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Belt or chain in my 2008 Astra?
Does my 2008 vauxhall astra life got a cambelt or chain,and does it need replacing after 100000 miles
Our answer:
Hi Steve,
There was a wide range of petrol and diesel engines available in the 2008 Astra, some with timing chains, some with timing belts, and for the latter, the replacement schedules can vary. For us to be of use to you, we'd need to know the full details of the engine including its capacity and power output.
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