Chain Or Belt

[Jim12345]

Two questions guys is my C5 chain or belt driven 09 hdi vvt estate . The car has now 70k on it when would I need this done please

[paul.h]

The 2.0 hdi 138 and 163 bhp engines have a timing belt and a chain. The chain is between the 2 camshafts but the belt is between the crankshaft and 1 cam shaft (one at the back).

 

The belt change interval is in the Maintenance and Warranty book but will be 10 years or 100-160k miles (I do not have a book to hand to confirm this). When you replace it though is up to you but if it snaps it could write the engine off. If keeping the car for many years and it will need a new belt during that time, then there is no need to wait to the end of the interval. If you use aftermarket parts they may not have the same extended life as Citroen ones.

[coastline taxis]

its a belt and 80k 

http://www.mytimingbelt.com/Results.aspx?ModelId=131

[paul.h]

Jim12345 has not put the car info down but from a previous topic it is a 2009 C5 2.0 hdi but whether the 163 or 138 bhp we do not know. Also it is a tourer vtr.

[Jim12345]

Thank you guys much appreciated will get the belt done in a few months time when i save up the cash . Jim

[paul.h]

Just checked mileage, in a 2010 guide it gives 140k miles or 10 years and in a 2007 guide it gives 160k miles or 10 years for normal service. So you may find your guide is about 140k miles. Citroen's latest Maintenance guides no longer provide servicing information and say to look at the service plan that is provided by the dealer when you buy the car - so you need to photocopy your existing one if you change the car. The service plan does not give anything away either, just mileages when services are due without saying what needs doing.

 

If there are any oil leaks though it would need checking in case it gets on the belt.

[coastline taxis]

he need to clarify it paul as hes says its a vvt engine in his original post which is the 3 litre petrol  but if vvt is a mistake then i have given him the wrong info

[coastline taxis]

And paul was right. i was on the wrong page

 

http://www.mytimingbelt.com/Results.aspx?ModelId=133

[paul.h]

What changes were made to the parts that allowed the mileage to be doubled ?

 

It always helps if the posts include the car details since it saves time trying to guess or find out from previous posts and even then the car in question has sometimes been a different one to previous posts.

[Jim12345]

I did give the wrong engine guys sorry will find out today exactly what it is ........

[Jim12345]

Ref my engine it's a Hdi vtr 2ltr guys any info would be appreciated . Jim

[paul.h]

From posts 2 and 8 the belt change is 160k miles or 10 years if sooner. The chain between the 2 cam shafts would not normally be replaced unless worn. So it looks as if there is no rush to replace the belt.

 

If you do not mind, I have put your car details as your signature, something that maybe we could all do.

[MikeLane]

"From posts 2 and 8 the belt change is 160k miles or 10 years if sooner"

If the belt went at, say, 150K or 9.5 years do you reckon Citroen would replace it (or the engine!) for free?

 

Also I remember a post concerning a valve timing problem. could this be a stretched chain jumping a tooth or two?

Edited February 8, 2016 by MikeLane

[Jim12345]

No problem thank you

[Johndouglas]

If the belt went at, say, 150K or 9.5 years do you reckon Citroen would replace it (or the engine!) for free?

Did some one once say something about pigs and flying?... :D

[paul.h]

I replaced the belt / tensioner / water pump on our last C3 at 8 years and 39k miles, not wanting to take the risk of it failing early and intending to keep it for a few years after this. All the bits looked in good condition when removed. I will be doing the same on our C5 soon now it is nearly 9 years but it will be less than 30k miles when changed. Since we will be keeping it for some time it will need doing whilst we have it and this way the risk of the belt failing is minimised. There have been reports on here of belts failing and it sounds expensive so not worth the risk.

[coastline taxis]

if you have any doubts or cause for concern or your just not sure then change it

[citrophile]

Just had my timing belt changed. There was no history of it ever having been done, the car is now 11 yrs old and done 260k miles, 100k by me in the past three years.

I do feel I was on borrowed time with it....!!!

Rob

 

ps - I'm not suggesting anyone else leaves it that long

Edited February 16, 2016 by citrophile

[paul.h]

Do you have any lottery numbers for Saturday, this could be your lucky year after the previous one and turbo failures.

[citrophile]

LOL........if only Paul