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Is the 2005 Astra belt or chain driven?
Could you please tell me if the cam/chain belt on the Astra 1.4 Life petrol should be changed at 121k miles?
The seller says its a chain and will last the cars lifetime.
The seller says its a chain and will last the cars lifetime.
Asked on 27 March 2013 by jonezee371
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Not a 2005 1.4, no. That is belt and will need changing.
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