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.
Is the Vauxhall Corsa a reliable car?
Are Vauxhall Corsas Reliable? Vauxhall Corsas are considered above average for reliability, especially for general driving. Of course, the design means you can’t expect to rev down the motorway, matching the high-end sports cars for speed, but this isn’t why people purchase a Corsa.
How much does it cost to fit a Cambelt?
How much to change a cambelt in the UK? The average cambelt change cost is between £290 – £730 for most vehicles in the UK and can vary considerably depending on the car model and garage. The material costs for a new cambelt, tensioner and idler pulley will only be around £70 – £180.
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. Should I be concerned?
Can a timing belt be replaced on a Vauxhall Corsa?
In this INA timing belt article, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing chain kit on a Vauxhall Corsa with a 1.2L petrol engine. The vehicle had a noticeable rattle emanating from the timing chain area, which was especially bad at cold start.
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.
When does the cam belt need changing on these engines?
My girlfriend’s 1996 Corsa 1.2 (85,000 miles) needs an MOT, and I think it could do with a decent service as I’m not sure what the previous owners had done. When does the cam belt need changing on these engines?