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B200F VOLVO Petrol 1984-1998

B200F engine — Volvo 2.0 (2L)

2L · 103-155 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer
VOLVO
Displacement
2 L
Power
103-155 hp
Production years
1984-1998
Fuel type
Petrol

Vehicles with this engine

944 744/745/764/765 242/244/245/262/264/265

Factory specifications

Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.

Engine (general)

Engine code B 200 F
Capacity 1986 cc
Idle speed 775 ± 50 rpm
Inlet 0.30 - 0.40 mm
Exhaust 0.30 - 0.40 mm
Normal 9.0 bar
Differential limit between cylinders < 2.0 bar
Oil pressure 1.0 / 900 2.5 / 2000 3.0 / 3000 <8.0 / >3000 bar/rpm
Engine code B200F
Idle speed 775 rpm
Inlet 0.35 - 0.40 mm
Exhaust 0.35 - 0.40 mm
Normal 9 - 11 bar
Oil pressure 2/1000 bar/rpm

Engine (petrol)

Fuel system (make and type) Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.4
Number of cylinders 4
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Timing stroboscopic (before TDC) 12 / 775 °/rpm
Ignition coil resistance, primary 0.6 - 0.9 ohms
Ignition coil resistance, secondary 7000 - 8500 ohms
Spark plugs (make and type) Volvo 270746-1 Bosch WR7DC
Spark plug gap 0.7 - 0.8 mm
Injection pressure/system pressure 3.0 bar
CO exhaust gas 0.4 - 0.8 %
CO2 14.5 - 16.0 %
HC 100 ppm
O2 0.1 - 0.5 %
Lambda 0.97 - 1.03
Oil temperature during test 70 °C
Fast-idle speed 2400 - 2600 rpm
CO at fast-idle speed < 0.3 %
Lambda change (Delta Lambda) 0.03
Alternative method (Germany only) 2
Timing stroboscopic (before TDC) 12/775 °/rpm
Ignition coil resistance, primary 0.6 - 0.8 ohms
Ignition coil resistance, secondary 6900 - 8500 ohms
Spark plugs (make and type) Bosch WR7DC
Spark plug gap 0.7 mm
CO exhaust gas < 0.5 %
Oil temperature during test 80 °C
Fast-idle speed 2400-2600 rpm

Cooling system

Cap pressure 1.5 bar
Thermostat opens at 87 °C
Thermostat fully open at 97 °C
Thermostat opens at 92 °C
Thermostat fully open at 102 °C

Electrical

Battery 55 Ah
Alternator 64 A
Battery 64 Ah
Alternator 70 A

Capacities

Engine sump, incl. filter 3.85 l
Manual transmission M47
Gearbox refill 1.6 l
Manual transmission M46
Gearbox refill 2.6 l
Differential 1.30 (1030, 1045) 1.75 (1031) 1.40 (1035) 1.45 (1041) 1.50 (1055) 1.35 (1065) l
Automatic transmission AW70
Gearbox refill 3.9 l
Cooling system 8.5 l
Air-conditioner refrigerant 900 g
Air-conditioner compressor oil 240/220/200 ml
Differential 1.6 l
Gearbox refill 7.4 l
Cooling system 9.5 l

Torque settings

Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 20 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 60 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 90 °
Spark plugs 25 Nm
Wheel nuts 85 Nm

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Workshop data on this page last updated 22 Aug 2026.