Repair of the engine removed from the car Opel Astra F (petrol)

Indications for removal of the engine
Excessive oil consumption indicates that piston rings, valve seats and/or valve guides require inspection. Check the compression in the cylinders. Check the...

Engine — removal and installation (manual box remains on the car)
Removing Disconnect both battery leads. Remove the hood as directed in chapter 11 , and on models equipped with an engine with two camshafts, and a lower...

Node engine / manual transmission — removal and installation
Removing Do the work as indicated in the first 17 points previous section . When working in the engine compartment, make marks to center the shift bar and...

Engine — removal and installation (automatic transmission on a car)
Removing Do the operations listed in the first 17 points of the previous section " Engine - removal and installation " (fur. KP). Make sure all related hoses,...

Node engine / automatic transmission — removal and installation
Removing Carry out the work as indicated in sec. " Engine - removal and installation (fur. KP) " in the first 17 paragraphs. To reduce fluid splatter when...

Engine repair — disassembly procedure
It is much easier to disassemble the engine and work with it if it is installed on the stand. If there is no stand, the engine can be disassembled by placing...

Cylinder head — disassembly
After removing the cylinder head as above, remove the manifolds ( chapter 4 ), spark plug ( chapter 5 ), thermostat housing, and on 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines,...

Cylinder head and valve parts — cleaning and inspection
A thorough cleaning of the cylinder head and valve parts and further inspection will allow you to decide whether to proceed further. Cleaning Use a scraper to...

Cylinder Head — Assembly
After cleaning, install the valve parts as expected. Insert the appropriate valve into its guide (if new valves are installed, insert each one in the specific...

Piston/Connecting Rod Assembly — Removal
Remove the cylinder head. Remove the sump, oil supply pipe and reflector (if available). If the connecting rods and large connecting rod caps are not marked to...

Crankshaft — removal
Remove the cylinder head. Remove the sump, oil supply pipe and reflector (if used). Remove the oil pump. Remove the pistons and connecting rods as outlined in...

Cylinder block / crankshaft — cleaning and inspection
Cleaning For a complete cleaning, the plugs should be removed, if required. Drill a small hole in the cork, then insert a self-tapping screw and pry the corks...

Piston/Connecting Rod Assembly — Inspection
Before beginning inspection, the piston/rod assembly must be cleaned and the piston rings removed. Carefully pinch the rings over the piston surface and use...

Crankshaft — inspection
The crankshaft must be cleaned with kerosene or a suitable solvent and dried, preferably with compressed air. Check the main journals and crankpins for wear,...

Main and connecting rod bearings — inspection
It is necessary to check all bearings, including old ones, which will provide valuable information about the condition of the engine. The main reason for...

Engine Repair — Assembly Sequence
Before starting assembly, check that all necessary parts are included (in particular gaskets and various bolts), as well as the availability of all necessary...

Piston rings — installation
Before installing new piston rings, check the rings and clearances as follows. Position the piston/connecting rod assemblies and new piston ring sets so that...

Crankshaft — installing and checking the clearance of the main journals
Installing the crankshaft is the first step in the engine assembly process. At this stage, the cylinder block and crankshaft are cleaned, inspected and...

Piston / connecting rod assembly — installation and clearance check
Clean the backsides of the big end bearings and the recesses in the big end connecting rods and caps. If new liners are installed, check that all grease...

Engine — first start after repair
After installing the engine on the vehicle, check the engine oil and coolant levels. After removing the spark plugs and disconnecting the low voltage coil...

Exhaust gas toxicity control
Let the engine warm up to normal operating temperature and check that the preconditions for checking the idle speed and mixture are satisfactory (ignition...