Characteristics of vehicle components

Engine

Oil filter type - Champion G102

Cooling system

Antifreeze mixtures (antifreeze according to specifications GME L 6 Vauxhall/Opel):

	Antifreeze	Water
Up to -10°С	20%	80%
Up to -20°С	34%	66%
Up to -30°С	44%	56%
Up to -40°C	52%	48%

Fuel system

Note: RPMs are for manual transmission models.

idle speed:

• carbureted engine (14NV) - 900-950 rpm

• Fuel injected engines (not regulated):
• C 14 NZ - 830-990 rpm
• C 14 SE - 820-980 rpm
• C 16 NZ - 780-940 rpm
• C 16 SE - 820-980 rpm
• C 18 NZ - 750-910 rpm
• C 20 NE - 770-930 rpm
• С20ХЕ - 860-1020 rpm

CO content at idle:

• Carburetor engine - 0.5-1.5%.
• Fuel injected engines (all models) - 0.4% or less

Fuel octane:

• Carburetor engine - 97 (RON - according to the research method) leaded (those. 4 stars) and 95 RON unleaded (those. premium unleaded)
• fuel injected engine (all models) — 95 (RON) unleaded (those. unleaded Premium)

Ignition system

• The order of operation of the engine cylinders - 1-3-4-2
• Location of the cylinder number 1 - At the crankshaft pulley
• Direction of rotation of the crankshaft - clockwise
• The direction of rotation of the distributor rotor is counterclockwise

Setting the ignition timing (stroboscopic, at idle, with a disconnected vacuum hose):

• Carburetor engine - 5°to TDC

All fuel injected engines (controlled by an electronic unit, not subject to adjustment):

• All engines with one camshaft. except for 2.0 l - 10°to TDC
• From 20 NE - 13-17°to MBT
• From 20 XE (two camshafts) - 14-18°to TDC

Spark plug:

• All single cam engines - Champion RN7YCC
• Twin Cam Engine - Champion RC9MC
• Gap between electrodes (all models) — 0.8 mm

Clutch

• Clutch pedal travel: - 125-132 mm

Brake system

• The minimum thickness of the friction brake lining of the front mechanism (including platter) - 7.0 mm
• The minimum thickness of the friction brake lining of the rear mechanism (including platter) - 7.0 mm
• The minimum height of the friction lining of the rear mechanism above the rivet heads is 0.5 mm

Suspension and steering simplification

Power steering pump drive belt sag - 10.0 mm

Pressure in tires in a cold state, atm. - normal load (three passengers, light luggage)

	Front wheels	rear wheels
Engines with a displacement of 1.4 and 1.6 liters:
Saloon and Hatchback cars	1,9	1,6
Estate and Van cars	1,9	1,7
1.8L Engines
Saloon and Hatchback cars	2,1	1,8
Estate and Van cars	2,1	1,9
2.0L Engines:
All models (except GSI. Estate and Van)	2,3	2,0
Mod GSi	2,3	2,2
Maud. Estate and Van	2,1	1,9

Tire pressure in cold state. atm - at full load

	Front wheels	rear wheels
Engines with a displacement of 1.4 and 1.6 liters:
Saloon and Hatchback cars	2,1	2,3
Estate and Van cars	2,1	3,0
Engines with a displacement of 1.8 liters:
Saloon and Hatchback cars	2,3	2,5
Estate and Van cars	2,3	3,2
2.0L Engines:
Saloon and Hatchback cars	2,5	2,7
Estate and Van cars	2,3	3,2

Electrical equipment

Generator drive belt deflection - 10.0 mm

Tightening torque with a torque wrench: - Nm

• Engine oil drain plug - 45
• Timing belt covers - 4
• Thermostat housing bolts:
• Engines 1.4 and 1.6 l - 10
• Engines 1.8 and 2.0 l - 15
• Cooling temperature sensor, engines 1.4 and 1.6 l - 10
• Spark plugs - 25
• Car wheel bolts - 90
• Power steering pump bolts, 1.8 and 2.0 l engines:
• Small diameter - 25
• Large diameter - 40
• Alternator bolts and nuts:
• Diameter M8 - 25
• Diameter M10 - 35