2001 Vauxhall Zafira MPV engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screws or nuts
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 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

expand_more2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)


With air-conditioning	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


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

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line

expand_moreAt the turbocharger


Banjo screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Support	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreOn the engine block


Support	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Union nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line


At the turbocharger	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
On the engine block	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


2.0 DI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1999.10–2005.8)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (1999.4–2005.8)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)


Guide bearing	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Otherwise	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


2.2 D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2001.6–2005.6)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_more2.0 DI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1999.10–2005.8)

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_more2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6).


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_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8), Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage	75°75°75°
Third stage	75°75°75°
Fourth stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreScrews 11 – 14


Fifth stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_more2.2 D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2001.6–2005.6)

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_moreAll other modifications

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreValve cover


2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_more2.0 DI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1999.10–2005.8)


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_more2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	50°50°50°
Third stage	50°50°50°
Fourth stage	10°10°10°

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_more1.6 CNG with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 95 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)


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_more1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.8)


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_more2.0 DI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1999.10–2005.8)


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

expand_more2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	40–50°40–50°40–50°

expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	75°75°75°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_more2.2 D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2001.6–2005.6)


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1999.4–2005.8)


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_more1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.8)


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_more2.0 DI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1999.10–2005.8)


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_more2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (1999.4–2005.8)


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

expand_more2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)


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_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)


First stage	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m
Clean the thread, use new screws and screw-locking compound.
Second stage	25°25°25°

expand_more2.2 D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2001.6–2005.6)


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_more2.0 DI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1999.10–2005.8)


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)

expand_moreM10


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order.
Second stage	70°70°70°
Third stage	15°15°15°


M8	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Tighten from inside to outside.

expand_more2.2 D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2001.6–2005.6)


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 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°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


1.6 CNG with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 95 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 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_more2.0 DI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1999.10–2005.8)


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	30°30°30°

expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	30°30°30°
Third stage	15°15°15°

expand_more2.2 D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2001.6–2005.6)


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	30°30°30°

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 Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTL engines


Cap	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR engines


Cap	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Vauxhall gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines


Balance shaft timing chain	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Clean the thread.


Toothed belt guard	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom


2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All other modifications	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top


2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All other modifications	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

expand_moreOil drain plug


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1999.4–2005.8)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1999.4–2005.8)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_more1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.8)


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


2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil filter housing


2.0 DI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1999.10–2005.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (1999.4–2005.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
2.2 D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 123 HP engine (2001.6–2005.6)	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1999.4–2005.8)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1999.4–2005.8)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Clean the thread and use screw-locking compound.

expand_more1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.8)


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_more2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)


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


Oil sump top part	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On the engine block	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

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	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


1.6 CNG with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 95 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.8)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m


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

expand_moreKnock sensor


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5800 RPM, 135 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1999.4–2005.8)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1999.4–2005.8)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.8)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


On chassis	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Replace screws.
On engine bracket	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.8)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_more2.0 GSI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.9–2005.6)


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Note correct order of tensioning.
Second stage	Wait 5 minutes.
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
Third stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (1998.11–2004.8)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
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 2001 Vauxhall Zafira MPV 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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