2002 Vauxhall Vectra Wagon engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screws or nuts
Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreServo pump pulley


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


First stage	hand-screwed
Second stage	360°360°360°

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


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 other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP.


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°

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM


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	15°15°15°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
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
Replace screws.
Eighth stage	30°30°30°
Ninth stage	5°5°5°

expand_moreValve cover


All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

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_moreAll other modifications


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_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP


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

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°


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

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP


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_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM


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_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


Vibration damper	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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 other modifications


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_moreAll other modifications


Cap	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m


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

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP


Torx screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
With hexagon-head screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM


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


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreVauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM

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_moreAll other modifications


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


All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Glow plugs	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Use assembly paste

expand_moreEngine mounting


Torque arm	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Torque support bracket	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
Vauxhall gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All other modifications	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 2002 Vauxhall Vectra Wagon 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.

Maintenance Items

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Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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2002 Vauxhall Vectra Wagon generations

In 2002 Vauxhall offered 2 generations of the Vectra Wagon. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Second generation (MK2)

Epsilon Platform

2002 Vauxhall Vectra Wagon First generation facelift (MK1) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2002 Vauxhall Vectra Wagon generations

Second generation (MK2)

Vauxhall Vectra Wagon First generation facelift (MK1) model years

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