kerzo
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does you get any indicators when this is about to go? eg sounds, milage etc?
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DIGGIDY
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normaly they just go without any indication at all... if you do get any sound it will be a ticking noise which comes from the drivers side which increases in time with the speed of the engine. if your getting this switch the engine off remove the cover plate of the timing belt and check to see if you have any deposits of belt bit in the cover. if not turn the engine over and keep you eyes peeled for any signs of rips, tears or cracks. if you see any of these get it replace ASAP!!!
timing belts should be replaced every 10,000 or so...
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kerzo
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yeah i have been getting a bit of a louder ticking noise recently at high speeds and that was worrying me.
thanks
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DIGGIDY
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you will notice this at any speed if it's bad enough, but more so when your parked up with the engine running. but it's a definate tick! not a tap or a knock just a tick.
don't think you would hear this while driving though..
best take it to someone you know and trust with a good knowledge of car mechanics. Not your local asshole he will just tell you it's gone anyway and it will cost you 250 quid to put right.
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kerzo
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cheers mate
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Adam
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Cambelts only need to be changed every 30,000 miles
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CRB 553
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but then u get the cambelt that goes at 29,000miles and fooks ya valves....
U could get a cambelt that lasts over 60,000 miles but the longer u leave it the more likely it is to go, change frequently is adviced...
Better still, stick with a chain, get a 1.0 12V 
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Gambit
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if you are changing it then make sure you get a vauxhall cambelt & tensioner & not one from your local motor parts shop
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leeshez
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I had mine chaged @ 45kish 99pound done and dusted vaxhall garage  Cheers Lee
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DIGGIDY
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quote:
Adam
Cambelts only need to be changed every 30,000 miles
Sorry you are correct... but in my case it seems to be every 5000 at the moment...
there seems to be an alightment problem with cam setup(standard) i've had the lot changed, belts, rollers and adjusters.... but still the cam belt will not align correctly even took it to a specailist to get it sorted and the only reason they could come up with is that the crank shaft has been machine a whisker to long... 
vauxhall seem to be bemused by this as well... but they did give a bunch of free cambelts to keep me going...
that's a first!! free stuff from vauxhall..
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kerzo
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mine has just hit 70,000 and i dont knwo if it has been changed or not before. i have had it from 58,000 and thinking i may just bring it to my mechanic and see what he says
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