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vauxhall corsa timing belt

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gabrielle200 | 20:52 Sat 07th Oct 2006 | Motoring
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i have got a vauxhall corsa R-reg, 1.2, 3 door, and have been told that the timing belt has been knocked out of sync,,, has anybody had this problem, and how much will it cost to get fixed..

i'm only 19, and in university.
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The question I would ask is why has it been knocked out of sync ?
Would have a guess that the belt is worn or the tming belt tensioner bearing is faulty.
Timing belts on these should be changed around every 40,000 miles - at 80,000 I would change the belt tensioner bearing as well.
Cost - to fit a new belt and tensioner - not much change out of �100.
Have had 4 corsa's and never had a problem like yours.
Just a thought - who told you the timing was out of sync ?
If in doubt get a trustworthy mechanic to have a look.
Another thing - if you have to get the belt done put a new thermostat in the cooling system at the same time - they can be a pig when they stick closed and car overheats - have had to get 2 out of 4 changed.

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