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When should a Cambelt be changed on a Vauxhall Corsa?

When should a Cambelt be changed on a Vauxhall Corsa?

10 years
It’s also worth noting that the 1.7-litre diesel is the only Corsa engine fitted with a cambelt, which must be changed every 10 years or 60,000 miles, at a significant expense. A car approaching this age without a new cambelt should be priced accordingly.

Does a Vauxhall Corsa e have a timing belt or chain?

However, 1.4 and 1.8-litre petrol engines, plus the 1.7 Di, all have cambelts. Petrol units need a new belt every four years or 40,000 miles, while on the diesel it has to be renewed after 100,000 miles or 10 years, and costs around £230.

Does a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 diesel have a Cambelt?

1.3 CDTi has a timing chain, not a belt.

When should I change the timing belt on my Astra 1.7 CDTi?

The official line on when they should be replaced in 6 years or every 100,000 miles, whichever comes the soonest. Tensioner pulley and guide pulley are also recommended to be replaced.

Do Corsa have timing chains?

Almost all of the corsas are chain driven engines with the exception of the 1.7 which is a belt driven engine.

Is it hard to change a timing chain?

Changing a timing chain is not outright difficult but is considered a complex job due to the large number of steps involved. The timing chain and water pump are both labor-intensive jobs in the same area of the engine, so knocking out both now can prevent having to do many of the same steps again later.

Does a Vauxhall Combo have a Cambelt?

yes 1.7 has a toothed belt.

Do Vauxhall timing chains need replacing?

It is suppose to out-last the time of the engine itself but because vauxhall designed it poorly at some point it will need replacing and unless you do it yourself it can be a costly replacement.

When should the timing belt be changed on a Vauxhall Astra?

It’s recommended that you replace your timing belt every 60,000-100,000 miles depending on which Vauxhall model you own. If you hear a ticking noise coming from the engine, or your engine can’t turn over, it’s probably already time to get a replacement timing belt.

How long does it take to change a Cambelt on a Vauxhall Astra?

When to change a Vauxhall Cambelt

Vauxhall Antara Cambelt Change Intervals 90,000 miles or 6 years
Vauxhall Astra Cambelt Change Intervals 120,000 miles or 8 years
Vauxhall Astra Cabriolet Cambelt Change Intervals 90,000 miles or 6 years
Vauxhall Corsa Cambelt Change Intervals 60,000 miles or 10 years

Is there a cam belt on a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa?

I have a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 petrol. Can you please tell me if it has a cam belt or a cam chain? Also, when accelerating up through the gears from cold, there seems to be an exhaust boom or resonance at the higher revs which disappears when I take my foot off the accelerator, and totally when the engine warms up.

How does a timing belt work on a Vauxhall Corsa?

Turn crankshaft 60° anti-clockwise (against normal direction of rotation) [12] . Tighten tensioner bolt. Tightening torque: 38 Nm. Turn crankshaft up to 6 turns + 60° clockwise until timing marks aligned [7] .

What’s the official cambelt change interval on a Vauxhall Astra J?

Whats the official, and also recommended Cambelt Change Interval on an Astra-J 2011, 2.0 CDTi? When I bought the car, I was told 8 Years or 80k, im now hearing it could be 100k or 6 years? Can you guys please advise as 3 Vauxhall garages have told me different things.

Why does my Vauxhall Corsa have chain cam?

Also, when accelerating up through the gears from cold, there seems to be an exhaust boom or resonance at the higher revs which disappears when I take my foot off the accelerator, and totally when the engine warms up. Should I be concerned? That will be chain cam because it is the new motor.