The 1.4-liter Opel Z14XE or L95 engine was assembled from 2000 to 2004 at a factory in Hungary and was installed only on the company’s most popular compact models: Astra and Corsa. Until 2000, a EURO 2 modification of this unit was offered under the index X14XE.
The Z10 series also includes engines: Z10XE, Z10XEP, Z12XE, Z12XEP and Z14XEP.
The engine was installed on:
- Opel Astra G (T98) in 2000 – 2004;
- Opel Corsa C (X01) in 2000 – 2004.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 1389 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 90 |
| Torque output, Nm | 125 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 77.6 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 73.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Astra 2003) — city — highway — combined |
9.7 5.8 7.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 110 |
Disadvantages of the Z14XE engine
- The reason for the oil burner is usually in valve stem seals that have flown off the guides;
- The reason for the loss of traction and floating engine speeds is often a clogged EGR valve;
- The timing belt requires replacement every 60,000 km, or if it breaks, the valves will bend;
- From low-quality oil in the engine, hydraulic lifters can knock very quickly;
- The motor periodically suffers from grease leaks, and especially from under the valve cover.
