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Spark Gap

Posted: 14 Dec 2010, 18:42
by trickytroggle28
What is the spark plug gap for a 1988 Transporter 2.1 water cooled

Re: Spark Gap

Posted: 14 Dec 2010, 19:03
by kevtherev
0.6mm

Re: Spark Gap

Posted: 15 Dec 2010, 00:18
by Red Westie
DJ and MV 2.1's are the same on spark plug gap. (info for DJ)

Vehicle identification
capacity 2109cc³
number of cylinders/type 4/overhead valve
production run 2/1985 - 10/1992
output 82kW - 112bhp DIN @ 4800RPM
Torque 174Nm @ 2800 RPM
Bore. 94 mm
Stroke. 76 mm
Compression ratio. 10.5:1
minimum octane rating 98 RON
ignition system transistorized hall effect
trigger location distributor
fuel system Bosch Digijet injection
type multi point fuel injection - intermittent
air metering flow
Valve timing at 1mm lift.
Inlet opens. 10° BTDC
Inlet closes. 48° ABDC
Exhaust opens. 50° BBDC
Exhaust closes. 0° ATDC
Valve dimensions.
Inlet head diameter. 40 mm
Inlet stem diameter. 7.96 - 7.97 mm
Inlet overall length. 122.5 mm
Inlet valve seating face angle. 45°
Exhaust head diameter 34mm
Exhaust stem diameter 8.91 - 8.92 mm
Exhaust overall length 122.5
Exhaust valve seating face angle 45°
Tuning and Emission
ignition coil supply voltage 11 volts
primary resistance coil green label .5-.8 ohms - coil grey label .6-.8 ohms
secondary resistance coil green label 2400-3500 - coil grey label 6900-8500 ohms
firing order 1 - 4 - 3 - 2
distributor part number Bosch - 0 237 022 054
ignition timing 10°±1° BTDC @ 800RPM without vacuum see note.
Ignition advance checks 0°-2° @ 1050RPM w/o vacuum and basic timing
2°-6° @ 1300RPM w/o vacuum and basic timing
12°-16° @2400RPM w/o vacuum and basic timing
vacuum advance range 12°-16° engine degrees (9-11)
idle speed 800±50 RPM
oil temp for CO test 80°C
CO content @ idle 2±.5 % volume
HC content @ idle 300 parts per million
Service checks and adjustments.
Spark plugs Bosch W5DCO/ W7CC0
electrode gap 0.7mm
valve clearance hydraulic
compression pressure 11-14 bar (150 psi-195psi)
oil pressure 2 bar @ 2000RPM
Lubricants and capacities.
Engine oil grade 10W30 (SF)
engine oil capacity with filter 4.5 litres
gearbox oil grade 80W-90W
gearbox oil capacity 3 litres (syncro 4.5 litres)
autobox oil grade dexron (final drive type 90W)
autobox capacity 3 litres (final drive capacity 1.5 litres)
Fuel system.
System pressure without vacuum 3 bar
regulated pressure with vacuum 2.5 bar
coolant temperature sensor 275-375 ohms @ 80°C
injector resistance 15-20 ohms
idle speed control valve 2-10 ohms
Tightening torques.
Cylinder head stage 1 10Nm
cylinder head stage 2 25Nm
cylinder head stage 3 50 Nm
big end bearings 45Nm (1987 onwards 30 Nm +180°)
flywheel use new bolts with locking compound - 60Nm + 90°
clutch to flywheel 20Nm
crank pulley single pulley 60Nm - 3 belt pulley 350Nm
rear hub nut 500Nm!
steering track rod end 30Nm
brake caliper to hub 35Nm
brake caliper carrier to hub fixed type caliper 160Nm - sliding caliper 270Nm
Brake disc and drum dimensions.
Minimum brake disc thickness 11mm
maximum drum diameter 253.5mm

Re: Spark Gap

Posted: 18 Jan 2011, 21:24
by trickytroggle28
Red Westie
Really sorry, only just viewed your reply......wow...where did you find all that info!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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