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