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Does the 2009 Astra have a belt or chain?
Does the Vauxhall Astra SXI 2009 have a cam belt or chain?
Our answer:
Hi Craig,
It depends on which engine is under the bonnet. The 1.3 diesel and the 1.4 16-valve petrol unit have chains, for example. If that doesn't cover the car you're looking at please do come back to us with full details.
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