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D Series 1.6 (Honda)

Note : This info is for single and dual cam 1.6 engines of Honda origin not the K series 1.6 units introduced later (at the same time as the 1.8VVC - around 1996).


Honda manual for 1.6 engine used in 216 Coupe and Gti


Engine
D16A6 16 valve S.O.H.C
D16A8 16 valve D.O.H.C
Cylinder arrangement 4 in line - transverse
Bore 75.01mm
Stroke 90mm
Capacity 1590cm3
Rotation Anti-clockwise
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Lubrication
System Type Wet sump, crankshaft driven eccentric rotor pump.
Relief valve opening pressure 4.5 bar
Pressure at idle 1.4 bar
Oil pressure warning light switch opens 0.3 - 0.5 bar
Oil filter Full flow with renewable element cartridge
Fuel Pump
Type Electric immersible.
Pump maximum pressure 4.1 bar
Regulated injection pressure range 3.0 - 2.3 bar
Cooling System
Pressure cap opens 0.9 to 1.0 bar
Thermostat open 78degC
Starts to open 72 to 76 degC
Cooling fan switch on temperature 88 to 92 degC
Clutch
Type Diaphragm spring, cable operated manual adjusting
Clutch plate diameter 229 mm
Free play at release arm 3.5mm - 4.5mm
Manual Gearbox 'L3'
S.O.H.C D.O.H.C
Gearbox code P7 (PP 7A - S3) P7 (PP 7A - M4)
Gear ratios
Fifth 0.771 : 1 0.848 : 1
Fourth 0.937 : 1 1.033 : 1
Third 1.259 : 1 1.345 : 1
Second 1.894 : 1 1.944 : 1
First 3.250 : 1 3.250 : 1
Reverse 3.153 : 1 3.153 : 1
Automatic Gearbox 'L4'
S.O.H.C D.O.H.C
Gearbox code P6 (PP 6A - E4) P6 (PP 6A - E5)
Gear ratios
Fourth 0.780 : 1 0.825 : 1
Third 1.027 : 1 1.085 : 1
Second 1.560 : 1 1.560 : 1
First 2.705 : 1 2.705 : 1
Reverse 1.954 : 1 1.954 : 1
Brakes
Disc Diameter
262 mm
Pad minimum thickness 3 mm
Rear Drum
Inside Diameter 239 mm
Lining minimum thickness 2.0 mm
Servo boost ratio 4.6 : 1
ABS Model Honda ABS6
Tyre Sizes
5 x 14 steel 175/65 - R14 82T 216 SLi, 416Si, 416GSi
norm 2.1 bar(30lbf/in2) >100mph 2.2 bar(32lbf/in2)
6 x 15 alloy 185/55 - R15 81V 216SLi, 416GSi (options), 216 Cabriolet, 216 Coupe
norm 2.2 bar(32lbf/in2) >100mph 2.7 bar(39lbf/in2)
Electrical
System 12V negative earth
Battery Temperate Cold climate
Type - Maintenance Free 063 063s
Cold crank capacity 360 amps 405 amps
Reserve capacity 60 amps 70 amps
Alternator
Type Nippon Denso
Maximum output 60 amp at 5500 rev/min
Starter motor
Nippon Denso 1.2kW or Mitsuba 1.4kW


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