Does the 2004 Vauxhall Astra have a timing belt or chain?

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Does the 2004 Vauxhall Astra have a timing belt or chain?

I'm going to buy a Vauxhall or Opel Astra 1.4 Life soon. It is a 2004 model with 81,000 miles on it. I just wanted to know whether these models come with timing belts or chains? Also, are these cars generally ok for reliability?

Asked on 9 September 2010 by canonme

Answered by Honest John

Belts.

For Astra G see: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/vauxhall/astra-g-pet.../ For Astra H see: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/vauxhall/astra-h-200.../

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