Few questions.

[Liam2594]

Afternoon everyone,

I’ve recently purchased a 2010 (60) Corsa VXR which is in dire need of some TLC. Luckily it seems to have a good engine and has a pretty much full Vauxhall service history so all is well. Body wise it’s got a few battle scars but I’m planning on sorting all of these bits and pieces as time goes on.

Onto the questions I’ve got:

1. Cambelt interval, 10 years/60k is that correct or completely wrong?

2. Front brake pads rattling (able to be moved with fingers) is there a common issue or a cure for these?

3. I’ve got very early signs of a slipping clutch in high gears, what’s a normal expected cost to have this changed? I’m handy with spammers but a clutch is out of my league. Experience says change the slave cylinder at the same time?

4. Drivers door - Doesn’t lock, I’ve swapped the entire door over and it still didn’t lock, any common faults to look for?

Short of those it’s a good little car, drives well (excluding the clutch).

[u33db]

On that age i'd do the cambelt now as its cheap for the kit and gives piece of mind...VX's recommended interval is always a bit optimistic...

Not heard of brake pads rattling before - sounds like either they are worn right down or the pistons/sliders are partially seized causing play.

[Tinker_Man]

Afternoon everyone,

I’ve recently purchased a 2010 (60) Corsa VXR which is in dire need of some TLC. Luckily it seems to have a good engine and has a pretty much full Vauxhall service history so all is well. Body wise it’s got a few battle scars but I’m planning on sorting all of these bits and pieces as time goes on.

Onto the questions I’ve got:

1. Cambelt interval, 10 years/60k is that correct or completely wrong?

2. Front brake pads rattling (able to be moved with fingers) is there a common issue or a cure for these?

3. I’ve got very early signs of a slipping clutch in high gears, what’s a normal expected cost to have this changed? I’m handy with spammers but a clutch is out of my league. Experience says change the slave cylinder at the same time?

4. Drivers door - Doesn’t lock, I’ve swapped the entire door over and it still didn’t lock, any common faults to look for?

Short of those it’s a good little car, drives well (excluding the clutch).

Hi mate, youve got a fair bit to do haven't you! 😂 i thought cambelt was 6 years could be wrong though. As for the brakes, is there a metal clip visivis on the caliper? If thats missing could cause a rattle.