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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7) 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line
expand_more2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)
At the turbocharger 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Use new parts.
On the engine block 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Union nuts 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line
expand_more2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)
At the turbocharger 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Use new parts.
On the engine block 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Guide bearing 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage 15°
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE, Screws 1 – 10.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE, Screws 1 – 10.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage 75°
Third stage 75°
Fourth stage 15°
expand_moreScrews 11 – 14
Fifth stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
expand_moreValve cover
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 50°
Third stage 50°
Fourth stage 10°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 75°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. Use screw-locking compound.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
First stage 39.09 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound.
Second stage 25°
expand_moreMain bearing
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreM10
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 70°
Third stage 15°
M8 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 15°
First stage 62.69 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 30°
Third stage 15°
expand_moreChain tensioner
expand_more2.2 i with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2000.9–2005.7)
Balance shaft timing chain 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing chain 55.32 lbf⋅ft
Clean the thread.
expand_moreToothed belt guard
2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7) 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter housing
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
At the gearbox 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump lower part
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 30°
Oil sump top part 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7) 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreKnock sensor
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLambda sensor
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_more2.0 i Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2001.3–2005.7)
On chassis 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
On engine bracket 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Second stage Wait 5 minutes.
Note correct order of tensioning.
Third stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.0 L Z 20 LET engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Vauxhall VX220 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2004 Vauxhall VX220 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Vauxhall VX220 First generation (MK1) model years

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