1979 Citroen CX engine

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Op. MA. 230-00
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1. Water circuit :
Self de-aerating type, with header tank.
- Filling : . . . . . . . .._................................................................................................................ Cap on header tank
- Level (Cold, iu de-upruled state ) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See mark in header tank
- Coolant : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Water + anti-freeze
- Circuit protection : - 15” C ( 28 -: of anti-freeze )
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30” C ( 50 ? of anti-freeze )
2. Radiators :
Surface of radiator :
- cx 2000 ( - 11 1975 ) Except optional towing equipment : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 dm2 ( 248 sq.in )
- cx 2000 ( - I/ I’)75 ) optional towing equipment : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 dm2 (310 sq.in)
- cx 2000 ( 1/ 1975 - ) and CX 2200 : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 dm2 ( 310 sq.in )
- CX Prestige, except optional torque converter-air conditioning : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 dm2 ( 310 sq.in )
- CX 2400, except Injection and optional torque converter-air-conditioning : . . . . . . . . 20 dm2 (310 sq.in)
- CX 2400 torque converter - air-conditioning + CX 2400 GTi : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 dm2 ( 356.5 sq.in )
- CX
E Prestige torque converter - air-conditioning : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 dm2 ( 356.5 sq.in )
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_- 03 in the material used for the coolant channels, and the distance between the cooling fins.
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2 3. Radiator cap (or pressure relief valve) calibration (rap scwzmcl 011) : . . . 1 bar (14.5 psi)
I 4. Thermostat :
- Make : .............................................................................................................................. CALORSTAT
- Reference No : ................................................................................................................ V 6215
- Begins to open at : ........................................................................................................ 84’ C
5. Thermal switch for temperature warning lamp (011 cyli~~d(,r-hc~ad)
- The warning lamp lights up (on the, ivstrrlmeut pnr~(,I) at the following temperatures :
- 16 dm2 (248 sq.in) radiator : . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ii3 to 117O c
- 20 and 23 dm2 (310 and 356.5 sq.in) radiators : . . . . 110.5 to 113.5” c
- Tightening torque : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 to 3 da Nm (18 to 21.5 ft.lbs)
NOTE :
The coolant return hose for the heater unit has a white identification mark painted on it.
Make sure heater hoses are correctly fitted to the heater unit.

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- 16 dm2 (248 sq.in ) radiator ( CX 2000 except optional towing equipment ) ,......... 1
- 20 dm2 (310 sq.in ) radiator (CX 2000 and 2200 except optional towing
equipment, or torque converter, or air-conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- 20 dm2 (310 sq.in ) radiator ( CX 2200 with optional towing equipment or
torque converter ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
20 dm2 (310 sq.in ) radiator ( CX 2200 with air-conditioning) ,............................... 2
- 20 dm2 (310 sq.in) radiator ( CX Prestige) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- 20 dm2 (310 sq.in) radiator (CX 2400, except optional towing equipment
or torque converter, or air-conditioning ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
20 dm2 ( 310 sq .in ) radiator ( CX 2400 with optional towing equipment, or
torque converter, or air-conditioning ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
- 23 dm2 (356.5 sq.in ) radiator, ( CX 2400 GTi except optional towing equipment ) 1
- 23 dm2 (356.5 sq.in) radiator, (CX 2400 and Prestige with optional torque
converter and air~conditioning, and CX 2400 Gti with optional towing
equipment ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 O-blade fan
5-blade fan
5-blade fans
lo-blade fans
1 O-blade fans
1 O-blade fan
1 O-blade fans
10 blade fan
lo-blade fans
The electric cooling fans are controlled by a thermal switch (011 /he
radiator)
e Power rating of electric fan : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W
Direction of rotation ( S(J(‘IJ ~YOIII
c>lcctric ~/o/or side of /alI ) : . . . . . Clockwise
- Cut-in thermal switch :
1.6 dm2 (248 sq.in ) 20 dm2 ( 310 sq.in ) and
radiator 23 dm2 (356.5 sq.in,) rads
- Electric fan ( s ) cuts in at . . 101 to
103.5” c, 95 to loo0 c
-. Electric fan ( s ) cuts out (with
trmperatnw decreasing )
at : ._._._._._........... 9 5 to 920 c 95 to 9o” c
- Tightening torque (fit gasket with LOCTITE FRENETANCH ) : 1.8 to 2 da Nm ( 13 to 14.5 ft.lbs)

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Hot cool.n+
>Id coolant I Electric fan
2 Radiator
3 De-aerating pipe
4 Header tank (expansion
chamber
5 Thermostat
2 6 Heater unit
7 Inlet manifold
8 Cvlinder head outlet tank
Partial view F
II Thermostot closed

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Thermostat and heater unit open
Hot coolant
Cold coolant I Electric fan
2 Rodiotor
3 De-aerating pipe
4 Header tank
5 Thermostot
6 Heater unit
2 7 Inlet manifold
8 Cylinder heod outlet tonL
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Portia1 view F
Thermostat open

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Radiator
! Electric fan ( 5)
I De-oeroting pipe
I Header tank
i Thermostot
I Heater unit
Inlet manifold
i Cylinder head outlet tank Thermostat closed
Hot coolant
Cold coolont -

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 230.00 : ( i ‘ 1 Radiator 2
Electric fan ( s )
3 De-oerot~ng pipe 4
Header tank
5 Thermostat 6
Heater unit
7 Inlet manifold
8 Cylinder-heod outlet tank
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Partial-view F - Partial view F
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Thermostat open

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2 4 litre engine, torque converter and air conditinninq (Thermostat and heater unit open)
Partial view F
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1 Radiator
2 Electric fon (5)
3 De-aerating pipe
4 Header tank
5 De-aeration chamber
6 Thermostat
7 Heater unit
8 Drain top
9 Cylinder head outlet tank Cold coolant
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Thermostat open