1998 OPEL FRONTERA oil temperature

6A–10
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Engine Lacks Power
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Trouble in fuel systemFuel Pressure Control Valve not
working normallyReplace
Fuel injector cloggedClean or replace
Fuel pipe cloggedClean
Fuel filter clogged or fouledReplace
Fuel pump drive circuit not working
normallyCorrect or replace
Fuel tank not sufficiently breathing
due to clogged Evaporative
Emission Control System circuitClean or replace
Water in fuel systemClean
Inferior quality fuel in fuel systemUse fuel of specified octane rating
Powertrain Control Module supplied
poor voltageCorrect circuit
Throttle Position Sensor cable
broken or poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Throttle Position Sensor defectiveReplace
Mass Airflow Sensor not working
normallyReplace
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
not working normallyReplace
Intake Air Temperature Sensor not
working normallyReplace
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
circuit open or shortedCorrect or replace
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
defectiveReplace
Powertrain Control Module defectiveReplace
Trouble in intake or exhaust systemAir Cleaner Filter cloggedReplace filter element
Air duct kinked or flattenedCorrect or replace
Ignition failure————Refer to Hard Start Troubleshooting
Guide
Heat range of spark plug inadequateInstall spark plugs of adequate heat
range
Ignition coil defectiveReplace

6A–16
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Lubrication Problems
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Oil pressure too lowWrong oil in useReplace with correct engine oil
Relief valve stickingReplace
Oil pump not operating properlyCorrect or replace
Oil pump strainer cloggedClean or replace strainer
Oil pump wornReplace
Oil pressure gauge defectiveCorrect or replace
Crankshaft bearing or connecting
rod bearing wornReplace
Oil contaminationWrong oil in useReplace with correct engine oil
Oil filter cloggedReplace oil filter
Cylinder head gasket damageReplace gasket
Burned gases leakingReplace piston and piston rings or
cylinder body assembly
Oil not reaching valve systemOil passage in cylinder head or
cylinder body cloggedClean or correct
Engine Oil Pressure Check
1. Check for dirt, gasoline or water in the engine oil.
a. Check the viscosity of the oil.
b. Change the oil if the viscosity is outside the
specified standard.
c. Refer to the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section
of this manual.
2. Check the engine oil level.
The level should fall somewhere between the “ADD”
and the “FULL” marks on the oil level dipstick.
If the oil level does not reach the “ADD” mark on the
oil level dipstick, engine oil must be added.3. Remove the oil pressure unit.
4. Install an oil pressure gauge.
5. Start the engine and allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature (About 80
C).
6. Measure the oil pressure.
Oil pressure should be:
392–550 kPa (56.9–80.4 psi) at 3000 rpm.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
9. Install the oil pressure unit.
10. Start the engine and check for leaks.

6A–18
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Cylinder Head Cover LH
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine coolant from faucet bottom of radiator.
3. Remove engine cover from the dowels on the
common chamber.
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4. Remove air cleaner duct assembly (3) and air cleaner
element (4).
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Legend
(1) Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connector
(2) Intake Air Temperature Sensor
(3) Air Cleaner Duct Assembly
(4) Air Cleaner Element
(5) Mass Air Flow Sensor
NOTE: Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor
connector, intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector,
and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose before
hand the air cleaner duct assembly is removed.5. Disconnect following wiring connectors and bonding
cable:
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) for Induction Air
Control Valve (IACV) actuator
Ignition coils for left bank
Fuel injectors for left bank
Idle air control (IAC) valve
Throttle position sensor (TPS)
Bonding cable
Others as necessitated
6. Disconnect following vacuum hoses:
Brake master VAC
Canister
VSV for IACV actuator
Duty solenoid valve
PCV
7. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses
8. Remove engine harness from the cylinder head
cover.
9. Remove the upper fan guide.
10. Remove cooling fan and clutch assembly.
11. Remove drive belt by pushing down the auto
tensioner using spanner as illustrated.
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6A–21
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Cylinder Head Cover RH
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove battery from the vehicle.
3. Drain engine coolant from faucet bottom of radiator.
4. Remove engine cover from the dowels on the
common chamber.
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5. Remove air cleaner duct assembly (3) and air cleaner
element (4).
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Legend
(1) Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connector
(2) Intake Air Temperature Sensor
(3) Air Cleaner Duct Assembly
(4) Air Cleaner Element
(5) Mass Air Flow Sensor
NOTE: Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor
connector, intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector,
and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose before
hand the air cleaner duct assembly is removed.
6. Disconnect following wiring connectors and bonding
cable:
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve
Fuel injectors for right bank
Ignition coils for right bank
Bonding cable
Othres as necessitated
7. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
8. Remove engine harness from the cylinder head
cover.
9. Remove the upper fan guide.
10. Remove cooling fan and clutch assembly.
11. Remove drive belt by pushing down the auto
tensioner using spanner as illustrated.
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Legend
(1) Crankshaft Pulley
(2) Generator
(3) Auto Tensioner
(4) Idle Pulley
(5) Cooling Fan Pulley
(6) Power Steering Oil Pump
(7) Drive Belt
(8) Air Conditioner Compressor
12. Remove fan pulley and bracket assembly.
13. Remove idle pulley assembly.
14. Remove auto tensioner assembly.
15. Remove crankshaft pulley using 5–8840–0133–0
crankshaft holder.

6A–28
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Crankshaft Pulley
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
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Legend
(1) Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connector
(2) Intake Air Temperature Sensor
(3) Air Cleaner Duct Assembly
(4) Air Cleaner Element
(5) Mass Air Flow Sensor
3. Remove radiator upper fan shroud from radiator.
4. Move serpentine belt tensioner to loose side using
wrench then remove serpentine belt.
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Legend
(1) Crankshaft Pulley
(2) Cooling Fan Pulley
(3) Tensioner
(4) Generator
(5) Air Conditioner Compressor
(6) Power Steering Oil Pump
(7) Serpentine Belt
5. Remove cooling fan assembly four fixing nuts, then
the cooling fan assembly.
6. Remove crankshaft pulley assembly using J-8614-01
crankshaft holder, hold crankshaft pulley then
remove center bolt and pulley.
Installation
1. Install crankshaft pulley using J-8614-01 crankshaft
holder, hold the crankshaft pulley and tighten center
bolt to the specified torque.
Torque : 167 Nꞏm (17.0 Kgꞏm/123 lb ft)
2. Install cooling fan assembly and tighten bolts/nuts to
the specified torque.
Torque : 22 Nꞏm (2.2 Kgꞏm/16 lb ft) for fan pulley
and fan bracket.
Torque : 10 Nꞏm (1.0 Kgꞏm/88.5 lb in) for fan and
clutch assembly.
3. Move serpentine belt tensioner to loose side using
wrench, then install serpentine belt to normal
position.
4. Install radiator upper fan shroud.
5. Install air cleaner assembly.

6A–83
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Attach the piston to the connecting rod with the
piston front mark and the connecting rod front mark
on the same side.
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With 5–8840–0551–0 Piston pin service set and a
press, press fit the piston pin.
NOTE: Heat the connecting rod small end to a suitable
temperature to ensure smooth installation.
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Legend
(1) Press Ram
(2) Piston
(3) Connecting Rod
(4) Piston Pin
4. Install piston ring with the piston ring expander.
The compression ring must be set with the T mark (1)
facing up.
Marked T : No.1 Compression ring
Marked T2 : No.2 Compression ring
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Install piston rings in the following sequence.
1. Oil ring
1. Expander ring
2. Upper side rail
3. Lower side rail
2. 2nd compression ring
3. 1st compression ring
The compression rings must be set with the T or T2
mark facing up.
Marked T : No.1 Compression ring
Marked T2 : No.2 Compression ring
After installation, apply engine oil to the entire
circumference of the piston rings. Check to see that
all the rings rotate smoothly.
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5. Install piston and connecting rod assembly.
Insert the bearings into the connecting rods and
caps. Apply new engine oil to the bearing faces and
nuts.

ENGINE COOLING6B–3
Thermostat
The thermostat is a wax pellet type with a air hole(1) and is
installed in the thermostat housing.
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Radiator
The radiator is a tube type with corrugated fins. In order to
raise the boiling point of the coolant, the radiator is fitted
with a cap in which the valve is operated at 88.2
117.6
kPa (12.8
1 7 . 0 p s i ) p r e s s u r e . ( N o o i l c o o l e r p r o v i d e d f o r
M/T)
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Anti Freeze Solution
Relation between the mixing ratio and freezing
temperature of the EC varies with the ratio of
anti–freeze solution in water. Proper mixing ratio can
be determined by referring to the chart. Supplemental
inhibitors or additives claiming to increase cooling
capability that have not been specifically approved by
Isuzu are not recommended for addition to the cooling
system.
Calculating mixing ratio
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ENGINE COOLING6B–5
Diagnosis
Engine Cooling Trouble
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Engine overheatingLow Engine Coolant levelReplenish
Incorrect fan installedReplace
Thermo meter unit faultyReplace
Faulty thermostatReplace
Faulty Engine Coolant temperature
sensorRepair or replace
Clogged radiatorClean or replace
Faulty radiator capReplace
Low engine oil level or use of
improper engine oilReplenish or change oil
Clogged exhaust systemClean exhaust system or replace
faulty parts
Faulty Throttle Position sensorReplace throttle valve assembly
Open or shorted Throttle Position
sensor circuitRepair or replace
Damaged cylinder head gasketReplace
Engine overcoolingFaulty thermostatReplace
Engine slow to warm–upFaulty thermostatReplace
Thermo unit faultyReplace