2005 Vauxhall Astra noisy engine

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 2005
Variant: 1.4 petrol
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
when car is idling it sounds a little like a diesel.is this likely to be a timing chain or a hydraulic tappit.if so how much to repair,thanks
Posted: Jan 25, 2011 (13 years ago)
Depends on engine - z14xe = belt.
z14xep = chain.

Posted Jan 25, 2011 (13 years ago)
any idea what fair price would be to change timing chain on astra
Posted Jan 25, 2011 (13 years ago)
If it has a chain , phone about for best price as it will vary depending where you go . See here ,

http://www.astraownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?t=50136
Posted Jan 25, 2011 (13 years ago)
Make sure it is chain rattling and not hydraulic tappets / lifters .
Posted Jan 25, 2011 (13 years ago)
try checking the oil level incase its low
Posted Jan 25, 2011 (13 years ago)

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