Astra MK5 Belt or Chain?

Astra MK5 Belt or Chain?

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T5SOR

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2,004 posts

232 months

Saturday 13th August 2011
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I am planning to service the car myself as it is 6 years old (1.4, 55 Reg) and a lot cheaper than going to Vauxhall.

Few questions:

Does it have a cambelt or chain? I have seen conflicting info about this online
Does the cambelt/chain need replacing at 60K or 100K? I have seen conflicting info about this online

The belt/chain is my only real worry as I will have to go to VX if this needs doing. Car has done 60K miles.

Edited by T5SOR on Saturday 13th August 13:29

T5SOR

Original Poster:

2,004 posts

232 months

Saturday 13th August 2011
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I think the engine is a Z14XEP as the Z14XE wasn't used in the Astra MK5 in 2005?

ast20t

69 posts

168 months

Saturday 13th August 2011
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should be a chain then mate with xep engine