fuel filter VOLVO 240 1990 User Guide

Volvo 1990 240 Model
Spark plugs, high tension leads or distributor
cap worn (defective) Clean distributor cap and leads, check the cap for
cracks. Replace defective or worn parts.
Worn spark plugs. Remove. Clean or replace spark plugs.
Condition: Engine stalls at irregular intervals
Possible cause Correction
Defective wires. Check wire terminals at: fuel pump, fuse No. 5 and 7, coil, distributor,\
ignition
switch and relays.
Intake system
leaking. Check vacuum hose connections at manifold and auxiliary air valve.
Fuel filter clogged. Clean fuel tank filter and replace line fuel filter.
pg. 95 Service diagnosis
Condition: Excessive fuel consumption
Possible cause Correction
Fuel lines
leaking. Check
tightness.
Spark plugs
worn. Replace plugs.
Condition: Misfiring at highway driving speed

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Volvo 1990 240 Model
filter. Exhaust-emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-\
sond system and catalytic
converter.
Output (SAE J1349) 114 hp at 5400 rpm (85 kW at 90 rps)
Max. torque (SAE J1349) 136 ft. lbs. (185 Nm) at 2700 rpm
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke 3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement 2.32 liters (141 cu. in.)
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Valve clearance, cold engine
inlet and exhaust Checking:
0.012-0.016"
(0.30-0.40 mm) Adjusting:
0.014-0.016"
(0.35-0.40 mm)
Valve clearance, warm
engine
inlet and exhaust 0.014-0.018"
(0.35-0.45 mm)
0.016-0.018"
(0.40-0.45 mm)

All specifications are subject to change without notice. pg. 100 Specifications
Engine B230F

Cooling System
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Volvo 1990 240 Model
Capacities
Fuel tank 15.8 US
gals 60 liters
Cooling system
-manual transmission
-automatic transmission
-expansion tank
separately
9.9 US qts
9.7 US qts
0.7 US qts

9.4 liters
9.2 liters
0.6 liters
Engine:
-oil and filter change
-oil changed separately
4.0 US qts
3.5 US qts
3.85
liters
3.35
liters
Transmission:
-manual, M47 II
-automatic, AW70
1.6 US qts
7.8 US qts

1.5 liters
7.4 liters
Rear axle -1030
-1031 1.4 US qts
1.7 US qts 1.3 liters
1.6 liters
Power steering gear 0.8 US qts 0.75
liters
Windshield washer fluid 3.4 US qts 3.2 liters

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 V, negative ground. Voltage-controlled alternator.
Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.

Voltage 12 V
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