Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 886

6A–93

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VD1 3.2L)

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7. Install cylinder block side bolts (1) and tighten

crankcase bolts in sequence shown in the illustration.

Torque : 39 N·m (4.0 kg·m/29 lb ft)

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8. Install oil pump assembly. Refer to “Oil Pump” in this

manual.

9. Install oil strainer and O-ring.

10. Install oil pipe and O-ring.

11. Install crankcase with oil pan.

1. Completely remove all residual sealant, lubricant

and moisture from the sealing surfaces. The
surfaces must be perfectly dry.

2. Apply a correct width bead of sealant (TB– 1207C

or its equivalent) to the contact surfaces of the
crankcase. There must be no gaps in the bead.

3. The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes

after sealant application to prevent premature
hardening of sealant.

4. Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

Torque : 10 N·m (1.0 kg·m/87 lb in)

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Legend

(1) Portion Between Both Holes
(2) Bolt Hole Portions

12. Install cylinder head gasket.
13. Install cylinder head assembly. Refer to “Cylinder

Head” in this manual.

6A–94

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VD1 3.2L)

Main Data and Specification

General Specification

Item

Specifications

Item

6VD1

Engine type, number of cylinders and arrangement

Water cooled, four cycle V6

Form of combustion chamber

Pent roof type

Valve mechanism

4-Cams, 4-Valves, DOHC Gear & Belt Drive

Cylinder liner type

Casted in cylinder drive

Total piston displacement

3165 cc

Cylinder bore x stroke

93.4mm x 77.0mm

(3.6772 in x 3.0315 in)

Compression ratio

9.1 : 1

Compression pressure at 300rpm

14.0 kg/cm

@

Engine idling speed rpm

Non adjustable (750)

Valve clearance

Intake: 0.28 mm (0.11 in)

Exhaust: 0.30mm (0.12in)

Oil capacity

5.3 liters

Ignition timing

Non adjustable

16

°

 BTDC at idle rpm)

Spark plug

K16PR–P11, PK16PR11, RC10PYP4

Plug gap

1.0 mm–1.1 mm(0.0394 in – 0.0433 in)

6A–95

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VD1 3.2L)

Torque Specifications

Ignition coil, Spark plug, Crankshaft position sensor and Under cover   
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6A–96

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VD1 3.2L)

Cylinder head cover, Cylinder head, Camshaft bracket, Common chamber, EGR valve and EGR pipe   
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