2001 Vauxhall Zafira timing belt tensioner bolt
Year: 2001
Variant: 1.6 Club Petrol
Categories:
Gearbox & Clutch
Hi, have just been told by my machanic that the timing belt tensioner bolt has sheered and some valves have been bent is this a common fault on Zafira`s?? the timing belt was changed 7000miles ago and i cant see why it would sheer this bolt any help would be great thanks.
Posted: Jun 15, 2013 (10 years ago)
on vw diesel engines the tensioner mounting stud shears but not heard of it on vauxhall engine looks like you are going to have a lot of expense to repair engine head job and an oil pump bolt could have been over tightened tension could have been set wrong i have seen the tensioner mounting lug break of oil pump after belt failiure you might be better in long run fitting a second hand engine as with garage labour charges plus specialist head work and parts will cost a fortune if you go for second hand engine have a new cambelt kit and water pump fitted PROPERLY before fitting engine
Posted Jun 17, 2013 (10 years ago)
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