expand_more2.0 Biturbo CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP at 4500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
expand_moreRibe screws
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 2.0 Biturbo CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP at 4500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–), Ribe screws.
expand_more2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)
expand_moreFirst cylinder row
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
120°120°120°
expand_moreSecond cylinder row
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–), Second cylinder row.
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2008.7–)
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2008.7–)
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2008.7–)
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All other modifications
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Exhaust gas temperature sensor
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreGlow plugs
All other modifications
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Knock sensor
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreLambda sensor
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2008.7–)
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2008.7–)
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2008.7–)
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)
30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
All other modifications
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
expand_more2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)
M10
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
M8
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
on the engine block
Nuts
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
on frame
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_more1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2008.7–)
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Bracket on engine mounting
Second stage
60–75°60–75°60–75°
On the engine block
45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
expand_moreRight
Variant 1
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
on engine bracket
Variant 2
45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
Engine mounting at side member
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 × 30 screws
46.47 lbf⋅ft46.47 lbf⋅ft63 N⋅m
M10 × 60 screws
42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine suspension
expand_more2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
Right
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
on the engine block
expand_moreAll other modifications
Right
46.47 lbf⋅ft46.47 lbf⋅ft63 N⋅m
expand_moreSubframe
On chassis
118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
Subframe stiffening plate
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreTorque arm
On chassis
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreTorque support bracket
expand_more2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 4000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)
expand_moreAt the gearbox
Rear
45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox
Rear
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_more2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)
Variant 1
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Variant 2
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Holder.
All other modifications
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Support.
expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket
All other modifications
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreDiesel particulate filter
All other modifications
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust manifold
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2008.7–)
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2008.7–)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2008.7–)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
Nuts and screws
10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Stud screws
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields
All other modifications
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust pipe
1.6 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2008.7–)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2008.7–)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (2008.7–)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
Front
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Otherwise
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Exhaust pipe rear
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Exhaust system middle heat protection plate
6.64–8.85 lbf⋅ft6.64–8.85 lbf⋅ft9–12 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel supply
expand_moreFuel filter housing
expand_moreAll other modifications
Fuel filter cover
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel lines
Low-pressure side
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All other modifications
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
2.0 Biturbo CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP at 4500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
2.0 CDTI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP at 4000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.7–)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
2.0 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 217 HP at 5300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.7–)
42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 256 HP at 5500 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2008.7–)
34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 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 2008 Opel Insignia Fastback 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.
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 Insignia Fastback 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 2008 Opel Insignia Fastback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
