1.6 THP chain and tensioner

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Engine / equipment: 1.6 THP / VTi (EP6, PSA-BMW “Prince” engine): Peugeot 207/208/308/3008/5008/508/RCZ, Citroën C4/C5/C4 Picasso, DS 3/4/5
Period mentioned: Approx. 2007–2018
Symptoms: Metallic rattle for several seconds after a cold start; engine light for timing deviation.
Possible cause described: The chain stretches and the tensioner is soft. Later units have a revised chain and tensioner, which reduce but do not eliminate the fault.
Check for the garage: Listen to a cold start and check whether the chain was replaced with the revised parts.
Cost cited in the source: Approx. €800–1,500 (converted from dollars)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Approx. €800–1,500 (converted from dollars)

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Listen to a cold start and check whether the chain was replaced with the revised parts.

What are the symptoms?

Metallic rattle for several seconds after a cold start; engine light for timing deviation.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, MINI
Engine / equipment: 1.6 THP / VTi (EP6, PSA-BMW “Prince” engine): Peugeot 207/208/308/3008/5008/508/RCZ, Citroën C4/C5/C4 Picasso, DS 3/4/5
Period mentioned: Approx. 2007–2018

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