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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
17 D (4EE1) engine 16.23 lbf⋅ft
X17D (4EE1) engine 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
Alternator 18.44 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Alternator 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor bracket 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
At the bracket 36.88 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 screws 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn the engine block
With ribbed V-belt 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Alternator 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Power steering pump bracket 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Fuel-distributing pipe 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Injection hoses 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump
At the bracket 33.19 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Injection pump pulley 47.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
X17D (4EE1) engine 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 60°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws See figure 1.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 60°
expand_moreValve cover
17 D (4EE1) engine 5.9 lbf⋅ft
X17D (4EE1) engine 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreX17D (4EE1) engine
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 100°
Third stage 15°
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreAll other modifications
Screw with thread length 15 mm 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreScrew with thread length 40 mm
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 98.1118.75 lbf⋅ft
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 98.1118.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
Crankshaft pulley 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreX17D (4EE1) engine
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 4560°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Clean thread and use new screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
Flywheel cover 5.16 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
X17D (4EE1) engine 64.91 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 10.33 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 10.33 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines 14.01 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt tightener 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine
One-part sump 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Two-part oil sump 7.38 lbf⋅ft
X17D (4EE1) engine 57.53 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Sheet-steel sump 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAluminium oil sump
Torx screws 10.33 lbf⋅ft
With hexagon-head screws 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter housing 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Oil pump 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine
One-part sump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreOtherwise
expand_moreOil sump top part
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump lower part
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
X17D (4EE1) engine 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
One-part sump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
At the bracket 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Glow plugs 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreKnock sensor
M10 9.59 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Use heat-resistant grease.
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
expand_moreOn the engine block
Right 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn the engine block
Right 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreOn chassis
Front 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Rear 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque arm
expand_moreAt the crossmember
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
17 D (4EE1) engine 16.23 lbf⋅ft
X17D (4EE1) engine 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreExhaust pipe
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L C 12 NZ engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L X 12 SZ engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 SZ engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Opel Combo Box Van 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Opel Combo Box Van service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1998 Opel Combo Box Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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