The subject of cambelt replacements seems to have come up numerous times. However on a search throug Google Groups its not clear if the reduced replacement interval applies to all Vectras with the ecotech engines. I have a 2002 '51' 1.8 16V and the service book states every
8 years or 80,000 miles for the toothed belt and tensioning pulley.Can anyone shed any light on this.
Alan
As a precaution I would advise replacement of the cambelt and tensioning rollers at 40K mile intervals on all 16V Ecotec petrol engines.
HTH
Anthony Remove eight from email to reply.
The service book says 8/80 but Vauxhall actually recommend 4 years/40,000 miles (whichever comes first).
This is a pain (and expensive) but it is worth doing.
To be fair, most manufacturers say something similar.
The interval has been reduced to 4 years or 40,000 miles on all 1.6 + 1.8
16V ecotech engines. This was following timing belts/tensioners failing before 80,000miles. The main cause of the timing belt failures was the tensioner, and as such all vauxhall cambelt kits come with a modified tensioner. It is also recommmended that the 2 idler pulleys are replaced at the same time. Although this may appear expensive (around £100 for parts alone using genuine vauxhall), it is far cheaper than having a timing belt fail (anything from a few bent valves, to a totally destroyed engine).Moray
Strange,
My local VX dealer quoted 85+VAT to do the belt on my wifes 1.8 16v Astra.
I am certain they are the same engine so should cost the same to do as the parts are the same.
This I would assume would be proper Vauxhall parts as it's a main dealer.
LL
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