Cooling System - Volvo 240 User Manual

1987 Volvo 240
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight
capacity of the vehicle must not be exceeded. Consult your dealer for information.
pg. 97 Specifications
Engine B230F (2.3 liters; 141 cu. in.)
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 4-cylinder in-line engine. Cast-iron cylinder block with cylinders bored directly
in block. Aluminum-alloy cylinder head with single overhead camshaft and separate intake and outlet
channels. Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil
filter. Exhaust-emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-sond® system and catalytic
converter.
Output (SAE J1349)
Max. torque (SAE J1349)
Number of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Valve clearance, cold engine inlet and exhaust Checking:
Valve clearance, warm engine inlet and exhaust
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 98 Specifications
Engine B230F

Cooling System

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114 hp at 5400 rpm (85 kW at 90
rps)
136 ft. Ibs. (185 Nm) at 2750 rpm
4
3.78" (96 mm)
3.15" (80 mm)
2.32 liters (141 cu.in.)
9.8:1
Adjusting:
0.012-0.016" 0.014-0.016"
(0.30-0.40 mm) (0.35-0.40 mm)
0.016-0.018" 0.014-0.016"
(0.40-0.45 mm) (0.35-0.40 mm)