2.4L Turbo Engine
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Type | In-Line OHV, DOHC | |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | |
| Displacement | 2.4 Liters | 146.5 cu. in. |
| Bore | 88 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke | 97 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression Pressure | 896 - 1310 Kp | 130 - 190 psi |
| Max. Variation Between Cylinders | 25% | |
CYLINDER BLOCK
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Material | Cast Aluminum | |
| Cylinder Bore Diameter | ||
| A | 88.000 - 88.010 mm | 3.4645 - 3.4649 in. |
| B | 88.010 - 88.020 mm | 3.4649 - 3.4653 in. |
| C | 88.020 - 88.030 mm | 3.4653 - 3.4657 in. |
| Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round (Max.) | 0.020 mm | 0.0008 in. |
| Cylinder Bore Diameter Taper (Max.) | 0.028 mm | 0.001 in. |
| Main Bearing Bore Diameter | ||
| 1 | 56.000 - 56.006 mm | 2.2047 - 2.2049 in. |
| 2 | 56.006 - 56.012 mm | 2.2049 - 2.2051 in. |
| 3 | 56.012 - 56.018 mm | 2.2051 - 2.2054 in. |
| Main Bearing Bore Diameter Taper (Max.) | 0.0082 mm | 0.0003 in. |
PISTONS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Piston Diameter | ||
| A | 87.970 - 88.000 mm | 3.4634 - 3.4646 in. |
| B | 87.980 - 88.010 mm | 3.4638 - 3.4650 in. |
| C | 87.990 - 88.020 mm | 3.4642 - 3.4654 in. |
| Clearance to Bore | 0.000 - 0.040 mm | 0.000 - 0.0016 in. |
| Weight | 337.8 - 345.8 grams | 11.92 - 12.20 oz. |
| Land Clearance (Diametrical) | 0.559 - 0.700 mm | 0.0220 - 0.0276 in. |
| Piston Length | 50.5 mm | 1.988 in. |
| Piston Ring Groove Depth No. 1 | 3.93 - 4.09 mm | 0.1548 - 0.1611 in. |
| Piston Ring Groove Depth No. 2 | 3.93 - 4.06 mm | 0.1548 - 0.1600 in. |
| Piston Ring Groove Depth No. 3 | 2.85 - 3.05 mm | 0.1123 - 0.1200 in. |
PISTON PINS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Clearance in Piston | 0.004 - 0.014 mm | 0.0002 - 0.0006 in. |
| Clearance in Connecting Rod | 0 - 0.023 mm | 0 - 0.0009 in. |
| Diameter | 21.997 - 22.000 mm | 0.8660 - 0.8661 in. |
| End Play | 0.54 - 1.56 mm | 0.021 - 0.061 in. |
| Length | 59.28 - 59.72 mm | 2.334 - 2.351 in. |
PISTON RINGS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Ring Gap-Top Compression Ring | 0.20 - 0.35 mm | 0.0079 - 0.0138 in. |
| Wear Limit | 0.8 mm | 0.031 in. |
| Ring Gap-2nd Compression Ring | 0.50 - 0.70 mm | 0.0197 - 0.0276 in. |
| Wear Limit | 0.8 mm | 0.031 in. |
| Ring Gap-Oil Control Steel Rails | 0.15 - 0.60 mm | 0.0059 - 0.0236 in. |
| Wear Limit | 1.0 mm | 0.039 in. |
| Ring Side Clearance-Compression Rings | 0.035 - 0.08 mm | 0.0014 - 0.0031 in. |
| Wear Limit | 0.1 mm | 0.004 in. |
| Ring Side Clearance-Oil Ring Pack | 0.05 - 0.19 mm | 0.0020 - 0.0075 in. |
| Ring Width-Top Compression Ring | 2.99 - 3.29 mm | 0.1177 - 0.1295 in. |
| Ring Width-2nd Compression Ring | 3.23 - 3.48 mm | 0.1272 - 0.1370 in. |
| Ring Width-Oil Ring Pack | 2.45 - 2.65 mm | 0.0965 - 0.1043 in. |
| Ring Thickness-Top Compression Ring | 1.175 - 1.19 mm | 0.0463 - 0.0469 in. |
| Ring Thickness-2nd Compression Ring | 1.475 - 1.49 mm | 0.0581 - 0.0587 in. |
| Ring Thickness-Oil Ring Pack | 1.86 - 1.98 mm | 0.0732 - 0.0780 in. |
CONNECTING ROD
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Bearing Clearance | 0.032 - 0.060 mm | 0.0012 - 0.0023 in. |
| Wear Limit | 0.070 mm | 0.0027 in. |
| Bore Diameter-Piston Pin | 22.016 - 22.024 mm | 0.86687 - 0.8671 in. |
| Bore Diameter-Crankshaft End | 51.003 - 51.015 mm | 2.0080 - 2.0085 in. |
| Side Clearance | 0.1 - 0.25 mm | 0.0039 - 0.00098 in. |
| Wear Limit | 0.27 mm | 0.0106 in. |
| Weight-Total (Less Bearing) | 571 grams | 20.14 oz. |
CRANKSHAFT
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Connecting Rod Journal Diameter | ||
| Journal Grade | ||
| 1 | 47.966 - 47.972 mm | 1.8884 - 1.8886 in. |
| 2 | 47.960 - 47.966 mm | 1.8884 - 1.8881 in. |
| 3 | 47.954 - 47.960 mm | 1.8879 - 1.8881 in. |
| Rod Journal- Taper (Max) | 0.005 mm | 0.0001 in. |
| Main Bearing Journal Diameter | ||
| Journal Grade | ||
| 0 | 51.985 - 51.988 mm | 2.0466 - 2.0467 in. |
| 1 | 51.982 - 51.985 mm | 2.0465 - 2.0466 in. |
| 2 | 51.979 - 51.982 mm | 2.0464 - 2.0465 in. |
| 3 | 51.976 - 51.979 mm | 2.0462 - 2.0464 in. |
| 4 | 51.973 - 51.976 mm | 2.0461 - 2.0462 in. |
| Journal Out-of-Round (Max.) | 0.005 mm | 0.0001 in. |
| Journal Taper (Max.) | 0.006 mm | 0.0002 in. |
| End Play | 0.05 - 0.25 mm | 0.0019 - 0.0098 in. |
| Wear Limit | 0.30 mm | 0.0118 in. |
| Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance | 0.028 - 0.048 mm | 0.0011 - 0.0018 in. |
| Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance (Max) | 0.058 mm | 0.0022 in. |
CYLINDER HEAD CAMSHAFT BEARING BORE DIAMETER
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Cam Bearing Bore | ||
| Front Intake | 30.000 - 30.021 mm | 1.1810 - 1.1819 in. |
| Front Exhaust | 40.000 - 40.024 mm | 1.5747 - 1.5756 in. |
| Cam Bearing Bore No. 1-4 | 24.000 - 24.021 mm | 0.9448 - 0.9457 in. |
CAMSHAFT
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Cam Journal Diameter | ||
| Front Intake Cam | 29.964 - 29.980 mm | 1.1797 - 1.1803 in. |
| Front Exhaust Cam | 35.984 - 36.000 mm | 1.4166 - 1.4173 in. |
| Cam Journal Diameter No. 1-4 | 23.954 - 23.970 mm | 0.943 - 0.944 in. |
| Bearing Clearance - Diametrical | ||
| Front Intake Journal | 0.020 - 0.057 mm | 0.0008 - 0.0022 in. |
| Front Exhaust Journal | 0.019 - 0.051 mm | 0.0007 - 0.0020 in. |
| All Others | 0.020 - 0.067 mm | 0.0008 - 0.0026 in. |
| End Play | 0.11 - 0.25 mm | 0.004 - 0.009 in. |
| Max Lift @ 0.2 mm (0.007 in.) lash | ||
| Intake | 9.2 mm | 0.362 in. |
| Max Lift @ 0.28 mm (0.011 in.) lash | ||
| Exhaust | 8.42 mm | 0.331 in. |
| Intake Valve Timing w/ VVT in lock-pin position* | ||
| Closes (ABDC) | 49.3° | |
| Opens (ATDC) | 10.3° | |
| Duration | 219° | |
| Exhaust Valve Timing w/ VVT in lock-pin position* | ||
| Closes (BTDC) | 8.45° | |
| Opens (BBDC) | 45° | |
| Duration | 216.55° | |
| Valve Overlap @ 0.5 mm (0.019 in.) w/ VVT in lock-pin position | 18.75° | |
| * All reading in crankshaft degrees at 0.5 mm (0.019 in.) valve lift. | ||
CYLINDER HEAD
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Material | Cast Aluminum - Heat treated | |
| Gasket Thickness (Compressed) | 0.80 mm | 0.031 in. |
| Valve Tappet Bore I.D. | 32.000 - 32.025 mm | 1.2598 - 1.2608 in. |
| Valve Tappet O.D. | 31.964 - 31.980 mm | 1.2584 - 1.2590 in. |
VALVE SEAT
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Angle | 44.75° - 45.10° | |
| Seat Outer Diameter - Intake | 34.45 - 34.61 mm | 1.3562 - 1.3625 in. |
| Seat Outer Diameter - Exhaust | 28.04 - 28.20 mm | 1.1039 - 1.1102 in. |
| Runout (Max.) | 0.05 mm | 0.002 in. |
| Valve Seat Width | ||
| Intake | 1.16 - 1.46 mm | 0.0456 - 0.0574 in. |
| Service Limit | 2.0 mm | 0.079 in. |
| Exhaust | 1.35 - 1.65 mm | 0.0531 - 0.0649 in. |
| Service Limit | 2.5 mm | 0.098 in. |
VALVE GUIDE
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Diameter I.D. | 5.500 - 5.512 mm | 0.2165 - 0.2170 in. |
| Guide Bore Diameter | 10.983 - 11.001 mm | 0.432 - 0.4331 in. |
| Guide Height (spring seat to guide tip) | 14.6 - 15.2 mm | 0.5748 - 0.5984 in. |
VALVES
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Face Angle - Intake and Exhaust | 45.25° - 45.75° | |
| Head Diameter - Intake | 34.9 - 35.1 mm | 1.374 - 1.3818 in. |
| Head Diameter - Exhaust | 28.9 - 29.1 mm | 1.1377 - 1.1456 in. |
| Valve Lash | ||
| Intake | 0.17 - 0.23 mm | 0.006 - 0.009 in. |
| Exhaust | 0.27 - 0.33 mm | 0.010 - 0.012 in. |
| Valve Length (Overall) | ||
| Intake | 113.18 mm | 4.455 in. |
| Exhaust | 105.887 mm | 4.168 in. |
| Valve Stem Diameter | ||
| Intake | 5.465 - 5.480 mm | 0.2151 - 0.2157 in. |
| Exhaust | 5.458 - 5.470 mm | 0.2148 - 0.2153 in. |
VALVE MARGIN
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Intake | 0.672 mm | 0.0264 in. |
| Exhaust | 0.744 mm | 0.02929 in. |
VALVE STEM TIP
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Intake | 48.04 mm | 1.891 in. |
| Exhaust | 47.99 mm | 1.889 in. |
VALVE STEM TO GUIDE CLEARANCE
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Intake | 0.020 - 0.053 mm | 0.0008 - 0.0021 in. |
| Max. Allowable | 0.076 mm | 0.003 in. |
| Exhaust | 0.030 - 0.060 mm | 0.0012 - 0.0024 in. |
| Max. Allowable | 0.101 mm | 0.004 in. |
VALVE SPRINGS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
| Metric | Standard | |
| Free Length (Approx.) | 47.0 mm | 1.850 in. |
| Nominal Force (Valve Closed) | 179.5 N ± 9 @ 35.0 mm | 40.35 lbs. @ 1.38 in. |
| Nominal Force (Valve Open) | 364.8 N ± 17 N @ 29.25 mm | 82.01 lbs. ± 3.82 lbs. @ 1.152 in. |
| Installed Height | 35.00 mm | 1.378 in. |
| Number of Coils | 8.5 ± 0.1 | |
| Wire Diameter | 2.90 mm ± 0.03 | 0.114 in ± 0.001 in. |
OIL PRESSURE
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| At Curb Idle Speed* | 25 kPa | 4 psi min. |
| At 3000 RPM | 170 - 550 kPa | 25 - 80 psi |
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CAUTION:
*If pressure is ZERO at curb idle, DO NOT run engine at 3000 RPM.
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