1997 Vauxhall Corsa Van engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


17 D (4EE1) engine	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
X17D (4EE1) engine	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines


Alternator	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1994.1–2000.9)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


At the bracket	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines


M10 screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8 screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1994.1–2000.9)


Alternator	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection hoses	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Injection pump pulley	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1994.1–2000.9)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


17 D (4EE1) engine	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
X17D (4EE1) engine	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1).


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°
Third stage	60–75°60–75°60–75°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreValve cover


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	100°100°100°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines


15 mm screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_more40 mm screws


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	98.1–118.75 lbf⋅ft98.1–118.75 lbf⋅ft133–161 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines


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


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	98.1–118.75 lbf⋅ft98.1–118.75 lbf⋅ft133–161 N⋅m


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

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine


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_moreX17D (4EE1) engine


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage	45–60°45–60°45–60°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines


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

expand_moreFlywheel cover


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1994.1–2000.9)	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines


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


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


Toothed belt tensioning roller	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1994.1–2000.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine


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


X17D (4EE1) engine	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m


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

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines

expand_more17 D (4EE1) engine


One-part sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreOtherwise

expand_moreOil sump lower part


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

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


X17D (4EE1) engine	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ 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	7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft10–15 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


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

expand_moreLambda sensor


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1994.1–2000.9)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L X 17 D (4EE1) engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


On engine bracket	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Strut	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_more1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1994.1–2000.9)

expand_moreAt the crossmember


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D (4EE1) engines


17 D (4EE1) engine	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
X17D (4EE1) engine	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L C 14 NZ engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


1.4 i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 103 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (1994.1–2000.9)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Vauxhall Corsa 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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1997 Vauxhall Corsa Van generations

In 1997 Vauxhall offered 2 generations of the Corsa Van. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation (MK1)

GM4200 Platform

S93

1997 Vauxhall Corsa Van First generation facelift (MK1) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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1997 Vauxhall Corsa Van generations

First generation (MK1)

Vauxhall Corsa Van First generation facelift (MK1) model years

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