1.5 BlueHDi engine timing chain information.

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Juan Sheet
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What is the issue? Has the chain snapped or is it making the noises? If it is making the noises, then the damage is probably already done, so the other components specified in the technical article would need replacing when the chain is upgraded to an 8MM one.
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Babara
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Hello, i have a car DS 7 1.5hdi 131, VIN VR1JCYHZRKY132698 What is the chain for this car, 7mm or 8mm? Thanks
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Post by Juan Sheet »

8MM
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Post by Raleluja »

Hello,
I was thinking about buying Citroen C5 aircross with 1.5diesel engine. I heard about this issue and it got my mind all messed up. Can you please help me and check if the C5 that I`m planning on buying has this issue or not.
Citroen C5 aircross 2019
VR7ACYHZJKL127713

Thank you in advance, please comeback with good news :D
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Post by Juan Sheet »

Your C5 AC is a 2019 model so has the 7MM camshaft belt.

I think at this point I should say that there have been relatively few issues of the camshaft chain actually failing that we are aware of in reality. So I don't think we should be overly concerned. My dealership has only had 2 instances, one being a commercial vehicle and I can't remember the other.
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Post by Raleluja »

hello,
thanks for the answer.
Is it possible to change 7mm belt to 8mm belt as part of regular service? Some sort of preventive maintenance. Do you have any idea what would something like that cost?
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Post by Juan Sheet »

No, not really as it involves changing all the other parts as specified in the main bulletin earlier in this thread.
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Andreajr
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Post by Andreajr »

Hi could you check the VIN on this please: Citroen C5 Aircross Flair Bluehdi

VIN VR7ACYHZJKL028355

has an engine fault and just exploring all areas whilst waiting for results of diagnostic - advised could need new engine but not given full details of why so I have requested report etc tonight via email
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Post by Juan Sheet »

Euro 6.2, build date 15449 (25th Feb 2019) and yes, has the standard 7mm chain.
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Rustybloke
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Post by Rustybloke »

Hi all. Iv just bought a 2019 c5 aircross with the 1.5 diesel engine .. love the car but after seeing this about the chain could you please tell me if this one has the 7mm chain
VR7ACYHZJKL011064
I see there is a camshaft and timing belt kit available on ebay from an engine builder for about 840 quid so if need be at a later date I can fit this
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