Engine chain info and pics...

[Ian]

easier to look on the log book

Thanks i will as soon as dvla have sent it back.. As it was only sent off by the p/o the other day..

Cheers

 

[Ian]

I rang the vauxhall customer care number today and they said there was no outstanding recalls or re work to be done on my car :-/

 

[l1ghtn1ng]

I rang the vauxhall customer care number today and they said there was no outstanding recalls or re work to be done on my car :-/

Mine said the same, even though it had the old chain and knackered air con pipe (another recall on the z22se that mine didnt have). If its a vec B, get it done before it snaps

 

[Ian]

Yeh mate i agree!! I spoke to a friend of a friend today who works as a manager @ my local dealer.. He has found out the following:

My engine number is 11054474
The New designed one started @ 11065400

So he is now very kindly ringing the warranty company to see if any re work has been carried out. I should here back from him tommorow. He has stated thate If it needs doing i will need to bring the car to them and they will need to look @ it before they contact the warranty company to see if they are willing to do it?

He did say that any vehicle after march 02 should have the rework done???

I know peeps have posted about these engine numbers somewhere before on here but i thought i would repost it for other peeoples benefit

I will report back tommorow if i have any more info cheers..

 

[Ian]

I rang the vauxhall customer care number today and they said there was no outstanding recalls or re work to be done on my car :-/

Mine said the same, even though it had the old chain and knackered air con pipe (another recall on the z22se that mine didnt have). If its a vec B, get it done before it snaps

Whats up with the aircon pipes on them mate?

 

[Andy]

the pipe snaps at the far left corner of the engine unless the bracket has been fitted as pictured

 

[Ian]

Mines got the bracket but believe it or not the Bracket its self has cracked :?

 

[Andy]

first time i've heard of that.

 

[Ian]

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I take it im looking @ the correct bracket :?

 

[Andy]

yeah thats the one mate.

 

[Ian]

Random that then :?

Also looking @ your picture and mine, I would say mine definatley needs a clean

 

[Hexstatic]

Can anyone recommend a good place to get the kits for both the Cam Chain and Balancer Chain??
I need to get it done asap i dont want to have to fork out for a new engine :'(

many thanks lads

 

[Andy]

pretty sure its a dealer only part.

 

[vocky]

here's a cheap balancer chain kit


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Timing-C ... dZViewItem

 

[Velvet Revolver]

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I take it im looking @ the correct bracket :?

Whilst having a poke around under the bonnet today (engine woes) I noticed my bracket is also cracked exactly the same as this!

I am really starting to wonder!

 

[RAMBIRKETT]

Mine had the Tensioner Bolt with the cuts in corners but still had the old oil jet and chain!!!

I'm in the middle of changing it at the moment but just a warning to others.

 

[paul]

Re: Engine chain

hi i had the same problem with the chain in my 2.2 but i ignored it it started when i started the car there was a loud rattling noise i got told from the dealer that it was a noisy tappet but i wasnt convinced another garage told me that it was the chai 2 days later 120mph on the motorway the f**ker snapped luckily still under waranty so cost nothing to fix id recomend getting it checked every 15000 miles just to be safe

How often does the 2.2 engine chain need changed? They had a problem with the chain snapping. I just don't know when they need to be changed :? . Thanks for any info[

hi guys.i have just been to peter vardys in kirkcaldy fife and they know of the fault and have replaced kits under warranty.mine is noisy and they said it will definately be replaced under warranty.doesnt matter about service history.getting the go ahead from customer services this week.so dont give up.if it is noisy then go to peter vardy.excellent customer service. cheers..

 

[RICK...]

So do the chains definitley need replacing? as a friend who works at vauxhall said they dont need a cam chain replacement?

Mines on 60k, so when it reaches 100, do i need to get it changed?

thanks

 

[vocky]

I would advise to replace it at 100,000 miles

or if it's a pre 03 plate, get it replaced asap :roll:

 

[RICK...]

well it's a 2001 lol. should i take it to vauxhall then?