Opel Corsa Quiz
OHC engines

Pistons and connecting rods - removal and refitting

In this manual: OHC engines
Routine maintenance and servicing — 18OHV engine — 17OHC engines — 14DOHC (16-valve) engine — 12Cooling, heating and ventilation systems — 10Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models — 25Fuel and exhaust systems - fuel-injected models — 12Starting and charging systems — 9Contact breaker ignition system — 10Electronic (breakerless) ignition systems — 8Braking system — 23Suspension and steering — 25Bodywork and fittings — 21Body electrical system — 21Wiring diagrams — 1Reference — 25
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The piston crowns are not marked to show their direction of fitting, but the underside of the piston is (see illustration).

OHC engines
Large land (arrowed) faces the flywheel end of the engine

Flywheel - removal and refitting

On 1.6 (16SV and C16NZ), 1.8 (18SE) and all 2.0 litre engines note that it will be necessary to remove the transmission or engine in order to remove the flywheel. On all engines, on refitting, use thread locking compound on the flywheel bolts and tighten them to the specified torque.

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