18/08/2026
A very lucky customer back on the road this week! π
This Vauxhall Corsa came into us with a suspected timing chain issue and once we stripped it down we found that one of the chain guides had failed and smashed itself into hundreds of little pieces!
The engines timing was out as a result and about 90% of the broken guide had made its way down into the sump, so this was definitely one job that needed sorting asap before it turned into a much bigger and more expensive repair.
We caught this just in time and before catastrophic engine failure so Itβs a good reminder that Regular servicing, the correct oil and paying attention to any rattles, noises or warning signs can make all the difference. This Corsa had only covered 60,000 miles! π³
New timing chain kit fitted, sump removed and cleaned of debris and another engine saved from a potentially very costly repair. π§πͺ