Note: All specifications are the same as the 2.0L SOHC engines unless otherwise noted.
General characteristics
Type (all models) — 4-cylinder, in-line, water-cooled, transversely mounted. Two overhead camshafts with belt drive, acting on hydraulic valve lifters
Engine codes:
- 20 XEJ — 2.0 liters (1998 cm²)
- C20 XE — 2.0 liters (1998 cm³) + catalytic converter
- X20 XEV — 2.0 liters (1998 cm³) + Catalyst. Engine type " Ecotec"
Compression ratio:
- 20 XEJ and C20 XE - 10.5:1
- X20XEV — 10.8:1
Maximum power:
- 20 XEJ and C20 XE - 110 kW (150 hp) at 6000 rpm
- X20 XEV - 100 kW (136 HP) at 5400 rpm
Maximum torque:
- 20 XEJ - 196 Nm at 4800 rpm
- X20 XEV - 185 Nm at 4000 rpm
C20XE:
- Up to 1993 - 196 Nm at 4800 rpm
- Since 1993 - 196 Nm at 4600 rpm
Cylinder head
Overall cylinder head height:
- 20 XEJ and C20 XE — 135.58-135.68 mm
- X20XEV — 134 0 mm
Valve guide bushing installation height:
- 20 XEJ and C20 XE - 10.70-11.00 mm
- X20 XEV - 13.70-14.00 mm
Camshaft
- Camshaft bearing journal diameter (all models) — 27.939-27.960 mm
- Camshaft bearing diameter in housing (all models) — 28.000-28.021 mm
Material published on the website: OpelBook.ru
Cam ovality:
- 20 XEJ and C20 XE - 9.5 mm
- X20XEV — 10.0 mm
Maximum permissible camshaft distortion in the central bearing:
- 20 XEJ and C20 XE - 0.04 mm
- X20 XEV - 0.06 mm
Lateral play (all models) — 0.040-0.144 mm
Lubrication system
Required amount of grease - See. Section 1 Specifications
Oil pressure at idle (the engine is warm):
- 20XEJ and C20 XE - 2.5 bar
- X20XEV — 1.5 bar
Tightening torques, Nm
Note: Use new bolts (or nuts) where marked (*).
Generator to cylinder block bracket - 35
Brake Booster Line to Intake Manifold - 20
Bearing cover camshaft to cylinder head (M6) - 10
Bearing cover of camshaft to cylinder head (M8) — 20
Bearing cap camshaft to head (X20 XEV) - 8
Pulley to camshaft (models produced since 1993):
- Stage 1 - 50
- Stage 2 - Turn to 60° angle
- Stage 3 - Turn further by 15°
Coolant pipe to cylinder block - 20
Cylinder head cover (bolts M6) - 9
Cylinder head cover (nuts M8) - 22
Cover for exhaust manifold (X20 XEV) - 5
Crankshaft Pulse Sensor - 6
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head* — 22
Exhaust pipe to adapter - 12
Intake manifold bracket to cylinder block - 25
Intermediate shaft bracket to cylinder block - 55
Knock sensor to cylinder block - 20
Lines to adapter/oil cooler - 30
Filter for oil pump - 15
Oil level dipstick flange to cylinder block - 25
Oil pump outlet valve - 30
Oil pump, threaded adapter - 23
Power steering pump to holder - 25
Spark Plug Wiring Cover to Cylinder Head Cover:
- 20 XEJ and C20 XE - 8
- X 20 XEV — 6
Starter to cylinder block - 45
Starter bracket to cylinder block - 25
Thermostat plug (M20)* - 30
Timing Belt Cover - 8
Timing Belt Sprocket to Crankshaft: *
- Stage 1 - 250
- Stage 2 - Turn to an angle of 40°-50°
Bracket of the guide roller of the toothed drive to the block - 25
Timing Belt Guide Roller to Bracket 25
Timing belt guide roller to cylinder block:
Engines produced before 1993
- Stage 1 - 25
- Stage 2 - Turn to 45° angle
- Stage 3 - Turn further by 15°
Engines produced since 1993 - 25
Transfer case bracket to cylinder block - 60
Transmission to cylinder block - 60
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