- Bearing cap cover
- Sump
Reciprocating gear
(6) crankshaft
(7) compression ring
(8) lower sealing ring
(9) scraper ring
(10) piston
(11) the piston shaft
(12) connecting rod
(13) big end bearing shell
(14) crankshaft end float washers
(15) top half shells
(16) lower half-shell
(d) lubrication hole
Crankshaft
New crankshaft
- Material: cast iron
- Lighter counterweights
- Amount of bearings: 5
- Number of counterweights: 8
- Crankshaft sealing by lip seal
Crankshaft end float
- There should be an endfloat of 0,06 to 0,15 mm
- The end float is determined by 2 half washers on main bearing no. 2 (2 cylinder block side)
Crankshaft half shells
(6) crankshaft
(1) cylinder block
(e) marking of category of main bearings - to crankshaft (paint)
- Bar code used in plant
- Marking of diameter category (main bearing 1 to main bearing 5)
(f) marking of category of main bearings - to cylinder block (cold stamped inscription)
- Marking of diameter category (main bearing 1 to main bearing 5)
- Factory markings
The crankshaft bearings (cylinder block + main bearing caps) and the crankshaft journals are matched by references on the cylinder block and the crankshaft
Matching is by means of 4 classes of smooth half shells
Selection of the appropriate half shell is by means of a matching table (see corresponding operation) with the markings (e) and (f)
Smooth half shells (on the main bearing cap side)
Grooved half shells (cylinder block side)
NoteThere is only one category of upper half shell
Conrods
Conrods
- Material: forged steel
- Distance between centres = 139 mm
- The big end half shells are smooth
- The half shells have a locating lug
- Number of weight categories: 4
The gudgeon pins are fitted tight in the connecting rods, and free in the pistons
The half shells are identified by a dab of paint on the edge
The connecting rods are drilled to lubricate the base of the liner
NoteThe big end half shells (top and bottom) are drilled
Connecting rod half shells
(6) crankshaft
(12) connecting rod
(g) crankshaft marking (A B C D)
- Bar code used in plant
- Diameter category marking (crank pin 1 to crank pin 5)
(h) marking on the connecting rod (cold stamped inscription)
- Weight category marking (XX)
- Diameter category marking (A)
- Factory markings (X)
The big ends and crank pins are matched by references
Matching is by using 3 categories of (lower) half-shells
NoteThere is only one category of upper half shell
The half shells are identified by a dab of paint on the edge
Selection of the appropriate half shell is by means of a matching table (see corresponding operation) with the markings (g) and (h)
Pistons
Material: aluminium alloy
There is only one piston diameter category (production size)
There is only one piston diameter category (repair size)
Piston rings
The piston has 3 rings
- Upper sealing ring: thickness 1,2 mm
- Lower sealing ring: thickness 1,5 mm
- Scraper ring: thickness 2,5 mm
Engine flywheel
Engine flywheel (vehicle specific)
- Material: cast iron
- Clutch diameter: 230 mm
The edge of the flywheel has 60 teeth of which 2 have been omitted to determine Top Dead Centre
A special tool (-).0189-C enables immobilisation of the crankshaft by a hole drilled in the cylinder block and flywheel
The ancillary drive pulley
Special features
- Secured to the crankshaft by 4 bolts
- Damped hub with declutching in torsion stage
Cylinder head assembly
(17) cylinder head cover (composite materials)
(18) camshaft bearing cap cover
(19) cylinder head
(i) exhaust gas recirculation channels cast into the cylinder head (foundry)
(j) cylinder head identification boss
Cylinder head cover
Two cylinder head covers (top cylinder head cover with an oil drain and oil filler opening)
Material: composite materials
The oil filler hole is incorporated in the cylinder head cover
The seal is preformed and removable
NoteTightening is in a SPIRAL sequence
Camshaft bearing casting
Material: aluminium alloy
Sealing between camshaft bearing cap casing and cylinder head: sealing compound
At repair: use AUTOJOINT OR sealing compound
The camshaft end float is controlled at no. 5 cylinder head bearing (bearing no. 1, flywheel end)
NoteTightening is in a SPIRAL sequence
Cylinder head
4 valves per cylinder (2 inlet, 2 exhaust) with clearance adjustment by hydraulic tappets
Height of a new cylinder head = 137 mm
Exhaust valve guides: sintered steel = 0,2 mm
Maximum permissible bow = 0,03 mm
The valve seats and guides are new and made from sintered steel
Maximum allowable machining
Inlet valve guide: brass
NoteTightening is in a SPIRAL sequence
Part of the exhaust gas recirculation channels is incorporated in the cylinder head
Camshaft
(20) camshaft
(21) rotor driven by the camshaft
New cast iron camshafts with 8 cams and 5 bearings
The camshaft reference cylinder sensor rotor is fitted to the exhaust camshaft
The camshaft bearings are lubricated under pressure and the cams by oil baths
NoteThe rotor (21) is not removable
Cylinder head gasket
(22) cylinder head gasket
(k) engine identification: hole
(l) machined cylinder head gasket identification
Special features
- Number of categories: 1
- Thickness: 0,8 mm
- Type: laminated metal gasket (3 layers)
Hydraulic tappet
The hydraulic tappets automatically adjust valve clearance
Design identical to the tappets used in the XU engines
Diameter: 28,4 mm
Valves
Inlet valve: ø 33,3 mm
Exhaust valve: 29 mm
Valve stem seal: 6 mm
Valve stem seal with integral cup
Valve springs
Special features
- Conical shape
- Mark: paint mark(s)
- External diameter 1: ø 26,7 mm
- External diameter 2: ø 15,1 mm
Timing gear
(23) fixing screws
(25) camshaft pinion: exhaust
(26) camshaft pinion: inlet
(27) dynamic roller tensioner
(28) roller tensioner
(29) crankshaft gear
(30) coolant pump gear
The timing cover is composed of the following 2 components
- (24) the top timing cover (5 fastening points)
- (31) the bottom timing cover (5 fastening points)
Timing belt
| legislation type | RFR |
|---|---|
| engine code | EW10J4 |
| mm wide seal | 25,4 mm |
| number of teeth | 153 |
| material | HSN |
| make | GATES |
| identification markings | - |
| replacement interval with normal use | refer to the maintenance schedule |
Camshaft pinion
(25) camshaft pinion
(32) camshaft hub
(33) setting hole
(34) oblong hole
The camshaft is set through the hubs (32) keyed to the camshafts
The gears are attached to their hubs by 3 bolts
When the 3 fastening bolts are slackened, the gears are free to rotate (within the limits of the oblong holes)
This type of assembly makes possible
- Improved accuracy of timing
- Better distribution of belt tension between the different runs
Camshaft hub identification
- Stamping on the camshaft hub
- Reference number
Lubrication
Pressure lubrication by an internally driven dual eccentric rotor pump
The oil filter cartridge is separate from the cylinder block
Oil pump
(4) oil pump
(35) oil pump external rotor
(36) oil pump internal rotor
(6) crankshaft
(m) flats
The oil pump is driven from the end of the crankshaft by means of two flats (m)
Relief valve setting: 7 bar(s)
Oil capacity
| engine | EW10J4 |
|---|---|
| special features | without |
| oil capacity with replacement of the filter cartridge | 4.25 litres |
| oil capacity, drainage by suction with replacement of filter cartridge | - |
| oil capacity without replacement of the filter cartridge | 4.0 litres |
| capacity between min and max on the dipstick | - |
| always check the oil level using the dipstick |
Capacity between min and max on the dipstick: 1,7 litres
WarningAlways check the oil level using the dipstick
Oil change interval: refer to the maintenance schedule
Oil filter
| oil filter | 1st assembly | 2nd assembly |
|---|---|---|
| make | PURFLUX | PURFLUX |
| type | LS867A | LS867B |
| oil capacity | 0.32 litres | |
| safety valve | 1.5 bar(s) | |
Replacement interval with normal use: refer to the maintenance schedule
Oil pressure
| engine | EW10J4 |
|---|---|
| check 1 at 1000 rpm - minimum pressure (bars) | 3.4 |
| check 2 at 2000 rpm - minimum pressure (bars) | 6.3 |
| check 3 at 3000 rpm - minimum pressure (bars) | 6.9 |
| check 4 at 4000 rpm - minimum pressure (bars) | - |
| the values given are in bars for an engine which is run in, at an oil temperature of 80 ° C |
Engine oil change
The engine can be drained by suction
The engine oil must be changed with the engine hot just after switching off the engine
The end of the dipstick tube is flared, which makes it possible to connect a suction drainage nozzle (diameter 14 mm)
NoteIt is still possible to drain the engine by removing the drain plug from the sump
Air supply circuit
Air circuit
(37) the air entry union
(38) injectors supply rail
(39) exhaust gas recirculation tube
(40) inlet manifold
(41) throttle butterfly housing: aluminium alloy
(42) Jubilee clip
(n) access to the screw
Special features - inlet manifold
- Material: composite materials
- Resonator integral with the air inlet manifold
- Exhaust gas recirculation tube take-off
- The seal is preformed and removable
Special features, throttle butterfly housing
- Material: aluminium alloy
- Idle regulation by stepper motor
Removal of the air inlet connector from the throttle housing requires slackening of its attachment collar (42) via access (n)
Exhaust gas recycling
Arrows: direction of exhaust gas circulation
(19) cylinder head
(39) exhaust gas recirculation tube
(40) inlet manifold
(41) throttle butterfly housing
(43) exhaust manifold
(44) exhaust gas recycling valve (EGR)
(45) coolant outlet housing
Exhaust gas recirculation is used to reduce the pumping effect (reduction in fuel consumption)
The recirculation is of the progressive type managed by mapping
The opening of the EGR valve is controlled by the EGR solenoid valve which is managed by the engine management control unit which receives the following data
- Coolant temperature
- Engine speed (rpm)
- Engine load
Exhaust gas recycling valve (EGR)
Special features: proportional solenoid valve controlled by the injection ECU
Exhaust manifold
(43) exhaust manifold
(46) internal ducts (1 per cylinder)
(47) external envelope
Material: panel
The exhaust manifold is made up of the following components
- 4 ducts
- 1 pressed steel envelope
A space between the exhaust ducts and the half shells provides good heat insulation
This exhaust manifold makes possible rapid warming up of the catalytic converter on cold starts
Fuel supply system
(p) direction of fuel circulation
(q) direction of petrol vapour circulation
(r) to petrol vapour recycling pipes
(s) to fuel supply pipes
(38) injectors supply rail
(48) canister (active carbon filter)
(49) fuel filter
(50) schrader valve
(51) fuel return pipes
(52) click-on connector
(53) petrol injector(s)
(54) petrol vapour reaspiration pipes
(55) fuel supply pipes
(56) fuel pressure regulator
(57) fuel pump submerged in the fuel tank
Special features
- Injector supply rail without fuel return circuit
- Petrol pressure regulator mounted in the fuel tank
- Fuel pressure: 3,5 bar(s)
Schrader valve
The schrader valve is of the tyre valve type
Functions
- Depressurising the circuit
- Pressure check
- Delivery check
NoteAccess to the schrader valve requires prior removal of the engine styling cover
Fuel filter
The fuel filter filters impurities above 15 - 20 microns
Replacement interval: refer to the maintenance schedule
Cooling system
(19) cylinder head
(45) coolant outlet housing
(58) heater matrix
(59) bleed screw(s)
(60) thermostat
(61) radiator
(62) expansion chamber
(63) coolant inlet manifold - coolant pump
Special features
- Expansion chamber separate from radiator
- Double valve thermostat
Coolant pump
Special features
- Material: composite materials
- Driven by timing belt
- The coolant pump is outside the cylinder block
WarningThe centralising dowels must always be refitted when fitting the coolant pump
Thermostat
Double action thermostat
(45) coolant outlet housing
(a1) to coolant inlet manifold
(a2) coolant outlet from the cylinder head
(a3) outlet to the radiator
(t) function: cold
(u) function: in warm up phase
(v) function: hot
(63) - (64) valve
The thermostat has two valves (63) and (64)
When the valve (64) is open: the coolant circulates through the radiator
When the valve (63) is open: the coolant is directed to the coolant inlet manifold (loop circulation)
(t) function - cold: the coolant circulates in the following components
- Engine (loop circulation)
- Heater matrix
(u) in warm up phase: the coolant circulates in the following components
- Engine (loop circulation)
- Heater matrix
- Radiator
(v) function - hot: the coolant circulates in the following components
- Engine
- Heater matrix
- Radiator
Ancillaries drive
2 equipment possibilities (according to vehicle)
- Vehicle with power steering
- Vehicle with power steering + air conditioning
Without air conditioning
(65) dynamic roller tensioner
(66) power-assisted steering pump
(67) alternator
(68) roller tensioner
(69) belt drive pulley
With air conditioning
(65) dynamic roller tensioner
(66) power-assisted steering pump
(67) alternator
(68) roller tensioner
(69) belt drive pulley
(70) air conditioning compressor
Injection system
Make: MAGNETI MARELLI
Type: MMDCM 4.8P
Injection
Special features
- The control unit is of the Pressure-Engine Speed type
- This injection system manages injection and ignition mainly from information on inlet air pressure and engine speed
- Multipoint injection (4 electro-mechanical injectors)
- Multipoint sequential injection
- Programmed injector opening time (mapping)
Ignition system
Special features
- Integral electronic ignition
- Twin static type ignition
- Mapping advance
The coils are part of a compact unit attached to the cylinder head (BBC 2.2)
Ignition coil unit (BBC)
- Make: SAGEM BBC 2.2
- Résistance de l'enroulement primaire: 0,5 ohms
- Résistance de l'enroulement secondaire: 12500 ohms
Sparking plugs
- Make: EYQUEM RFC 52LZDP
- Flat seat
- Electrode gap: 1 mm
- Tightening torque: 2,5 daNm
Replacement interval with normal use: refer to the maintenance schedule
Downloading
This injection/ignition control unit has a Flash Eprom memory
Special features of the Flash Eprom memory
- This type of memory makes it possible, if there is a calibration modification, to modify the contents of the control unit memory without either removing or replacing the control unit
- The operation consists of downloading the program into the memory of the ECU
Injection electronic control unit
Special features
- New connections
- Connectors locked by plastic yoke
Allocation of the 128 control unit ways through 3 connectors
The control unit (7) manages the following functions
- The air - petrol supply
- Ignition system
- Autodiagnosis
- Mixture regulation
- Regulation of idle speed
- Knocking regulation
- Engine cooling
- Exhaust gas recycling
- Engine speed (tachometer)
- Immobiliser