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”.
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).
What should the voltage be on a camshaft sensor?
After these checks, use a digital multimeter that can test either alternate current (AC) voltage or direct current (DC) voltage, depending on your particular type of camshaft position sensor. You’ll also need the correct electrical values for your particular type of sensor. You may find this information in your vehicle repair manual.
How often do waterpumps fail in a Vectra?
The official schedule says 150 000 km or 120 months. However previous driving conditions, servicing conditions and a lot of other variables have to be considered. I have seen waterpumps fail as low as 47 000 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 .
When do I need to change my cambelt?
Unfortunately, worn out cambelts do not have a multitude of symptoms as clear as other car parts do. Most of the time you will only notice a worn out cambelt when it snaps. The best protection is therefore a conscientious compliance with the recommended change intervals.
How much does it cost to change water pump and cambelt?
Changing water pump and cambelt at the same time is quite common because they become worn out in similar intervals and labour costs can be saved. Expect to pay an additional £80 – £300 in that case. The price differences of the Ford Focus are mainly related to the position of the different tensioner and idler pulleys.
When do you change the timing belt on a VW Jetta?
VW Timing Belt Change Intervals for Diesel TDI Engines 1 1999-2004 VW Jetta change interval is 100,000 miles for TDI ALH (US) A4 chassis. 2 1999-2004 VW Golf change interval is 100,000 miles for TDI ALH (US) A4 chassis. 3 1998-2004 VW Beetle change interval is 100,000 miles for TDI ALH (US).
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