1999 Vauxhall Sintra First generation (MK1) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
2.2 i 16 V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 139 HP engine (1996.11–1999.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 30° |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 65° |
Third stage | 65° |
Fourth stage | 65° |
Fifth stage | 65° |
Sixth stage | 15° |
Seventh stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 15° |
Valve cover | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 40–50° |
First stage | 184.39 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
2.2 i 16 V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 139 HP engine (1996.11–1999.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Third stage | 15° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
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⋅ft |
Inlet camshaft | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Outlet camshaft | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 30° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 15° |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 114 HP engine (1997.7–1999.4) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt tensioning roller | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
With hexagon-head screws | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 30° |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Crankshaft sensor | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 DTI with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 114 HP engine (1997.7–1999.4) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use assembly paste |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L X 22 DTH engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L X 22 XE engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
All Vauxhall gasoline V6 3.0 L X 30 XE engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. |
Spark plugs | 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 1999 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.
Table of Contents
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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