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Astra timing belt

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  • 24-07-2006 12:40pm
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    junii
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    If an astra is up on 160k when does the timing belt need to be done again?

    Cheers.


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    The_Magoo
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    What year and model, engine and when was it last changed?


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    junii
    Closed Accounts Posts: 600 ✭✭✭junii


    Its a 1.4 97'. Dunno when it was last changed but it should be done every 40k right?


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    The_Magoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 116 ✭✭The_Magoo


    35-40k intervals sounds about right, which means it due at this stage. €250 should cover it from a friendly independant, get the water pump changed as well.


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    kluivert
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    If you havent changed it recently then maybe worth while getting it done.

    160k miles I cant to reach that in my Astra. Nearly at the 90k miles mark now.


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    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    if in any doubt about when it was last done, change it. much cheaper to replace the belt and water pump than a whole engine.
    40k is about right on opels.
    it should be written on the belt cover somewhere when it was last changed anyway.


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    junii
    Closed Accounts Posts: 600 ✭✭✭junii


    It was last changed around 120/130k mark?

    So when will it need to be done again?


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    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    id be getting it done asap so


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    kluivert
    Registered Users Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭kluivert


    Get it done now and change the water pump as well. At least you ll have a ref in which to change it next time around.

    I had my T/B changed at 70k miles, the first time it was changed. However I am going to get it changed every 40k miles just to be on the safe side.

    Being a big fan of the Astra, what is the car liek to drive at 160k miles, am amusing you have a 1.4 engine.


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    junii
    Closed Accounts Posts: 600 ✭✭✭junii


    Haven't got it. Just thinking of buying. How much would it cost to get this done?


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