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Title: My wife's corsa
Post by: handy on 06 November 2009, 20:09:15

Hi guys and gals :)

My wife's corsa 1.0 3 cylinder has had the old rattle and shake from the timing chain for quite a while now and its even loosing power so i think its time i got it changed.

I rang vauxhall for a price on the kit and was told a price of £122.87 for the kit ( trade price as it aint on trade club) :(


The guy told me that the kit included  the chair, tensioner,  some gaskets and also the cam gears.

Do i have to change the cam gear or are they just trying to sell me something thst i dont need,  Do they sell the kit without the cam gear and do anyone know the price without this.

Any help or advice you expert bunch of people :) :)

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: Del Boy on 06 November 2009, 20:23:28

Try eurocarparts they may be cheaper  :y

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: Del Boy on 06 November 2009, 20:24:08

Here's the link you can check prices online  :y
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/Car-Parts

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: handy on 06 November 2009, 20:29:32

Cant seem to find the part i need from the link,   And i have found the kits much cheaper on ebay but none of them include the sprocket  !!  so do i need it??

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: Del Boy on 06 November 2009, 20:33:50

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Cant seem to find the part i need from the link,   And i have found the kits much cheaper on ebay but none of them include the sprocket  !!  so do i need it??

Did you type in the registartion number? If not type it in then click on cam and valve train  :y Not sure on the sprocket (should be my dad has one of these  :-[).

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: Andy B on 06 November 2009, 20:35:07

It's generaly a good idea to replace sprockets whe you replace a chain whether on a car or not. Unless your old sprockets are obviously not worn I'd be inclined to change them.

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: Ghost on 06 November 2009, 21:11:19

My wife has the same elephants roller skate and also had the same problem,
I changed the timing chane and it cleared up.
I also bought a kit but it didnt have any sprokets with it. I paid £98. seems like a good idea to change them aswell though.

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: handy on 06 November 2009, 21:24:53

Looks like the vauxhall guy was telling the truth then,   Anyone with a trade club book who can verify that it aint in the book

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: handy on 07 November 2009, 16:51:57

Anyone have any tips when changing it?

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: alexh551 on 08 November 2009, 09:27:03

i have the latest autodata so if you need the diagram on how to do it just let me know.

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 November 2009, 10:02:58

Easy enough to do, and yes, as with ANY chains setup (including bikes), you change the gears to as the chain and gears wear to each other.

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: handy on 08 November 2009, 16:43:28

Thanks everyone   :D

Title: Re: My wife's corsa
Post by: KillerWatt on 08 November 2009, 19:14:22

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Anyone have any tips when changing it?

Use the locking kit.