1989 Opel Kadett Cabriolet E facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Intake manifold | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft bearing | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Valve cover | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
First stage | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 40–50° |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 20 NE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screw with thread length 23 mm | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 45–60° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt guard | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt tensioning roller | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 16 SV engines | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 LZ engines | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ engines | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter housing | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 20 NE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. | |
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. | |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. |
Knock sensor | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use assembly paste |
Exhaust manifold | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
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 1989 Opel Kadett Cabriolet 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.
Table of Contents
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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 Kadett Cabriolet 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 1989 Opel Kadett Cabriolet you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1989 Opel Kadett Cabriolet generations
In 1989 Opel offered 2 generations of the Kadett Cabriolet. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.