- Engine / equipment
- 1.4 and 1.6 CVVT (Gamma): Hyundai i30, i20 and ix20; Kia Cee'd, Venga, Soul and Rio
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2006–2013
- Symptoms
- Chain rattle on cold start or under load, engine warning light and, in the worst case, the chain jumping with serious engine damage.
- Possible cause described
- The ADAC lists the timing chain as a typical defect of the i30 I and Cee'd I (especially 2009–2010 model years); on the Rio III the 1.4 CVVT could stretch its chain early. The wrong oil or late changes make it worse.
- Check for the garage
- Listen on a cold start; read the camshaft–crankshaft correlation codes; replace chain, tensioner and guides if it rattles; keep to the oil-change intervals.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Timing chain on the 1.4 and 1.6 Gamma petrol engines
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Listen on a cold start; read the camshaft–crankshaft correlation codes; replace chain, tensioner and guides if it rattles; keep to the oil-change intervals.
What are the symptoms?
Chain rattle on cold start or under load, engine warning light and, in the worst case, the chain jumping with serious engine damage.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Hyundai, Kia
- Engine / equipment
- 1.4 and 1.6 CVVT (Gamma): Hyundai i30, i20 and ix20; Kia Cee'd, Venga, Soul and Rio
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2006–2013
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Hyundai i20 (I)2008–2014
- Hyundai ix202010–2019
- Hyundai i30 (I)2007–2012
- Kia Rio (III)2011–2017
- Kia Venga2010–2019
- Kia Soul (I)2009–2013
- Kia Cee'd (I)2006–2012
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