Cold engine rattle

[neilgsxr69]

Had my Launch edition for 3 weeks now and absolutely love this car but this morning the wife started it up from cold whilst I was outside the car and the engine sounded like a diesel very rattley this took a couple of minutes to quieten down the car runs great and the engine runs smooth the cars only done 18k is this normal on cold start up? :eusa-think:

 

[Anonymous]

It's normal in that it's a known issue that can affect many cars using this engine. It's likely a timing issue so I would get it checked and replaced under warranty

Sent from my Xperia Z1

 

[neilgsxr69]

Thanks for that my car is now 4 years old so is out of warranty do you think peugot will honor a repair if it's a known fault? :roll:

 

[RCZ1]

Highly unlikely but they may meet you half way. Good luck and let us know how you get on.


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[Anonymous]

best bet would be to take out the extended warranty policy if its been serviced in line with the schedule.

 

[neilgsxr69]

I'll get my local Peugeot dealer to give it a look over and let you know what happens. I had thought about going down the extended warranty rout it would probably be cheaper in the long run. :thumbup:

 

[Anonymous]

definetly bud.. the earlier THPs do "seem" more prone to engine timing issues.

Supposedly rectified with later revisions tho

 

[neilgsxr69]

Quick update on the engine rattle issue l let a Peugeot mechanic have a listen to the engine today and he confirmed it's the timing chain and tensioner problem. :thumbdown:
He has told me that Revised parts from Peugeot rectify the problem and he had replaced quite a few and never had any return with the same problem. quote £550 for full timing set fitted. So it's booked in for the repair next week. Then hopefully I can get on and enjoy this fabulous car!