Timing belt replacement: Opel VectraB (C20SEL, C22SEL, X18XE, X20XEV)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.8, 16V, |, 2.0, 2.2

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking tool

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• Use a wrench to counterhold

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
2. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
3. Remove the ancillary drive belt
4. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
5. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold

6. Remove the timing belt cover
7. Remove the camshaft locking tool
8. Align the crankshaft timing marks
9. Align the camshaft timing marks
10. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
11. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
12. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

13. Fit the timing belt tensioner
14. Camshaft locking tool:
15. Fit the camshaft locking tool
16. Use a special tool:
17. Type 1:
18. Type 2:
19. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
20. Turn the engine 2 rotations clockwise
21. Check the position of the tensioner
22. The tension is set if the marks are aligned
23. Fit the crankshaft pulley
24. Fit the timing belt cover
25. Fit the ancillary drive belt
26. Refit the air filter with the inlet hose
27. Fit the engine supports
28. Refit the engine cover
29. Refit the battery

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