1992 Opel Calibra engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 XE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Servo pump pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 LET engines


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 XE engines


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_more2.0 i 16V 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1990.6–1994.2)

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 2.0 i 16V 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1990.6–1994.2).


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1990.6–1997.7)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.0 i Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 201 HP at 5600 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1992.3–1997.7)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	15°15°15°


Valve cover	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 LET engines


First stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	40–50°40–50°40–50°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	40–50°40–50°40–50°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM12


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	40–50

expand_moreM16


First stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	40–50


Crankshaft pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 LET engines


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 XE engines


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreMain bearing


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 LET engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard at the bottom	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 LET engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 XE engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 LET engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Torx screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
With hexagon-head screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Oil filter housing	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 XE engines

expand_moreOil sump top part


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreOil sump lower part


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound.
Second stage	30°30°30°


All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreEngine management


Crankshaft sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


2.0 i Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 201 HP at 5600 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1992.3–1997.7)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 LET engines


At the bracket	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
On chassis	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1992 Opel Calibra user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Opel warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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1992 Opel Calibra First generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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