1991 Opel Omega Wagon engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines


With hexagon-head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
With Torx-head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 YD engines


With hexagon-head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
With Torx-head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 2.6 L C 26 NE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 LE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 NE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection nozzle (injector)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Viscous fan clutch	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 YD engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


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

expand_moreValve cover


All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 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 2.3 L 23 DTR engines


Conventional screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreMicroencapsulated screws


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 YD engines


Conventional screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreMicroencapsulated screws


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 2.6 L C 26 NE engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 LE engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 NE engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L E 18 NVR engines


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_moreAll other modifications


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 2.3 L 23 DTR engines	162.26 lbf⋅ft162.26 lbf⋅ft220 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 YD engines	162.26 lbf⋅ft162.26 lbf⋅ft220 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 2.6 L C 26 NE engines	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 LE engines	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 NE engines	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Replace and lightly oil the screw.
Second stage	50°50°50°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	40–50°40–50°40–50°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 18 SV engines


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 YD engines


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NEJ engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30–45°30–45°30–45°

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L E 18 NVR engines


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°


All other modifications	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Retap thread in holes and use new screws.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 YD engines

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 2.6 L C 26 NE engines	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 LE engines	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 NE engines	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

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 2.3 L 23 DTR engines	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 YD engines	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 2.6 L C 26 NE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 LE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 NE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	30°30°30°


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L E 18 NVR engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreChain tensioner

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines


M24	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


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

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L E 18 NVR engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 2.6 L C 26 NE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 LE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 NE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 20 SE engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines	3.69–5.9 lbf⋅ft3.69–5.9 lbf⋅ft5–8 N⋅m
All Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 YD engines	3.69–5.9 lbf⋅ft3.69–5.9 lbf⋅ft5–8 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NE engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NEF engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.0 L C 20 NEJ engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L E 18 NVR engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


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

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 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_moreEngine mounting


At the bracket	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
On chassis	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 DTR engines


With hexagon-head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
With Torx-head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Opel diesel straight-4 2.3 L 23 YD engines


With hexagon-head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
With Torx-head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 2.6 L C 26 NE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 LE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 NE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SEJ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.4 L C 24 NE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 2.6 L C 26 NE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 LE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 NE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 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 1991 Opel Omega Wagon 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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1991 Opel Omega Wagon A2 Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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