1989 Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L C 25 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L C 25 XE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1988.9–1994.6)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreServo pump pulley

expand_more2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1988.9–1994.6)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L C 25 XE engines


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


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L E 16 NZ engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_more2.0 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


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


Valve cover	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_more1.7 D with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 56 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)


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_more2.0 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)


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_more2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1988.9–1994.6)


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

expand_more1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)


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

expand_more1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)


With fan belt	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreWith ribbed V-belt


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°
Otherwise	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_more1.7 D with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 56 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)


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

expand_more2.0 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)


First stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	40–50°40–50°40–50°

expand_more2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1988.9–1994.6)


First stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45°45°45°
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 Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 14 NV engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_more1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)


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

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5)


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

expand_more2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1988.9–1992.10)


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°


Flywheel cover	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L E 16 NZ engines


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

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 drive belt deflection pulley

expand_more2.0 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more1.7 D with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 56 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)


First stage	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	5°5°5°


2.0 SRi with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)	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_moreInlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreToothed belt guard


1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11)	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5)	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 16 SV engines	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L E 16 NZ engines	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 16 SV engines	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L E 16 NZ engines	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller

expand_more2.0 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5)	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_more1.7 D with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 56 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)


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


2.0 SRi with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)


Torx screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
With hexagon-head screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1988.9–1994.6)	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Oil filter housing	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_more1.7 D with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 56 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)

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
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.


2.0 SRi with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_more2.0 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)

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
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreOil sump lower part


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound.
Second stage	30°30°30°


2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1988.9–1992.10)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1988.9–1994.6)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L C 25 XE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Crankshaft sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Glow plugs	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


2.0 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1988.9–1994.6)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L C 25 XE engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use assembly paste

expand_moreEngine mounting


Engine bracket	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the bracket	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
On chassis	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 20 SEH engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.5 L C 25 XE 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


Spark plugs	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 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 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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1989 Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback Third generation (MK3) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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