RENAULT 9 & 11 1.
7 (L42N/B/C37N)
1986 to 1989
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations
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Engine and cooling system 9 & 11 1.7 (L42N/B/C37N) 1986 to 1989
Type F2N-E7-08
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1721 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 10.0 / _
Oil pressure bar 2.0 [3.5]
Oil temperature ºC 80
Valve clearance - inlet mm 0.20
Valve clearance - exhaust mm 0.40
Firing order 1-3-4-2
No 1 cylinder position FE
Thermostat opening temperature ºC 86 or 89
Radiator cap pressure bar _
Fuel system 9 & 11 1.7 (L42N/B/C37N) 1986 to 1989
Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 700±50 (943 & Z13: 800±50)
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm (943: 1050±50)
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % 1.5±0.5
HC @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI ppm ≤1200
CO2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
O2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
Carburettor / fuel injection Solex
Type / ref 28-34 Z10 920/943 or Z13
Main jet / needle 102, 145 (943: 97.5, 145)1
Injection pressure bar _
Pump pressure bar _
Octane rating RON 98[E 98 RON]
Ignition system 9 & 11 1.7 (L42N/B/C37N) 1986 to 1989
Type AEI
Ignition coil Renix
Primary resistance ohms 0.4 to 0.8
Ballast resistor ohms _
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V _
Distributor Renix
Points gap (air gap) mm _
Dwell angle º (%) _
Condenser capacity µF _
Rotation _
Ignition timing - basic [static º Crankshaft @ rpm 7±1 BTDC @ idle
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum NV
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft @ rpm RE232
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Centrifugal check. º Crankshaft @ rpm 5 to 9 @ 750
º Crankshaft @ rpm 8 to 12 @ 1550
º Crankshaft @ rpm 26 to 29 @ 4050
Vacuum range check mbar 300 @ 4550 rpm
Maximum vacuum advance º Crankshaft ≥8
Spark plugs AC/Champion
Type C41CXLS / N279YC
Electrode gap mm 0.75 to 0.85
Electrical system 9 & 11 1.7 (L42N/B/C37N) 1986 to 1989
Battery V / CC / RC 12 / 175 / 60
Alternator voltage / full load current / engine rpm _
Starter motor current / voltage - cranking A/V _
Starter motor current / voltage - locked A/V 350 to 420 / _
Running gear 9 & 11 1.7 (L42N/B/C37N) 1986 to 1989
Brakes -
Front (min. friction material thickness) mm 6.0 with backing
Rear (min. friction material thickness) mm 2.5 with backing
Tyres
Saloon Size 155x13: 175/70x13
Estate / Van Size _
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar 1.8 / 2.0
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar _
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] -1.0±1.0
Camber 0±30’
Castor +1°±30’
King pin inclination +12°55’±30’
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] 0 to +3.0
Camber -50’±30’
Torque wrench settings 9 & 11 1.7 (L42N/B/C37N) 1986 to 1989
Cylinder head - stage 1 Nm 30
Cylinder head - stage 2 Nm 70, wait 3 min, loosen
Cylinder head - stage 3 Nm 20
Cylinder head - stage 4 Nm + 123±2°
Big-end bearings Nm 45 to 50
Main bearings Nm 60 to 65
Clutch cover Nm 25
Flywheel [driveplate] Nm 50 to 55
Front hubs Nm 250
Rear hubs Nm 160
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 80
Spark plugs Nm _
Capacities 9 & 11 1.7 (L42N/B/C37N) 1986 to 1989
Engine oil & filter litres 5.2
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres 3.4
Automatic transmission - refill litres _
Final drive litres WT
Cooling system litres 6.5
Fuel tank litres 47
Notes and Illustrations
32-34 Z13: 115, 137.5
1
1: Idle speed 2: CO / Mixture
1721 cm3 1721 cm3 Solex Z10
Solex Z13
