When should I change my timing belt 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.
Does Vauxhall Astra have timing belt or chain?
Engines are chain-driven, except the 1.2 turbo, which has a wet cambelt with no fixed replacement interval.
How do I know when my car needs a new timing belt?
Here are a few warning signs to look for when it comes to an aging timing belt:
- Engine Won’t Turn Over. Timing belts need to be in good working order for your car to start.
- Engine Misfires. Worn-out timing belts will affect the fire rate of the engine they’re conducting.
- Ticking Noise.
- Frontside Oil Leak.
When to change timing belt on Vauxhall Astra?
Chrisshu. Well the Astra is due for a service and I asked re timing belt and apparently the model I have is 100,000 miles or 10 years! :eh Click to expand… Yep the 1.7 cdti (80bhp) model, 10 years or 100,000 miles. The 100 bhp model 80,000 miles cambelt change interval (Astra H).
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
How often do I need to replace my timing belt?
How Often Do I Need To Replace My Timing Belt? Make Model Engine Year Replacement interval (mileage) Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 2008 140000 Audi A4 2.0 TDI 2007 75000 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 1998-06 40000 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 1995-02 40000
How often should you change the cambelt on a Vauxhall?
Vauxhall introduced this recommendation in late 2001, if you’d like clarification of this, please ring Vauxhall’s direct customer service number 0845 0902044. Vauxhall (best practice), recommended cambelt change intervals for all petrol engines (97-02), every 4 years or 40,000 miles.