Vauxhall Corsa-1.2 -16v 03 plate - Cambelt or timing Chain

[applethwaite]

I have recently bought the above car i was told by the dealer that it had a timing chain not a cambelt, so it did not need changing and was very low maintenance. Can anyone tell me whether this imformation is right on this type of car as i am not convinced, the engine in the car is a ecotec if that has relevance to the question?

[NORMANTHEDOG]

why would he lie to you.

[applethwaite]

because he is a car sales man - say no more!!!!!

[NORMANTHEDOG]

i sell cars and would not lie about something like that,what has he got to gain from telling you that,because its easily checked out,and yes i do know,but check with your local main dealer,if you dont believe him.

[jake-the-peg]

Looks like it's a chain

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.h tm?id=254

[woodchopper]

They are chain drive - I've got an '02 one.

[david1702198]

it is a chain as woodchopper says, i have a 52 plate. the 1.0 litre and the 1.2 are chain then its belt driven from 1.4 up