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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| Connecting rod bearing | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace and lightly oil the screw. | |
| Second stage | 50° |
| Third stage | 15° |
| All other modifications | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| 3.0 24V with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 6000 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1989.9–1993.9) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 30° |
| Third stage | 15° |
| All other modifications | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Retap thread in holes and use new screws. | |
| Main bearing | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| Second stage | 60° |
| Third stage | 30° |
| All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| M24 | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Oil drain plug | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SE engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound. | |
| All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| 3.0 24V with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 6000 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1989.9–1993.9) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Lambda sensor | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace screws and nuts. | |
| All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| All Opel gasoline straight-6 3.0 L C 30 SE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 29.5 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 Senator 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
- 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 Senator 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 Senator you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.