Vauxhall Combo 1.3CDTI - Advice on buying a Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTI | Technical matters | Back Room Forum

Wed 8 Oct 2014 09:53

Vauxhall Combo 1.3CDTI - Advice on buying a Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTI - Madyaker

I am looking at buying a 1.3 Combo Van and I have seen loads of really dramatic reviews online, can anyone advise me what to look for on the van, I am quite tech minded but have never dealt with these vans before and want to make sure I get a good deal, I have seen lots about cam chain tension, is this something I can check when I view a vehicle.

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Wed 8 Oct 2014 16:23

Vauxhall Combo 1.3CDTI - Advice on buying a Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTI - elekie&a/c doctor

Unfortunately ,the Fiat multijet engines fitted to these are not very robust.Timing chain ,injectors ,and dpf (if fitted)are all problem areas.It is not possible to check the chain without dismantling the engine.I would go for the 1.7 engine or how about a Ford Connect?The engine is an old fashioned design ,but durable.

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