cam chain jumped

pgtips123

hi all. My chain has jumped on my vectra B 2002 plate 2.2 engine, I can see I have valve damage, exhaust side, just by removing rocker cover and looking, anyone suggest anywhere I can get good quality parts bit cheaper than Vauxhall main dealer, cheers

vocky

autovaux are cheaper than the dealer, but not always genuine parts

pgtips123

ok thanks, tried them and yes is cheaper and they reckon same people make their bits to exact specifications of vauxhall. How many valves will be bent I wonder? Start stripping down on Monday

MikeS

i found a place on ebay that i use direct now

think they are called trechi

use elring etc

Drakey

I managed 13 when mine jumped 2 teeth.... Hope you don't beat that and hope your bill comes in a lot less than my £1300. ....

pgtips123

oh my god thats only 3 good valves that were left intact! I'll let you know. Got my bits from Vauxhall parts warehouse in end, they advertise on Ebay

pgtips123

well here's the news on my engine, 8 bent exhaust valves and opened up timing cover to reveal both the cam chain and balance shaft chains loose and all the guides broken, what a mess!!!! All bits replaced and its now running, few bits to finish off tomorrow

john2666

lucky you, i got 16 well and truly bent valves they were 'S' shaped lol, i got the full set off ebay for £55

Drakey

Thats great news, you seem to be going full steam on this with a quick turn around.

pgtips123

not so good news, finished off today and engine smoking badly, can I assume I've got cracked valve guide, any suggestions anybody?

vocky

does sound like the guides need replacing 🙁

pgtips123

oh dear i got 4 cracked pistons, cant believe it, just didnt expect that

Sjdickso

Thats not good at all.

vocky

I've got a set of pistons if you need them