Does a Vauxhall Corsa have a Cambelt?
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 my car have a cam belt or chain?
In order to tell if your car has a timing belt or a timing chain you must inspect your engine. Check the side of your engine, if it has a tinplate or plastic cover, you timing belt. If your engine has neither of those, it has a timing chain. There are a few exceptions to this rule although they are few and far between.
How long does a timing chain last on a Corsa?
60k is recommended, but to be fair the chain will last the life of the car if you have used a good quality GM oil filter and not ragged it around constantly, What causes them to fail is if the oil filter is cheap and allows some oil to drain back through it into the sump and over time this can cause the chain to …
When should Cambelt be changed on Corsa?
When to change a Vauxhall Cambelt
| Vauxhall Antara Cambelt Change Intervals | 90,000 miles or 6 years |
|---|---|
| Vauxhall Corsa Cambelt Change Intervals | 60,000 miles or 10 years |
| Vauxhall Meriva Cambelt Change Intervals | 50,000 miles or 10 years |
| Vauxhall Mokka Cambelt Change Intervals | 100,000 miles or 6 years |
Is the Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 chain cam?
Which is it? Yes, the 1.2 is chain cam. The 1.4 is belt cam. Someone at the Vauxhall garage made a mistake. What should I check when buying a used Vauxhall Corsa? Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol – cam belt or chain?
Do you need to change the cam belt on a Vauxhall Corsa?
I am advised by my local Vauxhall garage that the cam belt and water pump needs changing at 10 years or 100,000 miles at a cost of £360. Checking your site seems to suggest that it does not have a cam belt but a chain which only needs replacing if rattling badly. Which is it? Yes, the 1.2 is chain cam. The 1.4 is belt cam.
Is the 1.2 petrol cam belt or chain?
Can you clarify if the 1.2 petrol Corsa (2006 model) is cam belt or chain? I am advised by my local Vauxhall garage that the cam belt and water pump needs changing at 10 years or 100,000 miles at a cost of £360.
What should I check when buying a Vauxhall Corsa?
Checking your site seems to suggest that it does not have a cam belt but a chain which only needs replacing if rattling badly. Which is it? Yes, the 1.2 is chain cam. The 1.4 is belt cam. Someone at the Vauxhall garage made a mistake. What should I check when buying a used Vauxhall Corsa? Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol – cam belt or chain?