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Milton
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CAM Belt

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Alright guys,

I've got a 1998 S Reg Corsa GLS 973CC.

Will the car have a CAM Belt or a CAM Chain. I've just perchased the car, and i'm wanting to know whether or not it has a CAM belt because it hasn't been serviced regularly and the car has done 81k miles. So i would imagine it needs to be changed if it does indeed have one.

Any help appriciated.
Cheers.
Mintyc14nz
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is that a 3 cylinder coz if so i would say it a timing chain. :)
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yeah its a 3 cylinder, so if its a chain it doesn't need replacing right?
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The timing chains can be replaced but they are expected to last the lifetime of the engine.

Engines X10XE and X12XE are chain driven.
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I would just leave it as most times its a waste of time and money. My mate had a Ford Ka thet went to 150k on its original chain.

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cheers lads.
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how do i find out my engine code?its a 97 1.2 8v
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its stamped on the block
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