pork_pie Posted February 25, 2003 Posted February 25, 2003 Got a letter last week regarding the recall on the timing chain and exhaust camshaft. Dealer would not explain WHY this needed to be done. Had the probem fixed after 2 days. Had car registered on Oct 28th and a week later the "water in diesel" in warning light came on in the form of all 6 fuel lights flashing. Problem was fixed in a week but then over a matter of months I noticed poor acceleration over 70 mph and a "deterioration" in fuel economy. Only 550 miles out of a tank - oh boy!!!! I found out to my horror three weeks ago that the air intake pipe was not installed properly after that warning light problem was rectified. The garage could not confirm if this was a factor in poor fuel economy and poor acceleration. 3 visits followed to fix the pipe. Ended up sorting it myself and now it seems to be fine. Quote
mooseshaver Posted February 25, 2003 Posted February 25, 2003 Apparently the camshaft change was due to concerns about the life of them. Wow I actualy foud out something from my dealer. I'm waiting for the parts, but have not been told about timing chain. Are the two connected? Does the timing chain due the same as a timing belt? Quote
pork_pie Posted February 26, 2003 Author Posted February 26, 2003 "Apparently the camshaft change was due to concerns about the life of them. Wow I actualy foud out something from my dealer. I'm waiting for the parts, but have not been told about timing chain. Are the two connected? Does the timing chain due the same as a timing belt?" Hello Moose. About the timing chain/belt (more likely a belt as chains belong to old engines), there was a concern about the tension in them making them liable to snap. When that happens, save up for a new engine. Kerrrching! I am suprised that you have to wait for these parts considering how serious the damage could be. Are you waiting for a courtesy car? I was told if I wanted one, I'd have to wait until march for the repairs to be done otherwise I could take the car in the next day. Very conveinient. Quote
mooseshaver Posted February 26, 2003 Posted February 26, 2003 Hello Mr. Pork_pie sir, Manufacturers are slowly realising that chains are better than belts after all. So some are changing to chains. Probably not Citroen if I think about it cos that might be more expensive and maybe reliable. :P The parts are not actualy in for my car yet. Had this problem with Boost Electro Valves. Have noticed that if I complain lots to Citroen or Citroen Finance, they just ring the Dealer and probably get nasty with them cos the Dealer is very helpfull on the phone afterwards. Is there anyway to get at Citroen? I fancy a trip to France anyone want to go and infiltrate Citroen headquaters and steal their C3s cos I bet theirs work fine. Quote
pork_pie Posted February 26, 2003 Author Posted February 26, 2003 The ones in France must be good. I mean you get Marylin Monroe posing in them. Everytime I see that commercial I laugh as I took up a C3 with there was VAT off and not £1000 as stated in the advert. Quote
mooseshaver Posted February 27, 2003 Posted February 27, 2003 "The ones in France must be good. I mean you get Marylin Monroe posing in them." OH No. I've bought a girls car. And after 3 years with a "Pershan Red" saxo everyone told me was pink. Arrghh Quote
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