When should the timing belt be changed on a Vauxhall Astra Diesel?
Registered. Vauxhall state 10 years or 100,000 miles whichever comes first. Haynes recommends every 4 years or 40,000 miles, but supposedly the waterpumps can seize around 60,000 miles and cause the belt to snap.
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.
Does a Vauxhall Astra have a Cambelt or chain?
Engines are chain-driven, except the 1.2 turbo, which has a wet cambelt with no fixed replacement interval.
When should a Cambelt be changed 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 |
How much is a Cambelt for a Vauxhall Astra?
The average cost for a cambelt and water pump replacement in the UK is £383.50.
How much does it cost to replace a timing chain UK?
How much does timing chain replacement cost in the UK? The cost of timing chain replacement for most cars is on average between £500 and £1,300. This is made up of the cost of materials for the timing chain and labour for the replacement.
What kind of timing belt does a Vauxhall Astra have?
Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Vauxhall / Opel Astra. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.
When to change the cambelt on an Astra J?
Hi just bought a Astra J 1.6 VVt 2010 SRi with 35,000 I cannot find in the service manual for timing belt change anyone know the mileage / time before a change is due on that engine thanks
Do You need Timing chain on Vauxhall Antara?
Most Vauxhall cars nowadays come with a timing chain, rather than a belt. But for the remaining models that still use them, find Vauxhall timing belt intervals below. Vauxhall Antara Cambelt Change Intervals
When do I need to replace the cambelt on my Vauxhall?
Nothing, they are basically the same thing. When will I need to replace the cambelt on my Vauxhall? Cambelts must be replaced according to the manufacturers recommendation. This is normally between 40,000 – to 80,000 miles or after specific number of years.