- Engine / equipment
- 1.4 Turbo A14NET (Astra J, Meriva B, Mokka, Zafira C, Cascada…)
- Period mentioned
- 2009–2018
- Symptoms
- Chain rattle, engine light and lack of power. Note: a rattle lasting only 1–3 seconds on a cold start is usually the dual-mass flywheel, not the chain.
- Possible cause described
- The timing chain on the 1.4 Turbo stretches, a different problem from the naturally aspirated 1.2 and 1.4.
- Check for the garage
- Listen to how long the noise lasts on a cold start and check chain stretch with a diagnostic tool before replacing it.
- Cost cited in the source
- Chain: approx. €820–3,700 (converted from dollars)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Opel
Opel 1.4 Turbo timing chain
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
Chain: approx. €820–3,700 (converted from dollars)
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Listen to how long the noise lasts on a cold start and check chain stretch with a diagnostic tool before replacing it.
What are the symptoms?
Chain rattle, engine light and lack of power. Note: a rattle lasting only 1–3 seconds on a cold start is usually the dual-mass flywheel, not the chain.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Opel
- Engine / equipment
- 1.4 Turbo A14NET (Astra J, Meriva B, Mokka, Zafira C, Cascada…)
- Period mentioned
- 2009–2018
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Opel Astra J2009–2015
- Opel Astra K2015–2021
- Opel Cascada2013–2019
- Opel Meriva B2010–2017
- Opel Zafira Tourer C2011–2019
- Opel Mokka / Mokka X2012–2019
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