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Dave-Creations
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9th May 07 at 08:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok, here goes, i have a 1.0 12v corsa B, and over 3k revs, she makes a hissing noise, my friend who is knowledgeable on all things vaux says its the timing chain making the noise, or at least summat on that side of the block. is it possible to tighten the chain? or does it have to be replaced??
deano87
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9th May 07 at 08:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Firstly, Help Zone.

Secondly. Mine doesn't do that, and it's on 68k. Go pass 3.5k/4k rpm and it makes a high pitched noise though, like a turbo this is normal iirc.

I doubt it'll be the timing chain to be honest - it is generally supposed to last the liftime of the vehicle! How many miles has yours done?
Dave-Creations
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9th May 07 at 08:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
mine is just over the 78k mark now, its like a whoosing noise, my mate has built engines before now just about, and he thinks its the timing chain....
deano87
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9th May 07 at 08:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Could be the timing chain then.
Wonderboy
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9th May 07 at 08:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You could record the noise and post it on here, to give people an idea what the noise sounds like.
mwg
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9th May 07 at 08:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Timing chains usually rattle when they are on their way out. They are meant to be a non serviceable item but if you drive it hard then they do start rattling
deano87
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9th May 07 at 08:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My 12v makes all sorts of noises under the bonnet
Dave-Creations
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10th May 07 at 17:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i will get the timing chain replacedwhen i get home, right now im on holiday in the uk
Mike GSi
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10th May 07 at 17:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
the astra 2.2 engine reccomends a timing chain change every 38k
Joe
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10th May 07 at 17:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Are you sure? I've never heard that before, will be a costly car to run if its getting done that often.
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10th May 07 at 17:26   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mikegsic16xe
the astra 2.2 engine reccomends a timing chain change every 38k


100k.
Mike GSi
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10th May 07 at 17:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
Are you sure? I've never heard that before, will be a costly car to run if its getting done that often.



im sure i read it in a total vauxhall mag
im now looking
Robin
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The interval for the chain is definitely 100k.
Mike GSi
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10th May 07 at 17:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok ^^^ simon says .....so it must be
allza
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10th May 07 at 17:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.0 12v timing chains are commonly noisy. I have replaced 2 at our garage. You cant adjust them but have to buy a new chain and tensioner. Think its a hydraulic tensioner.
Dave-Creations
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11th May 07 at 22:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok thanks for the help guys, il try and get a new 1 fitted, see if that helps me!!

 
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