Opel Astra F — Reliability

F 1991–1998 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 — 84/100 BUY
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

BUY 84

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

2.0 NA (C20XE/X20XEV)

Opel 2.0 16V petrol: the Cosworth-headed C20XE "red top" (150 hp, 1988-1996) and its X20XEV Ecotec s...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Porous or cracked cylinder head (C20XE, non-Cosworth castings) C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 high —
Timing belt, idlers and tensioner (both C20XE and X20XEV, interference) C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 high 50,000 km – 60,000 km
Hydraulic lifter noise C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 minor 90,000 km