My Astra's timing belt has snapped...

The timing belt has snapped on my 1999 Opel Astra 1.4: just put on a new belt or put the car in the bin? Interference or non-interference?

Eamon Mcgowran (Limerick)

Jul 2017 Filed under: fault

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Expert answer

Hi Eamon,

Bad news, I'm afraid - that engine is interference, so it's highly likely that damage will have occurred. Best to have a compression test done on all cylinders before deciding what to do next.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
@Shane_O_D