General information about engines 1. Vectra-C/Signum, like any Opel lineup, is traditionally distinguished by the extreme breadth of the range of engines offered to consumers. A complete list...
Engine cover — removal and installation 1. During the operation of the car, especially in areas with high dust content in the air and in the autumn-winter period, all units located in the engine...
Checking the compression pressure in the cylinders 1. The results of the cylinder compression test provide an indication of the general condition of the top of the engine components (pistons, piston rings,...
Preparatory operations for engine repair 1. This Section contains some preparatory operations, the implementation of which is required when carrying out various maintenance and repair work on the...
Removing the right engine mount 8. The design of the front suspension and the location of the drive units on the engines are designed in such a way that in order to remove the toothed belt /...
Removal and installation of the crankshaft pulley 17. The pulley is installed directly on the trunnion or on the crankshaft gear. On most engines, the pulley acts as a torsional vibration damper. 18. Before...
Removal and installation of sprockets of camshafts Removing 26. On engines with a timing belt drive - you must first remove the toothed belt ( see Section 8 ). On engines with a timing drive, it is possible to...
Checking and adjusting timing valves 1. On most of the engines considered in this manual, valve lifters with hydraulic compensators are installed. The value of valve clearances on such engines is...
Removal and installation of the oil pan Engine Z16XE/Z18XE 1. Disconnect a wire from the negative plug of the storage battery. 2. Raise the car on a lift, drain the engine oil from the crankcase....
Removal and installation of the oil pump 1. On most engines covered in this manual, the oil pump is driven directly from the crankshaft - the oil pump rotors are mounted on the shaft trunnion. If...
Engine oil pressure measurement 1. Below is the detailed procedure for measuring the pressure in the lubrication system of Z16XE/Z18XE engines. For other engines, only differences are...
Replacing the crankshaft seals 1. Usually front seals (from the timing drive) crankshaft are installed in the oil pump housing. 2. To remove the rear (flywheel side) oil seal, you must first...
Removing the engine 1. The format of the publication does not allow a detailed description of the features of the removal of all engines considered in this manual. Below is a...
Motor tightening torque (Nm) All engines Bolts for fastening the front and rear engine mounts - 80 Bolts of fastening of the left support of the engine — 55 Flywheel bolts: Motor...