6thgear
16th May 2007, 12:35 PM
Just saw an old post on another forum...thought i might post it here as this is where the majority of relevant owners may be...anyone had any probs with their engines, as I'm not too sure about the engine models which this is referring to:
Recalls
Safety warning: Holden Astra, Vectra and Barina
21-Feb-2003
Product
Camshaft drive belt (cam belt) and cam belt drive sprocket fitted to Holden Astra, Vectra, or Barina cars.
The problem
The cam belt on many Holden Astra, Vectra and Barina cars is liable to fail much earlier than expected. This is often due to a fault with the crankshaft sprocket. If the car's cam belt fails, the engine will suffer very severe damage.
Details
Holden Astra, Vectra or Barina cars which are more than four years old or have travelled more than 60,000km, should have the camshaft drive belt (cam belt) replaced immediately. The cam belt drive sprocket on the end of the crankshaft must be checked, and if faulty replaced (unless this has already been done).
All associated pulleys and the water pump must be checked and replaced if there is any doubt about their condition.
Models most at risk
Holden Barina 1.6 litre engines, from 1994.
Holden Astra 1.6 and 1.8 litre engines, from 1995.
Holden Vectra 2.0 and 2.2 litre engines, from 1994.
Recalls
Safety warning: Holden Astra, Vectra and Barina
21-Feb-2003
Product
Camshaft drive belt (cam belt) and cam belt drive sprocket fitted to Holden Astra, Vectra, or Barina cars.
The problem
The cam belt on many Holden Astra, Vectra and Barina cars is liable to fail much earlier than expected. This is often due to a fault with the crankshaft sprocket. If the car's cam belt fails, the engine will suffer very severe damage.
Details
Holden Astra, Vectra or Barina cars which are more than four years old or have travelled more than 60,000km, should have the camshaft drive belt (cam belt) replaced immediately. The cam belt drive sprocket on the end of the crankshaft must be checked, and if faulty replaced (unless this has already been done).
All associated pulleys and the water pump must be checked and replaced if there is any doubt about their condition.
Models most at risk
Holden Barina 1.6 litre engines, from 1994.
Holden Astra 1.6 and 1.8 litre engines, from 1995.
Holden Vectra 2.0 and 2.2 litre engines, from 1994.