My Daughter has been told by a garage that her cambelt needs replacing (1991 Vauxhall Corsa L 60,000 Miles on the clock). She went to another garage and they said it does not need replacing because it is a timing chain. Who am I to believe.
Depends what engine is in it.
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Believe yourself. Open the bonnet and have a look ?
my 99 1.2 is chain. Ring vauxhall and ask them if in doubt
Then yes it has a belt and yes it would be advisable to change it, possibly the water pump too.
Luckily belt breakage on this engine doesnt usually cause (much) damage.
Tim..
The X12XE engine (65PS instead of the shit(tier) 45) uses a chain. Fitted to cars post 97 AFAIK.
Ta, G.
...however, after reading it again, I see he mentions it's a pre 97 car - so it's a belt :-)
Ta, G.
Hehehe, indeed!
The 1.2 8v was only available in 65 trim, its the 1.0 litres that are 45 and
55bhp (6 and 12v versions)Tim..
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