Corsa 1.2 comfort cam belt change

[welshgirly]

I'm considering buying a Corsa 1.2 comfort 2001 which has 87k on the clock but has not had it's cam belt changed.
Should I get it changed?
(Also how do I know if it's got a cam belt or a chain?)

[woodchopper]

Yes, you should change it, they are due every 40k and a good idea at the time is to change the timing belt tensioner pulley/bearing at the same time. If the car has overheating problems get the thermostat changed too as they were a weak point on the Corsa's.
The timing belt is located under a plastic cover at the crankshaft pulley end of the engine.

[Big Bri]

yes its a timing belt .get it changed about � 65.00

[david1702198]

isnt 2001 the new model?? if so then it will be the 1.2 16valve ecotec engine which is chain driven. ive never seena new shape corsa with the old 1.2 8 valve. but please corrtect me if im wrong!!