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Timing Belt query - Printable Version +- VXOC Astra-J/GTC (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum) +-- Forum: Astra-J/GTC Section (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=5) +--- Forum: Astra-J/GTC (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=19) +--- Thread: Timing Belt query (/showthread.php?tid=3640) |
Timing Belt query - Breengin - 14:th-Nov-2017 My Astra is a 2011 model on a 60 plate and has a 1.7 cdti (125) engine. The mileage is sitting at 58k right now. When should the timing belt be changed and are there any pumps etc that need looked at at the same time? After some digging about on the internet i seem to be coming up with loads of different answers to my question. 100k/10 years 100k/6 years 60k/6 years. Obviously i don't want to get it done the now if its a 100y/10k ratio. Hopefully someone on here can help. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk RE: Timing Belt query - Rusty2009 - 14:th-Nov-2017 It's 6 years or 100,000 miles which ever comes first. What pump is better being done at the same time. RE: Timing Belt query - Breengin - 14:th-Nov-2017 Cheers Rusty. Its about 10 months past its 6 year mark so will get it booked in for belt and water pump. Friend said if the belt was done previous then there is a good chance the mechanic that did it noted it and the mileage in the engine bay somewhere near the belt. I had a look but nothing stood out. Better a couple of hundred quid the now than a couple of thousand if it snaps later Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk RE: Timing Belt query - Rusty2009 - 15:th-Nov-2017 Normally it's in the service book. Timing Belt query - Iaintruten - 16:th-Nov-2017 Just saw this post if you are getting the timing belt and water pump done also get the crankshaft pulley done also as this is a separate pulley from your timing belt kits but these are prone to snapping on the diesels as mines getting done on Tuesday and I have opted for getting it done for the sake of a extra 70 quid it's peace of mind which isn't bad as the pulley to buy anyway was going to cost 50 quid. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk RE: Timing Belt query - Breengin - 16:th-Nov-2017 Cheers. Will say to the garage to do that as well. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Timing Belt query - Iaintruten - 16:th-Nov-2017 No problem mines going into the garage on Tuesday to get it all done, was going to do it myself but the locking tool is 250quid from laser and then the parts were about 220quid lol and the garage quoted me 420 for the lot (supplied and fitted) so was a no brainer as I'll probably not have the car next time it requires another one and the tool was engine specific and not universal lol, so there would be no point buying it for one use. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk RE: Timing Belt query - Breengin - 16:th-Nov-2017 Those engine specific tools are a pain in the ass. Hope the garage has one and i don't have to go hunting for a different mechanic. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Timing Belt query - Iaintruten - 16:th-Nov-2017 Lol yeah tell me about it, did see a cheap universal one on eBay for about 40quid but not risking it in case it falls to bits lol. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk RE: Timing Belt query - Breengin - 16:th-Nov-2017 Guy i normally go to has been around for 30odd years so hopefully he has what is needed. Surely he'll have done one of them before. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Timing Belt query - Iaintruten - 16:th-Nov-2017 Yeah I'm sure he will, he may have a decent universal one that will fit but as above it will be a few hundred quid anyway but it will be worth it to him as he will be doing it day in day out. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk Timing Belt query - marcus01 - 19:th-Dec-2017 Having mine done next month. Quoted 450 quid. Car is 6 years old in April. 60k on the clock. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk |