Does my vehicle have a cambelt or timing chain?

2016 VAUXHALL ASTRA
58,000 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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KEVIN88
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I have no idea if my 16 plate diesel has a timing belt or chain.
Any advice would be brilliant.
Thanks
Mar 22, 2021 at 6:19 AM
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I-SMOGEM
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Hi Kevin,

The diesel 1.6L (engine code LVL) is a chain driven engine. It appears to be rated for replacement as early as 100,000 miles and shop labor time is around 17 hours. The engine needs to be removed to do it.

Check out this YouTube speeded up video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBzJeNvjBaw

Be Well. Glenn
Mar 22, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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KEVIN88
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Many thanks.
Mar 22, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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