CITROËN BX 16V / 16S

1987 to 1993
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations

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Engine and cooling system BX 16V / 16S 1987 to 1993

Type XU9J4 (D6C) DOHC 16V 116kW
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1905 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 10.4 / _
Oil pressure bar 2.0 [4.8]
Oil temperature ºC 80
Valve clearance - inlet mm 0: Hyd.
Valve clearance - exhaust mm 0: Hyd.
Firing order 1-3-4-2
No 1 cylinder position FE
Thermostat opening temperature ºC 88
Radiator cap pressure bar 1.0

Fuel system BX 16V / 16S 1987 to 1993

Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 850 N/A
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm _
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % ≤0.5 N/A
HC @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI ppm ≤100
CO2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % ≥13.0
O2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
Carburettor / fuel injection Bosch
Type / ref Motronic. 91 ©: M1.3-Motronic
Main jet / needle _
Injection pressure bar 3.0 to 3.5
Pump pressure bar _
Octane rating RON 98[L]1

Ignition system BX 16V / 16S 1987 to 1993

Type DME Motronic
Ignition coil Bosch
Primary resistance ohms _
Ballast resistor ohms _
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V _
Distributor Bosch/Ducellier
Points gap (air gap) mm _
Dwell angle º (%) _
Condenser capacity µF _
Rotation _
Ignition timing - basic [static º Crankshaft @ rpm 6.75 BTDC @ idle
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum _
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Centrifugal check. º Crankshaft @ rpm Computer control
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Vacuum range check mbar Computer control
Maximum vacuum advance º Crankshaft _
Spark plugs Eyquem/Champion
Type FC62LS3 / C7YCX, 91 ©: RC7BMC
Electrode gap mm 0.80

Electrical system BX 16V / 16S 1987 to 1993

Battery V / CC / RC 12 / 225 / 33
Alternator voltage / full load current / engine rpm 13.5 / 80 / 3650
Starter motor current / voltage - cranking A/V 220 to 250 / _
Starter motor current / voltage - locked A/V _

Running gear BX 16V / 16S 1987 to 1993

Brakes -
Front (min. friction material thickness) mm _
Rear (min. friction material thickness) mm _
Tyres
Saloon Size 195/60x14
Estate / Van Size _
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar 2.2 / 2.11
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar _
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] 0 to -3.0
Camber 0±30’
Castor +2°±35’
King pin inclination +11°58’
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] 0 to +5.0
Camber -1°±20’

Torque wrench settings BX 16V / 16S 1987 to 1993

Cylinder head - stage 1 Nm 60
Cylinder head - stage 2 Nm Slacken
Cylinder head - stage 3 Nm 20
Cylinder head - stage 4 Nm + 300°
2
Big-end bearings Nm
Main bearings Nm 53
Clutch cover Nm 22
Flywheel [driveplate] Nm 50 LkC
Front hubs Nm 270
Rear hubs Nm 275
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 90
Spark plugs Nm 25

Capacities BX 16V / 16S 1987 to 1993

Engine oil & filter litres 5.3
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres 1.8
Automatic transmission - refill litres _
Final drive litres WT
Cooling system litres 8.0
Fuel tank litres 66

Notes and Illustrations

1
91 ©: [E 95 RON]
2
90 ©: 2.1 / 1.9
3
40, then 0, then 20 + 70°

1: Idle speed 2: CO / Mixture

1905 cm3, DOHC 16V Motronic