Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 1997 (P) 1.7TD - Cam belt or Chain?

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Mon 4 Feb 2008 09:45
1997 (P) 1.7TD - Cam belt or Chain? - TwoTeasPlease
Hi guys,

Anyone know whether the Astra 1.7 turbo diesel has a belt or chain?

Also, the hot air blower only works on no.4 which is great for de-misting the screen but 1, 2, and 3 on the dial don't do anything. Any ideas what I'd need to replace to sort that out?

Cheers,

TTP
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Mon 4 Feb 2008 10:00
1997 (P) 1.7TD - Cam belt or Chain? - Collos25
The fan is the resistor pack that has blown.
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Mon 4 Feb 2008 10:37
1997 (P) 1.7TD - Cam belt or Chain? - TwoTeasPlease
Thanks, is it an easy job? Expensive?
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Mon 4 Feb 2008 12:42
1997 (P) 1.7TD - Cam belt or Chain? - Dynamic Dave
The following will hopefully tell you how to change the resistor.

www.astraownersclub.com/vb/showthread.php?t=102354

If not, a quick lurk around the astraowners site and you will bound to find the info.
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Mon 4 Feb 2008 12:25
1997 (P) 1.7TD - Cam belt or Chain? - Screwloose


It's a belt.
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