Timing chain replacement
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Peugeot Timing chain replacement
Why Does My Peugeot Need The Timing Chain Replaced?
A timing chain or belt on a Peugeot makes sure the crankshaft and camshaft are in time and the valves are opening and closing at the precise moment to coincide with the cylinder combustion.
A timing chain provides the same function as a timing belt but the chain is made out of metal and looks similar to a bicycle chain. Due to the composition, the chain needs to be lubricated and is encased inside the engine. A timing belt is typically of rubber and fibre composition and remains dry and is located externally under a timing belt cover.
Timing chains will typically outlast timing belts. Belts eventually wear out, crack and disintegrate, while a timing chain can stretch and on rare occasions break however that usually happens long after a timing belt would have failed.
Vehicle manufacturers did start replacing timing chains with timing belts to reduce engine noise and reduce costs as belts were a cheaper alternative however, timing chains have proven to outlast the belt and could be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
If your Peugeot has a timing chain installed it can stretch or fail over time and would need to be replaced to keep your engine running.
If a timing chain were to stretch you could notice power loss, engine backfires, rattle in the engine, rough idle and driving. The vehicle will run roughly as the timing becomes out of sync. It's rare for a timing chain to break completely but if it did the engine would stop.
It's really important to have the correct timing in an engine, it's the only way they can run so when it's the scheduled time to replace a timing chain, make sure to get it done as it ensures the engine keeps ticking along nicely.
Peugeot Models
- Peugeot 2008
- Peugeot 205
- Peugeot 206
- Peugeot 206 CC
- Peugeot 207
- Peugeot 207 CC
- Peugeot 208
- Peugeot 3008
- Peugeot 306
- Peugeot 307
- Peugeot 307 CC
- Peugeot 308
- Peugeot 308 CC
- Peugeot 308 SW
- Peugeot 4007
- Peugeot 4008
- Peugeot 405
- Peugeot 406
- Peugeot 406 Coupe
- Peugeot 407
- Peugeot 407 Coupe
- Peugeot 5008
- Peugeot 504
- Peugeot 505
- Peugeot 508
- Peugeot 605
- Peugeot 607
- Peugeot Boxer III
- Peugeot Expert III
- Peugeot Expert IV
- Peugeot Partner
- Peugeot RCZ