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2002 Vauxhall Zafira Repair Question


Topics covered: Mechanic, Engine, Timing belt.
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Asked on December 27, 2008

2002 Vauxhall Zafira timing belt

Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Vauxhall Zafira Two Wheel Drive Manual 60000 miles

hi , mechanic has changed my timing belt but it seems to have jumped a tooth could you tell me the reason for this ?
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Replied on January 30, 2009

it was not installed correctly at the time or the tensioner was not replaced and is not doing it's job !! to keep the belt at the correct tension !!

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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