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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: handy on 06 November 2009, 20:09:15
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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 :) :)
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Try eurocarparts they may be cheaper :y
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Here's the link you can check prices online :y
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/Car-Parts
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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??
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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 :-[).
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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.
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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.
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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
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Anyone have any tips when changing it?
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i have the latest autodata so if you need the diagram on how to do it just let me know.
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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.
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Thanks everyone :D
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Anyone have any tips when changing it?
Use the locking kit.