Corsa C Timing Chain

[dry664]

First post in he VX forum!!

My fiance has an 03 1.2 Corsa with what I think has a rattly timing chain. Car has done approx 95K miles. Currently considering getting it replaced or playing timing chain roulette. Car is in otherwise good condition so I guess its worth £1-1.5K privately.
Thoughts? Any recommendations for mechanics around the Surrey/Hampshire border that could have a look?

[BorkFactor]

Hi, my Mum has a similar car (facelift 04) and it had the same problem. Quite common on these apparently.

She got the whole lot stripped down and replaced at a local garage for something like £250, so not much at all. Car is perfect 10k later, great little motor

[H100S]

Common problem. Usually down to incorrect oil being used and not being changed at the right intervals. These must use 5w30 fully synthetic, preferably C3 spec.

[OnistOssifer]

I also had a facelift 04 one, chain was done under a recall. Might be worth checking if your car is covered by that recall - even now they'll do the work if it's covered.