1998 Vauxhall Sintra engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreServo pump pulley

expand_more3.0 i 24V with gasoline V6 3.0 L 198 HP at 6000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1996.11–1999.4)


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


2.2 i 16 V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 139 HP engine (1996.11–1999.4)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley

expand_more3.0 i 24V with gasoline V6 3.0 L 198 HP at 6000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1996.11–1999.4)


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

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	15°15°15°


Valve cover	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH 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 Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE 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 gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines


First stage	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


2.2 i 16 V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 139 HP engine (1996.11–1999.4)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE 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 gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines


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°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH 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 Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreVibration damper


3.0 i 24V with gasoline V6 3.0 L 198 HP at 6000 RPM, 260 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1996.11–1999.4)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines


Inlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreChain tensioner


2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 114 HP engine (1997.7–1999.4)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Toothed belt tensioning roller	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines


Torx screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
With hexagon-head screws	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines


Oil sump lower part	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Oil sump top part	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines

expand_moreOil sump top part

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
M10	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


On the engine block	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump lower part


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

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Crankshaft sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 114 HP engine (1997.7–1999.4)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use assembly paste

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 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 1998 Vauxhall Sintra 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 Sintra First generation (MK1) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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