1998 Vauxhall Astra Van engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Use new screws or nuts

expand_moreIntake manifold support


On intake manifold	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Support on cylinder head	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


Self-locking nuts	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.8–2006.8)	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley

expand_moreInjection hoses


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines


First stage	hand-screwed
Second stage	360°360°360°

expand_moreInjection pump pulley


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreCharge air pipes

expand_more1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 67 HP at 4500 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.8–2006.8)


Clamps	2.58 lbf⋅ft2.58 lbf⋅ft3.5 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	45°45°45°
Fifth stage	Warm-up run
Sixth stage	30°30°30°
Seventh stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	65°65°65°
Third stage	65°65°65°
Fourth stage	65°65°65°
Fifth stage	65°65°65°
Sixth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 14


Seventh stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Eighth stage	30°30°30°
Ninth stage	5°5°5°

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreValve cover


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

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankcase ventilation


Crankcase ventilation pipe	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use new seals.

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	40–50°40–50°40–50°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Crankshaft pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL 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°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines


First stage	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	5°5°5°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines


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


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

expand_moreChain tensioner


Cap	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom


All other modifications	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top


All other modifications	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines


One-part sump	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Two-part oil sump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL 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 Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines

expand_moreOil sump top part


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump lower part


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°


One-part sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines

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	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreGlow plugs


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR engines


On chassis	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On the engine block	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	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 1998 Vauxhall Astra Van 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 Vauxhall warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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1998 Vauxhall Astra Van generations

In 1998 Vauxhall offered 2 generations of the Astra Van. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Third generation facelift (MK3)

T Platform (T-body, GM2700, GM3000) 1979-2012

1998 Vauxhall Astra Van Fourth generation (MK4) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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1998 Vauxhall Astra Van generations

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