Engine Type Query

[ohdearme]

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

[jifflemon]

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

[ohdearme]

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

[ohdearme]

sorry this should work

http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Datos_M ... ne%20codes

[jifflemon]

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

[ohdearme]

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

[jamescarruthers]

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.

[ohdearme]

Thanks James that's incredibly helpful information. Thanks Trevor

[brinkie]

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).

[jamescarruthers]

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.

[ohdearme]

I am glad I asked the forum.