check engine OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

6A – 2 ENGINE MECHANICAL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Cylinder Head Gasket
The cylinder head gasket is laminated steel sheets.
Three grades of the gasket according to the measured
piston head projection from the cylinder block are
provided to give the engine a minimum compression
ratio fluctuation.
Tightening Method for
Special Bolt
The cylinder head fixing bolts, flywheel bolts and
connecting rod cap fixing bolts are tightened by the
angular Tightening Method.
Piston
Auto-thermatic pistons having steel struts with a 0.4
mm offset from the piston pin center line, are applied to
reduce thermal expansion and resulting engine noise
when the engine is cold.
Bearings
The crankshaft bearings and connecting rod bearings
are of aluminum having a high bearing surface.
These bearings are especially sensitive to foreign
material such as metal scraps. So, it is very important
that the oil ports and other related surfaces are kept
clean and free of foreign material.
Crankshaft bearings are selected for optimum bearing
and journal clearance which reduces vebration and
noise.
Crankshaft
As tufftriding (Nitrizing treatment) is applied to increase
crankshaft strength, crankpins and journals should not
be reground.
Piston Cooling
An oiling jet device for piston cooling is provided in the
lubricating oil circuit from the cylinder block oil gallery
via a check valve.
Take care not to damage any oiling jet when removing
and installing piston and connecting assembly.
Fuel Injection System
The injection system is oil rail type.
Quick On Start 4 System
QOS4 preheating system which features a quick-on
glow plug with thermometer control of the glowing time
and the afterglow time function, is applied.
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8. Check the engine oil level and replenish to the
specified level if required.
9. Start the engine and check for oil leakage from the
main oil filter.
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel filter
Replacement Procedure
1. Loosen the used fuel filter by turning it
counterclockwise with the filter wrench.
Filter Wrench : 5-8840-0203-0
2. Clean the filter cover fitting faces.
This will allow the new fuel filter to seat properly.
3. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring.
4. Turn the fuel filter until the sealing face comes in
contact with the O-ring.
5. Turn the fuel filter with a filter wrench 2/3 of a turn
until sealed.
Filter Wrench: 5-8840-0203-0Legend
(1) Priming pump
6. Operate the priming pump until the air is discharged
completely from fuel system.
NOTE: The use of an Isuzu genuine fuel filter is
strongly recommended.
COOLING SYSTEM
Coolant Level
Check the coolant level and replenish the radiator
reserve tank as necessary.
If the coolant level falls below the “‘MIN” line, carefully
check the cooling system for leakage. Then add
enough coolant to bring the level up to the “MAX” line.
NOTE: Do not overfill the reserve tank.
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Remove the radiator filler cap only when absolutely
necessary.
Always check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Always refer to the chart at the left to determine the
correct cooling water to antifreeze solution mixing ratio.
Cooling System Inspection
Install a radiator filler cap tester to the radiator. Apply
testing pressure to the cooling system to check for
leakage.
The testing pressure must not exceed the specified
pressure.
Testing Pressure: 196 kPa (2 kg/cm
2/28.45 psi)
Radiator Cap Inspection
The radiator filler cap is designed to maintain coolant
pressure in the cooling system at 103 kPa (1.05
kg/cm
2/15 psi).
Check the radiator filler cap with a radiator filler cap
tester.The radiator filler cap must be replaced if it fails to hold
the specified pressure during the test procedure.
Radiator Filler Cap Pressure Valve: 88.2 – 117.6 kPa
(0.899 – 1.199 kg/cm
2/12.8 – 17.1 psi)
Negative Valve (Reference): 1.0 – 3.9 kPa
(0.01 – 0.04 kg/cm
2/0.14 – 0.57 psi)
Thermostat Operating Test
1. Completely submerge the thermostat in water.
2. Heat the water.
Stir the water constantly to avoid direct heat being
applied to the thermostat.
3. Check the thermostat initial opening temperature.
Thermostat Initial Opening Temperature:
83 – 87°C (181 – 189°F)
4. Check the thermostat full opening temperature.
Thermostat Full Opening Temperature:
100°C (212°F)
Valve Lift at Fully Open Position: 9.5 mm (0.374
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Mixing ratio (%)
Freezing point (
C)
40 50 60
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Drive Belt Adjustment
Check the drive belt tension
Depress the drive belt mid-portion with a 98 N (10 kg/
22 lb) force.
Drive Belt Deflection: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Check the drive belt for cracking and other damage.
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(1) Crankshaft pulley
(2) Generator pulley
(3) Cooling fan pulley
(4) A/C compressor pulley
(5) Belt tensioner pulley
Cooling Fan Pulley Drive Belt
Fan belt tension is adjusted by moving the generator.
Depress the drive belt mid-portion with a 98 N (10 kg/
22 lb) force.Legend
(1) Crankshaft pulley
(2) Generator pulley
(3) Cooling fan pulley
Compressor Pulley Drive Belt
Move the tensioner pulley as required to adjust the
compressor drive belt tension.
Depress the drive belt mid-portion with a 98 N (10 kg/
22 lb) force.
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(1) Crankshaft pulley
(2) Generator pulley
(3) Cooling fan pulley
(4) A/C compressor pulley
(5) Belt tensioner pulley
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Injector
Nꞏm (kgꞏm/lbꞏft)
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20Nꞏm(2.0kgꞏm/14.5 Ib ft)
6.5Nꞏm(0.7kgꞏm/5.0 Ib ft)
Recheck tightening torque
after tighten the oil rail
Apply engine oil on the
thread of stud bolts
20Nꞏm(2.0kgꞏm/14.5 Ib ft)
Tighten 30Nꞏm(3.1kgꞏm/22 Ib ft)
Then loosen it again tighten with
25Nꞏm(2.4kgꞏm/17 Ib ft)
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Valve Guide Replacement
1. Using the special tool, drive out the valve guide
from the combustion chamber side.
Valve guide replacer: 9-8523-1212-0
2. Apply engine oil to the outside of the valve guide.
Using the special tool, drive in a new valve guide
from cylinder head upper face side, and check the
valve guide height.
Valve guide replacer: 9-8523-1212-0
Height: 8.0 mm (0.315 in)
NOTE: If the valve guide has been removed, both the
valve and the valve guide must be replaced as a set.
Valve Thickness
1. Measure the valve thickness.
2. If the measured value is less than the specified
limit, the valve and the valve guide must be
replaced as a set.
Inlet
Standard: 1.2 mm (0.0472 in)
Limit: 1.1 mm (0.0433 in)
Exhaust
Standard: 1.2 mm (0.0472 in)
Limit: 1.1 mm (0.0433 in)
Contact surface angle on valve seat on
valve
1. Measure contact surface angle on valve seat.
2. If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace
valve, valve guide and valve seat as a set.
Standard: 68°
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Valve Depression
1. Measure the valve stem height from the upper
surface of the cylinder head as shown in the
illustration.
Standard:
Intake side 35.59 mm (1.4012 in)
Exhaust side 35.49 mm (1.3972 in)
Limit:
Intake side 35.74 mm (1.4071 in)
Exhaust side 35.64 mm (1.4031 in)
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(1) Intake Side
(2) Exhaust Side
Valve Contact Width
1. Check the valve contact faces for roughness and
unevenness. Make the valve contact surfaces
smooth.
2. Measure the valve contact width.
If the measured value exceeds the specified limit,
the valve seat insert must be replaced.
Inlet
Standard: 2.1 mm (0.0827 in)
Limit: 2.6 mm (0.1024 in)
Exhaust
Standard: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)
Limit: 2.5 mm (0.0984 in)
Valve Seat Insert Replacement
Valve Seat Insert Removal
1. Arc weld the entire inside circumference of the
valve seat insert.
2. Allow the valve seat insert to cool for a few minutes.
This will invite contraction and make removal of the
valve seat insert easier.
3. Use a screwdriver to pry the valve seat insert free.
Take care not to damage the cylinder head.
4. Carefully remove carbon and other foreign material
from the cylinder head insert bore.
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Valve Seat Insert Installation
1. Carefully place the attachment (1) (having a smaller
outside diameter than the valve seat insert) on the
valve seat insert (2).
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(1) Attachment
(2) Valve Seat Insert
(3) Bench Press
NOTE: The smooth side of the attachment must contact
the valve seat insert.
2. Use a bench press (3) to gradually apply pressure
to the attachment and press the valve seat insert
into place.
Note: Do not apply an excessive amount of pressure
with the bench press. Damage to the valve seat insert
will result.
Valve Seat Insert Correction
1. Remove the carbon from the valve seat insert
surface.
2. Use a valve cutter (15°, 45° and 75° blades) to
minimize scratches and other rough areas. This will
bring the contact width back to the standard value.
Remove only the scratches and rough areas. Do
not cut away too much. Take care not to cut away
unblemished areas of the valve seat surface.
Valve Seat Angle: 45°NOTE: Use an adjustable valve cutter pilot.
Do not allow the valve cutter pilot to wobble inside the
valve guide.
3. Apply abrasive compound to the valve seat insert
surface.
4. Insert the valve into the valve guide.
5. Turn the valve while tapping it to fit the valve seat
insert.
6. Check that the valve contract width is correct.
7. Check that the valve seat insert surface is in
contact with the entire circumference of the valve.
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VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
1. Valve clearance should be inspected and adjusted
while the engine is cool.
2. The tightening of the camshaft bearing cap and
camshaft carrier assembly should be checked
before inspecting and adjusting valve clearance.
INSPECTION
1. Remove cylinder head noise insulator cover and
cylinder head cover.
Refer to “Cylinder Head” in this manual.
2. Disconnect all harness connecters of the injector
and remove harness assembly.
3. Drain oil from oil rail assembly.
4. Remove injector clamp nuts and fixing bolts to take
out injector assembly.
5. Loosen oil rail bolts, remove oil rail assembly.
6. Set cylinder No.1 to the TDC at the compression
stroke. Make sure that there is play in cylinder No.1
tappets on inlet and exhaust sides and that there is
no play in cylinder No.4 tappets.
7. Measure valve clearance at No.1 TDC (Refer to the
black circles indicated in the illustration).
Standard Valve clearance:
Intake valve: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) ± 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Exhaust valve: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in) ± 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
8. Turn the crankshaft one turn to set No.4 cylinder
TDC at the compression stroke.
9. Measure valve clearance at No.4 TDC (Refer to the
black circles indicated in the illustration).
Standard Valve clearance:
Intake valve: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) ± 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Exhaust valve: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in) ± 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
10. If measured value is outside standard value,
readjust the valve clearance.
ADJUSTMENT
For valve clearance adjustment, follow the procedure
given below.
1. Set cylinder No.1 or No.4 to the TDC at the
compression stroke.
Set the valve clearance adjusting tool on the tappet
requiring adjustment.
After making sure of the correct setting of the
special tool, depress the tappet by turning the bolt.
Valve Clearance Adjusting Tool: 5-8840-2590-0
NOTE: Before depressing the tappet, set the tappet
notch in the direction where adjuster can be easily
taken out.
2. Take out the adjuster using a small screw driver and
finger magnet.
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Cylinder Head
1) Refer to “Cylinder head” in this manual.
2. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
1) Use a plastic hammer and a screwdriver to tap
around the oil seal to free it from the gear case
cover.
Take care not to damage the oil seal fitting
surfaces.
3. Crankshaft Timing Gear
4. Timing Gear Case
5. Flywheel
6. Cylinder Block Rear Plate
7. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
1) Use special tool to remove the crankshaft rear
oil seal.
Oil Seal Remover: 5-8840-2360-0
8. Crank Case
9. Piston Cooling Oil Pipe
10. Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly
11. Main Bearing Cap Assembly
12. Crankshaft
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make the necessary adjustments, repairs, and part
replacements if excessive wear or damage is
discovered during inspection.
1. Crankshaft Thrust clearance
Set the dial indicator as shown in the illustration and
measure the crankshaft thrust clearance.
If the thrust clearance exceeds the specified limit,
replace the thrust bearing as a set.
Standard : 0.04 – 0.20 mm (0.0016 – 0.0079 in)
Limit: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)2. Main bearing clearance
1) Remove the main bearing caps in the sequence
shown in the illustration.
Arrange the removed main bearing caps in the
cylinder number order.
2) Remove the crankshaft. Remove the main
bearings.
3) Clean the upper and lower bearings as well as
the crankshaft main journal.
4) Check the bearings for damage or excessive
wear.
The bearings must be replaced as a set if
damage or excessive wear is discovered during
inspection.
5) Set the upper bearings and the thrust washers
to their original positions. Carefully install the
crankshaft.
6) Set the lower bearings to the bearing cap
original position.
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