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D24T VOLVO Diesel 1984-1996

D24T engine — Volvo 2.4 D (2.4L)

2.4L · 109-122 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer
VOLVO
Displacement
2.4 L
Power
109-122 hp
Production years
1984-1996
Fuel type
Diesel

Vehicles with this engine

744/745/764/765 945 944

Factory specifications

Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.

Engine (general)

Engine code D24T
Capacity 2383 cc
Idle speed 830 rpm
Inlet 0.20 mm
Exhaust 0.40 mm
Normal 32 bar
Minimum 24 bar
Oil pressure 2/2000 bar/rpm
Engine code D 24 T
Idle speed 830 ± 50 rpm
Inlet 0.15 - 0.25 mm
Exhaust 0.35 - 0.45 mm
Normal 32.0 bar
Minimum 24.0 bar
Differential limit between cylinders < 0.8 bar
Oil pressure 2.0/2000 bar/rpm

Engine (diesel)

Injection pump (make and type) Bosch VE6/10F 2400 L116
Number of cylinders 6
Injector firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Injection pump timing (static) 0.90 mm
Injector pressure 155 - 163 bar
Exhaust gas analysis (opacity) 73 %
Exhaust gas analysis 3.00 m-1
Min. no-load governed speed 5500 rpm
Max. no-load governed speed 5300 rpm
Oil temperature during test 60 °C
Exhaust gas analysis test method/probe (Germany only) B / 1
Test time 0.5 s
Idle speed, minimum 830 rpm
Injection pump (make and type) Bosch VE6/10F2400 L116
Injection pump (make and type) Bosch VE6/10F2400 L116-1
Injection pump timing (static) 0.75 mm
Injector (make and type) Bosch KCA 30 S 36/4
Injector pressure 163 bar
Minimum 155 bar
Min. no-load governed speed 5300 rpm
Max. no-load governed speed 5500 rpm
Turbo pressure 0.70-0.77 / 2400 bar/rpm

Cooling system

Cap pressure 1.0 - 1.5 bar
Thermostat opens at 87 - 102 °C
Cap pressure 1.5 bar
Thermostat opens at 87 °C
Thermostat fully open at 102 °C

Electrical

Battery 88 Ah
Alternator 80 A
Battery 90 Ah

Capacities

Engine sump, incl. filter 6.0 l
Gearbox refill 2.3/1.6 l
Differential 1.6 l
Gearbox refill 2.0 l
Cooling system 11.0 l
Cooling system 10.0 l
Manual transmission M46
Gearbox refill 2.3 l
Differential 1.30 (1030, 1045) 1.75 (1031) 1.40 (1035) 1.45 (1041) 1.50 (1055) 1.35 (1065) l
Automatic transmission ZF 4HP22
Cooling system 10.9 l

Torque settings

Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 40 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 60 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 75 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 4 180 °
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 5 T = 85 °C
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 6 90 °
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 8 90
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 100 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 45 °
Wheel nuts 85 Nm
Injector nozzle 70 Nm
Glow plugs 22 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 5 T = 85°C
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 7 90 °

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Workshop data on this page last updated 22 Aug 2026.