DACIA Duster

1989 to 1993
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations

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Engine and cooling system Duster 1989 to 1993

Type 203-03
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1397 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 9.5 / 12.0
Oil pressure bar 0.7 [3.7 to 4.0]
Oil temperature ºC 80
Valve clearance - inlet mm 0.15
Valve clearance - exhaust mm 0.20
Firing order 1-3-4-2
No 1 cylinder position FE
Thermostat opening temperature ºC 87±0.5
Radiator cap pressure bar 0.9±0.1

Fuel system Duster 1989 to 1993

Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 750 to 800
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm _
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
HC @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI ppm _
CO2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
O2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
Carburettor / fuel injection Carfill
Type / ref 32 IMR 2A
Main jet / needle 155
Injection pressure bar _
Pump pressure bar 0.26
Octane rating RON 98[L]

Ignition system Duster 1989 to 1993

Type Contact breaker - CIS
Ignition coil IAEA
Primary resistance ohms 3.5
Ballast resistor ohms _
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V _
Distributor IEPS Sacele1
Points gap (air gap) mm 0.40
Dwell angle º (%) 57±3
Condenser capacity µF _
Rotation Clockwise
Ignition timing - basic [static º Crankshaft @ rpm 6 BTDC @ idle
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum NV
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Centrifugal check. º Crankshaft @ rpm 0 to 5 @ 1000
º Crankshaft @ rpm 22 to 28 @ 3000
º Crankshaft @ rpm 30 to 38 @ 5000
Vacuum range check mbar 133 to 467
Maximum vacuum advance º Crankshaft 20 to 28
Spark plugs NGK/Champion
Type BP6ES / L87YC
Electrode gap mm 0.60

Electrical system Duster 1989 to 1993

Battery V / CC / RC 12 / 45Ah
Alternator voltage / full load current / engine rpm 13.7 to 14.7 / _ / 3000
Starter motor current / voltage - cranking A/V _
Starter motor current / voltage - locked A/V _

Running gear Duster 1989 to 1993

Brakes -
Front (min. friction material thickness) mm 7.0 with backing
Rear (min. friction material thickness) mm _
Tyres
Saloon Size _
Estate / Van Size 175x14
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar _
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar 1.5 / 1.9
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] +1.5 to 5.0
Camber +1°30’±30’
Castor +2°±30’
King pin inclination _
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] _
Camber _

Torque wrench settings Duster 1989 to 1993

Cylinder head - stage 1 Nm 55 to 65 C
Cylinder head - stage 2 Nm 75 H
Cylinder head - stage 3 Nm _
Cylinder head - stage 4 Nm _
Big-end bearings Nm 40 to 45
Main bearings Nm 55 to 65
Clutch cover Nm _
Flywheel [driveplate] Nm 50 N
Front hubs Nm _
Rear hubs Nm _
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 80
Spark plugs Nm _

Capacities Duster 1989 to 1993

Engine oil & filter litres 3.5
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres 1.42
Automatic transmission - refill litres _
Final drive litres Front: 0.8. Rear:1.4
Cooling system litres 7.1
Fuel tank litres 46

Notes and Illustrations

Distributor type: 3233
1

Transfer box: 0.8

2

1397 cm3 1397 cm3