Jase1.4
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just wondering if there is anything you can do to quiten the tapetty sewing machine noise on a 1 litre, believe its from the timing chain.
is it a sign its on its way out? or is this just how the 1 litres are? anybody got any ideas
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Mobby
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probably from the timing chain. has it ever been run low on oil?
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deano87
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Probably from the timing chain.
There was a kit to simply replace the chain however these aren't available anymore apparently, so the only option is a full replace including rollers etc. It isn't cheap 
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Mobby
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CORSA-B-C-AGILA-1-0-1-2-TIMING-CHAIN-KIT_W0QQitemZ200297781886QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item200297781886&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
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deano87
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Yeah, that's the full kit. The problem of cost isn't to do with the parts, it's the labour. Kind of front end of car off, side of engine off joby 
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Mobby
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yeah i know i was just showing him where to buy it
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Jase1.4
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ahh  not sure about the oil theres a possibility cos weve not long got the car for my little sis. it had a full system on it so it wasnt that noticable due to the roar of the exhaust lol, but ive taken that off today and replaced it with a standard system and it stands out more now (to me, sister couldnt careless! ha)
just dont know much about 1 litres so is kinda new to me
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Jase1.4
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jeez im not touching that then it can stay  cheers for your help lads 
[Edited on 15-01-2009 by Jase1.4]
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Jase1.4
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thinking about it...is this something that has to be done do you know? or could it possibly be left?
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Mobby
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if it snaps the engine fooked, needs to be done imo mate
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Jase1.4
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ok mate thanks
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Yeah, that's the full kit. The problem of cost isn't to do with the parts, it's the labour. Kind of front end of car off, side of engine off joby
It's a piece of piss in a 1litre.
Support engine by jack, cam cover off, lock crank & cams.
Timing cover off, release tension, belt & guides off.
Replace refit, enjoy.
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moka
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The same things happening to mine. If i was to buy one of these kits online how much would it cost me for a garage to fit it?
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mwg
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whats the mileage?
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moka
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107k
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moka
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anyone know roughly how much?
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deano87
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£400 at an independent garage because of the labour.
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moka
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even if i supply the parts?
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Mobby
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quote:
Originally posted by moka
107k
its lasted well then. i think there meant to be changed at 80k.
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by moka
even if i supply the parts?
Obviously not 
They aren't supposed to be changed at 80k. The rough interval is 100k. But some don't need changing at all.
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moka
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by moka
even if i supply the parts?
Obviously not
They aren't supposed to be changed at 80k. The rough interval is 100k. But some don't need changing at all.
My without a doubt needs changing. Is it worth it though considering i want to sell the car in the nnext few months and im looking for no less than £700?
Also if i supplied the parts what roughly would i be looking at?
[Edited on 16-01-2009 by moka]
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deano87
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The only way to find out is if you asked a garage. Don't go to Vauxhall though.
It isn't worth it because you're getting rid, but, if the person buying knows what they're talking about, they are going to pay hardly anything. But if you do repair, then you may as well keep it yourself. . .
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