coolant OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Owners Manual

6A – 60 ENGINE MECHANICAL
VALVE STEM SEAL, VALVE SPRING AND ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine coolant.
3. Remove the air duct from between air cleaner and
turbocharger.
4. Remove intercooler assembly.
Refer to “Intercooler” in this manual.
5. Remove oil level gauge guide assembly.
6. Disconnect PCV hose.
7. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect harness connectors around the cylinder
head such as the injector, CMP sensor, MAP
sensor, EGR sensor, EVRV, IAT sensor, A/C
compressor, TP stepping motor, TP sensor and fuel
temperature sensor etc.
9. Remove A/C compressor assembly.
10. Remove A/C compressor bracket.
11. Remove generator assembly and take out drivebelt.
12. Remove heat protector, remove exhaust valve
assembly.
13. Remove water cooling hose and lubrication pipe for
turbocharger.
14. Remove turbocharger assembly.
15. Remove hose between thermostat and radiator.
16. Remove noise insulator cover of cylinder head.
NOTE: Do not damage injector harness.
17. Remove high pressure oil pipe.
18. Remove timing belt cover.
19. Remove CMP sensor bracket.
20. Remove timing belt tensioner then remove timing
belt.
21. Remove camshaft pulley.
22. Remove front plate.
23. Remove engine coolant pipe between cylinder
head and water pump.
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(1) Adjuster
(2) Tappet
(3) Split Collar
(4) Spring Seat Upper
(5) Valve Spring(6) Spring Seat Lower
(7) Valve Stem Seal
(8) Valve Guide
(9) Valve Seat
(10) Valve

6A – 66 ENGINE MECHANICAL
INSTALLATION
1. Valve stem seal
1) Use the special tool to install the stem seal to the
valve guide.
Stem Seal Installer: 5-8840-2033-0
2. Valve spring.
1) Install the lower valve seat spring, valve spring,
then the upper valve spring seat.
2) Use valve spring compressor to compress the
spring then install the split collar.
Valve spring compressor: 5-8840-2441-0
NOTE: Make sure the split collar installs completely.
3. Install cylinder head assembly.
Refer to “Cylinder Head” in this manual.
4. Install the camshaft carrier with camshaft.
Refer to “Camshaft” in this manual.
5. Install oil rail assembly.
Refer to “Oil rail and injector” in this manual.
6. Install injector assembly.
Refer to “Oil rail and injector” in this manual.
7. Install the injector harness assembly.
Refer to “Injector” in this manual.
8. Reconnect harness connecter to oil pressure
sensor and oil temperature sensor on the oil rail.
9. Reconnect Injector harness connecter to injector.
Refer to “Injector” in this manual.
10. Install cylinder head cover with gasket.
Refer to “Cylinder Head Cover” in this manual.
11. Install glow plug with specified torque.
Torque: 15 Nꞏm (1.5 kgꞏm / 10.8 lb ft)
12. Install the intake manifold assembly.
Refer to “Intake Manifold” in this manual.
13. Install the fuel pipe.14. Install the water pipe between the cylinder head
and water pump.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kꞏm / 14.5 lb ft)
15. Install the front plate.
16. Install the camshaft pulley.
Refer to “Timing Gear” in this manual.
17. Install timing belt and set the tensioner.
Refer to “Timing Belt” in this manual.
18. Install CMP sensor bracket.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm / 14.5 lb ft)
19. Install timing belt cover.
Torque: 9 Nꞏm (0.9 kgꞏm / 6.5 lb ft)
20. Fill the oil rail with engine oil then immediately
install the high pressure oil pipe with the specified
torque.
Torque: 80 Nꞏm (8.1 kgꞏm / 57.9 lb ft)
21. Install the noise insulator cover.
22. Reconnect hose between thermostat and radiator.
23. Install turbocharger assembly.
Refer to “Turbocharger” in this manual.
24. Install water hose and oil pipe for turbocharger.
Refer to “Turbocharger” in this manual.
25. Install the valve assembly and install heat protector.
26. Install generator and set the fan belts.
27. Install A/C compressor bracket, compressor
assembly and set drive belt.
28. Reconnect harness connector around cylinder
head.
29. Reconnect vacuum hose to EGR valve.
30. Reconnect PCV hose.
31. Install oil level gauge guide assembly.
32. Install intercooler assembly.
Refer to “Intercooler” in this manual.
33. Install the air duct assembly.
34. Fill engine coolant.
35. Connect battery ground cable.
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6A – 100 ENGINE MECHANICAL
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable
2. Drain engine coolant
3. Remove front exhaust pipe
4. Remove heat protector
5. Remove exhaust valve assembly
6. Oil cooler assembly
1) Remove water hoses from inlet and outlet pipe.
2) Put rag beneath side of oil cooler to prevent oil
leaking.
3) Remove fixing bolts and oil cooler assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Oil Cooler
1) Tighten oil cooler fixing bolt to the specified
torque and connect water hose.
Torque: 29 Nꞏm (3.0 kgꞏm/22 lb ft)
2. Exh. Valve Assembly
1) Install exhaust valve assembly with gasket and
tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 27 Nꞏm (2.7 kgꞏm/20 lb ft)
3. Heat Protector
4. Front Exhaust Pipe
1) Install front exhaust pipe and tighten fixing bolts
to the specified torque.
Exh. Valve Side: 67 Nꞏm (6.8 kgꞏm/50 lb ft)
Intermediate Pipe Side: 43 Nꞏm (4.4 kgꞏm/32 lb ft)
5. Fill engine coolant.
6. Connect battery ground cable.
7. Start engine and check for oil and water leakage
carefully.

6B – 2 ENGINE COOLING
Legend
(1) Turbocharger
(2) Thermostat
(3) Reservoir Tank
(4) Radiator
(5) Bypass(6) Oil Cooler
(7) Cooling fan
(8) Water Pump
(9) Thermo Valve
(10) Car Heater
(11) EGR Cooler
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
COOLANT FLOW
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The cooling system is a pressurized coolant forced
circulation type which consists of water pump,
thermostat, cooling fan, radiator and other components. The circulating coolant cools the lubricating oil in the oil
cooler and turbocharger.

ENGINE COOLING 6B – 3
WAT E R P U M P
The coolant pump is a centrifugal impeller type and is
driven by V type drive belt.
Legend
(1) Roller Bearing
(2) Ball Bearing
(3) Seal Unit
THERMOSTAT
The thermostat is a wax pellet type with a jiggle valve
and is installed in the thermostat housing.
Legend
(1) Bolt
(2) Thermostat Housing
(3) Thermostat
(4) Intake Manifold
RADIATOR
The radiator is a tube type with corrugated fins. In order
to raise the boiling point of coolant, the radiator is fitted
with a cap in which the valve is operated under the
pressure.
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6B – 4 ENGINE COOLING
ANTI-FREEZE SOLUTION
Relation between Mixing ratio and Freezing point
Freezing temperature of the engine coolant varies
with the ratio of anti-freeze solution in water.
Proper mixing ratio can be determined by refering
to the chart. Supplemental inhibitors or additives
claiming to increase cooling capability that have not
been specifically approved by Isuzu are not
recommended for addition to the cooling system.
Calculation of mixing ratio
Mixing ratio (%)
=Anti-freeze solution (Lit/qt.)
100
Anti-freeze solution (Lit/qt.) + Water (Lit/qt.)
For example
In case total coolant capacity = 10
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It is necessary to mix about 35% anti-freeze
solution at ambient temperature minus 20°C.
Capacity of anti-freeze solution:
35
10 = 3.5 100
Water capacity: 10
– 3.5 = 6.5 
Therefore, you prepare the water 6.5 and anti-
freeze solution 3.5
, then mix them to get total
10
coolant.
Mixing ratio
Check the specific gravity of engine coolant in the
cooling system in temperature ranges from 0° C to
50° C using a suction type hydrometer, then
determine the density of the coolant by referring to
the table at below.
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Freezing Temperature(
C)
20 30 Antifreeze Solution Density(%)
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20 10 30 4060%
50%
40%
20%
10%
30%
Antifreeze Solution Temperature(
C) 50 60 70 0
Specific Gravity
1,090
1,080
1,070
1,060
1,050
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1,030
1,020
1,010
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ENGINE COOLING 6B – 5
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE
PROCEDURE
1. To change engine coolant, make sure that the
engine is cool.
WARNING:
When the coolant is heated to a high temperature,
be sure not to loosen or remove the radiator cap.
Otherwise you might get scalded by hot vapor or
boiling water. To open the radiator cap, put a piece
of thick cloth on the cap and loosen the cap slowly
to reduce the pressure once the coolant has
become cooler.
2. Open radiator cap and drain the cooling system by
loosening the drain valve on the radiator and on the
cylinder body.
NOTE: For best results it is suggested that the engine
cooling system be flushed at least once a year. It is
advisable to flush the interior of the cooling system
including the radiator before using anti-freeze
(ethylene-glycol based).
Replace damaged rubber hoses as the engine anti-
freeze coolant is liable to leak out even minor cracks.
Isuzu recommends using Isuzu genuine anti-freeze
(ethylene-glycol based) or equivalent, for the cooling
system and not add any inhibitors or additives.
CAUTION:
A failure to correctly fill the engine cooling system
in changing or topping off coolant may sometimes
cause the coolant to overflow from the filler neck
even before the engine and radiator are completely
full.
If the engine runs under this condition, shortage of
coolant may possibly result in engine overheating.
To avoid such trouble, the following precautions
should be taken in filling the system.
3. To refill engine coolant, pour coolant up to filler neck
using a filling hose which is smaller in outside
diameter than the filler neck. Otherwise air between
the filler neck and the filling hose will block entry,
preventing the system from completely filling up.
4. Keep a filling rate of 9 liter/min. or less. Filling over
this maximum rate may force air inside the engine
and radiator.
And also, the coolant overflow will increase, making
it difficult to determine whether or not the system is
completely full.
5. After filling the system full, pull out the filling hose
and check to see if air trapped in the system is
dislodged and the coolant level goes down. Should
the coolant level go down, repeat topping-off until
there is no more drop in the coolant level.
6. Directly after filling the radiator, fill the reservoir to
the maximum level.
7. Install and tighten radiator cap and start the engine.
After idling for 2 to 3 minutes, stop the engine and
reopen radiator cap. If the water level is lower,
replenish.WARNING:
When the coolant is heated to a high temperature,
be sure not to loosen or remove the radiator cap.
Otherwise you might get scalded by hot vapor or
boiling water. To open the radiator cap, put a piece
of thick cloth on the cap and loosen the cap slowly
to reduce the pressure once the coolant has
become cooler.
8. After tightening radiator cap, warm up the engine at
about 2,000 rpm.
Set heater adjustment to the highest temperature
position, and let the coolant circulate also into
heater water system.
9. Check to see the thermostat has opened by the
needle position of a water thermometer, conduct a
5-minute idle again and stop the engine.
10. When the engine has been cooled, check filler neck
for water level and replenish if required. Should
extreme shortage of coolant be found, check the
coolant system and reservoir tank hose for leakage.
11. Fill the coolant into the reservoir tank up to “MAX”
line.

6B – 6 ENGINE COOLING
REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant.
2. AC Generator Drive Belt
1) Loosen AC Generator mounting bolt, adjust
plate lock bolt, and remove the drive belt.
3. Cooling Fan Assembly
1) Remove lock nut and take out cooling fan
assembly with cooling fan clutch.
4. Water Pump Assembly
INSPECTION
Make necessary repair and parts replacement if
excessive wear or damage is found during inspection.
Should any of the following problems occur, the entire
water pump assembly must be replaced.
1) Cracks in the water pump body
2) Coolant leakage from the seal unit
3) Excessive play in radial direction or abnormal noise
4) Excessive play in thrust direction
5) Cracks or corrosion in the impeller
INSTALLATION
1. Gasket
1) Set gasket to gear case.
2. Water Pump Assembly
1) Install water pump assembly, and tighten to
specified torque.Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm/14.5 lb ft)
3. Cooling Fan Assembly
1) Install cooling fan assembly, and tighten to
specified torque.
Torque: 8 Nꞏm (0.8 kgꞏm/5.8 lb ft)
4. AC Generator Drive Belt
1) Install AC Generator drive belt and adjust belt
tension.
Torque: 40 Nꞏm (4.1 kgꞏm/29.7 lb ft)
For ACG to bracket
20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm/14.5 lb ft)
For ACG to adjust plate
5. Fill coolant to specified capacity.
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(1) Fan Pulley
(2) Water Pump Assembly
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WAT E R P U M P

ENGINE COOLING 6B – 7
THERMOSTAT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain coolant from the radiator and engine.
3. Thermostat housing
1) Remove mounting bolt and remove thermostat
housing together with radiator hose.
4. Gasket
5. Thermostat
INSPECTION
Make necessary repair and parts replacement if
excessive wear or damage is found during inspection.
Submerge the thermostat assembly in the water.
Place wooden blocks on the bottom of the water
container.
Do not heat the thermostat directly.
Gradually increase the water temperature. Stir the
water so that the entire water is the same temperature.
1) Make sure that valve begins to open at the
specified temperature.
Valve Opening Temperature: 85°C (185°F)
2) Make sure that valve opens fully at the specified
temperature.
Valve Full Open Temperature: 100°C (212°F)
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(1) Bolt
(2) Thermostat Housing
(3) Thermostat
(4) Intake Manifold
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6B – 8 ENGINE COOLING
INSTALLATION
1. Thermostat
1) The jiggle valve of the thermostat must face the
cylinder head side.
2. Gasket
3. Install thermostat housing and tighten bolt to the
specified torque.
Torque: 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm/14.5 lb ft)
4. Reconnect water hose
1) Fill coolant to full level.
2) Reconnect battery ground cable.
5. Start the engine check for coolant leakage.