2008 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 Z 14 XEP engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screws or nuts

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines


M10 screws	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
M8 screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket


1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 68 HP at 4000 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.6–2009.8)	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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines

expand_moreM6


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreM6,5


First stage	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


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 Z 14 XEP engines


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 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_moreCrankshaft pulley


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 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


All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.2 L Z 13 DT engines	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
Retap thread in holes and use new screws.

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 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_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines

expand_moreM6


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreM8


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 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_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2004.6–2009.8)


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines


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

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 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

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP at 5600 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.6–2009.8)


Cap	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Chain tensioner	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2004.6–2009.8)	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2004.6–2009.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


Torx screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
With hexagon-head screws	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 Z 14 XEP engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 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

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2004.6–2009.8)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2004.6–2009.8)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 68 HP at 4000 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.6–2009.8)	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2004.6–2009.8)


On chassis	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreOn engine bracket


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30–45°30–45°30–45°

expand_moreTorque support bracket


1.3 CDTI with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 68 HP at 4000 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.6–2009.8)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.4 L Z 14 XEP engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 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 2008 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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