
70019401960 Specifications 
Section 
0 General 
Identification number,  other markets  (not  USA/CAN ) 
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YV1 74468 2  C 1 001234 
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Vehicle identification  number, USA & Canada 
YV1DH6923C1001234 
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Manufacturer's  code 
Vehicle type 
Engine  type 
Chassis  number 
Assembly  plant 
Model 
year 
designation 
Transmission 
Mc; mufacturer's code 
-1985: D = 70 with  3 poi  nt seat belts 
1986-1990:  F = 740 G = 760 H = 780 
1991-: F = 740 H = 780 J = 940 K = 960 
-1985: Vacant 
1986-: A = SRS (Air bag)  and front 3-point 
seat 
belts 
X = 3 -point  seat belts 
Engine  type 
Body  version  2 
= 2 door 
4 
= 4  door 
5 = 5  door 
Chassis  number 
Assembly  plant 
Model 
year 
designation 
Check  number 
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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 
2 B 19, B 23 Engines 
P iston  rings 
129521 
Clearance In piston  groove 
Clearance in piston  groove 
819 E, 819 ET, 823 E .................................. mm 
(in) 
823ET, 823FT .............. .......................... mm 
(in) 
Ring gap  (see  above) 
819E, 819ET, 823E .................................. mm 
(in) 
823ET, 823FT ................ .......... .............. mm 
Gudgeon  (Piston ) pins 
Fit, in connecting rod. . .  . . .. Light  thumb  pressure 
(close running  fit) 
in piston. . . . . . . .  . . . . . .. Thumb  pressure  (push fit) 
Valves 
Valve clearance 
Inlet 
and  exhaust valves 
(in) 
cold engine  ............................................ mm 
(in) warm engine ........................................... mm 
(in) 
Adjusting  shim, thickness .................................. mm 
(in) 
Valves 
Upper 
Camp. 
rings 
0.040-0 .072 
(0. 0016-0.0028) 
0.060-0 .092 
(0.0024-0.0036) 
0 .35-0.65 
(0.0014 -0 .0026) 
0.40-0 .
65 
(0.0158-0.0256) 
Checking 
0.30-0.40 
(0.012-0.Q16) 
0.35-0.45 
(0.014-0.018) 
3 .
30-4.50 
 Ring gap 129 520 
Lower Oil scraper 
Camp. 
rings rings 
0.040-0.072  0.030-0.062 
(0.0016 -0 .0028)  (0.0012 -0.0024) 
0.040-0.072  0.030-0.065 
(0.0016-0.0028)  (0.0018-0.0026) 
0.35-0.55  0.25-0.60 
(0.0014-0.0022)  (0.0010-0.0024) 
0.40-0.65  0.30-0.60 
(0.0016-0.0256)  (0.0118-0.0236) 
'Adjusting 
0.35-0.40 
(0. 014-0 .016) 
0.40-0.45 
(0. 016-0.018) 
(0.1300-0 .1773) 
in increments  of 
0.05 (0.002) 
IMPORTANT:  Valves are stellite-flashed and must  not be machined . They  may only be ground in against  seat. IMPORTANT! Scrapping valves. Exhaust valves in turbo engines are sodium filled and  must not be mixed  with ordinary 
scrap  iron without  first removing the sodium. 
Min: 7,935 
Inlet valve 
44,5° 
44,5 ° 
Min:  7,945 
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Exhaust valve turbo  engines (8 19 ET, 823 ET/FT) 
Exhaust valve E-engines (8 19 E, 823 E) 
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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 2 B 19, B 23 Engines 
Timin g gears 
Camshaft Letter  stamped on 
end ot camshaft 
Engine  type  Camshaft 
Check valves (cold engine) 
Marking  Max 
lift height mm (in) Valve  clearance 
No.1 intake 
valve mm (in) 
B
19E A 10.5 (0.4137) 0.7  (0.0276) 
B19ET T  9.9 (0.3901) 
0.7 (0.0276) 
B23E A 10.5 (0.4137) 0.7 (0.0276) 
B23ET B 10.6 (0.4176) 0.7 (0.0276) 
B23FT T  9.9 (0.3901) 
0.7 (0.0276) 
Radial  clearance 
............................................ 0.030-0 .071 
max... . .... ... ............................... 0.15 
Axial  clearance . . . .  . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . . .  . . . .  . . .  . .  . .  . . .  . . .  . . . .  . . . .  . . 0.1-0.4 
Int ermed iate shaft 
Intake  valve should 
open at 
13° B.T.D.C 
4° B.T.D.C 
13° B.TD.C 
19°  B.TD.C 
4° B.iD.C 
(0.0012-0 .0028) 
(0.0012-0.0028) 
(0.0344-0.0158) 
Radial  clearance. 
. . . .  . . .  . .  . . . .  . . . .  . . . .  . . . . .  . . . . .  . . .  . .  . . . .  . .  . . 0.020-0.075  (0.0008-0.0030) 
Axial  clearance . 
. . . .  . . . . . .  . . . . . . .  . . . . .  . . . .  . . .  . . . . . .  . . .  . . . .  . . . 0.20-0.46  (0.0079-0.0181) 
Crankshaft assembly 
Crankshaft 
Max  out-ot-true .............................. mm (in) 
Axial  clearance, max ......................... mm (in) 
Radial  clearance (main bearings) .............. mm (in) 
Connecting 
rod bearings, 
axial  clearance ............................. mm (in) 
radial  clearance ............................ mm (in) 
Main bearing journals 
Out-oft-round,  max ........................... mm (in) 
Taper,  max 
.................................. mm (in) 
Diameter,  Standard .
.......................... mm (in) 
undersize  1 
........................ mm (in) 
2  .
................ ....... mm (in) 
Connecting  rod  bear ing journ als 
Out-ot- round max ............................ mm (in) 
Taper,  max 
.................................. mm (in) 
Diameter,  standard 
........................... mm (in) 
undersize  1 
........................ mm (in) 
2 ........................ mm (in) 
Connecting rods 
0.05 (0.0020) 
0.25  (0.098) 
0 :028-0.083  (0.0011-0.0033) 
0.15-0.35 (0.0059-0.0138) 
0 .024-0.070  (0.0009-0.0028) 
0.07  (0.0028) 
0.05  (0.0020) 
63.451-63.464 (2.5000-2.5005) 
63.197-63.210 (2.4900-2.4905) 
62.943-62.956 (2.4800-2.4805) 
0.05  (0.020) 
0.05  (0.020) 
53.987-54.000 
(2.1271-2.1276) 
53.733-53.746  (2.1171-2.1176) 
53.479-53.492 
(2.1071-2.1076) 
Axial  clearance 
at crankshaft .................. mm (in) 0.15-0.35  (0.0059-0.0138) 
Max weight deviation  between connecting  rods 
in same engine 10 gms 
Flywheel 
Axial throw,  max ............................. mm (in) 0.02 mm/100 mm 
(0.0008/3.94 in diameter) 
Taper 
Out-of-round 
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70019401960 Specifications 
Section 2 B 19, B 23 Engines 
Group  23 Fuel system 
CO-content , idle speed 
•  Selector  lever must be in position P (and  handbrake applied) when  checking/adjusting CO or 
idle speed 
•  CO  should be checked/adjusted  when engine  is warm  and idling 
•  CO 
content  outside check values shown below = adjust to specified  setting value 
•  CO 
content  within check values need not be adjusted  provided engine is operating satisfactorily 
Engine Rem ar ks CO co ntent Id le spee d 
type r/s (r/m in) 
CO m ete r % Volv o 
Adjusting Mono tes te r 
(checking) 
8 19E 1.0  (0.5-2.0) -15 .0  (900) 
819ET 2.0 (1.0--3.0) -15.0  (900) 
823E 1.0  (0.5-2.0) 1 -15 .0  (900) 
823ET 1.5 (1.0--2 .5) -14.2  (850) 
823FT USA + Canada  0.6 (0.4-0
.8f 20--70°3 12.5 (75W 
Japan  0.6 
(0.4-0.8)2 20--70°3 15.0  (900) 
I) Pulsai r system  disconnected  and plugged. 2) Lambda-sond  disconnected. 3) Lambda -sond  connected . 4) AC switched off. Engine  speed  increases  to 15.0 rls (900 r/min) when AC is  reconnected. 
Page CI system (819 ElE T, 823 E ).  . . . . .  . . . .  . .  . .  . . .  ..  22 
Motronic 
(823 ET) ... .........................  25 
LH -Jetronic 
(823 FT)  . . . .  . .  . . . . . .  . .  . .  . .  . . . .  . . .. 28 
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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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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)  

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70019401960 SpecHications 
Section 
2  B 200, B 230 Engines 
Group  23 Fuel system 
Petrol/gasoline engines . CO content, idle speed 
•  Selector  lever must be in position  P (and  handbrake applied) when  checking/adjusting CO or id-
le.speed 
• 
CO should be  checked/adjusted  when engine is warm and idling 
• 
CO content  outside check values shown below = adjust to specified  setting value 
• CO content  within  check values need  not be adjusted  provided engine is operating  satisfactorily 
Engine  Remarks 
type  Co-meter % Setting 
B200K 1
.5 
B200E 1.0 
B200F not  adjustable -
B200ET 1.5 
B204E 0 .8 
B204FT not  adjustable -
B204GT not adjustable (1990) -
B230A 2.0 
B230K Switzerland -1986 1 .5 Other markets -1986 1.0 1987-1.0 
B230 E  1
.0 
B230ET Scandinavia , Switzerland, I Australia 1.54
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Other markets 1.0 
B230F Japan -1988 0.6 
Other markets -1988 0 .6 1989-not  adjustable -
B230FB not adjustable -
B230FT Japan -1988 0.6 
Other markets -1989 0 .6 1990-not  adjustable -
B230GT  (1990 not 
adjustable) 1.0 
B234F not  adjustable -
B234G 0.8 
I) Pulsair system  disconnected and plugged, as applicable 2) Connected  Lambdasond . Measured in front of catalytic converter . 3) Disconnected Lambdasond . Measured in front of catalytic  con-
verter 4) 1988-only for 760 with manual  gearbox . 5) 1990, connected  Lambdasond. 6) AC switched off. Idle speed  should  rise to 15.0 r ls (900 rpm) when AC is switched on again 
CO leveP 
Idle speed 
Volvo  rls (r/min) 
Checking  Mono Tester 
Manual Automatic 
1.0-2
.5 15.0  (900) 
0 .5-2.0 
15.0  (900) 
0.4-0.8
2 ) 12.9  (775) 
1.0-2.5 15.0 (900) 
0.6-1.0  15.0 (900) 
0.4-0 .8
2
) 13.3 (800) 
0.4-0.8
5 ) 13.3 (800) 
1.5-3 .0  15.0 (900) 
1 .
0-2.5 13.3 (800) 15. 0  (900) 
0 .5-2.0 13.3 (800) 15. 0  (900) 
0.5-1 .5 13.3 (800) 15. 0  (900) 
0.5-2.0  15.0 
(900) 
1.0-2.54
) 15.0  (900) 
0 .5-2.0 15.0  (900) 
0 .4-0.8
3
) 20-7004
) 15.0  (900) 
0 .4-0.83
) 20-7004 ) 12.5 (750)6) 0.4-0 .82
) 12.9  (775) 
0.4-0 .82
) 12.9  (775) 
0.4-0.83
) 20-7004 ) 15.0  (900) 
0 .4-0.83
) 20-7004 ) 12.5 (750)6) 0.4-0.82
) 12.5 (750) 
0 .
5-2.05
) 12.5 (750) 
0
.4-0.82 ) 14.2 (850) 
0 .5-1.1 
14.2 (850) 
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Carburetted  engines 
(8200 K, 8230 NK) .. ....... 44 
CI-system (8200/230 E) ........................ 48 
Motronic (8200/2 30 ET) ...... ... .. .. .......... . 51 
Constant idle speed  system (8200/230 ET) ....... 54 
LH-Jetronic (8200/230 F/FT/GT)  ................. 55 
Regina (8230 F USA) .......................... 58 
LH-Jetronic  2.4 
(8204 E, 8204 GT, 8204 FT, B  234  F/G)  .. ........ 61 
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