1988 Opel Corsa Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 10 S engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 12 NC engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 D (4EC1) engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 DT (T4EC1) engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L E 12 GV engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 13 NB 59 HP


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


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.3 L C 13 N 59 HP at 5600 RPM, 96 N⋅m at 3400 RPM	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Otherwise	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator


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

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection nozzle (injector)	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


M6	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 D (4EC1) engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 DT (T4EC1) engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Valve cover	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 10 S 44 HP at 5400 RPM	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 D (4EC1) 50 HP


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ 54 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 DT (T4EC1) 66 HP


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 3200 RPM


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Second stage	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 12 NC 44 HP	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L E 12 GV 44 HP at 5000 RPM, 80 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 10 S 44 HP at 5400 RPM	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 D (4EC1) 50 HP	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ 54 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 DT (T4EC1) 66 HP	121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 3200 RPM	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L E 16 SE 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Screw with thread length 23 mm	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreScrew with thread length 30 mm


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreFlywheel


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 12 NC 44 HP	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L E 12 GV 44 HP at 5000 RPM, 80 N⋅m at 2200 RPM	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 10 S 44 HP at 5400 RPM


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	60–80°60–80°60–80°

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 D (4EC1) 50 HP


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


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 12 ST 54 HP	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ 54 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 DT (T4EC1) 66 HP


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
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_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 12 NC 44 HP


First stage	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
Second stage	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 10 S 44 HP at 5400 RPM	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 D (4EC1) 50 HP


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 12 ST 54 HP


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

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ 54 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 13 NB 59 HP


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

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.3 L C 13 N 59 HP at 5600 RPM, 96 N⋅m at 3400 RPM


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

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 DT (T4EC1) 66 HP


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 13 SB 68 HP


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

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 3200 RPM


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Toothed belt tensioning roller	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Toothed belt tightener	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 D (4EC1) 50 HP	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ 54 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 DT (T4EC1) 66 HP	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 3200 RPM	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L E 16 SE 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


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

expand_moreOil sump


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 10 S 44 HP at 5400 RPM	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 D (4EC1) 50 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ 54 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM

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	7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft10–15 N⋅m


Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 DT (T4EC1) 66 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 3200 RPM

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	7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft10–15 N⋅m


All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Engine bracket	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 10 S engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 12 NC engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 D (4EC1) engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 1.5 L 15 DT (T4EC1) engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.2 L E 12 GV engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ 54 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 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 1988 Opel Corsa Hatchback 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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