Removal and installation of the engine General view of the engine 1. Cylinder head cover 2. Camshaft 3. Hydropusher 4. Valve spring 5. Valve 6. Turbocharger 7. Water pump 8. Oil pump 9. Viscous fan...
Cylinder head — removal and installation Location of exhaust manifold elements 1. Exhaust manifold 2. Turbocharger 3. Boom air control valve 4. Oil return connection 5. Compressor body 6. Discharge...
Camshaft — removal and installation Since many special OPEL tools are required, it is recommended that this work be carried out by a specialist workshop. The camshaft can be removed on both...
Compression test 1. Remove the intake manifold. 2. Unscrew the electrical wire (1) from the fuel shut-off valve to the injection pump so that fuel is not injected through the...
Multi-ribbed V-belt Removing 1. Remove the bottom shield of the engine compartment. 2. If equipped, loosen the A/C multi-ribbed V-belt on the idler pulley (1). 3. Remove the...
Oil pan and gasket Removing 1. Remove the bottom shield of the engine compartment. 2. Drain the engine oil and re-tighten the drain bolt with a new gasket to 45 N.m. 3. Remove...
2.5 liter diesel engine cooling system Location of cooling system elements 1. Lid 2. Compensation tank 3. Heater system valve 4. Heater heat exchanger 5. Coolant return line 6. Coolant supply pipe...
Radiator — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the engine top cover and air intake pipe. 2. Loosen the cable ties from the heatsink (1) for coolant hose to expansion tank. 3. Remove the...
Viscous clutch fan / fan clutch The fan clutch should be replaced if the inside of the hub is rusty. When the engine is stopped, the fan either stops or rotates very hard. Replace the...
Cooling pump — removal and installation The diesel engine pump is driven by a V-belt. A radiator fan is screwed to the front of the water pump shaft. Removing 1. Drain the coolant. 2. Screw off...
Air blower pipe — removal and installation Removing 1. Unscrew the upper engine cover, releasing the bolts for this (1) And (3) (2 - bolt). 2. Unscrew the air supply pipe (3). Remove air hose (1) And...