Marc Bright
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Registered: 21st Jun 00
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Cam Belt went on my 1.416v Sport today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Water pump had failed on me, Shatterd the bearings in the pump so my garage told me. Fed up wont know what the full damage is until they take the head off tomorrow,
Anyone had the same trouble??
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Mattb
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Registered: 2nd Feb 03
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i know some one this happened to a couple of months ago, on a 1.4 sport
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PaulW
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
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16v = costly 
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Marc Bright
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Registered: 21st Jun 00
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Fingers crossed,
I was only doing about 20mph. These things are sent to try us.
My mate had a waterpump go in his bmw318 they quoted him £1400!!!!!!!
Serves him right
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PaulW
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
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speed of the car aint the factor though, its how many revs you were doing at the time
bimmers are expensive!
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Greasemonkey
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I got a spare C16XE engine if ya want it LOL
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IntaCepta
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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yea its down to the engine revs.
what gear was u in?
did u not change the water pump when u changed the cambelt?
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sperminator
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Registered: 31st Dec 02
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I have a 1.4 16v sport and my cam belt snapped 1 month ago and it bent all my valves and then i need a new water pump (£30) also my head got sent away, i paid £620 got a BIG discount!
Good Luck Mate hope it hasnt bent ur valves,
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M2RTY
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Registered: 25th May 01
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yup, most ive seen/heard bend all valves @ about 30 quid a valve, then u need all the other parts on top, possibly damaged head/pistons too
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M2RTY
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and when mine went it damaged the cam too which had to be replaced
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Born_corsa02
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Registered: 20th Dec 02
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Don't need to remove head y not do a compression test first unlucky fella b4 gettin yours fixed tho theres a couple of peeps on here sellin haeds for the x14xe engine and this will probably be cheaper
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MattyB
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Registered: 13th Nov 01
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I'd rather pay the £150 to get the belt changed before it happens 
I stick to the Haynes recommended cam belt change interval (bout 3/4 of the manufacturers), then u'll be safe. A properly fitted cambelt (inside the belt cover), and regularly expected wont let you down.
Well unless some 1 fiddles with it at some point, and doesnt tighten/fit it back properly.
I check mine all the time, even on my TD which is a night mare to get to.
Nevertheless - unlucky mate - hope it hasnt caused too much damage
Matt
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paulr202000
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Registered: 20th Jan 01
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we a had a 1.4 16v corsa bend 8 valves and crack all he valve guides at tick over when they were sat at some lights so u wont get away with no bent valves i would put money on it.
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: plymouth Drives: Astra Sport
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As said, a secondhand head might be the best option.
£620 with a big discount! Doesn't sound discounted to me.....
Valves are about £15 each, not £30.
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mickp
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Registered: 30th May 03
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mine went last year tho. cwas covered by garages warranty. (they wernt to happy lol 800 quid bill)
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M2RTY
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quote:
Originally posted by miles
As said, a secondhand head might be the best option.
£620 with a big discount! Doesn't sound discounted to me.....
Valves are about £15 each, not £30.
23 plus VAT each IIRC from vaux
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sperminator
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Registered: 31st Dec 02
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Brand new Water Pump, 16 brand new valves, new oil filter, fan belt, new head and my service book stamped 4 times is canny for £620 Vauxhall would of charged 3 times as much.
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leon_in_uk
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went on my 1.4i flair at 70mph, cost £400... sports are more expensive, went to a garage and they dont like ecotechs
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sperminator
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Registered: 31st Dec 02
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yep defo thats what they said 2 me wiv 8 valves u can b lucky but mayb im the daft 1 buying a 16 valve.
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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http://www.autovaux.co.uk/StockList.asp?carID=11&cat=30
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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For the cost of 16 new valves and a head from vaux you could buy a whole new used engine.
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Bling!
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Registered: 7th Dec 03
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yes mate i had that little while ago the shit thing was mate my sport was due in to get the cam belt changed 4 hours later what a fucker that was it cost me £1400
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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£1400! Are you nuts? Did you get a couple of weeks holiday in that as well?
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IntaCepta
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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u guys are getting raped, and u don't know it!
just get the parts from autovaux yourself, so they only charge for the labour.
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PaulW
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
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on my old 1.4 8v corsa, i replaced the head, all 8 valves, 2 pistons, water pump & other bits & bobs for £350 - all work done myself
garage quoted me near £1600 to do the work, so thought fek tha
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