Hi Mate i have a similar problem on my 97 1.8. I also get erattic idling sometimes too. Vauhall diagnostics have saif camshaft sensor. £115 fitted - part is around £50 and doesn't look too difficult to do
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?p=1804192
hope this helps
good luck
Leon
September 2008