Timing Belt on 2006 1.9 CDTI Vectra

[Stupeo]

When should it be changed?

Im currently at 52,000 miles. The car requires its first MOT by 12/10/2009 and will also be due another service then too. I expect to be at 65,000 miles by then - would this be a good time to change it out?

Ive heard rumours it should be changed before 100,000 miles?

Thanks,

Matt.

[neiljohnson]

100k is the recommended interval but if it were me i would do it at 70k ish, but also do the water pump and tensioners at the same time.

Hth Neil

[nielsen]

Stupeo said:

When should it be changed?

Im currently at 52,000 miles. The car requires its first MOT by 12/10/2009 and will also be due another service then too. I expect to be at 65,000 miles by then - would this be a good time to change it out?

Ive heard rumours it should be changed before 100,000 miles?

Thanks,

Matt.

Get your inlet manifold checked, so it can be changed under warrenty. check http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/?

[gaz71089]

yes 100k is what vauxhall say but i would change it at 60k - 70k (im a mechanic and own a 1.9cdti astra mk 5)

[Stupeo]

gaz71089 said:

yes 100k is what vauxhall say but i would change it at 60k - 70k (im a mechanic and own a 1.9cdti astra mk 5)

Cheers Gaz.

I am at 63,000 now and i am due a service at 67,000 so will get it done then. Any idea what cost i would be looking at for the timing belt and water pump?

Cheers,

Matt.

[neiljohnson]

Stupeo said:

gaz71089 said:

yes 100k is what vauxhall say but i would change it at 60k - 70k (im a mechanic and own a 1.9cdti astra mk 5)

Cheers Gaz.

I am at 63,000 now and i am due a service at 67,000 so will get it done then. Any idea what cost i would be looking at for the timing belt and water pump?

Cheers,

Matt.

Total job inc the service would come to less than £500 depending on weather its just the basic service or the big one.

[bazking69]

I always recommend a maximum of 5 years or 60k, whichever comes first. The consequences of a belt breaking is terminal for the engine, hence a few hundred now and then is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

[Stupeo]

Nice one, cheers chaps!