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Author When was the cambelt and rollers last changed?
Joff
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6th Dec 04 at 18:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Fad's is fine, mine's fine. Your experiences count for nada
IlfordCorsa16V
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how often should you change cambelt?
my car has done 66,000 miles now, R reg.
Don't think its been changed before?

and also how much would it cost to change?
Nath
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6th Dec 04 at 20:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mine got changed below 40k. Due another change next year.
IlfordCorsa16V
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how much is it to change?
Nath
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6th Dec 04 at 20:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Vaux charge £200+ IIRC.
IlfordCorsa16V
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how would u kno when you have to change it before its too late??
are there any signs?
James R
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Yep, when the mileage has gone over the recommended period before a change. Then you're on borrowed time. Cheaper than a £1400 for the repair if it does go.
Stu_22
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40,000 miles or 4 years which ever comes first
mike_1.2LS96
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6th Dec 04 at 22:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Do you guys know if the hydraulic lifters can be reconditioned or are new ones required. I need six of the beggers
James R
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You can recon them.
big eck
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6th Dec 04 at 22:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thats a wake up call for me then, my belt, rollers and all the rest needed changed 20k miles ago.


Is it a good idea to change the water pump aswell???
James R
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Only if you feel play in it. How many miles are we talking??
Plus for the cost vs. piece of mind ratio maybe worth it.
corsa120
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cambelt had gone on my c20xe when brought it very lucky just 3 slightly bent valves and marked piston i think but piston is ok

had coscast head fully checked tested and fixed job done thanks dan

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