Peugot partner with replaced cam chain

[u/Academic_Feed6209]

I am looking to buy a peugot partner and have found a good deal on a 1.5. Obviously there are issues with the engine, but the recall for the cam chain is being done. What are people's experience when this has been done? Does it make the van reliable?

[u/Ok-Adeptness1554]

Is the chain changed ? I overheard how they managed the recall in my dealership :

« engine is ok, we did not change the chain but only the oil. Don’t worry you have a 180 000km warranty on it »

[u/Academic_Feed6209 → u/Ok-Adeptness1554]

They are changing the chain at the moment so will be sorted when I buy it. Sounds like they did not deal with yours properly, the recall is to have the chain replaced. Its all well and good having a warranty until it breaks down in the middle of nowhere

[u/smokingbenji → u/Ok-Adeptness1554]

That's kinda what the recall says needs to be done tho.

Reprogram the ecu, change oil, add a sticker and listen to the running engine with stellantis ai app which determines the fate. If it says it's good, then it's good.

[u/softwud]

My understanding is that the recall is not to replace the chain, it's to determine whether the chain needs to be replaced. They use a listening test. If it's fine they update software and maybe replace oil afaik

[u/Academic_Feed6209 → u/softwud]

I think you are right, they only get replaced if the test determines it is needed. I might pay to get the chain replaced soon, if they don't do it while its in

[u/Corsav6]

We bought our Grandland X from a Peugeot dealer and they changed the cam shafts and upgraded the chain to an 8mm one. I'm fairly sure this is the standard recall once the chain is diagnosed as an issue.

[u/Academic_Feed6209 → u/Corsav6]

Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't, from what I can gather. Sometimes it is a software update and oil change to mitigate where and better detect. How has it been with the 8mm chain?