Cam Belt Rubbing?

[devilsadvocate]

Hi

So in addition to the issues I posted yesterday about the clutch, my other half's DS3 1.6 HDI has an issue with the Cam Belt which seems to be rubbing against something!

I am going to take the cover off tonight but its an odd noise?

I have recorded a video here:

https://youtu.be/DYFLEAEsfnk

Its only on 65k and 2010 so not due a belt change for three years really.

The quicker we sell this thing the better...

[Shauna_H]

Took this from another thread on here about timing belts.

TIMING BELT

The timing belt on your vehicle is a key component to the operation of the engine, synchronising the permanent movement of the pistons and valves. As a result, it's used intensively and is constantly subject to forces from the engine operation, meaning that wear will occur overtime. Changes in the climate can also affect the belt, leading to early wear.

The timing belt must be replaced in accordance with your vehicles maintenance schedule to ensure the protection of your engine. Failure of the timing belt would cause immediate and serious damage, and can even lead to engine breakdown.

There is currently no way of measuring the extent of wear on a timing belt. As a preventative measure, make sure you replace your timing belt in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, (refer to the maintenance guide). For safety reasons, seek advice from your local Citroën dealer when your vehicles reaches 50,000 miles.


CITROËN ADVICE:

Replace the water pump when changing the timing kit to contribute to the life cycle of the kit and avoid the need for a second procedure. These two components are next to each other, so replacing them simultaneously requires no extra dismantling and reduces the cost of the work carried out.

[devilsadvocate]

Took this from another thread on here about timing belts.

TIMING BELT

The timing belt on your vehicle is a key component to the operation of the engine, synchronising the permanent movement of the pistons and valves. As a result, it's used intensively and is constantly subject to forces from the engine operation, meaning that wear will occur overtime. Changes in the climate can also affect the belt, leading to early wear.

The timing belt must be replaced in accordance with your vehicles maintenance schedule to ensure the protection of your engine. Failure of the timing belt would cause immediate and serious damage, and can even lead to engine breakdown.

There is currently no way of measuring the extent of wear on a timing belt. As a preventative measure, make sure you replace your timing belt in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, (refer to the maintenance guide). For safety reasons, seek advice from your local Citroën dealer when your vehicles reaches 50,000 miles.


CITROËN ADVICE:

Replace the water pump when changing the timing kit to contribute to the life cycle of the kit and avoid the need for a second procedure. These two components are next to each other, so replacing them simultaneously requires no extra dismantling and reduces the cost of the work carried out.

Love it.

So always abide by the schedule (i.e. 10 years of 150k) but once its gets to a third of that mileage, seek advice from Citroen who will likely tell you to get it replaced anyway.

Clearly they have little confidence over their components.

65k Miles and 7 years old and it needs a clutch, possibly a flywheel and also a timing belt change.

I told her not to buy a French car but did she listen...

[Shauna_H]

Love it.

So always abide by the schedule (i.e. 10 years of 150k) but once its gets to a third of that mileage, seek advice from Citroen who will likely tell you to get it replaced anyway.

Clearly they have little confidence over their components.

65k Miles and 7 years old and it needs a clutch, possibly a flywheel and also a timing belt change.

I told her not to buy a French car but did she listen...

We learn from our mistakes! I bought my DS3 as my parents had many Citroen's over the years and they never had a days bother with any of them. Engine wise mine hasn't let me down but I definitely wouldn't buy another and I wouldn't classify them as a good car. I have mine 3 years in September and it will be traded in for sure.

Have you thought about trading the it in and getting something else rather than spending money repairing a car that you are no longer happy with?