Fiat Technical Info.

Beware, Talbot Diesel 2.5 Engines (U25/651,661, & 663) are different, & use a push rod engine & this can be either belt 661/673) or gear driven(651). These engines have different valve clearances: 0.30mm Inlet & 0.20mm Exhaust.
 

Version 10 10-14 14-18 10-14-18 10-14 18
Type  149B1.000 280A1.000 8144.67 8140.27 170B 170C
Engine 1.9 Diesel 1.9 Turbo Diesel 2.5 Diesel 2.5 Turbo Diesel 1.9 Petrol (LC) 1.9 Petrol (HC)
No. Of Cylinders 4 4 4 4 4 4
Bore x Stroke mm 82.6 x 90 82.6 x 90 93 x 92 93 x 92 88 x 81 88 x 81
Displacement CM3 1929 1929 2500 2500 1971 1971
Compression ratio 21:1 20:1  22:1 18:1 8:1 8.8:1
Horsepower (EEC) kw 51 60 55 70 55 63
Horsepower (DIN) bhp 70 82 75 95 75 85
At rpm  4600 4100 4200 3800 5000 4750
Torque (EEC) Nm 120  181 162 216 147 160
Torque (DIN) kgm 12.2 18.5 16.5 22 15 16.3
At rpm 2500 2500 2200 2000 2500 2500
Inlet opens (BTDC) 4 6 8 8 - 2
Inlet opens (ATDC) - - - - 6 -
Inlet closes (ABDC)  40 26 37 37 33 35
Exhaust opens (BBDC) 45 26 48 48 21 34
Exhaust closes (ATDC)  5 6 8 8 6 4.30'
             
Valve clearances, cold:            
inlet 0.5 mm 0.3 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.15 mm 0.15 mm
exhaust 0.5 mm 0.35 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.30 mm 0.20 mm
    Timing:

Overhead camshaft driven by a toothed belt (diesel engines)
Chain-driven camshaft in crankcase (petrol engines)
Timings are in degrees.

Static (Breakerless) ignition advance for Petrol Engines:

170B = 10

170C = 6

MAINTENANCE

 

This is for a '89 Fiat Ducato (Face Lift Version, but others are probably similar.
Service Schedule Operations For Petrol and Diesel versions 

'000 Miles

12 24 36 48
Check tyre wear and pressure * * * *
Check brake pad wear (disc brakes) * * * *
Check condition and wear of rear brake linings and cylinders (drum brakes)    *   *
Check condition of pipes (exhaust, fuel, brakes) * * * *
Check condition of rubber parts (boots, gaiters and hoses) * * * *
Check drive belt tension and adjust if necessary  * * * *
Check/adjust clutch pedal travel or height  * * * *
Check/adjust handbrake lever travel * * * *
Check/adjust headlight alignment * * * *
Replace air cleaner element       *
Check crankcase ventilation       *
Check/adjust valve clearances *   *  
Check radiator fan operation, adjust idle speed * * * *
Check electrical system operation (lights, indicators, warning lights)  * * * *
Top up fluids (coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, washer liquid) * * * *
Top up transmission/rear differential oil *   *  
Lubricate door hinges and locks * * * *
Change transmission/rear differential oil (4x4)   *   *
Replace fuel filter  * * * *
Check exhaust emissions  * * * *
         

Petrol engines only

       
Replace spark plugs - check spark plug cables and distributor cap * * * *
Check breakerless ignition advance   *   *
Oil & Filter Change (or 12 Months) * * * *
         

Diesel engines only (Non-Turbo)

       
Check injection pump toothed belt (CRD version)   *   *
Check toothed timing belt   *   *
Oil Change at 4500mls (or 12 Months)        
Filter Change at 9000mls        

 

Additional Checks

Every 300Mls or before long trips:

Check Engine oil
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Tyre Pressure

The Following should be Changed/Replaced:

Every 36,000 Mls or Two Years:

Engine Coolant

Every 60,000Mls:

Toothed Timing Belt

Every Two Years:

Brake Fluid