OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
B2-3spec tableK8 engine (1.8L V6 DOHC, 60-degree V, 24 valves).
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Specifications — K8 DOHC
Type
Unit
K8 DOHCGasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement and number
Unit
K8 DOHC60°-V configuration, 6 cylinders
Combustion chamber
Unit
K8 DOHCPentroof
Valve system
Unit
K8 DOHCDOHC, belt-driven, 24 valves
Displacement
Unitml {cc, cu in}
K8 DOHC1,844 {1,844, 112.4}
Bore × stroke
Unitmm {in}
K8 DOHC75 × 69.6 {2.95 × 2.74}
Compression ratio
Unit
K8 DOHC9.2
Compression pressure
UnitkPa {kgf/cm2, psi}-rpm
K8 DOHC1,334 {13.6, 193}-300
Valve timing — IN Open BTDC
Unit
K8 DOHC6°
Valve timing — IN Close ABDC
Unit
K8 DOHC37°
Valve timing — EX Open BBDC
Unit
K8 DOHC49°
Valve timing — EX Close ATDC
Unit
K8 DOHC6°
Valve clearance — IN
Unitmm {in}
K8 DOHC0 {0} : Maintenance-free
Valve clearance — EX
Unitmm {in}
K8 DOHC0 {0} : Maintenance-free
Firing order
Unit
K8 DOHC1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Arrangement
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Troubleshooting Guide
Difficult starting
Possible CauseMalfunction of engine-related components — Burned valve
ActionReplace
PageB2-74
Difficult starting
Possible CauseMalfunction of engine-related components — Worn piston, piston ring, or cylinder
ActionReplace or repair
PageB2-82
Difficult starting
Possible CauseMalfunction of engine-related components — Damaged cylinder head gasket
ActionReplace
PageB2-23
Difficult starting
Possible CauseMalfunction of fuel system
ActionRefer to section F2
Page
Difficult starting
Possible CauseMalfunction of electrical system
ActionRefer to section G
Page
Poor idling
Possible CauseMalfunction of engine-related components — Malfunction of HLA
ActionReplace
PageB2-37
Poor idling
Possible CauseMalfunction of engine-related components — Poor valve-to-valve seat contact
ActionRepair or replace
PageB2-76
Poor idling
Possible CauseMalfunction of engine-related components — Damaged cylinder head gasket
ActionReplace
Page
Poor idling
Possible CauseMalfunction of fuel system
ActionRefer to section F2
Page
NOTE
*Tappet noise may occur if the engine has not been started for an extended period of time. The noise should stop after the engine reaches normal operating temperature. (HLA troubleshooting: Refer to page B2-8.)