Z14XEP Chain Replacement Costs

[T5SOR]

The Astra timing chain is due for replacement and the best price I have received so far is £450! Anyone else had a quote or had this done recently? £450 seems a bit steep. The VX main dealer is £50 cheaper than an independant so far!

Astra 1.4 2004

[Drive Blind]

you sure it's a chain - i thought these were a belt?

[T5SOR]

I think the Z14XE is belt and the Z14XEP is chain.

[J5MBF]

Z14XEP is a chain. When you say due a replacement, is it because its noisey as they don't have a lifespan as a belt would have. £450 seems a very good price given the labour time is 4.2 hours.

[Drive Blind]

i stand corrected,

my only experience of vauxhall chain engines is the 2.2 - and to replace them was 4-500 quid.

It's not a standard service item is it?