Chassis Codes: '88-'90 S13 Silvia CA18DET '90-'91 RS13 180SX CA18DET (R for fastback) '91-'93 PS13 Silvia SR20DET (P for SR) '91-'98 RPS13 180SX SR20DET (no distinction between the two different minor model change, last minor change was the inclusion of the double round lights and a more squarish front bumper.) '91-'93 KPS13 Silvia (K for SuperHicas) '91-'93 KRPS13 180SX '89-'90 HS13 240SX KA24E (H for KA24E) '89-'90 RHS13 240SX FB '91-'94 MS13 240SX (dunno chassis code for convertables) '91-'93 RMS13 240SX FB(M for KA24DE) '91-'93 KRMS13 240SX FB w/ SuperHicas '91-'93 KMS13 240SX w/ SuperHicas (Canadian market only). '94-'98 S14 Silvia SR20DET '94-'98 CS14 Silvia w/ SuperHicas '95-'98 S14 240SX KA24DE (no specific S14 code for KA24DE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 89-90 240sx with KA24E Fuel tank 15 7/8 gallons Coolant (with reservoir tank) 7 1/8 quarts Engine oil without filter 3 3/8 quarts Engine oil with filter 3 3/4 quarts Transmission fluid manual transmission (M/T) 5 1/8 pints automatic transmission (A/T) 8 3/4 quarts Differential Carrier (R200) 3 7/8 pints Power steering system 1.0 quart Air conditioning refrigerant 2.0 - 2.2 lb Engine Tune Up Data: Engine model KA24E Firing Order 1-3-4-2 Idle speed M/T 750 +/- 50 rpm Idle speed A/T 750 +/- 50 rpm Ignition timing 15 degree = +/- 2 degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed Idle "CO" Idle mixture screw is preset and sealed at factory Valve clearance "hot" Non adjustable High tension cable resistance less than 30 kilo ohms Spark Plug Type standard ZFR5E-11 hot ZFR4E-11 cold ZFR6E-11 gap mm (in) 1.0-1.1 (0.039-0.043) tightening torque N-m 20-29 kg-m 2.0-3.0 ft-lb 14-22 Drive belt deflection (cold) all belt measurements in millimeters with inches in parenthesis alternator 11 (0.43) limit deflection after adjustment 7-8 (0.28-0.31) deflection of new belt 6-7 ( 0.24-0.28) Air conditioner compressor limit 12 (0.47) deflection after adjustment 7-8 (0.28-0.31) deflection of new belt 6-7 ( 0.24-0.28) Power steering pump limit 13 (0.51) deflection after adjustment 8-9 ( 0.31- 0.35) deflection of new belt 7-8 (0.28- 0.31) Applied pressed force N (kg, lb) 98 (10, 22) Oil pan tightening torque N-m 29-39 kg-m 3.0-4.0 ft-lb 22-29 Clutch pedal height mm (in) 18-196 ( 7.32- 7.72) Clutch pedal free play mm (in) 1-3 ( 0.04- 0.12) Front wheel alignment (unladen) fuel, radiator and engine oil full with spare tire, jack, and tools. camber -1 degree 30' to 0 degree caster 6 degree 00' to 7 degree 30' toe in mm (in) 0.3 - 2.3 (0.012 - 0.091) toe in degree 2' - 13' ( total toe in angle) Full turns inner wheel 39 degree - 43 degree Full turns outer wheel 33 degree Rear wheel alignment (unladen) as above camber -1 degree 30' to -0 degree 36' toe in mm (in) 0.5- 4.5 (0.020- 0.177) toe in degree 3' - 25' (total toe in angle) Brake pad repair limit mm (in) 2.0 ( 0.079) front rotor thickness limit 18.0 (0.709) mm (in) rear rotor thickness limit 8.0 (0.315) mm (in) pedal free height M/T 177- 187 (6.97 - 7.36) mm (in) pedal free height A/T 186- 196 (7.32 - 7.72) mm (in) parking brake # of notches 6-8 Engine Compression in PSI standard 192 @ 300rpm minimum 142 @ 300 rpm difference limit between cylinders 14 @ 300rpm Thermostat inspection valve opening temperature 170 degree fahrenheit maximum valve lift 0.31 inches @ 194 degree fahrenheit Oil pressure check idle speed at 3000 rpm no load 60-70 PSI Radiator cap relief pressure 11-14 psi leakage test pressure 14 psi ----------------------------------------- 91-94 240sx with KA24DE Fuel tank 15-7/8 gallons Coolant (with reservoir tank) 7-1/8 quarts Engine oil without filter 3-3/4 quarts Engine oil with filter 4 quarts Transmission fluid manual transmission (M/T) 5-1/8 pints automatic transmission (A/T) 8-3/4 quarts Differential Carrier (R200) 2-3/4 pints Differential Carrier (R200V) 3-1/8 pints Power steering system 1.0 quart Air conditioning refrigerant 1.8 - 2.0 lb of R12 Engine Tune Up Data: Engine model KA24DE Firing Order 1-3-4-2 Idle speed (in "N" position, No-Load) 700 +/- 50 rpm Idle speed (In "N" position, Air Conditioning ON) 1000 +/- rpm Ignition timing 20 degrees = +/- 2 degrees B.T.D.C. at idle speed High tension cable resistance less than 30 kilo ohms Spark Plug Type standard BKR5E-11 cold BKR6E-11 cold BKR7E-11 gap mm (in) 1.0-1.1 (0.039-0.043) tightening torque N-m 20-29 (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14-22 ft-lb) Drive belt deflection (cold) all belt measurements in millimeters with inches in parenthesis alternator 11 (0.43) limit deflection after adjustment 7-8 (0.28-0.31) deflection of new belt 6-7 ( 0.24-0.28) Air conditioner compressor limit 12 (0.47) deflection after adjustment 7.5-8.5 (0.295-0.335) deflection of new belt 6.5-7.5 ( 0.256-0.295) Power steering pump withOUT SUPER HICAS limit 13 (0.51) deflection after adjustment 7.5-8.5 ( 0.295- 0.335) deflection of new belt 6.5-7.5 (0.256- 0.295) Applied pressed force N (kg, lb) 98 (10, 22) Power Steering pump with SUPER HICAS limit 9 (0.35) deflection after adjustment 6.5-7.5 ( 0.256- 0.295) deflection of new belt 5.5-6.5 (0.217- 0.256) Applied pressed force N (kg, lb) 98 (10, 22) Oil pan drain plug tightening torque N-m 29-39 kg-m 3.0-4.0 ft-lb 22-29 Clutch pedal height mm (in) 186-196 ( 7.32- 7.72) Clutch pedal free play mm (in) 1.0-3.0 ( 0.039- 0.118) Front wheel alignment (unladen) fuel, radiator and engine oil full with spare tire, jack, and tools. camber -1 degree 30' to 0 degree caster 6 degree 00' to 7 degree 30' toe in mm (in) 0.3 - 2.3 (0.012 - 0.091) toe in degree 2' - 13' ( total toe in angle) Full turns inner wheel 39 degree - 43 degree Full turns outer wheel 33 degree Rear wheel alignment (unladen) as above camber -1 degree 30' to -0 degree 36' toe in mm (in) 0.5- 4.5 (0.020- 0.177) toe in degree 3' - 25' (total toe in angle) Brake: CL22VB (non-abs) pad repair limit mm (in) 2.0 ( 0.079) minimum front rotor thickness limit 18.0 (0.709) mm (in) minimum rear rotor thickness limit 8.0 (0.315) mm (in) CL25VA (abs) pad repair limit mm (in) 2.0 ( 0.079) minimum front rotor thickness limit 20.0 (0.709) mm (in) minimum rear rotor thickness limit 8.0 (0.315) mm (in) pedal free height M/T 177- 187 (6.97 - 7.36) mm (in) pedal free height A/T 186- 196 (7.32 - 7.72) mm (in) parking brake # of notches 6-8 (under force of 196N, 20kg, 44lb) Engine Compression in PSI standard 179 @ 300rpm minimum 151 @ 300 rpm difference limit between cylinders 14 @ 300rpm Thermostat inspection valve opening temperature 170 degree fahrenheit maximum valve lift 0.31 inches @ 194 degree fahrenheit Oil pressure check Idle Speed More than 11 PSI At 3000 rpm no load 60-70 PSI Radiator cap relief pressure 11-14 psi leakage test pressure 23 psi credit goes to 240sx.org and club240.com for the info
