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Astra/Corsa camshaft problems
Considering buying a 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 or Corsa 1.2, but hear horror stories of camshaft failures due to the loosening of camshaft retaining bolts on both of these twin-port engines.
Is this problem restricted to earlier years, or is this a continuing inherent fault with these engines?
Is this problem restricted to earlier years, or is this a continuing inherent fault with these engines?
Asked on 23 March 2011 by njm
Answered by
Honest John
Never a problem with the Corsa D from 2006. Only with the Corsa C.
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