Field Remedy: 1818
| Subject: | Family-0-Engines (MY98-2004) - Rattling Noise from Timing Chain |
| Models: | Engines: | Option: |
| Agila 2000...2003,Corsa-B 1997...2003,Corsa-C 2001...2003 | Z10XE| Z12XE,X10XE| X12XE,Z10XE| Z12XE | |
| Complaint: | In isolated cases a rattling noise after higher mileage (40.000-50.000 km) can be noticed when engine is warm. Additionally a noise can be detected when warm engine is shut off. |
| Cause: | Limited working stroke of timing chain tensioner if timing chain elongation is exceeded |
| Production: | An improved timing chain tensioner (extended working stroke) was introduced as of MY 04. |
In case of customer complaint replace timing chain tensioner by improved tensioner (part/ cat-No 55352909/ 5636457).
| FunctionalGroup: | J - Engine |
| Complaint Group: | 14 - Noises or Vibrations |
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