Astra 2.0 16V SRI - water pump shearing off

Discussion in 'Astra' started by Mark, Oct 13, 2003.

  1. Mark

    Mark Guest

    Was driving home, and the water pump sheared off, causing the cam belt to
    break, resulting in 16 bent valves. Joy


    How bad is this to fix?? I have been quoted nearly £2000

    Has this happened to anyone else??

    Its a 1999 T plate with 43000 on the clock..........


    Mark
     
    Mark, Oct 13, 2003
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  2. Mark

    Steve Knight Guest

    Was driving home, and the water pump sheared off, causing the cam belt to
    Lots of people.

    It is, IMHO, a design flaw with eco-tec engines - for the cam belt to be
    linked with a vulnerable component like the water pump.

    That said, £2,000 seems a bit steep, phone around for a cheaper quote - and
    not just Vauxhall dealers.
     
    Steve Knight, Oct 13, 2003
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  3. Mark

    malcolm Guest

    It's a very common fault on edcotec engines. We have just repaired a Vectra,
    and `the price came `to approx £800; this was including new guides. £2000
    seems rather high...shop around.
     
    malcolm, Oct 13, 2003
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