The 1.3 is known as the old 'HCS' (High Compression Series) engine, no it does not have a timing belt or chain, it instead uses pushrods to operate the rockers to open and close the valves, these are driven by a cam inside the crankcase.
chain
Mine 53 reg Corsa SXI has a timing chain if that helps?
chain usually
just bought a x reg fiesta 90000 mls They tell me it has had a new cambelt is it easy to find out if it has if not what would you suggest I know if it snaps it can do lots of damage
chain
It has a chain.
Engine code X22DTH This engine is fitted with a timing chain
if you have a zetec engine its a cambelt and if its a duratec engine it chain driven with auxillary driven by a separate belt
1.9 has a belt 2.0 has a chain
chain
Yes, a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 diesel has a timing chain, not a belt.
definatly a chain!!