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How do you check the timing belt of the Peugeot 208?

Model: Peugeot 208 UB, UJ, UP, MK 2, UW - Years 2019-2026
Part: Timing belt

In this video we see how to check the condition of the oil-immersed belt of the 1.2 Puretech PSA engines. Unfortunately, this system makes it less durable compared to others, because residues end up in the oil and clog the strainer. A first check can be done visually, from the cap. Peugeot provides a thickness check with a special tool, which we can find for example on Amazon with the code B09QT5PNSX at the price of 22.69 euros, free delivery for Prime customers. If the belt degrades it widens, and therefore no longer fits within the dimensions of the gauge. Remember that Stellantis changes the belt within 6 years or 100,000 even out of warranty (provided that all the scheduled maintenance has been done within the Peugeot network). In the first version of the 208 the cap is protected by a net and therefore it is a bit more cumbersome because there is a particular system - which you can see in the video - to insert the gauge into the hole. Very important is the use of the correct oil.

Posted on 11 April 2024 by ScegliAuto

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