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None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 20:30
by 1_eyed_jim
Evening all. Trying to save money for a replacement gearbox for the van but the Astra is well over due for a cambelt change.
Astra estate diesel 1.7DTI 2002
Has anyone fitted one of these? Is it really as hard as Haynes is making out (4 spanners)? Can get the kit for £50 but my local garage want £150 to fit.
Thanks
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 21:58
by mm289
Done a couple of petrols on MK4 Astra's, only real challenge is access but its pretty do'able
Not sure about Diesel, but can't be that much harder surely, biggest issue is stopping crank/pump/cam from moving?
If the garage want 150 thats probs only 3 hours?
MM
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 22:08
by mm289
Have a look at this also,looks pretty straightforward....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu6FunG8vYY
MM
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 22:10
by Plasticman
ring a main dealer and find the time/cost
sometimes its supprising
mm
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 22:44
by 1_eyed_jim
Excellent thanks for the video it LOOKS straight forward. Noticed he didn't change any of the pully's that come with the kit. Anyway think I will get one ordered. Any make I should aim to buy eg Gates, dayco FDI etc etc (FDI being the cheapest
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Ta
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 22:48
by Plasticman
gates make good belts
mm
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 06:03
by mm289
Ditto above, I use Gates for aftermarket. Kit should come with a tensioner pulley which I would always change as well. Just one bolt really
MM
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 07:52
by Ian Hulley
Get the garage to do it. If you screw up you don't get much new engine for £150.
Ian
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 11:01
by 1_eyed_jim
Ian Hulley wrote:Get the garage to do it. If you screw up you don't get much new engine for £150.
Ian
Car is only worth £1000 so £150 is a lot to spend on it. I'm feeling confident
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 11:36
by Ian Hulley
Your van has no gearbox at the moment ? I wouldn't take chances on screwing up my other car right now ... but hey, it's your life.
None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 22:40
by 1_eyed_jim
Good advice Ian. Wasn't thinking straight! Will get the van fixed first then car
Re: None VW question! Astra timing belt change
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 23:04
by Ian Hulley
Good man, you know it makes sense and hey ... it's only money ffs
