Mrc Recall and camchain tensioner failure

[Dannybarratt]

Hi, I've been reading up after seeing a post online of someone having the camchain tensioner fail on his thp dsport.
I can't seem to find a history of the thp engine and when it was updated. Does anyone know if this issue was resolved by an upgraded tensioner and what year models needed the mrc update. We have a Dec 2013 thp dsport plus cabrio with only 6k on it but would rather know if this is likely to be an issue in the future as really love the car.
Thanks
Danny

[Jamie@SPTuning]

It should be the latest tensioner in that.

[Toxic]

Mine still failed after having the chain and tensioners replaced under warranty in 2014 They are made of cheese just like the wheel locking nuts

The tensioner lasted approx 9 months.

[lfcrule1972]

Is it possible to upgrade the tensioner or are you stuck with the OEM one ?

[Owd git]

I wouldn't worry too much. My THP is a 2010 with 36,000 miles on it. It had the update and a cam re-timing under warranty some years ago. It's been running OK since.................oh, I wish I hadn't tempted fate by saying that!

There must be others on here that have issue free THPs that don't post to say so. Forums are usually full of problems rather than praise

[cyclone]

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There must be others on here that have issue free THPs that don't post to say so.

Me, 2011

[SLC]

I've had a 2007 207 GTi THP 175 (sold in 2014 with 97,000km), a 2011 DS3 THP 150 (still own it) and a 2014 208 GTi.

None of them have suffered from chain or tensioner issues.

The 207 could probably have benefited from an inlet clean, as it was starting to get a little bit jerky off the line, but other than that it was great.

[Dannybarratt]

Thanks for all the replies. A asked @Citroën_UK_official and they checked and said my model did not need the recall. I would still like to know the revision history to ensure a modified tensioner was fitted. I have asked Citroën and will post what they say when I get a reply. Thanks

[oldman]

cam chain tenioner

iam a master tech at a citroen garage the moded tenioner has a hole in the end you can fill it with your finger or you can see it with a touch.

[cyclone]

Probably a good mechanic, not so good with a keyboard. Good advice all the same.