Citroen bx / 14e / 14i / 16rs / est,combi


BX, BX 14E, 1360 cc, 1988-92, Engine Code K1G (TU3A)

Ignition data

BX, BX 14E
Ignition system type: El-i
Ignition coil make/type: Duc/BTR02
Supply voltage: n / a
Primary resistance: 0.8 Ohms
Secondary resistance: 5700-6300 Ohms
Distributor make/type: Bo/0 237 009 618
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: 4/700 Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: 8/700 Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Flywheel
No 1 plug location: N/S/F
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: Bosch
Spark plug type: F7DCOR
Electrode gap: 0.6 mm

Fuel System

BX, BX 14E
Fuel type: L/U
Fuel pump type/pressure: Mech/0.25 bar
Engine idle speed: 750  50 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.8-1.2 Vol %

Engine Data

BX, BX 14E
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.20 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.40 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: n / a bar
Oil pressure: 4.0/4000 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.0 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: 10x710 KDB713 mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System

BX, BX 14E
Alternator output: 50/3650 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 13.8-14.5 Volts
Battery: 12/45 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Duc/532016

Other data

BX, BX 14E
Clutch operation type: Cable
Clutch adjustment: 130/P.Travel mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: 96097062
Tyre pressures: 1.9(27)f 2.0(28)r bar (psi)

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BX, 14i, 1360 cc, 1989-93, Engine Code TU3M (KDZ/Y)

Ignition data

BX, 14i
Ignition system type: El-i
Ignition coil make/type: Duc/-
Supply voltage: 11 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: 0.7 Ohms
Secondary resistance: 6600 Ohms
Distributor make/type: Duc/CO55/CO60
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: 8  1/850 Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: n / a Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Flywheel
No 1 plug location: N/S/F
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: Eyquem
Spark plug type: FC52LS
Electrode gap: 0.8 mm

Fuel System

BX, 14i
Fuel type: U Cat
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/1.0-1.2 bar
Engine idle speed: 850  50 rpm
Fast idle speed: 1300  50 rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.4 Max Vol %

Engine Data

BX, 14i
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.20 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.40 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: n / a bar
Oil pressure: 4.0/4000 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.0 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: 10x710 KDB710 mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System

BX, 14i
Alternator output: 50/3650 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 13.8-14.5 Volts
Battery: 12/45 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Duc/534048

Other data

BX, 14i
Clutch operation type: Cable
Clutch adjustment: 130/P.Travel mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: 96097062
Tyre pressures: 1.9(27)f 2.0(28)r bar (psi)

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BX 16RS, Estate/Kombi, 1580 cc, 1985-88, Engine Code 171C,

Ignition data

BX 16RS, Estate/Kombi
Ignition system type: El-i
Ignition coil make/type: Duc/520015A
Supply voltage: n / a
Primary resistance: 0.82 Ohms
Secondary resistance: 5700-6300 Ohms
Distributor make/type: Duc/525327A
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: 8/850 Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: 10/850 Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Flywheel
No 1 plug location: N/S/F
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: Bosch
Spark plug type: H6DO
Electrode gap: 0.6-0.7 mm

Fuel System

BX 16RS, Estate/Kombi
Fuel type: L/U
Fuel pump type/pressure: Mech/0.25 bar
Engine idle speed: 650-700 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 0.8-1.5 Vol %

Engine Data

BX 16RS, Estate/Kombi
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.15-0.25 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.35-0.45 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: n / a bar
Oil pressure: 3.5/4000 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.0 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: 9.5x775 KDB775 mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System

BX 16RS, Estate/Kombi
Alternator output: 47/1800 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 13.8-14.5 Volts
Battery: 12/45 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Duc/534054

Other data

BX 16RS, Estate/Kombi
Clutch operation type: Cable
Clutch adjustment: 130/P.Travel mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: 91517722
Tyre pressures: 1.9(27)f 2.1(30)r bar (psi)

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BX 16, TRI, 1580 cc, 1986-90, Engine Code 180Z (XU5J)

Ignition data

BX 16, TRI
Ignition system type: El-i
Ignition coil make/type: Duc/-
Supply voltage: 11 - Volts without ballast resistor
Primary resistance: 0.8 Ohms
Secondary resistance: 6600 Ohms
Distributor make/type: Duc/M161E
Contact breaker gap/air: n / a mm
Dwell angle: n / a Deg
Ignition Timing - unleaded: 30/3500 (98U) Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Ignition Timing - leaded: 30/3500 Deg eng/rpm (without vacuum)
Timing mark location: Flywheel
No 1 plug location: N/S/F
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Spark plug make: Eyquem
Spark plug type: C72LJS [1988-=FC58LS]
Electrode gap: 0.6-0.7 4.88-=0.8 mm

Fuel System

BX 16, TRI
Fuel type: L/U
Fuel pump type/pressure: Elec/2.9-3.1 bar
Engine idle speed: 650 rpm
Fast idle speed: n / a rpm
CO level at idle speed: 1.0 Vol %

Engine Data

BX 16, TRI
Valve clearance - inlet: 0.15-0.25 c mm (cold)
Valve clearance - exhaust: 0.35-0.45 c mm (cold)
Compression pressure: n / a bar
Oil pressure: 3.5/4000 bar/eng/rpm
Radiator pressure cap: 1.0 bar/type
Drive belt 1 - size: 9.5x775 KDB775 mm/type
Drive belt 2 - size: n / a mm/type

Electrical System

BX 16, TRI
Alternator output: 55/1800 Amps/eng/rpm
Regulated output: 13.8-14.5 Volts
Battery: 12/45 V/Ah
Starter motor make/type: Val/D6 RA5

Other data

BX 16, TRI
Clutch operation type: Cable
Clutch adjustment: 130/P.Travel mm
Cambelt failure: Damage
Cambelt Part Number: 91517722
Tyre pressures: 1.9(27)f 2.1(30)r bar (psi)

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