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K Series 1.4

Engine
K8 8 valve S.O.H.C
K16 16 valve D.O.H.C
Cylinder arrangement 4 in line - transverse
Bore - liner 75mm
Stroke 79mm
Capacity 1397cm3
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Rotation Anti-clockwise
Valve Timing K8 K16
Inlet: Opens at 13deg B.T.D.C 15deg B.T.D.C
...... Closes at 47deg A.B.D.C 45deg A.B.D.C
Exhaust: Opens at 53deg B.B.D.C 55deg B.B.D.C
...... Closes at 7deg A.T.D.C 5deg A.T.D.C
Valve open period 240deg
Lubrication
System Type Wet sump, crankshaft driven eccentric rotor pump.
Relief valve opening pressure 4.1 bar (above 80degC)
Pressure at idle 1.0 bar (above 80degC)
Maximum oil pressure at 6500 rev/min 7.0 bar (below 40degC)
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
..... SPi models 1.1 bar
..... MPi models 3.0 +/- 0.2 bar
Cooling System
Pressure cap opens 0.9 to 1.0 bar
Thermostat open 88degC
Starts to open 80 to 84 degC
Cooling fan switch on temperature 96 to 104 degC
Clutch
Type Diaphragm spring, cable operated self adjusting
Clutch plate diameter 190 mm
Clutch cable colour code
R.H. steering ORANGE
L.H. steering YELLOW
Manual Gearbox 'R65'
Gearbox code 5C 39W
Gear ratios
Fifth 0.854 : 1
Fourth 1.054 : 1
Third 1.333 : 1
Second 1.947 : 1
First 3.417 : 1
Reverse 3.583 : 1
Brakes
Disc Diameter
without ABS 238 mm
with ABS 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 Bosch ABS2E
Master Cylinder bore diameter 22.2 mm
Tyre Sizes
4.5 x 13 steel 155/82 - R13 78T 214i
norm 2.1 bar(30lbf/in2) >100mph 2.2 bar(32lbf/in2)
5 x 14 steel 175/65 - R14 82T 214i (ABS), 214Si, 214 SLi, 414 + Cabriolet
norm 2.1 bar(30lbf/in2) >100mph 2.2 bar(32lbf/in2)
6 x 15 alloy 185/55 - R15 81V 214SLi, 214 Cabriolet, 414 (options)
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 A127 - 65
Maximum output 65 amp at 6000 rev/min
Regulator 21TR
Starter motor Temperate Cold climate
Type M79 M79
Power 0.9 kW 0.9 kW


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