RENAULT 9 & 11 AT 1.

4 (L423/B/C373)

1982 to 1989
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations

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Engine and cooling system 9 & 11 AT 1.4 (L423/B/C373) 1982 to 1989

Type C2J-N7-18
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1397 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 9.25 / _
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 86 or 89
Radiator cap pressure bar _

Fuel system 9 & 11 AT 1.4 (L423/B/C373) 1982 to 1989

Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm [600±25]
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm _
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % [1.0±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 Weber
Type / ref 32 DRT 3
Main jet / needle 107, 105
Injection pressure bar _
Pump pressure bar 0.17 to 0.27
Octane rating RON 98[R]1

Ignition system 9 & 11 AT 1.4 (L423/B/C373) 1982 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 6±1 BTDC @ idle
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum NV
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft @ rpm RE026
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Centrifugal check. º Crankshaft @ rpm 5 to 8 @ 650
º Crankshaft @ rpm 12 to 18 @ 1550
º Crankshaft @ rpm 22 to 27 @ 4050
Vacuum range check mbar 300 @ 4550
Maximum vacuum advance º Crankshaft ≥10
Spark plugs AC/Champion
Type C42CXLS / N281YC
Electrode gap mm 0.75 to 0.85

Electrical system 9 & 11 AT 1.4 (L423/B/C373) 1982 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 AT 1.4 (L423/B/C373) 1982 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 145x13: 155x13: 175/70x13
Estate / Van Size _
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar 1.9 / 2.0
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar _
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] -1.0±1.0
Camber +10’±30’ [85 ©: 0±30’]
Castor +2°30’±30’ [85 ©: 1°±30’]
King pin inclination +13°±30’ [85 ©: 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 AT 1.4 (L423/B/C373) 1982 to 1989

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 45
Main bearings Nm 55 to 65
Clutch cover Nm _
Flywheel [driveplate] Nm [45 to 50]
Front hubs Nm 250
Rear hubs Nm 160
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 80
Spark plugs Nm _

Capacities 9 & 11 AT 1.4 (L423/B/C373) 1982 to 1989

Engine oil & filter litres 3.5
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres _
Automatic transmission - refill litres 2.0
Final drive litres WT
Cooling system litres 6.0
Fuel tank litres 47

Notes and Illustrations

Engine no. 52 ©: [E 95 RON]
1

1: Idle speed 2: CO / Mixture

1397 cm3 1397 cm3 Weber 32 DRT