RENAULT 4, 1108 (R1128)

1981 to 1992
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations

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Engine and cooling system 4, 1108 (R1128) 1981 to 1992

Type 688-D7-12 / C1E
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1108 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 9.5 / _
Oil pressure bar 0.7 [3.5]
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 84
Radiator cap pressure bar 0.9

Fuel system 4, 1108 (R1128) 1981 to 1992

Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 650±25
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm _
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % 2.0 to 2.5
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 Zenith
Type / ref 28 IF V 05078
Main jet / needle 91 A
Injection pressure bar _
Pump pressure bar 0.17 to 0.27
Octane rating RON 98[L]

Ignition system 4, 1108 (R1128) 1981 to 1992

Type Contact breaker - CIS
Ignition coil Ducellier, SEV
Primary resistance ohms _
Ballast resistor ohms _
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V _
Distributor Ducellier
Points gap (air gap) mm 0.40
Dwell angle º (%) 57±3 (63±3)
Condenser capacity µF _
Rotation Clockwise
Ignition timing - basic [static º Crankshaft @ rpm 6±1 BTDC @ idle
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum NV
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft @ rpm R244-C61
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Centrifugal check. º Crankshaft @ rpm 0 @ 1200 to 1400
º Crankshaft @ rpm 14 to 18 @ 3000
º Crankshaft @ rpm 32 to 36 @ 5000
Vacuum range check mbar 105 to 474
Maximum vacuum advance º Crankshaft 20 to 24
Spark plugs AC/Champion
Type 43FS / L92YC
Electrode gap mm 0.55 to 0.65

Electrical system 4, 1108 (R1128) 1981 to 1992

Battery V / CC / RC 12 / 150 / 40
Alternator voltage / full load current / engine rpm 14.0 / _ / 2000
Starter motor current / voltage - cranking A/V _
Starter motor current / voltage - locked A/V 300 to 400 / _

Running gear 4, 1108 (R1128) 1981 to 1992

Brakes -
Front (min. friction material thickness) mm 6.0 with backing
Rear (min. friction material thickness) mm 2.5
Tyres
Saloon Size _
Estate / Van Size 135x13
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar _
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar 1.5 / 1.81
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] -1.0±1.0
Camber +1°±30’
Castor +12° to 13°
King pin inclination +13°40’±30’
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] 0 to +4.0
Camber 0 to +1°30’

Torque wrench settings 4, 1108 (R1128) 1981 to 1992

Cylinder head - stage 1 Nm 55 to 65
Cylinder head - stage 2 Nm _
Cylinder head - stage 3 Nm _
Cylinder head - stage 4 Nm _
Big-end bearings Nm 35
Main bearings Nm 55 to 65
Clutch cover Nm _
Flywheel [driveplate] Nm 50
Front hubs Nm 120
Rear hubs Nm WSM
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 50 to 60
Spark plugs Nm _

Capacities 4, 1108 (R1128) 1981 to 1992

Engine oil & filter litres 3.25
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres 1.8
Automatic transmission - refill litres _
Final drive litres WT
Cooling system litres 6.3
Fuel tank litres 34

Notes and Illustrations

Van: 1.5 / 2.0
1

1: Idle speed 2: CO / Mixture

1108 cm3 1108 cm3 Zenith 28 IF