1.0 Corsa timing chain

Many people get the same fault on the three cyl. engine, caused by insufficient/incorrect oil changes the tensioner gums up and the chain wears. next it wears through the water pump. it is a 650 quid job in a dealers. parts are about 150 for chain tensioner and guides, the engine needs to come out. Rattly cam chain is the reason people get rid of them.

And this is the reason we're so happy to have the jolly splendid Mrcheerful here.

Si

Sincere thanks for the speedy & informative reply. Guess we won't be collecting it after all.

Regards,

Indeed, solid advice at a bargain price :-)

Well known problem on the 1.0 and 1.2's esp the 12v's - if the cam hasnt snapped before the chain stretches and lunched it! (oh and VAG's 3 pots too- hmm!)

Anyhow, can be done with the engine in not too bad. You may need to replace the crank sprocket also. Some had cam sprockets that are NOT keyed to the shaft.

If it is otherwise ok, DO remove the cam cover and carrier and re-torque/angle all of the bolts, as this is the cause of snapped cams.

Tim..

Many thanks Tim, won't be bothering with the car after all.

Regards,

These heaps are dangerous s*it piles. Get rid of it