vauxhall Workshop Repair Guides

Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remove and refit engine (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, with air conditioning) > < Adjust timing (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD)

Check for engine leaks (CO content in coolant) (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP)

Note:   Engine warmed up (oil temperature >= 80 ° C)

  Remove

1.   Open bonnet
2.   Check coolant level.
•   Correct coolant level if necessary
Warning:   Cooling system is pressurised
3.   Unscrew cover of coolant compensation tank
•   Release pressure carefully
4.   Attach tester to coolant compensation tank
Note:   Observe manufacturer-specific regulations
5.   Start engine.
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6.   Check engine for leaks
Note:   The transparent cylinder of the tester contains a blue reactive fluid that turns yellow if air is drawn in that contains even minute traces of carbon monoxide. When fresh air is drawn in the test fluid is regenerated, i.e. it turns blue again.
•   Operating the rubber boot sucks the air out of the coolant compensation tank.
Note:   No coolant must be drawn in
If the blue liquid in the upper chamber of the test unit turns yellow, the cylinder head gasket and therefore the cylinder head is not tight.
7.   Checking the tester
•   The liquid can be tested by sucking in exhaust fumes from the exhaust pipe.
The test liquid must turn yellow.

  Install

Warning:   Cooling system is pressurised
8.   Detach tester
•   Release pressure carefully
9.   Seal off coolant compensation tank
10.   Close bonnet

Remove and refit engine (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, with air conditioning) > < Adjust timing (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD)