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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
Intake manifold 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
M10 screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
M8 screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Tensioning rail at alternator
Servo steering pump 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Injection nozzle (injector) 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Injection pump pulley 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
M6 5.9 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
Camshaft bearing 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreWith metal gasket
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 45°
expand_moreOtherwise
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL, Otherwise.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL, Otherwise.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 45°
Fifth stage Warm-up run
Sixth stage 30°
Seventh stage 15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 60°
Valve cover 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 4050°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10
With fan belt 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWith ribbed V-belt
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreM12
expand_moreWith ribbed V-belt
First stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
Crankshaft pulley 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreMain bearing
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreEngine control
Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 5°
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard at the bottom 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard at the top 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 DTL engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
One-part sump 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Two-part oil sump 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter housing 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreOil sump top part
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump lower part
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 30°
One-part sump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreEngine management
Glow plugs 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
Engine bracket 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Use new locking washers.
expand_moreEngine mounting
At the bracket 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
On chassis 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreExhaust system
Exhaust manifold 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L C 16 NZ engines 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 1997 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.

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 Vauxhall Astra Van 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 1997 Vauxhall Astra Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Vauxhall Astra Van Third generation facelift (MK3) model years

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