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 did Vauxhall Astra Mk5 16V come out?
For stopping power, the Astra Mk5 1.6 16V braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Drums at the rear. The Astra Mk5 model is a Turismo car manufactured by Vauxhall, with 5 doors and 5 seats, sold new from year 2007 to 2009, and available after that as a used car. Petrol.
What is the top speed of a Vauxhall Astra?
With a fuel consumption of 6.5 litres/100km – 43 mpg UK – 36 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 11.6 seconds, a maximum top speed of 119 mph (191 km/h), a curb weight of 2789 lbs (1265 kgs), the Astra Mk5 1.6 16V has a naturally-aspirated In-line 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
When to change water pump on Vauxhall Astra G?
Vauxhall Astra G Petrol 1.6i 16v engine Z16 XEP – cam belt change – bursty. Cambelt should be changed every 40k on this particular model. The Dealers tend to advise changing the water pump at 80k but from experience I would do the water pump at 40k.
Do you need a timing chain for a Vectra?
First find out if you have a cambelt or a timing chain, the non common rail diesels use a chain which AFAIK doesn’t have a service interval (the 2.2 petrol had a problem with chains, but not the diesel vectras).
How often do you change the cambelt on a Vauxhall Vectra?
Even with having the main dealer always service the car, I somehow doubt that! Here is a quote from the service booklet for a 2005 prefacelift 1.9 16 valve cdti “Toothed belt-replace Z19DT, Z19DTH engine every 10 years/100,000 miles”.
When do you change the belt on a Vauxhall?
Maybe Vauxhall altered the belt change intervals on the later cars though. Ask at the dealers. On these engines which are GM / Fiat engines they are known for the water pump failing at around the 40.000 miles mark , so that’s why my local AA man changes his every 40.000 .