Colt L4-089 1468cc 1.5L VIN K 2-bbl (1988): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: Colt FWD L4-1410cc 1.4L SOHC (1983), Colt FWD L4-1597cc 1.6L (1982), Colt L4-1410cc 1.4L SOHC (1984), Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1985), Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC (1989), Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo (1984), Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo VIN F FI (1988), Colt L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1994), Colt Vista 2WD L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1993), Colt Vista 2WD L4-1997cc 2.0L SOHC (1985), Colt Vista 2WD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC (1992), Colt Vista 4WD L4-1997cc 2.0L SOHC (1984), Colt Vista AWD L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1993), Colt Vista AWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC (1992), Colt Wagon 2WD L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1989).

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1. 01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
2. 02Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
3. 03Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
4. 04MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
5. 05Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
   • Engine71 pages

     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications
     • Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods3 pages

       • Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Cylinder Block Assembly11 pages

       • Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Crankshaft Journal Tolerances2
       • Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications
       • Piston, Engine › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Cylinder Head Assembly10 pages

       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications2
       • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Valve Cover › Component Information › Specifications
       • Valve Guide › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Valve Seat › Component Information › Specifications
       • Valve Spring › Component Information › Specifications
       • Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information › Specifications
     • Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories › Drive Belt › Component Information › Specifications
     • Engine Lubrication3 pages

       • Engine Oil › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Oil - New `SG' Level Oil
       • Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Oil Pump, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Intake Manifold › Component Information › Specifications
     • Seals and Gaskets, Engine › Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Timing Components5 pages

       • Timing Belt › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal23
       • Timing Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Adjustments
       • Timing Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks34 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications2
       • Air/Fuel Mixture › System Information › Adjustments
       • Idle Speed › System Information10 pages

         • Technical Service Bulletins6 pages

           • Customer Interest for Idle Speed: › 183290 › Dec › 90 › Exhaust System - Sulphur Smell23
           • All Technical Service Bulletins for Idle Speed: › 183290 › Dec › 90 › Exhaust System - Sulphur Smell23
         • Specifications › With Computer Control2
         • Adjustments › Curb Idle Speed Adjustment2
       • Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
       • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions
       • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
       • Ignition Timing2 pages

         • Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
         • Timing Marks and Indicators › System Information › Diagrams
       • Distributor, Ignition5 pages

         • Vacuum Advance Unit <--> [Distributor Advance Unit] › Component Information › Specifications23
         • Distributor Vacuum Control › Component Information › Locations2
       • Spark Plug › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages

         • Customer Interest for Spark Plug: › 181788 › Oct › 88 › Spark Plugs - Oil Fouling/Misfire on Hard Acceleration234
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Spark Plug: › 181788 › Oct › 88 › Spark Plugs - Oil Fouling/Misfire on Hard Acceleration234
       • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications
       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications2
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Service and Repair
   • Cooling System25 pages

     • Coolant › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Coolant - Recycling Recommendations
     • Radiator Cooling Fan4 pages

       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor › Component Information › Description and Operation
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations2
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch7 pages

       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information4 pages

         • Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
         • Locations › Coolant Temperature Sensor2
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
       • Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Locations
       • Temperature Switch (Warning Indicator) › Component Information › Locations
     • Heater Core › Component Information › Service and Repair23
     • Relays and Modules - Cooling System › Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations2
     • Sensors and Switches - Cooling System › Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch7 pages

       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information4 pages

         • Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
         • Locations › Coolant Temperature Sensor2
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
       • Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Locations
       • Temperature Switch (Warning Indicator) › Component Information › Locations
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Service and Repair
   • Exhaust System2 pages

     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Exhaust Manifold › Component Information › Specifications
6. 06Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
7. 07Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
8. 08Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
9. 09Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
10. 10Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
11. 11Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
12. 12Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13. 13Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
14. 14Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15. 15Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections