Vauxhall Corsa erg valve...and is the car a chain or belt cam

Car: Vauxhall Corsa
Variant: 1.4 16v 5dr
Model Year: 1999
Categories: Gearbox & Clutch
just like some advice..just bought a car corsa 1.4 16v vreg 1999 5dr..erg valve is that a big problem and is the car a chain or belt cam
Posted: Jan 7, 2011 (13 years ago)
Hi, if if it is the mark 1 shape corsa (K reg - V reg)1.4 16v then it will be a cambelt - I know because I had one and the belt snapped!

I'm not sure about the newer model but I would expect a belt. You can usually tell by looking at the side of the engine - the cambelt (if there is one) will be inside a black plastic cover.

If not take the oil filler cap off and look in the top of the engine - you might be able to see the chain at the end of the camshaft.

Sorry I can't be more definate. Cheers
Posted Jan 7, 2011 (13 years ago)
Re .EGR valve , you can fit a blanking plate if you want . This explains ,

http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?190455-blanking-plates-for-egr
Posted Jan 7, 2011 (13 years ago)
I remove the EGR valve on my Vivaro, soak it in full fat Coca Cola, then clean off with brake cleaner and put it back on. Works for me and the best use for teeth and gut rotting coke that I hsve ever found.
Posted Jan 7, 2011 (13 years ago)

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