2006 Vauxhall Combo timing chain guide

2006 VAUXHALL COMBO
67,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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COSTAS
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the bolt came loose that holds the timing chain guide for a vexhall combo van
as such we had to rebuild the engine

is this a manufactures fault
Mar 19, 2010 at 9:36 AM
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DAVE H
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you will never get the manufacturer to admit being at fault on this .. the vehicle has been on the road for 3/4 years without incident .. the dealer would have repaired the car if it was still under warrenty when this happened !
Mar 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM
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MIKECONNECTUK
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[i feel lucky now. yours did it at 67000. mine did it at 174000. in for repair at minute. what did it cost you
Mar 26, 2010 at 6:26 AM
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