Volvo 2001 - Foreword; SI Unit System

FOREWORD
This
workshop manual contains repair
instructions for the 2001, 2002 and 2003 engines .
The instructions
concerning overhauling describe the most suitable
working method using the special tools listed under
the heading
"Special tools" .
Both the engine
designation and its serial number must be clearly stated in all correspondence
concerning the engine and
when ordering
parts .
We
reserve the right
to carry out design modifications and, for this reason, the contents of this manual cannot be regarded as
binding .
SI
UNIT SYSTEM
Power is
given in kW (kilowatt)

Speed is given
in rev/s (revolutions per second)
earlier unit hp (horse-power)

earlier unit rev/min (revolutions per minute)
Torque is given in Nm (newton
metre)

Volume
is given in dm 3 (cubic decimetre)
earlier unit
kpm (kilopond metre)

earlier unit
l
(litre)
earlier unit
lbf ft (poundfoot)  earlier unit Imp . gal (Imperial gallon)
earlier unit US gal (United States
gallon)
Pressure is given in Pa
(Pascal)
earlier unit kp/cm
2 (kiloponds per square
centimetre)
earlier unit Ibf/in 2 (pounds per
square inch)
AB VOLVO PENTA
Technical Publications
Department
Units according to the
international SI system have been used in this
book . The earlier units are given after the SI
units
.