Vauxhall Combo van cam chain replacement
I am debating changing the cam chain, tensioner etc on my 2006 Vauxhall Combo 1.3CDTI. It has done 145,000 miles and has very little history. The van needs a blip of throttle to start, the van drives fine and will shift when floored.
I've never had a cam chain diesel engine before and I would like to know what sort of sounds I'm looking for in regards of a stretched chain, bad gears etc. The van could do with a service but I'm trying to find out if the chain needs replacing and if so will be dropping the sump etc to fit the new kit.
I've never had a cam chain diesel engine before and I would like to know what sort of sounds I'm looking for in regards of a stretched chain, bad gears etc. The van could do with a service but I'm trying to find out if the chain needs replacing and if so will be dropping the sump etc to fit the new kit.
Asked on 8 January 2016 by comboman
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This little 1250cc FIAT Multijet engine is doing well. So it's essential the job is done properly by someone who has done it before at least half a dozen times. Not someone who has never done it before.
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