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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 
0 General 
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A 
c B 
132410 
Dime ns io n s 7401760 780 944 /964  945/965 
mm in mm in mm in mm in 
A. Wheelbase .............................. . ...... .  2770 109 2770  109  2770 
109  2770 109 
B. Overall 
length ................................... .  4785  188.4  4794 
189 4871 191.8  4844 190.7 
C. Overall width .................................... . 
1760 
69.3 
1770  69.7 
1750  68.9 1750  68.9 
D. Track, 
front ..................................... .  14701
) 57.9  1470  57.9 1471 57.9 1471 57.9 
rear 
................. ..................... .  14602
) 57.5  14602
) 57.5  1460  57.5 1460  57.5 
E
. Overall height3
) ...... .........................•.•. 1410  55.5 1400 55.1 1410 55.5 1440  56.7 
1) _ Dec. 1984: wheelbase = 1460 mm. 2) 760/960 4-door, 780 1988-Track 
rear 1520 mm 59.9 in 3) Depending on type  of tyre. 
Weight 740 
760 780 
Approximate weight of car  without  occupants, fuWfuel tank 1270-1460 kg 1330-1500 kg 1500 kg 
(2798-3120Ib)  (2930-33051b) (3305 Ib) 
944 945 964 965 
1327-1463  1363-1496  1484-1576 1438-1527 
,-(2924-3223Ib)  (3003-3296Ib) (3270-3472lb) (3168-3364Ib) 
The weight  varies depending  on variant  and equipment 
Fuel tank .................................... . 
760/780  -1987,740,  standard, 944/945/965 ........... . 
increased-capacity 
............... . 
760 4 -door .,  780  1988-,  964 
Litres 
60 
82 
80 
US. gal 
15.8 
21.6 
21.1 
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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 2 B 19, 823 Engines 
Group 21 Engine block 
Cylinder head 
Height,  new ................................... mm  (in) 146.1  (5.756) 
min  (after  machining) 
.................... mm (in) 145.6  (5.737) 
Max  warp  ..
.. ..................................... . . 
NOTE:  If warp is greater  than 1 .0 mm (0.094 in) lengthwise 
or 0 .5 mm (0.097 in)  crosswise, cylinder head  must be re
placed. 
Cylinder  block 
Bore 819 823 
Standard C ............................................ .. mm 
(in) 
D .............................................. mm (in) 
E  .............................................. mm 
(in) 
G ........................................... . .. mm 
(in) 
Oversize  1 
...................................... .... .... mm 
(in) 
2 ..... . -:-......................... ....... ....... mm 
(in)  88.9D-88
.
91 
(3.5027-3 .5031 ) 
88 .
91-88.92 
(3.5031-3.5034) 
88.92 -88.93 
(3.5034-3.5038) 
88.94-88.95 
(3.5042-3.5047) 
89 .29-89.30 
(3.518D-3 .5184) 
89.67-89.68 
(3. 533D-3 .5334) 
96 .0D-96.01 
(3.7824-3. 7828) 
96 .01-96.02 
(3.7828-3.7832) 
96 .02-96.03 
(3.7832-3.7836) 
96 .04-96.05 
(3.7 84D-3 .7844) 
96.3 
(3.7 942) 
96 .6 
(3.8060) 
Rebore  if wear  exceeds 0.1 mm (0.004 in)  and oil consumption  is very  high. 
Pistons 
A = Overall height 
8 
= From  gudgeon  (piston) pin to crown 
C = Diameter  to be  measured  at right angles to  gudgeon  pin at 
distance 
C from  bottom  of piston. 
Engine Weight in gms1 (oz)  Dimension mm (in) 
type A 8 
8 19 E 
515±6 (18.4±0.2) 
73.9 (2.912)  46.7 (1.840) 
8 19
ET 510±6 (18.2±0.2) 71.0 (2.797) 46.0 (1.812) 
823E 570±7 (20.4±0.3) 76.4 (3.010) 46.4  (1.828) 
823ET 562±7 (19.8 ±0.3) 8.4  (2.657) 
46.4 (1.828) 
823FT 562±7 (19.8±0.3) 8.7 (2.657) 
46.7 (1.840) 
1) Max  weight  difference in same  engine = 12 gms (0.43 oz) 
Piston  running clearance 
819 E, 823 E  ........................................ mm  (in) 
819ET .............................................. mm  (in) 
823 ET, 823 FT ...................................... mm (in) 
16 
C 
7 (0.276) 
7  (0.276) 
8  (0.315) 
12  (0.423) 
12  (0.423) 
0.01- 0 .04 (0.0004-0.0016) 
0 .03- 0.06  (0.0012-0 .0024) 
0 .05-0.07  (0.002D-0 .0028) 
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ma x o 25mm 
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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 2 B 19, B 23 Engines 
Valve seat 
Inlet 
Valve guides 
Exhaust 
D+O,17mm 
~\ i~ 
133646 113945 
When  replacing  valve seats  the interference  between the seat 
and  its bore  should be 0.17 mm (0.0067 in) i. e . valve  seat diameter  should  be 0.17 mm  greater  than the diameter  of bore in cylinder  head. 
Inner diameter ........... . ..... ...... ....... ............. mm 
Inlet  valve 
8.000-8.022 mm 
(0.3152-0.3161  ) 
15.4-15.6 
(0.6068-0.6146) 
Exhaust valve 
8.000-8. 022 
(0.3152-0.3161  ) 
17 .
9-18.1 
(0.7053-0.7131  ) 
(in) 
Height above upper face of cylinder head  ................... mm 
(in) 
Clearance , valve stem-guide  (measured with new valve) , 
new .......... . ...................................... . mm 
(in) 
max  .
................. ................ . ~ .. ,,~ ....... "" ....... mm 
(in) 
Valve guides  are available in three oversizes,  marked 
with  grooves . 
0.030-0.060 
(0.0012-0.0021 
) 
0 .15 
(0.0059) 
Marking 
0.060-0.090 
(0.0024-0.0035) 
0.15 
(0.0059) 
Reamer for seat 
Standard 
No groove 
V alv e springs mm  (in) 
~ 
I. 032,5 . 1 
rn~ 
Typ e 1 
113946 
wu , .. 025,9 1 I  • 
..g======'lb 
Type 2 135065 
Adjusting  shim s mm  (in) 
Oversize 1 
1 groove 5161 
Oversize 2  2 grooves 5162 
Oversize 3 3 grooves 5163 
NOTE! The force  used when  pressing in valve guides  must be at least 9000 N (1980 Ib). If the  pressing  force used is lower 
then  the recess  for the  guide  must be reamed  out to the nearest  oversize  and a guide of  the corresponding  size pressed  in. 
B 19 E, B  23  E, B  23  ET 
B 19 ET, B 23 FT 
Type 1 Type  2 
Length  Load 
Le
ngth Load 
mm (in) 
N (Ib) mm (in) 
N (Ib) 
45.0 0 45.5 0 
(1.77) 
(1.79) 
38.0 
280-320 38.0 280-320 (1.50)  (62-70) 
(1.50) (62-70) 
27 .0 
710-790 27 .5 702-782 
(1.06) 
(156-174) 
(1.08) (154-172) 
Thickness. 
. . . . . .  . . . . . . .  . . .  . . .  . . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . . .  . . .  . . .  . . .  . . .  . .  . 3 .30-4.50 (in increments of 0.05) (0. 1300-0.1773) (in increments  of 0.0020) 
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70019401960 Specifications 
Section  2  B 
19, B 23 Engines 
Tightening  torques 
Apply to oiled nuts  and bolts. 
Oegreased  (washed) parts must be oiled prior to assembly. 
Main  bearings ....................... ' .......................  . 
Connecting  rod bearings, 
old bolts ............................ . 
new 
bolts ......... .................. . 
Flywheel (use  new bolts) ..................................... . 
Spark 
plugs  (unoiled) ..............  ; ......................... . 
Camshaft  sprocket 
............... ........................... . 
Intermediate shaft  sprocket ................................. .. . 
Camshaft  bearing caps .
............................ ......... . 
Crankshaft  center 
bolt ....................................... . 
Cylinder head , tighten  in stages: 
134266 
Bolts should be replaced  if center  section  shows signs of extension.  Do not  re-use bolts more  than 5 times . If in doubt,  fit 
new bolts. 
Nm 
110 
63 
70 
70 
25±5 
50 
50  20 
165 
1 = 20 Nm (14 ft Ib) 
2 = 60 Nm (43 ft Ib) 
ft Ib 
80 
46 
51 
51 
18±3.5 
36 
36  15 
120 
3 = Angle-tighten  900 in one motion 
'7--3---
o 0 
000 
8-4-2-
--9 
o 
115326 
Tightening  sequence for cylinder head bolts 
Group 22 Lubricating  system 
General 
Oil capacity and quality, see page 12. 
Oil pressure  at 33 rls (2,000 r/min) with warm  engine 
and  new 
oil filter ...... .............................. MPa  (psi) 0.25-0.60 (35-85) 
Oil pump 
Axial  clearance .................. ..................... mm (in) 
Radial clearance (excluding bearing clearance) .......... mm (in) 
Backlash  (excluding bearing clearance) ................. mm (in) 
Bearing  clearance,  drive shaft 
.......................... mm (in) 
idling shaft ..... ........... .......... mm  (in) 
Relief  valve spring length under  different loads 
~~~ 115083 
20 
Lengths 
39.2 mm (1.5445 in) 
26.25 mm (1.0343) in) 
21.0 mm (0.8274 in) 
0.02-0.12 
0.02-0.09 
0.15-0.35 
0.032-0.070 
0.014-0.043 
Load 
o 
(0.0008-0 .0047) 
(0.0008-0.0035) 
(0.0059-0.0138) 
(0.0013-0. 028) 
(0.0006-0.0017) 
46-54 N (10.1-11.9 Ib) 
62 -78 N (13.6-17.2 Ib) 
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Injector ballast resistor  pack 
Coolant temperature  sensor 
0280130 ... 135791 
Bosch number.  . . .  . .  . . . .  . . . .  . .  . . .  . . . .  . . . .  . .. 026 
Volvo PIN ....................... ........ 1  332  396-9 
Resistance 
at: 
-10°C ( - 14°F)  .................... . 8260-10560 n 
+20°C (68°F) ....................... 2280-2720 n 
+80°C (175 °F) ......................... 290-364 n 
A ir control  valve 
Lambda-sond 
0258~3 ... ' 
70019401960 Specifications 
Section 
2  B 19, B  23 Engines 
Bosch  number  ...................... "  0 280  159 001 
Volvo PIN. . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  . . . .. 1  336  810-5 
Four  resistors 
(1 per injector) 
Resistance  . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . .  . . . .  . . . .  . . . . . .  . 
.. 5.5-6.5 n 
40000 
20000 
10000 8000 6000 
4000 
2000 
1000 800 600 400 
200 
100 
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il 
-30  -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120°C 
-22 -4 32 68 104 140 176 212 248°F 
135792 
Bosch  number.  . . . .  . . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . . .  . .• 501 
Volvo PIN  ................. " ..... ....... 1 317957-7 
Resistance  between terminals 3 and  4 
and  between  4 and  5  . . . . .  . . . . . .  . .  . . .  . 
.. approx. 20 n 
Bosch  number.  . .  . .  . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  . .  . .. 006 
Volvo PIN ............................... 1  346  738-6 
Resistance  of 
ballast resistor at: 
Cold sond (20°C = 68°F) . .  . .  . . .  . . . . . . .  . . . . . . .. 3 n 
Warm  sond (above 350°C = 660°F) ............  13 n 
Tightening  torque. . .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . .  . . .  ..  55 Nm (40 ft Ib)* 
• Apply  "Never  Seez" (PIN 1161  035-9) to entire length of thread . 
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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 2  B 19, B 23 Engines 
Group  25 Intake and Exhaust  systems 
Turbocharged  engines 
En gin e type ................................... B 19ET B23ET 
C harge  pressure, at full  load .............. rlmin 3500 
3500 
checking ............ kPa (psi) 60-70 (8.5-10.0) 45-53 (6.4-7.5) 
adjusting ............ kPa (psi) 64-70 (9. 1-10.0) 
50 (7.1) 
Charge  air overpressure, 
switch,  opens at ...................... kPa (psi) 85-95 (12.1-13.5) 65-75 (9.2-10.7) 
Charge  air  pressure,  switch, closes at .. kPa (psi) -15-25 (2.1-3.6) 
Tighten ing torque  data 
4) 
1) Apply sealer (PIN 1161053-2). 2) Use new nuts. 
3) Use sealer (PIN  1 161 035-9). 
4) Use new bolts . (Old  bolts can if absolutely necessary  be reused  if they 
are  smeared  with sealer PIN 1161053·2). 
Mounting bolts, turbocharg er  - ex hau st m anifold 
• 
Measure length of bolt.  Bolts can be reused  if shorter 
than 
89 mm. 
•  Apply  assembly paste PIN 1 161 078-9 to mating sur
faces  and threads 
• Fit new locking  plates 
• 
Tighten bolts in three  stages  according to below 
Stage I = 1 Nm (0.7 ft Ib) 
II = 45 Nm (32.5 ft Ib) 
III = 45 ° in one  movement  without stopping 
89mm 
135780 
sfJ
Nm 
45Nm 45· 
B23FT 
3000 
46-54 (615-717) 
48-54 (6.8-7.7) 
85-95 (12.1-13.5) 
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Piston rings 
129521 
Axial clearance 
Side clearance measured  with ring on piston 8200 ........... mm 
(in) 
8204 ........... mm 
(in) 
8230/234  ....... mm (in) 
Ring  gap (checked 
in 88.9, 96.0 mm bore) 8200/204 ........ mm (in) 8230/234 ........ mm 
Gudgeon  (Piston) pins 
Fit, in connecting  rod. . . . . ..  Light  thumb  pressure 
(close running  fit)  (in) 
in piston. 
. . . . . . .  . . . . . .. Thumb  pressure  (push fit) 
Cylinder  head-
Height,  new ............................... mm 
(in) 
after  machining 
..................... mm 
(in) 
• Max  machining  0.3 mm 
B204/234 
103.5 
(4.078) 
102.7* 
(4.078) 
Max  warp .......................................... . 
NOTE: If warp  is greater  than 1.0 mm (0.0394 in) length
wise  or 0.5 mm (0.0197 in) crosswise, cylinder head  must 
be replaced. 
Valve  clearance 
B200/230 
Inlet and exhaust valves 
cold 
engine ............................................ mm 
(in) 
warm  engine 
........................................... mm 
(in) 
70019401960 Specifications 
Section 2 B 200, B 230 Engines 
Upp er Compo rings 0.060-0.092 
(0.0024-0.0036) 
0.040-0.072  (0.0016-0.0028) 
0.060-0.092  (0.0024-0.0036) 
0.30-0.50 
(0.0118--0.0236) 
0.30-0.55 
(0.0118--0.0217) 
B200/230 
146.1 
(5.756) 
145.6 
(5.737) 
Checking 
0.30-0.40  (0.012-0.Q16) 
0.35--0.45  (0.014-0.018) 
Lower Compo rings 0.030-0.062  (0.0012-0.0024) 
0.030-0.062  (0.012-0.0024) 
0.040-0.072  (0.0016-0.0028) 
0 .30-0.55 
(0.0118--0.0217) 
0.30-0.55 
(0.0118--0.0217) 
Adjusting 
0.35--0.40 
(0.014-0.016) 
0.40-0.45  (0.016-0.018) 
Ring  gap 129520 Oil scraper  rings 0.020-0.055 
(0.0008--0.0022) 
0.020-0.050  (0.008--0.0019) 
0.030-0.065  (0.0012-0.0026) 
0.20-0.50  (0.0098--0.0197) 
0.30-0.65  (0.0118--0.0256) 
max o 25mm 
129 826 
Adjusting  shim, thickness .............................. mm  (in) 3.30-4.50  (0.1300-0.1773) 
in increments  of 0.05 (0.002) 
Valve stem, B 204/234 
Valve stem  height . . . . .  . .  . . .  . . . . .  . .  . .. 49.4±0.04 mm 
(measured  with gauge 5222)  . . . .  . . .  . .. 1.946±0.002 in 
Note: Valve stem  height  must be as specified.  Otherwise 
tappets will not  function properly. 
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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 2  B 200, B 230 Engines 
Camshaft belt, sp ring s,  B  204/234 
144B!Hi 
Balanc e shaf ts ,  B  204 /234 
Length 
75.6 mm (2.979 in) 
65.0 mm (2.561 in) 
52.0 mm (2.049  in) 
Axial clearance. . .  . .. 0.06-0.19 mm (0.0024-0.0075 in) 
Belt tension,  B 204/ 234 
Camshaft belt 
Coolant 
Checking limits ' Used belt New belt 
temp. 
20°C < 2 .5  or > 3.5 3.2±0.3  3.8±0.3 
40°C < 3.2 or > 4.2 3.9±0.3 4.4±0.3 
8rC < 4.6 or > 5.3  5
.1 ±0.2 5 .5±0.2 
• Carry  out at 10,000 km (6,000  miles) after belt replacement. 
< = less than 
> = more  than 
Crankshaft  assembly ,/ 
Cranksh aft 
Max out-at -true  .................................. ..... mm (in) 
Axial  clearance, max .................................. mm (in) 
Radial clearance  (main bearings) early type ............. mm (in) 
late type ............... mm (in) 
Connecting rod bearings, radial  clearance ............... mm (in) 
Main bearing journals 
Out-at-round , max ................................ .... mm (in) 
Taper,  max 
........................................... mm (in) 
Early type 
Diameter , standard  ............. mm (in) 55 (2.1574) 
54.75  (2.1572) 
54.50 (2. 1473) 
undersize 
1 
.......... mm (in) 
2 .......... mm  (in) 
Connecting rod bearing journa ls 
Out-at-round  max ..................................... mm (in) 
Taper,  max .
.......................................... mm (in) 
Diameter,  standard .
............ , ...................... mm (in) 
mm (in) 
40 
undersize  1 ................................. mm (in) 
mm (in) 
2 ................. ................ mm (in) 
mm (in) 
Load 
o 
153  N 
340 N 
Balance shaft belt 
Used belt New belt 
3.4±0.2 3.8±0.2 
4.0±0.2 4.3±0.2 
4.7±0.2 4.9±0.2 
0 .040  (0.0016) 
0.080-0 .270  (0.0032-0.0106) 
0 .
024-0.072  (0.0009--0 .0028) 
0.024-0.064  (0.0009--0.0025) 
0.023-0.067 
(0. 0009--0.0026) 
0.006  (0.0002) 
0.006  (0.0002) 
Late type 
63 (62.987-63 .000) mm 
62.75  (62.737-62.750) mm 
62.50 (62.487-62.500) mm 
t 
Taper 
0.025(0.0010) f ~ 
0.025  (0.0010)   ) 49.00 (1.9306) 
48.984-49.005 
(1.9300-1.9308) 
48.75  (1.9207) 
8.734-48.755  (1.9208-1.9209) 
115 089 
48.50 (1.9109) Out-ot-round 
48.484-48.505  (1.9103-1.9111)