0.1. Identification
- Make
- Peugeot
- Model
- J5 Pocket Mechanic, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol
- Year
- 1987–1994
- Section
- Identification, characteristics and servicing notes › 0.1. Identification
0.1. Identification
The type identification plate (1) is located at the R.H. front corner and contains the chassis number, the gross vehicle weight, the gross vehicle weight with trailer and the max. permissible weight on the front and rear axles. The chassis number can also be found at position (2). As can be seen from the illustration there is a a difference in the location of the engine number. Pos. (5) is valid for the engines covered in this manual.
The model year of the vehicle at position (7) is important when spare parts are required. The model year together with the chassis number must always be quoted when new parts are required.
The engine type and engine serial numbers are stamped into plates, attached to the engine, as can be seen from Fig. 0.1. Engine type and serial number are given in the identification plate.
Other numbers can be found in the transmission (6) and relate to the paint code (8).
0.2. General Characteristics
0.2.0. DIMENSIONS (typical for C25)
Wheelbase:
- Short wheelbase: 2923 mm (116.13 in.)
- Intermediate wheelbase: 3200 mm (127.14 in.)
- Long wheelbase: 3650 mm (145.0 in.)
- Front track: 1682 mm (66.83 in.)
- Rear track: 1965 mm (78.07 in.)
- Overall Length (given for C25): 4765 or 5495 mm (189.3 or 218.3 in.)
- Overall Height: Between 2100 and 2470 mm (83.43 and 98.13 in.)
- Overall width: 1965 mm (78.07 in.)
- Ground clearance (depending on tyres): 170 to 210 mm (6.75 - 8.35 in.)
0.2.1. FILLING CAPACITIES
Fuel tank: 70 litres
Cooling system: 9.0 litre (16 Imp. pts approx.)
Engine:
- Without oil filter: 3.5 litres (6.25 Imp. pts.)
- With oil filter: 4.0 litres (7.0 Imp. pts.)
- Between "Max." and "Min." marks on oil dipstick: 1.0 litre (2.0 Imp. pts. approx.)
Transmission:
- With two-wheel drive 1.6 litres (1.25 litre to July 1989)
- With four-wheel drive: 2.5 litres
0.3. General Servicing Notes
The servicing and repair instructions in this Workshop Manual are laid out in an easy-to-follow step-by-step fashion and no difficulty should be encountered if the text and diagrams are followed carefully and methodically. The intention has been
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