New member prospective Astra

[buddha]

Hi everyone great informative site
I am from Perth and looking at a 2002 Astra convertible which has a timing chain noise . The engine still runs apparently but I have not seen it. The car has done 150k km. Would the balance chain need to be replaced at this time as well.
I am a aware that there may be valve damage and will factor this into the price of the car. I am capable of replacing the chains myself. Also are there any other major issues which affect this car?

Cheers
Buddha

[dutchy]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[Elliot_O]

Hi mate, check if the chains have ever been changed before, they'd definitely need doing if not, they're usually a serviceable item after 10 or so years for sure. You'd be looking at $1500 from what I've heard for all of the chains, tensioners and labor etc.

[guy 27]

welcome to OA

be silly not to do the balance chain kit at the same time.
if the engine is running then there shouldn't be any valve damage yet. I highly recommend not letting the engine run at all until the chains are done.