Timing Belt Change Interval - When?

blacksta

I am buying a 207 (57 reg) Auto with 22k on the clock - I am very sure the belt has never been replaced. Would you advise i change belt now or wait till when

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rob7475

Vague details like that aren't going to get you a reply.

What's the make, model, engine size, petrol or diesel?

Usually the timing belt change is due anywhere from 60,000 upwards.

blacksta

Sorry



PEUGEOT 207 1.6 VTI SPORT 3DR AUTO - Petrol

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rodenal

Some of those are a timing chain are they not? Check your handbook it'll give you either a number of yrs/mileage to change the belt or if it's a chain at one of the services (usually around 100k) there will be an item to inspect the chain for stretch. If it's a chain you may also have to check or replace the tensioner at some point (not normally difficult)

blacksta

Unfortunately car is missing a handbook - I will try searching online for one - Or any information you may have - will be appreciated

rodenal

Get the reg then phone up peugeot and ask them what it shows up as on their system

HiTo

VTi is timing chain

andygb

rob7475 wrote: »

Vague details like that aren't going to get you a reply.

What's the make, model, engine size, petrol or diesel?

Usually the timing belt change is due anywhere from 60,000 upwards.

60K is pushing it for a cambelt change. Most manufacturers reckon on 3 years 36K. A lot of handbooks used to say 72K, but then the failures started, and people in high places became scared.

blacksta

Actually i spoke with peugot and they said it is not due until 70k but i would advise caution maybe the best solution is to get some visible inspection done

in_the_Cotswolds

HiTo wrote: »

VTi is timing chain

Timing chains usually last the same as the engine/car. The only time it should need changing is if the engine hasn't had regular oil changes and the automatic tensioner oil feed becomes blocked.