[spindrifter]

Hi All

I too have been concerned, like many of us, about the time interval to change the cam belt and relevant tensioners/pulleys etc on my Peugeot 2.8hdi Boxer registered Feb 2004.

To this end I telephoned the main Peugeot office in Coventry (tel: 02476884000) requesting the technical service dept and asked the question.

Answer: Peugeot Boxer 2.8hdi diesel (2004 registration) cam belt change:-

Years 2001 - 2004 - 72000 miles or 10 years (non arduous driving)
Years 2004 - 2006 - 80000 miles or 10 years (non arduous driving)

Figures for later than 2006 are not yet relevant but will be available at a later date upon request.

I asked for confirmation that these figures were the recommendations of Peugeot the manufacturer and was assured that this is the case.

I am waiting for an email confirming both the figures and my telephonic communication.

Hope the above info is of some help.

David .....(Spindrifter)

 

[pneumatician]

Cambelt

My motto has always been "if in doubt change it" never go to the manufacturers maximum. I have had two cambelt failures fortunately in company cars but the milages were 28K and about 40K as I recall.

Am I correct in thinking there is a general drift towards chains on modern motors ? Our van is and certainly our last car was. I'le have a look under the bonnet sometime and see what the current motor is.

Steve

 

[spindrifter]

Further to this thread and going on information from the manufacturer.

Which is for our Boxer: 72000 miles or ten years.

Our Boxer is 5 years old and has 17000 miles on the clock. So What do I do? Ignore or change parts? They are the ?s

I think I'll trust the manufacturer in this instance.

I'd be intrigued to know just how many cam belts are well below or indeed, over the recommended time/mileage limit and still going strong.

However, each to his own - I guess we must all make up our own minds about this topic.

Cheers

David ..... (Spindrifter)

 

[spindrifter]

Hi All

Copy of email from Peugeot re: cam/timing belt change.

I have removed Reg/VIN numbers and contact persons name.


Dear Mr ******* (That's me)

Thank you for your recent enquiry made via the Peugeot Contact Centre.

Registration number: ********
Chassis (VIN) number: *************

In regards to our conversation on 13/08/2009 at approximately 13:15pm, the recommended change for your timing / cambelt is:

Normal driving conditions: 72000 miles or 10 years
Arduous driving conditions: 60000 miles or 5 years

If there is anything else we can help you with, please do not hesitate in contacting us.

Kind Regards

***** ******

Cheers

David ..... (Spindrifter)

 

[foll-de-roll]

I have just replaced the Cambelt and Tensioner plus the other belts in my 1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.0i ltr, with 47000mls on the clock. When I bought it in May the owners daughter said that she thought it had been replaced when her father had bought it last Sept (from Moulands), but there was no mention of it in the Service history, so I had to assume that it hadn't been done. I contacted Moulands, to ask if they replaced them as a matter of course, as some dealers do, but I got some Grunt who just didn't want to know. Anyway I had it done and the Mechanic and myself decided that it looked very much like the original, so it was a good decision,and peace of mind. It took about 1.5 hrs and I bought the kit from Ebay. Total cost about £120.

So if in doubt, I would say have it done. Andy

 

[FoweyBoy]

Hi Spindrifter,

Do you have an email address (from your reply email) for Peugeot which we could use to ask the same question about cam belt changing for my 2005 registered (probably built 2004) Peugeot Boxer 2.2hdi?

Thanks, David

 

[spindrifter]

Foweyboy

Here you go.

The Peugeot Customer Contact Centre

Tel: 0845 200 1234
Web: <http://www.peugeot.co.uk>

David ..... (Spindrifter)

 

[CliffyP]

Further to this thread and going on information from the manufacturer.

Which is for our Boxer: 72000 miles or ten years.

Our Boxer is 5 years old and has 17000 miles on the clock. So What do I do? Ignore or change parts? They are the ?s

I think I'll trust the manufacturer in this instance.

I'd be intrigued to know just how many cam belts are well below or indeed, over the recommended time/mileage limit and still going strong.

However, each to his own - I guess we must all make up our own minds about this topic.

Cheers

David ..... (Spindrifter)

Just had mine done same model and miles (18k)with tensioners and exhaust bracket £180.00. Cheaper than £1,500 + and a spoiled holiday, if goes west.

 

[FoweyBoy]

Peugeot sent me the following info for my Boxer 2.2l, registered 2005 (manufactured 2004).

The recommended timing belt change on your vehicle for normal use is 100,000 miles or 10 years. For arduous use ( short stop start journeys) the recommendation is 72,000 miles or 5 years which ever comes soonest.

We don't do "short stop start journeys, but I guess the play it safe action is to take the 5 years limit, so I will look into getting it done soon.

The sooner they revert to chains, like my Nissan Almera, the better!