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Holden Astra 2002 Timing Belt replacement and Vibrating Breaks


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afmamoon
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Feb 14, 2014, 4:17 AM

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Holden Astra 2002 Timing Belt replacement and Vibrating Breaks Sign In

Hi Guys,

I have recently bought my first car in Australia. Model details are as below.

Year : 2002
Make : Holden
Model : Astra
Engine Size : 1.8
Kilometers : 137,000

The previous owner had not changed the timing belt so I thought that I might change it now before something really bad happens to the car. As the parts are very costly in the market so I am thinking of buying the Timing Belt Kit and Water pump from ebay.

If these Gates automotive parts are reliable ?
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Secondly breaks are vibrating and break grip on discs is not so good. What possibly could be a problem?

Also how much would be the labor cost to replace the timing belt and solving the breaks issue ?

Rgds,

Fraz Shocked


(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Feb 14, 2014, 4:22 AM)


Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 14, 2014, 4:27 AM

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Re: Holden Astra 2002 Timing Belt replacement and Vibrating Breaks Sign In

"Gates" IMO is generally known as a good name brand. Any can spin off cheaper stuff as well.


Brakes (break is like taking a coffee break sport - just busting you) plain need all to be thoroughly checked. Vibration is usually warped and or problems with rotors or drums if used. This car not sold in the US or Canada TMK where most regulars are from,


T



Discretesignals
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Feb 14, 2014, 5:44 AM

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Re: Holden Astra 2002 Timing Belt replacement and Vibrating Breaks Sign In

Don't think it is wise to buy a timing belt kit and water pump off ebay for the simple fact you have no recourse if something goes wrong. Another thing to consider is if you have a shop perform the labor with your ebay bought parts, they won't warranty the labor if something goes wrong with the parts and causes major engine damage. You'd be left holding the bag.

This is a US based website and we don't have any service or labor time info on your vehicle. Call around shops in your area to get a general estimate.





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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Feb 14, 2014, 5:46 AM)


afmamoon
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Feb 14, 2014, 6:05 AM

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Re: Holden Astra 2002 Timing Belt replacement and Vibrating Breaks Sign In

Hi,

Thanks for you reply.

You might already be knowning it that HOLDEN is an Australian Company owned by GM Motors and is actually a Chevrolet. So we have Holden Caprice in Australia which is actually a Chevrolet Caprice.
Other names for these car which might also exist in USA or Canada are Chevrolet Astra, Opel Optima Vauxhall Astra or something like that.

Any suggestions about the Break Pads or Discs. Which vendor is trusted one ?

Regards,

Fraz


Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 14, 2014, 6:24 AM

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Re: Holden Astra 2002 Timing Belt replacement and Vibrating Breaks Sign In

Just "owned by GM" doesn't mean much for export markets. Specs for equipment, parts meeting a standard OE or aftermarket is unknown to me place by place.


If doing things yourself I'd ask locally where and what names techs like best. DS's point on getting parts on line does scare me anyway. I would rather see it in hand at a counter and pay more personally,


T



nickwarner
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Feb 14, 2014, 6:58 AM

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Re: Holden Astra 2002 Timing Belt replacement and Vibrating Breaks Sign In

A lot of shops won't even install parts bought by the customer. I've had a few people get the cheapest junk out there for parts and then get mad when I refuse to install those parts.

While Holden is a GM subsidiary, they are building cars for your market and tend to use many different parts from the american version. Chevy has only within the last year started making the Caprice again, and its a police-only car. You guys have been getting one for a while though.






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