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Cold Start Problems Due to Low Compression Opel Vectra A

Engine - Cold start difficulties

Models:

Astra-F 95-96, Cavalier 95-96

Engines:

1.7D

Option:

X17DT

Group:

J - Engine

Troublecode:

Non

Complaint:

Poor Startability

Cold start difficulties caused by too low compression.

Cause:

Reduction of the valve clearance is caused by excessive seating of the intake valves in the valve seat.

Production Solution:

From MY 96 the valve material changed.

Special part:

No

Remedy:

Correct the valve clearance adjustment by using thiner valve shims.If it is not possible to achieverequired valve clearance byshimming, replace intake valves.Cat /Part-No. 6 41 007 /(94 370 173).