1998 Opel Combo Box Van engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


17 D (4EE1) engine	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
X17D (4EE1) engine	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


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

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Alternator	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


At the bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE engines


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10 screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8 screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L C 12 NZ engines

expand_moreOn the engine block


With ribbed V-belt	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Otherwise	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Alternator	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Power steering pump bracket	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Injection hoses	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump


At the bracket	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
On the engine block	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Injection pump pulley	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


X17D (4EE1) engine	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screws See figure 1.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


17 D (4EE1) engine	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
X17D (4EE1) engine	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


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

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine


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_moreX17D (4EE1) engine


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	100°100°100°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll other modifications


Screw with thread length 15 mm	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreScrew with thread length 40 mm


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	98.1–118.75 lbf⋅ft98.1–118.75 lbf⋅ft133–161 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE engines


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	98.1–118.75 lbf⋅ft98.1–118.75 lbf⋅ft133–161 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


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

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine


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_moreX17D (4EE1) engine


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Clean thread and use new screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Flywheel cover	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine


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°


X17D (4EE1) engine	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


Toothed belt tightener	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine


One-part sump	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Two-part oil sump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


X17D (4EE1) engine	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Sheet-steel sump	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAluminium oil sump


Torx screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 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
Oil pump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine


One-part sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreOtherwise

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

expand_moreOil sump lower part


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


X17D (4EE1) engine	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
One-part sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


At the bracket	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Glow plugs	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


M10	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use heat-resistant grease.

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

expand_moreOn the engine block


Right	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreOn the engine block


Right	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreOn chassis


Front	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Rear	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_moreAt the crossmember


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


17 D (4EE1) engine	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
X17D (4EE1) engine	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


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

expand_moreExhaust pipe


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L C 12 NZ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 SE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L X 12 SZ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 SZ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m


All other modifications	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 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.

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