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Hi there, Citroen C5 Exclusive SX 2001 Mk1 2.2 Hdi

 

Does my engine have a Cambelt or Camchain? Silly question I know, as I believed this to be a Cambelt, but when I remove the oil filler cap I can see a Chain!

 

Also does it have one cam (8v) or two cams (16v)

 

Thanks

 

Mike

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The 2.2 is 16v and DOHC.

 

One cam is driven by a belt that comes up from the crank pulley. The second cam is driven by the first one via a short chain in the head.

 

Older ones tend to break belts at about 90k. Going to the full 100k might be a mistake.

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I am actually quite shocked that both cams are not driven by a belt or chain? That is a bit different! Oh well thats the French for you.

 

My Cam Belt and rollers were changed at 73k ish, and the cars got 105k ish at the moment. so I guess we change the belt every 70k miles? Do you know if the chain driving the other cam ever has to be changed or adjusted?

 

Thanks

 

Mike

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