HOW TO DIY replacement timing chain on Vauxhall corsa D 2008
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- This is a known issue and at the same time a maintenance job that will have to be done on Vauxhall corsa, this video will show you all the important torques.
Great work. The garage charged me nigh on £300 to fit a replacement alternator [not new] as I was getting a whining noise from the auxilliary side the engine after they suggested it might be the alternator bearings...which it wasn't. so I decided to replace the air con compressor, water pump and tensioner myself...the noise didn't go away. Whilst doing all this I noticed the crankshaft pulley was vibrating and soon discovered to my dismay it was coming from the crankshaft mains. Replaced the mains and connecting rod big end shells from underneath the car...what a job! Now in the business putting all the crankcase and a new oil pump and fittings back. Your video was a great help in all of this, thank you. All of this because I ignored the oil pressure warning light believing the switch was faulty. Ah well, still learning at seventy four! Just subscribed.
Wow, this is phenomenal, I didn't realize how much work and labour time goes into doing such work. When my mechanic told me it would cost a few hundred for a new timing change because its an awkward job - he wasn't kidding! How do you remember where everything goes back after dismantling? Top job, we'll impressed 👍
well with time and experience you will know, but is a job that requires lot of attention and concentration on the job. Thank you for your comments
A couple of £100 I have just been quoted £1200? Corsa 1.2 ecoflex
@@markmontana90 they are trying to scam you max it should be is 100£ for parts and 300£ for labour
My Dad was quoted £500, he asked me to do it as ive done a few belts and chains before, but not on a corsa, hence why i am here. Dont look to bad of a job.
@@markmontana90 Vauxhall themselves charge 400-550 depending if you want aftermarket or original OEM parts
The best video I’ve seen on timing chain replacement. Thanks.
Thanks
It's a petrol he said diesel lol
Thank you so much and your cameraman for the great work, Sir you are a wizard, this video just saved me £700! Thanks!
I have a car with engine code Opel Astra H 2004 Z14XEP. As I watch you, my self-confidence increases. I love solving many problems with my vehicle myself. I wish I were as talented and knowledgeable as you. I am in love with what you do...
Thank you 😊, if you love mechanics, you will acquire knowledge very easily.
Nice tutorial, my son has jus got his first car & decided on a 2008 corsa D 1.2 sxi, it aint without its faults but for its age its engine sounds spot on, its had a chain kit replacement not so long ago but it needs the valve cover gasket replacing , so gona sort the oil service out for him while i do the gasket aswell & thought ill give the cooling system a refresh aswell .
For his first car its ok bodywork wise few scratches n bit of rust etc so id rather him have that than a brand spankin new motor while he gets used to the uk roads & looney drivers lol.
So now i know how im gona tackle the jobs at hand thanks to this vid .
Yes,it's the right way to go. The valve cover gasket I have a video showing how I do it if it helps. Thanks
Amazing to watch with great editing and no fuss descriptions, than you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I haven't got a corsa but i must say i really enjoyed watching that good stuf
Thank you very much for your comments :-)
That's the best corsa timing chain video on the net, thank you for sharing ... Regards Andy
very nice, used to love doing this sort of thing when i was younger now im getting older cant be arsed ,, pay someone like u now lol shame i miss it,
it will happen to all of us :)
Been on this job for 2 days now not as easy as the video looks but still a very good video.
Thanks for the video mate 🙏🏼 👍🏻 will help me big time to tackle this job on my corsa D.
No problem 👍
Mark did you go ahead and do this job also what year was your corsa
Thanks for a great tutorial, it was very helpful to me as I'm in the middle of doing my granddaughters car, but I've got to take the head off as well as the head gasket has blown. If i had known how much was involved i wouldn't have bothered. LOL, Thanks again.
Great video and workmanship,,The music was pleasing to the ear as well..Great stuff.
Many thanks
Great video, thanks 👍
It's convinced me that I'm not the man for this job on my car, I'll let a car mechanic sort it out 😄
I've done the EGR valve but this is way beyond my confidence and tooling levels.
Thank you :-)
The music is the best part. Great vid
Thank you
Great video mate very easy to follow and well filmed thanks
Thanks
A nice professional job,many thanks for posting the vid.
Great video. Thanks for the time and effort...and sharing it with us.
No problem 😊
Thanks man, great video, saved me a lot of money. Was annoyed at how easy the coil pack was to remove- paid about 400 quid for one (+ labour) and they are like £70 to buy lol.....
Bro you got scammed it takes like 2 minutes to replace coil pack
Great video going be a big help. Thank you for giving me your time
Glad to help
Very good video , just done head and chain on 2011 cheers
i am happy if my video help you or someone, that's the purpose
Very nice video, very well done! Many thanks for the torque indications.
Maybe consider to change the engine supports in the next service.
I am glad that i could help
super video. with details thats the most important.thank you so much you gave me more confidence to do the job may be one day .i will save for future reference .top video keep the good work on mate will watch yours
THANK YOU
@@etiennenel4494 Torqx T45
Attempting this on my corsa c 1.0 lucky for me I’m missing a cylinder so will be an easy job as I’ll have loads of space to work with 😎
The best video 👍🏻
Brilliant video - thank you.. I'm attempting a head gasket tomorrow on my son's 07 Corsa which is a write off unless i do it myself realistically. I'm thinking that this will get me a good way there :)
Get a new fuckin car what's the prob
@@HOWTODIYwithEddy A head gasket has to be cheaper than a replacement car, basic economics.
Vauxhall are an old company, they went downhill IMHO, after GM bought them up.
I'm sure older English built,pre-GM models wouldn't have used inferior chain tensioners, even on a basic model car.
My last one was a Cavalier 1.8 GL & it was a bit of a goer- if you know what I mean-lol.
Very well done. One of the best.
Wow, thanks!
I started this video with the mindset that I could do it myself. I quickly realised, about 30 seconds in, that this is not a job for an amateur like me. Nice video though!
thank you
Bravissimo! Ho anch'io la stessa macchina. Well done!
Thank you
Amazing video and well covered thankyou it will help me no end.
Thank you for your comments :)
👍Excellent video thanks Eddy. Suspect my timing chain is noisy (88k miles) and might need to do this soon. I wondered where you got the crank, cam and sprocket locking tools from.
Ebay, decent price
Absolute great video. Well done for putting this out. Upon refitting everything, is there not away to rotate the end by hand to ensure you have got the timing correct before starting the engine?
Thank you for your reply
Stick a bar on the crank nut and rotate clockwise, as long as nothing locks up you should be good to go.
@@Glenn7719 thanks alot pal👍🏼
@@Glenn7719 Hello, I've watched your video as I've changed the head gasket and put new chain and water pump on, i did everything that you have done, ( great job by the way ) After fitting everything put oil and water in, started the car it fired up and there was a hell of a whining noise and then a clonk and the engine stopped dead, so I've stripped it back down to see if there is any damage, and all seems ok, have you got any ideas what can have happened, i noticed that when i put the timing back to top dead, the near camshaft was not lined up with the locking tool, it was in line when i first did it, would that make it stop, also I put new hydraulic lifters in, should i have adjusted them somehow, if you have any ideas it would be much appreciated thanks rick
@@ricksivyer7427 You may have already solved the issue by now but if not, should the timing not be set now it may have jumped on start up. Usual causes are cam sprocket not torqued correctly (or not tight enough) or pin not removed from tensioner and timing chain skips a tooth or two instantly. Also possible that when torquing the bolts the camshaft moved slightly putting the timing out of alignment once more. Did you check it by rotating the engine by hand a full timing cycle to see if the timing tools realigned again. If not the clonk might be piston against valve, damage you won't see unless the head is removed. It would explain your symptoms.
Having replaced hydraulic lifters which need no adjustment, in addition to rotating the engine by hand to recheck the timing (I rotate twice, check it, rotate twice again and check it again) it also serves to move the oil into the oil circuit, you can disconnect the coil pack and remove the fuel pump fuse / relay so that you circulate the oil and build oil pressure under a no start cranking situation. After a few seconds cranking, plug them back in and then start the engine for real when it has oil circulated to most parts.
Some important facts to add. Camshaft sprockets prelock only 10Nm when fiting chain. Newer use the same bolts. They must be new and locked on clean surface free of any oil. Its important.
yes, that's right
Great video. Gave me the confidence to attempt chain replacement on my own Corsa, (if I decide to keep the car for long ;p )
I've done it today. Completed the job but it took 11 hours. Also be careful when replacing the chain as one of the camshaft might turn 45 degrees and it will be almost impossible to put it back in alignment as the hydraulic tapers create slot of pushback. When that happens everything gets out of alignment and it's real pain to get everything lined up. Make sure you mark sprockets to the block before taking chain off
Surely if the cams are locked at the other end they can’t turn
@@toml4431 I didn't lock them. Completely forgot about it lol
I didn't mark any sprockets. Does that matter? Maybe that's why I'm getting a knocking noise from the timing chain now? I changed the head gasket but didn't replace the timing chain etc. Did I need to? Cheers
@@cardroid8615 did you replace the tensioner from your timing chain? Probably has gone bad since you likely had it over extend or something
@@KamilJan95s cheers bud I ended up buying a timing chain kit and replacing it. Worked a charm.
Great video. Unfortunately it made me realise to not attempt this at all
advice doing this way the sump was not droped slighty you risk having low oil pressure there should ber good seal from sump to crankcase
Yes
Yes it's a common issue on the corsas
Great vid keep up the hard work 👊🏻
Thanks
Very nice tutorial but whats missing is the leap around struggling the timing cover back on. I would urge anyone taking this job on to first of all drain the oil and water, remove the sump and thoroughly clean it. Refit the sump with some temporary 4 - 6mm thick plywood or nylon packers around the 10 bolts (not the gearbox ones). This will become apparent when you come to refit the timing case. Please don't bodge all your hard work by using sealant anywhere on the engine. Only use new oil seals and gaskets, especially on the sump.
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top video topman well played saan!!
May I ask did you have to remove the sump. Some people say you have to do this. Thanks in advance.
On the safe way yes
the safest way to do it is removing the sump
What a great video..... Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
so the tool to hold piston at top dead center in order for you to lock it in place.
Thank you for the video!
Very good and highly detailed repair.Well done.
Thank you Shane
Highly? Him fitted a wrong seal between the engine and timing cover🙈😂
Mine is the same and quoted for timing chain replacement about £1000+ a local mechanic, just because the timing chain is rattling and its awkward to change it unless take off the whole engine! I checked the price on of new chain from parts shop quoted £450 only upper chain
Hi, it's a big job to do it ,but £1000 I think is too much
I've heard so many Corsa C's and D's with stretched timing chains. It sounds like someone has dropped a bag of nails into the engine. I've heard different engines with timing chains and even at high mileage sound fine.
Thank you very Matsch
Anyone else notice the timing cover gasket was wrong?
Yeah I did and the tensioner most probably wrong also as there is a choice of 2 look similar at first glance lol
Yeah the whole kit was wrong. He used old gasket !!! Rip engine
What the difference between the two
What's the difference between the two
Great tutorial, used it
to change my cambelt. I’ve got 2 codes showing up, P0017 and P0016, changed the cam sensors and crank sensor, but codes are still showing. Any ideas?
Thanks
Its seems out of timing
Melhor video que encontrei! Agora conheço os sitos onde ficam os componentes do meu carro!
Obrigado
Did you have to remove the sump? If not, how comes there's no oil leaks or low oil pressure at the bottom of the side cover
Awesome vid mate genuinely fantastic only tiny criticism is if you plan on keeping the car dropping the sump to clean out the gunk and strainer is good practice whilst in there
But again it's a tiny criticism as your video is the best I've seen and makes the job look way less impossible that vauxhall would have you believe it is for a DIY job
Thanks for the tip
It's not as complicated or difficult as it looks I did one myself a few years ago and when you strip an engine you remember when you put it back together, the timing chain cover does have a lot of similar size bolts though so just bare that in mind
Good jop bro, from 0 to end 👍
Thanks for the visit
I change oil and oil filter at the same time after doing the chain
Im getting a little rattling noise from the driver side front and I've just had a new water pump fitted could it be my timing chain could you please give me advice
Hi, usually, the timing chain rattle starts appear on cold starts for a few seconds and then stops once the oil starts to circulate. If on cold starts, there is a rattle that is more likely to be the timing chain issue.
Really helping me, trying to repair an Astra same engine! 1.4 z14xep. Do you know how the little rocker brackets fit onto the lifters and valve?
Just to add, trying to take exhaust side cams off to replace rocker that sits on lifter, trying figure out how to lock sprockets only so I don’t knock timing out and I can take the cam out
Hi , what did you put on the waterpump before adding the new seal ? Silicone of some type?
Sealant to hold the gasket
Nice job. But I think The gasket and the tensioner are for A10-12-14XER A14NET engines...
yes, that's why i have changed the gasket, the tensioner is the same.
Great video....quick question. Can you replace the timing Belt gasket without stripping everything out? I think my gasket has gone as my coolant is mixing with oil....
Hi, no you need to strip all of it to do that job, as you need to take the head out .
Great video! Very well explained and very professional job ! One question- when would you know that its time to replace the chain ?
Thanks.
Hey, saw you didn't get an answer yet. Usually the timing chain on a corsa is save to use for about 100.000 to 150.000 kilometers (60 to 90 thousand miles). Also, when you start your car, listen for a rattle, its very noticable and goes away in a few seconds. I would recommend to replace it at 150000, but if you get the rattle noise, replace it as soon as possible. I hope this helps you enough.
@@kbootijzer2418 Thank you very much for your help !
Rattling noise when starting the car on cold
Great work / great video - i own a Corsa D (1.2L, 59KW / 80 PS / 112.700km) and i think timing chain (in German Steuerkette) and valve lifters (Ventilstößel) must be replaced.
Especially on cold start i got a rattle noise for 2-3 sec - not always, but sometimes - the engine light does NOT light up!
Nevertheless - i will replace timing chain and valve lifters - cost point around 230€ (material only).
If you get a rattle on could could be timing chain touch the guides, need to be replaced, but you don't need to change the lifters, the cost of lifters are around £11 x 16 lifters and the timing chain kit would be around £100 so you will have there £ 276 only in parts.
Do you put a sealer on the casing ??
hi do you need a timing tool kit to replace a timing cover gasket...of a opel corsa D....just have to put it out there your video on this job is amazing
rocker cover gasket you dont need any special tool
Thank you for replying
Great work indeed.
Bravissimo!!! grazie sei un number 1 buona vita amico
thank you so much for this video
You are so welcome!
Best video!
thanks
Any chance you can replace mine, I don't think the necessary skills to do it myself 😂 nice work sir
Thank you 😊
How clean is that engine bay 😍
Very!
Great channel well done
Will this be the same for astra 1.4 Z14XEP? Thanks
Hi Eddy, what is the purpose of the sprocket locking tool? Is it needed during reassemblying to make sure the camshaft sensor is in the correct position? Thank you
to make sure all the locking points are right
Great info, and video, 👍👍👍
Thank you :-)
Great vid mate , any tips on torquing the crank bolt up again when refitting , I don't have a pulley holder tool
Super , ale w tytule dodałbym Opla Meriva-a 1,6 16V Z16XEP. Wydaje mi się , że taki sam rozrząd jest w tych trzech autach :).
No it's not. The 16xep is belt driven. The same with the 18xer. It's a complete different engine family.
Great Video, do you also have the torques u need for the cylinder head gasket replacement?
I think I have a few videos on vauxhall torques on my channel
Yes we do, check on my channel on torque settings
Great job
thank you
Hi Eddy super video very easy to follow can you tell me where i should buy the locking pin/bar from please,many thanks.
Very nice job good 👍thanks 👌👏
Great video thanks
Anyone got recommendations on what sort of parts are a must for this sort of task. Eg Torque Wrenches, car Jack's, engine hoist etc?
axle stand.jack lift.E type sockets.locking tool .torque wrench. new antifreeze. (may be)as you will loose copland.when removing water pump.or you can top up.
jack lift to support the engine put under sump. use piece of wood.then you can remove engine mounting.
no need engine hoist.use jack lift instead
@@TheHamouda thanks for that response! So I could put the car on axle stands at the front, then buy some 1/2 tonne trolley jack and have that placed on the sump where I drain the oil?
ni mate axle stand on the side of the car near the wheel. use jack lift to put it under sump.use piece of wood to protect sump.when you support thene sump.then it's safe to take the mounting and remove all bolts.and water pump.you will need anti freeze. as you gonna loose some of it .you dont need to change oil.i can send you video .or watch some video on you tube.how to replace water pump corsa.exemple
Hi. I am in process of changing head gasket of Hyundai i10 1.2 year 2012 . Could you please let me know the torque spec for following components:
Head bolts, camshaft caps, timing chain cover , crankshaft pulley bolts and engine mount ( chain side ) . Many thanks
Hi, the software I have now is online autodata, and to be able to get any torques, I need to put the reg on it.
Reg number HN12GNZ . Much appreciated
@@HOWTODIYwithEddy . Reg is HN12GNZ .. many thanks
Just came here from your other video of replacing tappets nd lifters. Do you really have to do all this work just to change the tappets and lifters??
Great videos by the way 👍
Yes you do
Thank you very much for the great help. But what problem for hard start only pushing to start. Its timing or completion?
It's hard to say, only with diagnostic and some tests could find out the issue
It's hard to say, only with diagnostic and some tests could find out the issue
Yes
I would have also replaced the timing chain sprockets?
Yes if comes with kit
Just great.Best Ever Video
You dont need to change the water pump too?
No, but once you are there is better do it, as it is common failure, and is not a small job to do, but u don't need to do if u don't want.
Where the water pump mates to the timing cover can that gasket allow oil into the coolant?
I've heard a few tales about oil in coolant on these engines but it's not the head.
Bravo,super
Thank you
Hello, excellent video. My car is a 2008 corsa d 1.3l diesel. Is the procedure more or less the same? I think the oil sump has to come off on the diesel version as the chain goes down further, is this correct?
Hello Eddy,
I see that you did not use the sprocket tool later on in the video. Do you actually need to install the srocket if you already have the locking tool in place?
Also, this engine looks very similar to my Astra H 1.4 2006, do you believe the process would be kinda the same?
Thank you!
I have an Agila A 2001, my mechanic said it would cost £540 to do the timing chain, is this the same engine it looks very similar. Z12XE I think mine is
yes the price is about right
Is timing chain noise a common problem the corsa d 2008?. Cuase on my car chain makes a continuous noise and a mechanic said that the chain is hitting against timing chain cover. What do you think
could be that, only an assessment will get the issue identified
Very well tutorial. Thx
My Corsa D 1.0 2012 sometimes cranks forever the first try, then fires up always 2nd time.
Noticed new plugs are already black after only 2 weeks, so over fueling as well.
Could this be a timing problem?
Is it worth changing Crankshaft sensor?
No fault codes and car drives ok, no stalling and tick over is within normal range and steady.
Any idea's of the cause?
Hi, I don't think the crankshaft sensor is faulty. If the chain is stretched, it could do that. Does the car on could make any rattle noise ?
@@HOWTODIYwithEddy car sounds ok for a 3 cylinder engine. No noticeable rattle. Though I just spoke to a mechanic and he thinks it could be the chain. Taking it in on Monday for inspection.
Can you tell by the tension in chain from the top If it's too loose?
Is cost still around £500 to replace?
@@HOWTODIYwithEddy I thought rough, uneven idle and cutting out would be sign of faulty timing belt?
@gavinledermann7029 could be the chain becoming stretch, it could be slightly of timing because of that and only starts when crankshaft sensor and camshaft sensor get sincronized, once the timing cover is off it could see if there is a slack on the chain
@@eduardopinheiro644 Thanks for the reply. Yes, I am thinking timing chain is the likely cause. Will get it inspected on Monday. Last garage failed to diagnose the problem and changed injectors, coil pack, airflow meter, oil + filter, cleaned throttle body. So a lot of money spent already and a possible timing chain replacement coming up.
I'll stick to Toyota's after this experience.
Hi man I replaced the timing chain on my corsa D and there’s still a misfire even thought the timing marks line up and when I turned the engine with a ratchet 4-6 times it turned over fine with no issue s
After rotating the engine by hand try to lock the engine again with locking tools, make sure it locks at top center, if locks, the misfire is something else and not the timing, but I think the timing is wrong.
Good luck
i think the timing is wrong