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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)03 · Information
03 · General

Model: 820 Naturally aspirated Year: 1996 on

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Engine tuning data › Model: 820 Naturally aspirated Year: 1996 on
InformationModel: 820 Naturally aspirated Year: 1996 on

Model: 820 Naturally aspirated Year: 1996 on

Engine

Type / Capacity20T4/1994 cm3
Firing order1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Compression ratio10 : 1
Idle speed, controlled by the ECM *
  Manual transmission825 ± 50 rev/min
  Automatic transmission**800 ± 50 rev/min
Fast idle speed, controlled by the ECM1150 rev/min
Maximum engine speed, controlled by the ECM6700 rev/min
Exhaust gas CO content at idle0.5% max.
Ignition timing at idle speed †14°BTDC (controlled by fuel ECM)

Ignition Coil

TypeQuad output
Part NoGCL 204
Primary resistance at 20°C0.41 to 0.61 ohm

Spark Plugs

TypeGSP 6662
Plug gap0.85 mm

CAUTION: DO NOT disconnect h.t. lead from a spark plug to check for a misfire.

Engine Management System

TypeIndirect multi-port fuel injection
MEMS 1.9 ECM:
  Manual transmissionMKC 103470
  Automatic transmissionMKC 103850
Fuel pumpWFX 100630
  Fuel pressure regulatorMKW 10016
  Fuel pressure3.0 ± 0.2 bar constant
InjectorsMJY 10029
Throttle position sensorSLD 10010
  voltage throttle closed0.6 ± 0.1 V
  voltage throttle fully open4.6 ± 0.1 V
Air temperature sensorNNK 10001
Fuel temperature sensorMEK 10002
Crankshaft position sensor
  Manual transmissionNSC 100330
  Automatic transmissionNSC 100340
Knock sensorADU 8229
Coolant temperature sensorGTR 185
Oxygen sensorMHK 10004
Fuel grade95 RON minimum - UNLEADED fuel

CAUTION: Do not use LEADED fuel as it will damage the catalyst. Serious damage to the engine may occur if a lower octane number fuel than that recommended is used.

* No electrical load present ** ’N’ selected †Crankshaft degrees and rev/min

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