Car engine repair Opel Zafira A (petrol)

Engine — general information
The engine is one of the most complex and expensive parts of a car. Therefore, approach its maintenance and repair as responsibly and carefully as possible....

Engine — reference data
Table 9.1.1. Basic data for control, adjustment and maintenance Table 9.1.2. Motor tightening torques

Cleaning the engine and engine compartment
During the operation of the car, the engine compartment is intensively polluted and, unlike the body and interior of the car, it is usually deprived of...

Engine — condition check
This section provides a list of checks to assess the technical condition of the engine. Most of these checks can be done during scheduled maintenance. However,...

Decorative overlay of the engine — removal and installation
The trim must be removed for most engine maintenance and repair work. Execution sequence 1. We prepare the car for work (see « Preparing the car for...

Checking compression in the engine cylinders
The compression test allows you to assess the technical condition of the cylinder-piston group and the valve mechanism without disassembling the engine. You...

Lubrication system — checking oil pressure
If the oil pressure warning light comes on while the engine is running (see «Controls and control devices»), make sure that: A) no noises or knocks in the...

Lubrication system for 1.4 and 1.6 DOHC engines — changing oil and oil filter
Work must be carried out at the specified frequency (see « Periodic maintenance »). The life of the engine depends on the quality of the oil, so do not skimp...

1.8 DOHC engine lubrication system — oil and oil filter change
Work must be carried out at the specified frequency (see « Periodic maintenance »). The life of the engine depends on the quality of the oil, so do not skimp...

Accessory drive belt — condition check and replacement
Accessory drive belt drives alternator and A/C compressor (if installed). The belt should be replaced if there are tears, abrasions or cracks on its surface....

Accessory Drive Belt — Tensioner Replacement
The tensioner is automatic. The device must be replaced if there are signs of insufficient tension of the auxiliary drive belt: with a sharp increase in the...

Timing belt — condition check, tension adjustment and replacement
All operations related to the maintenance of the timing belt should be carried out in strict accordance with the specified frequency (see « Periodic...

Timing Belt — Tensioner Replacement
The tensioner is automatic, made integral with the roller and is replaced as an assembly. To be replaced if defects are found (see « Timing belt - condition...

Cylinder head cover for 1.4 and 1.6 DOHC engines — removal, gasket replacement and installation
Replacing the cylinder head cover gasket is necessary if there are traces of oil leakage at the junction of the cover and cylinder head. Very often, oil at the...

1.8 DOHC engine cylinder head cover — removal, gasket replacement and installation
Replacing the cylinder head cover gasket is necessary if there are traces of oil leakage at the junction of the cover and cylinder head. Very often, oil at the...
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Camshaft seals — replacement
The need for replacement must be determined during the inspection of the technical condition of the engine (see « Engine - condition check »). Execution...

Valve lifters — replacement
The need to perform this operation must be determined during the inspection of the technical condition of the engine (see « Engine - condition check »). You...

Oil seals — replacement
To complete the work you will need: device for cracking valves; tweezers; special pliers for removing valve stem seals; mandrel for pressing caps; magnet....

Inlet receiver and pipeline of 1.4 and 1.6 DOHC engines — gasket replacement
Gaskets must be replaced in case of air leakage into the engine cylinders, as well as when removing the intake receiver and pipeline. Execution sequence 1. We...

1.8 DOHC engine intake manifold — gasket replacement
The gasket must be replaced in case of air leakage into the engine cylinders, as well as when removing the intake manifold. Execution sequence 1. We prepare...

Exhaust manifold — gasket replacement
The need to replace the gasket is usually indicated by the appearance of a specific sound from the engine (see « System of release of the fulfilled gases -...

Front crankshaft oil seal — replacement
The oil seal must be replaced if there is an oil leak at the junction of the rear cover of the timing belt and the cylinder block at the bottom of the engine....

Rear crankshaft oil seal — replacement
Comment. The operation is shown on a vehicle with a manual transmission. On vehicles with automatic transmission, the operation is associated with a number of...

Engine oil pan — removal and installation
The oil pan must be removed to remove the oil pump and oil pickup. If there is no urgent need to perform these operations, then it is better to combine them...

Oil pump — removal, inspection and installation
The need for this operation should be determined during the oil pressure test (see « Lubrication system - checking oil pressure »). To perform the work, you...

Cylinder head for 1.4 and 1.6 DOHC engines — gasket replacement
To replace the gasket, it is advisable to remove the cylinder head assembly with camshafts, intake manifold, receiver and throttle assembly. Execution sequence...

1.8 DOHC engine cylinder head — gasket replacement
To replace the gasket, it is advisable to remove the cylinder head assembly with camshafts. Execution sequence 1. We prepare the car for work (see « Preparing...

Cylinder head — check
The need to check the cylinder head must be determined during the inspection of the technical condition of the engine (see « Engine - condition check »)....

Valves — Lapping
The need for this operation must be determined during the cylinder head test (see above, «Cylinder head - check»). You will need a valve lapping tool and...

Right support of the power unit — replacement
1. We prepare the car for work (see « Preparing the car for maintenance and repair »). 2. Remove the air filter (see « Air filter - removal and installation...

Left support of the power unit — replacement
1. We prepare the car for work (see « Preparing the car for maintenance and repair »). 2. Remove the battery (see « Battery - removal and installation »). 3....

Rear support of the power unit — replacement
To perform the work, an inspection ditch or overpass is required. 1. We prepare the car for work (see « Preparing the car for maintenance and repair »). 2. In...

Front bar on vehicles with manual gearbox
To perform the work, an inspection ditch or overpass is required. 1. We prepare the car for work (see « Preparing the car for maintenance and repair »). 2....

Front bar on vehicles with automatic transmission
To perform the work, an inspection ditch or overpass is required. 1. We prepare the car for work (see « Preparing the car for maintenance and repair »). 2....