Mark 4 astra, any views on them?
06 April 2006, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by watto52
The only problem he had with car was the timing chain snapped. it cost him around the £500 mark. It didnt put him off the astra tho, hes now looking for another one. I dont think this is a common problem with the astra but id just thaught id let you know.
it was caused by a faulty lubrication system on the timing chain. AFAIK there was never a recall for this but if your car has a full Vauxhall service history it should have been changed.
The modified parts were fitted to the engines from the factory from around March 2002 onwards.
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