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Timing belt Valve train chain |
 The most important role in the operation of the engine is played by the valve timing drive, which is responsible for the correct and timely supply of lubricant and fuel and compliance with the engine operating phases. |
Hydraulic compensators |
 Replacement of hydraulic valve clearance compensators is carried out, as a rule, after 100 thousand km. The tolerances set for hydraulic compensators are very strict; at the specified mileage, the wear of the hydraulic compensators, as a rule, is reached or exceeded. |
Piston group |
 Replacing the piston group is usually required after a mileage of 90-100 thousand km. It is carried out during an engine overhaul and consists of replacing pistons, piston pins, piston rings, and connecting rods. In addition, it may be necessary to repair the crankshaft, cylinders - in a word, performing operations that are traditional for major repairs. |
Engines Opel X30XE/Chevrolet L81 3.0 l.
Engine characteristics Opel X30XE
| Production | Vauxhall Ellesmere Port |
| Engine make | Х30ХЭ |
| Years of manufacture | 1994-2005 |
| Cylinder block material | cast iron |
| Supply system | injector |
| Type | V-shaped |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Engine capacity, cc | 2962 |
| Engine power, hp/rpm | 211/6000 211/6000 |
| Torque, Nm/rpm | 270/3400 270/3600 |
| Fuel | 95 |
| Environmental standards | Euro 2 |
| Engine weight, kg | - |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km (for Opel Omega B) - city - track - mixed. |
14.7 7.9 10.4 |
| Oil consumption, g/1000 km | up to 600 |
| Engine oil | 0W-30 0W-40 5W-30 5W-40 5W-50 10W-40 15W-40 |
| How much oil is in the engine, l | 5.75 |
| Oil change carried out, km | 15000 (better 7500) |
| Engine operating temperature, degrees. | 90-95 |
| Engine life, thousand km - according to the plant - on practice |
- 300+ |
| Tuning - potential - without loss of resource |
- - |
| The engine was installed | Opel Omega B Opel Vectra B i30 Opel Sintra Cadillac Catera Saturn L Saturn Vue |
Opel X30XE engine malfunctions and repairs
In 1994, based on the 2.5-liter X25XE, the 3-liter X30XE was created, which replaced the C30SE, C30SEJ and C30NE.The X30XE cylinder block is the same in height as the X25XE, but the cylinder diameter was increased from 81.6 mm to 86 mm, a crankshaft with an increased piston stroke of up to 85 mm was placed inside the block, and to ensure everything fit, 148 mm long connecting rods were installed. The compression height of the pistons remained the same - 30.4 mm, the compression ratio also did not change - 10.8.
Two DOHC cylinder heads are installed on top, with 4 valves per cylinder, they are similar to the X25XE, but adapted for a modified block. The diameter of the intake valves is 32 mm, the exhaust valves are 29 mm, the thickness of the valve stem is 6 mm.Characteristics of X30XE camshafts: phase 252/252, lift 10.0/10.0 mm.
The camshafts are driven here by a toothed belt. The service life of the timing belt is 60 thousand km. The belt must be replaced on time, otherwise the worst thing may happen - the X30XE bends the valve.
The intake uses a Multi Ram variable geometry manifold. The injectors have a capacity of 204 cc.
The control unit here is Bosch Motronic M 2.8.3, but the Omega B has Motronic M 2.8.1.
In 1998, the cylinder head intake channels and intake manifold were modified, and the ECU was tuned. This made it possible to obtain a power of 211 hp. at 6000 rpm, and torque is 270 Nm at 3400 rpm.
In the same year, the X30XEI engine was produced, which differed from the X30XE in camshafts, exhaust and ECU firmware. As a result of these modifications, power increased to 220 hp. at 6200 rpm, and torque up to 300 Nm at 3600 rpm. This engine is found on the very rare Vectra i30.
In North America, this engine is known as the Chevrolet L81 and it was installed on the Omega B, adapted for the USA, which bore the name Cadillac Catera. The L81 is also found under the hood of the Saturn Vue and Saturn L.
SAAB 9000 cars were equipped with the B308I engine, which is similar to the L81 and X30XE.
In 2001, Opel stopped installing the X30XE in its cars and replaced them with the 3.2-liter Y32SE. The Chevrolet L81 engine continued to be installed in the Saturn.
Problems and disadvantages of Opel X30XE engines
The diseases and weaknesses of the 3-liter engine are similar to the X25XE and you can find out about them.
Opel X30XE engine tuning
In nature, there are very few available options for increasing the power of this engine; all that remains is to remove the catalysts and do chip tuning. This will add 10-15 hp, which will be almost unnoticeable.
Adam Opel AG is a German manufacturer of popular cars in the mid-price segment. Together with sister Vauxhall, Korean Daewoo (GM Korea), Australian Holden, Swedish SAAB and American companies Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick, the German manufacturer is part of the well-known General Motors concern. Most of the cars of these manufacturers are quite seriously unified and use common components and assemblies, platforms and other developments.
Opel engines and their variations are no exception and are used in one form or another on various cars of the concern.
Opel's engine lineup consists primarily of inline 4-cylinder engines and, more recently, turbocharged fours. Such engines, with a small volume, 1.4, 1.6 turbo, produce quite a lot of power and torque. Larger engines were also produced, with a volume of 1.7, 1.8, 2.0, and a 2.0 turbo was installed on sports versions, like the Astra OPC.
Along with a wide range of in-line fours, Opel engines were also produced in in-line and V6 variations, both turbo and naturally aspirated. There is a family of diesel engines, mostly 4-cylinder.
To understand all this diversity, now you don’t need to look for any reviews; Wikimotors has all the necessary reviews, both new Opel engines and old ones, turbocharged, naturally aspirated and others.
In addition, you can find out the technical characteristics, service life, malfunctions (troit, knocking, noise, vibration, etc.), repair of Opel engines, their weight, where the engine number is located, temperature, tuning, etc. One of the most important aspects in operating a car is the choice of oil. WikiMotors has information about what oil is recommended to be poured into an Opel engine, how often the oil needs to be changed and how much to fill.
After reading the articles, you will find out which engine is best for your car, and those who want to replace their engine or buy a contract Opel engine will easily figure out what to choose and not make a mistake.
Engine and gearbox Opel Meriva
One of the main advantages of the Opel Meriva engine is its almost silent operation.
Being in the cabin with the engine running at idle speed, it is generally impossible to determine by ear whether it is working or not. You can guess that the machine is still working only by looking at the non-lit battery charging indicator.
And even outside, at low engine speeds, it’s easy to make a mistake and decide that the car has stalled. It is only after approximately 3000 rpm that the engine noise becomes clearly audible.
At the same time, the engine provides excellent dynamics.
Even with the interior and trunk fully loaded, acceleration is very easy. Moreover, even with an engine capacity of 1.6 liters.
And there’s no need to even talk about the two-liter one. At the same time, even the turned on air conditioner does not have a big impact on the dynamics - the car easily accelerates to 160 km/h. The only factor that negatively affects the dynamics is the fairly decent height of the car, which is 1.6 m. By the way, it is precisely because of the height, which gives increased windage, that the car, when reaching a certain speed, begins to feel a side wind. However, the car is not intended for high-speed racing, so this minus can be forgiven to its developers.
A positive point is the efficiency of the engine, which consumes a small amount of fuel.
In the urban cycle, consumption is about 9 liters per 100 kilometers. on the highway an average of 7 - 7.5 liters.
The gearbox works, one might say, flawlessly.
If we exclude the point that sometimes, for example, after third speed it is difficult to turn on the first one - which is not surprising - then it is generally ideal.
The inclusion of reverse speed is implemented correctly. You can't just turn it on. First you need to lift up a special safety ring. This eliminates the involuntary engagement of reverse gear.
To all this you can also add excellent sound insulation of the car interior. The noise of the wheels becomes audible only when the speed exceeds 100 km/h.
Repair of engines of various Opel brands
Repair of engines of various Opel brands. including automatic transmission opel And Opel steering racks. carried out on the basis of modernly equipped enterprises. which are located in various areas of the city of Moscow, allowing to provide services for Opel engine repair. automatic transmission opel And Opel rack in the location closest to the owner of the car. The entire list of work associated with the restoration of the above-mentioned parts is carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations and sequence of technological operations reflected in the repair schemes developed by manufacturers of vehicles and spare parts supplied to the conveyor.
In case of failure engines. automatic transmission And Opel steering racks give a preliminary assessment of the condition of the failed unit, including Opel engine. and subsequent tactics for managing and resolving the issue of replacement or repair are formed. At Opel automatic transmission repair The first step is a complete troubleshooting with clarification of the parts that require replacement.
During Opel engine repair the degree of wear is also determined opel engine and a list of spare parts that need to be replaced. The same approach is used when assessing condition Opel rack. which in most cases can be restored in the environment of a specialized unit. Upon completion of the work related to the correction of the malfunction, control tests are carried out, through which the quality of the work is assessed and, accordingly, the issue of a guarantee for the list of services provided is decided. All work is carried out using certified spare parts.
List of works:
- Automatic transmission Opel
- Opel engine
- Opel steering racks
- Electronic wheel alignment Opel
C20NE
Opel Vectra A in the period from 1988 to 1995.
Opel engine markings
2 and 3 positions (or 1 and 2 - if the first letter is missing):
numbers indicating engine displacement (for example, 20 - 2 liters, 25 - 2.5 liters)
The following letter indicates the compression ratio (not indicated for diesel engines):
G - no more than 8.5
Y - more than 11.5
The next letter is the type of fuel system:
E - distributed injection
Z - single point injection
V - carburetor
D - diesel
T - natural gas
The next letter is the engine version:
J - reduced power
R - increased power
H - high power
T - turbocharging
K - compressor
Marking of AUTO OPEL engines
(Deciphering and determining its characteristics based on engine data).
Engine types
Gasoline:
OHC - overhead camshaft.
OHV - lower camshaft location.
DOHC - two overhead camshafts.
Example 1:
C 25 S E H 01 00016
| | | | | | |__Motor number
| | | | | |_____ Manufacturer plant
| | | | |_______ Execution
| | | |_________ Mixture formation system
| | |__________ Compression system (degree)
| |___________ Engine displacement
|_______________ Presence of catalyst
Presence of a catalyst (compliance with exhaust emission limits)
C - EG 91/441/EW G, US»83
E - EURONORM EG 88/436/EW G
H - GM Holden "ADR 37"
S - Schweden "A 10"
X - EG 91/441/EW G, US»93/94
Absence of letter - compliance with ECE R standards
Engine capacity (liters x 0.1)
In this example, 2 l (20 x 0.1)
Compression system (degree):
L - > 8.5…9.0:1
N - > 9.0…9.5:1
or S - > 9.5…10.0:1
X - > 10.0…11.5:1
Mixture formation system:
E - injector with separate nozzles for each cylinder
V - carburetor
Z - central injection
D - diesel
T - turbodiesel
Execution (if specified):
A - Egyptian
C - corporate ignition system
H - increased power
L - reduced power
P - increased power
U - Uruguayan
W - Venezuelan
Manufacturer:
00 - Daewoo
01 - Russelsheim
02 - Bochum
08 - Ellesmere Port
14 - Kaiserslautern
19 - Aspern
20 - Szenzgotthard
25 - GM Holden
31 - GM do Brazil
Example 2:
rank 123 4567 89 10 11 12-17
number WOL 0000 36 G 2 519451
In this example:
36 - decryption will come later
G - year of manufacture 1986
2 - production site Bochum
519451 is the serial number of the machine.
Decoding by category:
1-3 - abbreviation WOL (World Manufacturer Identifier). An alphanumeric code that allows you to identify auto parts during selection.
4-7 - not used (0000).
8.9 - car body type.
10 - year of manufacture:
6 - 1976 K - 1989
7 - 1977 L - 1990
8 - 1978 M - 1991
9 - 1979 N - 1992
0 - 1980 P - 1993
1 - 1981 R - 1994
C - 1982 S - 1995
D - 1983 T - 1996
E - 1984 V - 1997
F - 1985 W - 1998
G - 1986 X - 1999
H - 1987 Y - 2000
J - 1988 Z - 2001
11 - place of production (city):
3 - Azambuja (1993-)
8 - Ellesmere Port (1993-)
9 - Uusikaupunki
A - Azambuja(1992)
E - Ellesmere Port(1992)
12-17 - machine serial number
Opel Vectra A engine markings
Due to frequent questions - what engine and beam do I have? I decided to clarify a little for all owners of the Opel Vectra A. And so, let's start with where to find the markings on the engine itself, what it might look like, and how to decipher it correctly. Basically, the engine markings are stamped on one of the small stems of the block, most often near the 4th spark plug. For those who do not know the correct order for marking candles, I tell you that the numbering goes from left to right.
I would also like to note that some engines of the same marking are both PRE-STYLE and RESTYLE, the differences of which lie in an improved and more reliable design. For example, if you take an engine marked C20NE. in a pre-restyled engine, the generator, power steering pump and pulley go under a V-belt, and in a restyled engine under a traction belt. As practice and experience show, a restyled engine is more reliable in that the spare parts for the ridge belt are more reliable and durable, and accordingly last much longer.
Now I will give below an approximate diagram of gasoline and diesel engines that were installed on Opel Vectra A in the period from 1988 to 1995.
Gasoline engine markings:
- Marking (14NVH)– volume (1389 cc) – hp (75) year of manufacture (9/1993-10/1995)
- Marking (16SV)– volume (1598 cc) – hp (82) year of manufacture (9/1988-5/1993
- Marking (C16NZ)– volume (1598 cc) – hp (75) year of manufacture (9/1988-10/1995
- Marking (E16NZ)– volume (1598 cc) – hp (75) year of manufacture (9/1988-10/1990
- Marking (X16SZ)– volume (1598 cc) – hp (71) year of manufacture (9/1993-10/1995
- Marking (18SV)– volume (1796 cc) – hp (90) year of manufacture (9/1989-10/1990
- Marking (C18NZ)– volume (1796 cc) – hp (90) year of manufacture (3/1990-10/1995
- Marking (E18NVR)– volume (1796 cc) – hp (88) year of manufacture (9/1988-7/1989
- Marking (20NE)– volume (1998 cc) – hp (115) year of manufacture (9/1988-10/1990
- Marking (20SEH)– volume (1998 cc) – hp (129) year of manufacture (10/1988-9/1992
- Marking (C20NE)– volume (1998 cc) – hp (115) year of manufacture (9/1988-10/1995
- Marking (20XEJ)– volume (1998 cc) – hp (150) year of manufacture (1/1989-6/1994 4V
- Marking (C20XE)– volume (1998 cc) – hp (150) year of manufacture (2/1990-10/1995 4V
- Marking (X20XEV)– volume (1998 cc) – hp (136) year of manufacture (6/1994-10/1995 4V
- Marking (C20LET)– volume (1998 cc) – hp (204) year of manufacture (6/1994-10/1995 4V
- Marking (X25XE)– volume (2498 cc) – hp (170) year of manufacture (2/1993-11/1995 4V
Diesel engine markings:
- Marking (17D)– volume (1699 cc) – hp (57) year of manufacture (10/1988-9/1992
- Marking (17DR)– volume (1699 cc) – hp (60) year of manufacture (7/1992-10/1995
- Marking (17DT)– volume (1686 cc) – hp (82) year of manufacture (3/1990-11/1995 (Isuzu)
- Marking (X17DT)– volume (1686 cc) – hp (82) year of manufacture (3/1990-10/1995 (Isuzu TC4EE1)
How to correctly decipher the engine index:
For example, let’s take the strongest engine according to indications, this is C 2 0 L E T. The first letter (C) means the presence of a catalyst, followed by numbers (20) - this indicates the engine size, i.e. 2.0. The next letter (L) immediately after the numbers indicates the compression ratio, in our case it is 8.5. The letter (E) means the type of power system, in our case it is a multipoint power system, in other words, a full injector. Well, the last letter (T) means the presence of a Turbine.
The following diagram comes out:
And finally, the keys themselves for decoding the engine.
1 – compliance with environmental standards (for cars with a neutralizer)
- C – Catalyst (exhaust complies with 83 standards (ECE R83A)
- X – Catalyst (exhaust complies with 94 standards (94/12/EC)
- X (for diesel) – No catalyst (exhaust meets ’94 standards
- Z – Emission rate higher than X
2 and 3 – working volume (20 - 2.0 l, etc.)
4 – compression degree designation:
- G – no more than 8.5
- L – within 8.5 – 9.0
- N – within 9.0 – 9.5
- S – within 9.5 – 10.0
- X – within 10.0 – 11.5
- Y – more than 11.5
5 – type of power system:
- E - multipoint (distributed) injection;
- Z - single injection;
- V - carburetor;
- D - diesel
6 – engine options
- T - turbine
- L - low
- V - average-nominal-optimal
- R- increased
- H- high
- J - maximum
Opel engineers have created a special series of ECOTES engines. The goal of the ECOTEC program is to create modern internal combustion engines that have the following properties and characteristics:
- High power.
- Excellent torque.
- Economical (low fuel and engine oil consumption).
- Low toxicity of exhaust gases.
Efficiency of Twinport technology
These engine characteristics are successfully combined when equipped with a 4-valve gas distribution. Opel ECOTES engines are equipped with Twinport technology. When used, air enters the cylinders through one intake valve at low engine loads.
The second valve is closed by the throttle valve. When air enters the cylinders, it forms turbulence in a spiral, leading to improved mixture formation, cooling of the cylinders, and complete combustion of the fuel-air mixture.
The additional damper opens when the load increases. At the same time, the Opel ECOTES engine receives effective filling of the cylinders with additional portions of air.
Thanks to the use of Twinport technologies, the 1.6-liter Opel ESOTES engine reduces diesel or gasoline consumption by 6%.
Diesel benefits when using Twinport
In diesel power units, the intake valves are located at an angle. In this case, the air flows, when twisted, form the most homogeneous fuel-air mixtures.
The diesel engine fuel pump has direct fuel injection. In this case, high pressure develops, equal to 1300 - 1500 atmospheres, the nozzle sprays the fuel in a super finely dispersed form. As a result, the diesel engine receives high-quality mixture formation.
The diesel engine is equipped with one camshaft to control all four valves according to the SONC gas distribution system.
Engine specifications Opel Omega A 2.0 i
The 1998 cm3 engine is located under the hood at the front in a longitudinal view. Four cylinders are placed in a row. The diameter of each cylinder is 86 mm, the number of valves is 2. Power is supplied by a distributed injection system. Developed power - 115 hp. With. The fuel consumed is AI 95 gasoline.
The fuel tank holds 75 liters, fuel consumption depends on operating conditions:
- in the city, in the presence of traffic jams, it is 11.9 - 12.1 liters per 100 km.
- outside the city on the open highway - 6.3 l./100 km.
Any engine in the Opel family is reliable and easy to operate. There is an EGR system - using electronics, exhaust gas recirculation is controlled. In this case, the exhaust gases are fed back into the intake manifold and re-burned in the cylinders. The recirculation system helps reduce fuel consumption and the amount of harmful emissions through the exhaust pipe.
Opel engine markings
The engine markings are located on the cylinder block body in the area of spark plug number 4. The markings differ according to the type of engine - gasoline, diesel.
For example, a power unit with embossed symbols C 20LET:
- C - catalyst.
- 20 - engine capacity 2.0.
- L - compression ratio.
- E - power system (injector).
- T - turbine.
Catalysts are characterized by the letters C, X, Z.
Compression ratio - G, L, N, S, X, Y.
Power system - E, Z, V, D.
Opel ESOTES engine maintenance
When carrying out scheduled technical measures, it is necessary to change the timing belt and tension rollers. If signs of belt wear are detected prematurely, it urgently needs to be replaced without waiting for scheduled work.
This is caused by serious damage that the motor receives when this unit breaks.
Serious attention is paid to the EGR valve for exhaust gas recirculation. If it malfunctions, engine starting sharply deteriorates and idling becomes unstable.
Opel engine repair
Despite the reliability of the OREL line of power units, the engine requires regular diagnostics, adjustment and repair of systems, components and parts.
The most common problems include the following defects:
- Damage and wear of the drive belt.
- Rheostat failure.
- Depressurization of the cooling system.
- Oil pump failure.
- Increasing clearance between pins and connecting rod, resulting in loss of compression.
- Cylinder detonation.
- Deformation of the pulley hub, connecting rod.
- Valve position.
- Pressure sensor failure.
Defects in the operation of the cylinder-piston group lead to a sharp increase in the consumption of fuels and lubricants, loss of power and compression, and problems when starting the engine.
It is the responsibility of the car owner to adhere to the schedule. In accordance with it, scheduled repairs of the Opel engine are carried out, otherwise the internal combustion engine may receive irreversible defects, after which it will be necessary to completely change it.
Restoration work must be carried out in specialized service centers. Only there you can purchase original certified spare parts for your engine.
