Toyota1980–1983Technical specifications

Crown 2.8 Super: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2.8-litre petrol (engine code 5ME). Covers engine, fluids, service and torques: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (5ME) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Crown
Years: 1980–1983
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 5ME

Performance & efficiency

Power: 107 kW (145 hp)
Engine size: 2,759 cc
Cylinders: 6 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.7 litres

All 78 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	6/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	2759 (2740)
Compression ratio :1	9,2
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	98/95
Ignition system Type	TSZ-i
Ignition system Description	Trans-i
Fuel system Make	Toyota
Fuel system Type	EFI
Fuel system Description	MFI-i

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Denso
Ballast resistance Ohm	1,1-1,3
Primary resistance Ohm	1,3-1,6
Distributor (ECM) Make	Denso
Distributor (ECM) No.	43020

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) are 0,28 mm inlet and 0,34 mm exhaust, measured hot.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,28 hot
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,34 hot

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) takes 4.7 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 20W-50 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SF.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.7 litres.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 9.2 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SF
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.7
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission litres	2.7
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	7.0
Differential rear litres	1.4
Cooling system - total capacity litres	9.2

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) is 12° BTDC at 800 rpm.

Ignition timing	Without vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	12/800
Ignition timing - alternative °Engine/rpm	95=10/800

Battery

The Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) uses a 12 V, 55 Ah battery (reserve capacity 85 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/85 (55)

Spark plugs

The Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5EY
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	WR7DC
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RN9YCC
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5EY
Electrode gap mm	0,8

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance	Without vacuum and basic timing
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	0-2/1200
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	14/3500
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	12/6000
Vacuum check	Ignition timing advances
Vacuum range °Engine	14
Vacuum starts mbar	160
Vacuum ends mbar	426
Idle speed rpm	800
Oil temperature °C	60-80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	2,0±0,5
HC level at idle speed ppm	300
HC level at idle - alternative ppm	-1982=400
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 1,4kW
Minimum starting voltage V	11,5
Maximum cranking amps A	149-182
Alternator Make	Nippon Denso
Alternator output A/V/rpm	65/14/2500
Regulated voltage V	14,3-14,9

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,0-11,0
Radiator cap bar	0,75-1,05
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt size - alternator mm	12,5x900
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	10-14

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar	2,3-2,7

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolt torque for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) is 75-85 Nm.

Cylinder head
Tighten	75-85 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Stage 1	49-50 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	99-109 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 1	21-24 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	42-48 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	70-80 Nm
Spark plugs	14-20 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Road wheels	90-130 Nm

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super?

The firing order for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super use?

The Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super take?

The Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) takes 4.7 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 20W-50 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SF.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) are 0,28 mm inlet and 0,34 mm exhaust, measured hot.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super?

The cylinder head bolt torque for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) is 75-85 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Crown 2.8 Super (1980–1983) is 12° BTDC at 800 rpm.