Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 05 1.2 People with camshaft problems

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Sun 5 Apr 2009 21:14
05 1.2 People with camshaft problems - pete and ed
Cause of fracture, loose Camshaft Bearing Bolts. These bolts need checking by an independent Mechanic, all bolts (There are 20) should be tightened to a minimum of 8Nm, if not they will slowly vibrate loose over the passage of time and miles and put undue stress on the rotating camshaft causing it to fracture. These bolts can be checked in about 30 mins - cost approx £40.

I believe it takes 50 complaints to be made to Vauxhall Head Office in writing,before they will issue a TSB.

Vauxhall Motors UK
Griffin House
Osborne Road
Luton
Bedfordshire.
LU1 3YT FAO. Mr W Parfitt MD.

I sent a letter, giving notice that I will issue a County Court Claim to recover all costs in full, their reply was to offer 50% goodwill compensation, which I have rejected. The more complaints they receive, the better chance we have of getting a recall, SO GET WRITING.

Pete Kershaw.

Feel free to email me.
pete.kershaw@btinternet.com

(Post has undergone some minor edits.)

Edited by Honestjohn on 07/04/2009 at 08:32

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Sun 5 Apr 2009 21:46
05 1.2 ATTENTION! People with camshaft problems LO - Number_Cruncher
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Edited by Honestjohn on 07/04/2009 at 08:31

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Sun 5 Apr 2009 21:52
05 1.2 ATTENTION! People with camshaft problems LO - bell boy
Sounds logical though as loose bolts would cause oil starvation
ive to take the top off a v reg tomorrow for a similar looksea problem
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