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1985 Volvo 740 GL, GLE, Turbo
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
740 Turbo
(B230F-Turbo engine)
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 4-cylinder inline engine. Cast-iron cylinder block with cylinders bored directly
in block. Aluminum-alloy cylinder head with single overhead camshaft and separate intake and outlet
channels. Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil
filter. Exhaust emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-sond
TM
system and catalytic
converter. Exhaust-gas-driven turbo-compressor with intercooler.
Type designation Volvo B230F-Turbo
Output (SAE J 1349) 160 hp at 5300 rpm (119 kW at 88 rps)
Max. torque (SAE J 1349) 187 ft. lbs. (253 Nm) at 2900 rpm
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke 3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement 2.32 Liters
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Valve clearance, cold engine 0.014-0.016"
inlet and exhaust (0.35-0.40 mm)
Valve clearance, warm engine 0.016-0.018"
inlet and exhaust (0.40-0.45 mm)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 109 Specifications
740 GL, GLE (B230F engine)
Cooling system
Type Positive pressure, Closed system
Thermostat: begins to open
at:
196-200 °F (91-93 °C)
fully open at: 215 °F (97 °C)
Fan belts, designation: HC-38 x 925
Coolant:
Volvo coolant type C (blue-
green)
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