Corsa "B" timing belt change

[valerie13]

Could anyone tell me when I need to change my timing belt on a Vauxhall corsa "B" 2000 reg 1.2 16v please,also is it a belt or a chain?

[NORMANTHEDOG]

it will be in your handbook,both answers

[Toureman]

Chains do not need replacing, you have a belt, don't go over 40000 miles before replacing but just check the change intervals as mentioned above..

If the belt brakes it could cost you �1000 to repair!

[massao]

Hi all,
I think I must share my experience. The last time the timing belt was replaced on my car (Corsa B 1.4 Swing 1993) was in 2004, and I got it changed today. Meaning after 9 years! The car drive 36,000KM during these 9 years, mostly short distances, and was rarely driven for more than 1.5 hours at a time. But the car was used almost every day! I read on so many forums like this, that the timing belt for Corsa B should be replaced after 4 years in any case. Well, this is certainly not true. I may have driven easily for two more years, but just got it replaced for safety. By the way, I live in North of Norway, where average winter temperature is -10 C, and average summer temperature is +10 C. So my advice to those who have Corsa B 1.4 Swing, and do not drive the car for long distances, should not worry about changing the timing belt for at least 7 years!

However, when you do replace the timing belt, I suggest that you get these parts replaced as well
-Fan belt/dynamobelt/serpentinebelt (whatever it is called on your car)
-Thermostat
-Two Seals (front camshaft, and oil seal/axel seal) (not sure about the exact names of these seals, but ask the mechanic!)
-Coolant
-Waterpump

Good luck!
Massao