can anyone tell me about the engine in my 1988 245 GLT, it is a 230E

also do this motor have scwish clearance, that is when the timing belt lets go does the pistons happily met the valves creating major distruction, yes I know I should change the belts but the guy I brought it off said he had it done recently, if the motor is of a self destructive nature I will change the belts

I was curious about the piston/valve problem. Now I know. For $22 American and 2-3 hours I would play it safe. It's easy to slip an oldie off and a new one on before the crank and cam are misaliagned

My two cents

You must be from outside the States. The B230E is a CIS fuel injection system with out CAT, commonly used in Europe before 1992 when stricter emission laws came into force. It is basically an upgrade from the B23E. All-in-all a very nice, robust, simple and reliable engine, less hassle than the B230F.

ALL B2XX series engines (EXCEPT the B200F high compression version) are of non-interference design (Pistons do not touch valves etc).

Check the belt for deteriouration every 6 months or so and keep a spare in the boot, you should be fine.

Reg,

PS. Renewing the belt on a B230 requires the removal of the crankshaft pully which on these engines is attached with a single large bolt. Removal can be done on the roadside but will require a bit more than a few spanners. Investigate the procedure to be prepared!

Hi!...the b230 series are not the self destructing type....there's

probably some further info on this in the archives.....ack!...my

present belt has 65k mi. on it..so this has also been on my mind...

have to get a round tuit.

good luck!