1995 Vauxhall Tigra engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XE engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head


Camshaft bearing	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	45°45°45°


Valve cover	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE engines


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XE engines


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

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE engines


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_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XE engines


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreMain bearing


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

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XE engines


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

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


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


Toothed belt guard at the bottom	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Toothed belt tensioning roller	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	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_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE engines


At the gearbox	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XE 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 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L X 14 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 XE engines


M10	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	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_moreTorque support bracket


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


Exhaust manifold	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 1995 Vauxhall Tigra 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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1995 Vauxhall Tigra First generation (MK1) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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