Peugeot 3008 Mk1 1.6 THP Timing Chain Tensioner
Peugeot
3008
2009
1.6 THP EP6DT
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
Urgency Level
🟡 Monitor Closely
The EP6 turbo petrol engine in 3008 Mk1 1.6 THP has a timing chain tensioner weakness causing cold start rattle. Updated tensioner available. Chain kit replacement costs £500-900.
Repair / Solution
No confirmed fixes yet. Share yours below.
⚠️ Wrong Diagnosis?
No commonly reported misdiagnoses for this fault yet. If you have replaced a part that did not fix this Peugeot 3008 2009 problem, submit a wrong diagnosis report — it helps other drivers avoid the same costly mistake.
🚗 More About This Vehicle
Explore more Peugeot models
📖 Related Repair Guides
Help other owners by sharing your experience.
Your real-world fix helps thousands of drivers worldwide. Takes 2 minutes.