Description of specifications and repair procedures for 6-cylinder gasoline engines.
Specifications of gasoline 6-cylinder engines Tightening torques for threaded connections, Nm Connecting branch pipe of the distribution fuel line to the intake manifold - 8 Connecting branch pipe of a...
General description of the engine About Section 1. This Part of Section 2 deals with repair operations performed in the engine compartment. The procedures for removing, installing and...
Compression test — description 1. If the engine does not develop full power or runs rough, or if a misfire occurs and the problem is not related to the ignition or fuel system, a compression...
Valve covers — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove intake manifold ( see related section ). Cover of the right head of the block of cylinders 2. Disconnect the wire ends from the spark plugs,...
Crankshaft pulley — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the auxiliary drive belt (see related section), having previously marked the direction of rotation on it, so that it can be correctly...
Toothed drive belt — removal and installation Attention! Fine adjustment of the timing belt tension requires the use of the following Opel special tools: Locking tools for camshaft sprockets (KM-800-1 and...
Camshaft seals — replacement 1. Remove the camshaft sprocket ( see chapter 8 ). 2. Carefully punch or drill two small holes in the gland. Screw self-tapping screws into them and, pulling...
Cylinder head — removal and installation Removing Attention! Allow the engine to cool before removing the cylinder head. When installing, use new head bolts. 1. Remove the battery ( see related...
Pallet — removal and installation Removing Small pallet section Attention! When installing, you will need new bolts securing the small section of the pallet. 1. Disconnect the negative cable...
Oil pump — removal, reassembly and installation Removing 1. Remove the toothed drive belt as described in Chapter 7 . 2. Remove all camshaft sprockets, crankshaft sprocket, upper idler pulley/belt tensioner...
Engine oil cooler — removal and installation Removing 1. Drain the liquid from the cooling system ( see related section ). 2. Remove the intake manifold with flange ( see related section ). 3. Disconnect...
Crankshaft seals — replacement Front oil seal (near toothed belt) 1. Remove the crankshaft sprocket and spacer as described in Chapter 8 . 2. Carefully punch or drill two small holes in the...