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Noise, Vibration, Rattle > < Replace timing chain (secondary)

Field Remedy: 2366

Subject: Engine Z22SE/Z22YH, tensioner timing chain - Rattling noise from timing chain
Models: Engines: Option:
Vectra-B 2001...2003,Astra-G 2001...2004,Zafira 2001...2004,Speedster 2001...2004,VX220 2001...2004,Zafira-B 2005...2009,Astra-H 2007...2009,Vectra-C 2004...2009,Signum 2003...2009 Z22SE,Z22SE,Z22SE,Z22SE,Z22SE,Z22YH,Z22YH,Z22YH,Z22YH
Complaint: Rattling noise from timing chain, often together with elongated timing chain.
Cause: Blocked timing chain tensioner.
Production: A modified Z20NET tensioner will be introduced in production with MY 2009.

Remedy:

Note: For Z22SE engines please first take note of Quick 
Information 1532.

In case of customer complaint exchange timing chain 
(including the improved tensioner).

Improved timing chain kits for engine Z22YH/Z22SE available
via P&A under partnumber / cataloguenumber:

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 Kit timing chain for engine Z22YH partnumber: 55569838 /
    cataloguenumber: 6 36 176

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 Kit timing chain for engine Z22SE partnumber: 55570337 / 
    cataloguenumber: 6 36 177

FunctionalGroup: J - Engine
Complaint Group: 05 - Excessive wear
Trouble Code: None

Noise, Vibration, Rattle > < Replace timing chain (secondary)