Engine Type Query
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Engine Type Query
I am a bit confused about the type of engine I have in my 1991 480 ES Auto the tag in the engines shows:
"Model 480 B 18 EP, FT"
Sorry for sounding like a complete idiot but what does this mean, when I google it I get conflicting information.
Cheers
Trevor
"Model 480 B 18 EP, FT"
Sorry for sounding like a complete idiot but what does this mean, when I google it I get conflicting information.
Cheers
Trevor
Red 480 ES Auto 1991
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Re: Engine Type Query
Where are you reading the data from? As I understand it, their two different (but similar) engines.
The B18 EP is 78Kw @ 5580rpm
The B18 FT is 88Kw @ 5400rpm
The B18 EP is 78Kw @ 5580rpm
The B18 FT is 88Kw @ 5400rpm
Re: Engine Type Query
It's typed exactly the same as my text but on a green sticker along with lots of other codes. Hopefully these photo links will work
Trevor
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Datos_M ... sort=1&o=0
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Datos_M ... sort=1&o=1
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Datos_M ... sort=1&o=2
Trevor
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Datos_M ... sort=1&o=0
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Datos_M ... sort=1&o=1
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Datos_M ... sort=1&o=2
Red 480 ES Auto 1991
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Re: Engine Type Query
Red 480 ES Auto 1991
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Re: Engine Type Query
OK, that worked, but where's that label? Can you see anything on the engine plate? It's normally next to the dipstick on the block
Re: Engine Type Query
Ok I have updated the folder. The green stickers have the engine code I am querying. The only other plate or sticker I can find is the riveted plate.
That's all I have to go on.
Cheers
Trevor
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Datos_M ... ne%20codes
That's all I have to go on.
Cheers
Trevor
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Datos_M ... ne%20codes
Red 480 ES Auto 1991
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
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- Location: Cambridge
Re: Engine Type Query
Your VIN number states that you have a B18F engine
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/volvo48 ... 5emc563362
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Manufacturer code xlb Volvo Cars Netherlands
Car type e Volvo 480
Safety standard x 3 point seat belts
Engine type 18 B18F-106
Transmission type 5 4-speed automatic gearbox with lock-up
Verification e Europe
Modelyear m 1991
Factory c NedCar, Born (Netherlands)
Chassisnumber 563362 Perhaps car 261 constructed in 1991.
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/volvo48 ... 5emc563362
You have to have joined the main site as a member to use this facility
Manufacturer code xlb Volvo Cars Netherlands
Car type e Volvo 480
Safety standard x 3 point seat belts
Engine type 18 B18F-106
Transmission type 5 4-speed automatic gearbox with lock-up
Verification e Europe
Modelyear m 1991
Factory c NedCar, Born (Netherlands)
Chassisnumber 563362 Perhaps car 261 constructed in 1991.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
Re: Engine Type Query
Thanks James that's incredibly helpful information. Thanks Trevor
Red 480 ES Auto 1991
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
- brinkie
- 480 Connoisseur
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Re: Engine Type Query
Skandix to the rescue
https://www.skandix.de/en/vehicle-selec ... &x=75&y=12
It's a 1990 B18FP with auto box. It does NOT have a B18F-engine, that is a very rare engine (same setup as the turbo engine, but without the turbo) producing only 95 PS and runs on low-octane fuel (RON 91, a.k.a. "Benzin unverbleit" in Germany).
https://www.skandix.de/en/vehicle-selec ... &x=75&y=12
It's a 1990 B18FP with auto box. It does NOT have a B18F-engine, that is a very rare engine (same setup as the turbo engine, but without the turbo) producing only 95 PS and runs on low-octane fuel (RON 91, a.k.a. "Benzin unverbleit" in Germany).
Robert.
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2507
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
Re: Engine Type Query
Hmmm that's odd! The VIN decoder on this site doesn't have the B18FP as an option.
I wonder if Daniel could change this?
"18" is states as B18F-106... he must mean FP.
I wonder if Daniel could change this?
"18" is states as B18F-106... he must mean FP.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
Re: Engine Type Query
I am glad I asked the forum.
Red 480 ES Auto 1991
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun