Timing chain reliability on a Peugeot 3008

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Timing chain reliability on a Peugeot 3008

Can you confirm if the well-documented timing chain issues with the PSA/BMW 1.6 petrol engines are confined to the turbo THP type, or include the non-turbo VTI models too? I have read the THP is a 'direct injection' engine and the VTI is a 'indirect injection' engine. Is this a factor?

I have a 2012 Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTI Sport (current mileage 17.5k) which I am very happy with. I do approx 6,000 miles a year, and it has had fresh oil/filter every 12 months (FMDSH).

Should I be concerned?

Asked on 9 March 2015 by From Yorkshire

Answered by Honest John

Very good question. Last October owners of 308s with the 1.6VTI 120PS engine were getting notices that their timing chains needed to be changed: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/308-2007/?se...d

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