Toyota1985–1987Technical specifications

Corolla 1.3: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.3-litre petrol (engine code 2E-C). Covers engine, fluids, service and torques: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (2E-C) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Corolla
Years: 1985–1987
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 2E-C

Performance & efficiency

Power: 55 kW (75 hp)
Engine size: 1,295 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Fuel system: Aisan

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.2 litres

All 82 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1295 (1280)
Compression ratio :1	9,5
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	91
Ignition system Type	IIA
Ignition system Description	Trans-i
Fuel system Make	Aisan
Fuel system Type	21100
Fuel system Description	Carb-VV

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Denso
Primary resistance Ohm	1,2-1,5
Secondary resistance Ohm	10200-13800
Distributor (ECM) Make	Denso
Distributor (ECM) No.	11050

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,20 mm exhaust, measured hot.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,20 hot
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,20 hot

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) takes 3.2 litres of engine oil with the filter.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 15W-40 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SE.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-50 as an alternative for moderate climates.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.4 litres. The specified oil is SAE 80W-90.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SE
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate alternative
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.2
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	80W-90
Manual transmission litres	2.4
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2.5
Differential oil grade - front SAE	Dexron II
Differential front/AT litres	AT=1,4

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) is 5° BTDC at 950 rpm.

Ignition timing	Without vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	5/950

Battery

The Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/90 (60)

Spark plugs

The Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) uses NGK BPR6EY-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR6EY-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RN9YCC4
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR6EY-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance	Without vacuum and basic timing
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	1-4/1500
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	17-20/3900
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	24-28/6000
Vacuum check	Ignition timing advances
Vacuum range °Engine	14-18
Vacuum starts mbar	133
Vacuum ends mbar	426
Idle speed rpm	800±50
Idle speed - alternative rpm	AT=850±50
Fast idle speed - MT/AT rpm	3400-3800
Oil temperature °C	60-80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	1,5±0,5
HC level at idle speed ppm	300
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	13-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,5-2,0

Starting and charging

Starter motor Make	Denso
Starter motor Type	12V 0,8 kW
Minimum starting voltage V	11,5
Maximum cranking amps A	162-198
Alternator Make	Nippon Denso
Alternator output A/V/rpm	45/14/2500
Regulated voltage V	13,5-15,1

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	10,0-13,0
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-5,0/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,75-1,05
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt size - alternator mm	9,5x985
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	5-6

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) are tightened in 3 stages: 29 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Tighten	29 Nm
Tighten	49 Nm
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Big end bearings Stage 1	16 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	33 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	83 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	99-147 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	137-186 Nm
Rear hub	123 Nm
Road wheels	103 Nm

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Corolla 1.3?

The firing order for the Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Corolla 1.3 use?

The Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) uses NGK BPR6EY-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Corolla 1.3 take?

The Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) takes 3.2 litres of engine oil with the filter. A listed engine oil option is SAE 15W-40 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SE. A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-50 as an alternative for moderate climates.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Corolla 1.3?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,20 mm exhaust, measured hot.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Corolla 1.3?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) are tightened in 3 stages: 29 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 90°.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Corolla 1.3?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Corolla 1.3 (1985–1987) is 5° BTDC at 950 rpm.