Change your timing belt at the recommended interval or every 72 months, which ever comes first. Check the veci label under the hood to be sure your 1998 has the 1zzfe and not the beltdriven 7afe the engine was actually changed during the 1998 production run. Price new from used from paperback, may 11, 2004 please retry. Could someone tell me what the actual cam belt kit replacement interval is on astra h 1. It came with some motor mount bolts and a few nuts too. I think the revised interval might be 60,000 miles6 years. Timing belt replacement tends to be an expensive exercise that appears to make little difference to how a car runs, although failure and trying to live without it might prove impossible. Vauxhall indicate that cambelt changes are 40,000 miles4 years up to 2002 for astras. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. On 19972000 models, replace at 60,000 mile intervals if vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures below 20 degrees fahrenheit or. I have just replaced my engine timing belt on my 2008 holden astra z18xer, all appeared to go smoothly, replaced belt,auto tensioer and idle. I know that vauxhall recommend 80100,000 miles for a cambelt change on the 1. Probably not as much as the costs of repairs resulting from the rest of the car falling apart and breaking around the brand spanking new timing belt. Leonbackwards, clarification of cambelt change intervals for all vauxhall petrol engines from 972002.
Unlike belts, timing chains usually dont have a routine replacement interval. A timing belt failure can result in costly engine damage. Hi, in my owners manual 03 astra with z18xe, the interval is 60. Inspect the timing belt pulleys and water pump for any need to replace. Get 20 disposable medical masks for free with each order close. Cclife engine timing belt camshafts locking setting tool kit for1. The 2006 edition timing belt manual provides all the information required for the inspection, replacement and tensioning of timing belts on domestic and imported cars, vans and. Z16let, z16xe1, z16xep, z16xer, a16xer, z18xer, a18xer, 2hoa18xel chevrolet. Then noticed both cam sprockets had moved 10 degrees or so, as they are springloaded sprockets.
An easy way is to check your registration papers for an engine number that begins with z18xer. Bmw x1 timing beltchain replacement cost clickmechanic. Incorrect timing of the engine can be due to many things. Was looking thru the latest astra catalogue, got to the specs page and in the service section, the timing belt change on the 1. It is rather pulleys that are damaged or a timing belt tensioner that has loosened up. Check out the clickmechanic price for a bmw x1 timing beltchain replacement in the uk. Had a number of updates, including 150,000 km timing belt change interval. With a previous car which had 90,000km timing belt change intervals, i got the dealer to replace the external waterpump alternator, power steering and airconditioning drive belts as precautionary maintenance they had to be removed in any case, and i kept the old belts as spares.
Jun 01, 2012 i have just replaced my engine timing belt on my 2008 holden astra z18xer, all appeared to go smoothly, replaced belt,auto tensioer and idle. Mar 22, 2006 the 2006 edition timing belt manual provides all the information required for the inspection, replacement and tensioning of timing belts on domestic and imported cars, vans and light trucks from 1992 through 2006. Job went out no probs, came back today with a strange noise like a dry belt noise but intermittent, but when the. These days its generally considered that belts should be replaced every 5 years if they havent done the mileage check the autodata timing belt book.
Belt style timing belts belt section l belt width inch 12 belt number 300l belt internal length decimal inch 30. Get the best deal for engine timing belt kits for astra cars. Timing belt interval vauxhall owners network forum. I drive a 2003 holden astra sri that recently needed a 60,000km service. So take the belt in hand and locate the three marking. On 1998 models except nonturbocharged supra replace every 90. How to replace your timing belt for opel astra h replacing the timing belt for opel astra h foxwell bt100 pro. Oct 22, 20 hi has anybody fitted a cam belt on an astra h 1. Optibelt technical manual rubber timing belt drives. Timing belt replacement advice cambelt replacement costs. Primarily because it is a prime time to do since it is easily replaced while you have the front end of the motor disassembled. Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a vauxhall opel astra. Feb 23, 2007 unlike belts, timing chains usually dont have a routine replacement interval.
Timing belt replacement interval guide weatherly index catalog no. Edition supersedes 400 4311448a 2010 4281466 2005 avoid costly engine damage. Z31 vg30et timing belt replacement and 60k maintainance replacing the z31 timing belt is one of the most important items of maintance you need to do on your z31. Mazda mx5 miata questions timing belt, waterpump, etc. Also, the z18xe has a spin on type oil filter, vs the cartridge type for the z18xer. As comedians tell us, timing is everything advice that is equally. Lined up the sprockets and marked them then removed the old belt. Check our online catalogue to find the matching timing belt kit or timing belt kit with water pump for your application. Timing belt replacement advice cambelt replacement costs gem.
The engine was developed by opel a subsidiary of general motors and manufactured since 2005. A friend had an oil lubricated timing belt on his ford pinto and that was more than twenty years ago. Lots of car owners come to us asking when their timing belt needs replacing. Timing belts are a critical part of any engine maintenance program and must be replaced at the specified interval determined by the belt manufacturer or original. It is more efficient to replace the tensioner and idlers and even the water pump when the engine is already demounted. This item mekanik engine timing tool set vauxhall 1. The timing belt or chain is the sole component that keeps the camshaft make that camshafts on a dohc or vtype ohc. Worn or wearing tensioners, pulleys and idlers can cause a new timing belt to fail in a very short time. Jun 28, 2019 incorrect timing of the engine can be due to many things.
Dayco timing belts, when replaced in conjunction with the tensioner, idler pulley and oil seals, restore the optimum operating conditions for the timing drive system. Asta a1618o engine timing tool cam belt flywheel tool vauxhall opel z16 z18 ler. The vg30e an vg30et motors are interference engines meaning the valves and pistons do share a common space. For applications in other pulleys, please contact the optibelt application engineering department.
Help just been trying to replace the timing belt in my 56 reg vectra with z18xer engine, diligently following the haynes manual. Just been trying to replace the timing belt in my 56 reg vectra with z18xer engine, diligently following the haynes manual. Vauxhall best practice, recommend cambelt change intervals every 4 years or 40,000 miles. Autodata timing belts by autodata, 9781893026339, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Therefore, rob marshall advises that the outlay is both worthwhile and essential. Would it be best to have it changed earlier on a lower. Timing belts that have been used for a long time may stick in the pulley grooves and require some gentle prying with a screwdriver to release. Before installing the new timing belt, note that there are three white lines on the belt.
Gates is the global leader in timing belt innovation. Timing belt replacement interval guide gates corporation. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Timing belt driven water pumps should always be replaced when the timing belt is replaced. Does a vauxhall opel astra have a timing belt cambelt or a chain. If its the z18xer engine then the official cambelt change interval is every 10 yrs or 100,000 miles whichever is sooner click to expand. These match up with the markings on the cam gears and sprocket. Our timing component kits with water pump offer the same oe components as our tcks with the addition of a water pump. With the tension on the timing belt relieved, the belt should slide easily off the sprockets. I can just about hear the belt on tick over, not a loud noise but audible with bonnet up, not sure if this is normal. I wasnt happy with the cost and checked with a mechanic who discovered it had a timing chain that doesnt need servicing at all. Replacing the timing belt for opel astra h how to replace your. All that time ive just faffed around with what i have to hand well, after being tasked recently with changing the belts on the missus vectra z18xer i decided. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.
These days its generally considered that belts should be replaced every 5 years if they havent done the mileage check the autodata timing belt book,the later editions all have a time interval as well. Many service folks advise that the water pump be changed at that time as well. Vauxhall introduced this recommendation in late 2001. In a worstcase scenario, your timing belt may jump. The opel z18xer engine uses a cast grey iron block with fivebearings crankshaft and aluminum head with dual overhead camshafts dohc and four. Includes a warranty equal to the oe replacement interval. Box 5887 denver, co 802175887 interference engines. You can book online and the mobile mechanics on our network will come and do the work on your doorstep, one way to make your life a little easier. Excellent book it has in detail all you need to know about timing belt replacement for any vehicle or truck.