Peugeot 207 1.6 turbo - Tappet Noise

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Fri 1 Mar 2013 19:55
Peugeot 207 1.6 turbo - Tappet Noise - blueoveralls

Getting a lound noise from the top end. Not plug loose as seems tight in head with no gunk in coil tube.

Does anyone know if these engines are prone to escessive tappet wear or perhaps even a small end? Its that noisy

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Sat 2 Mar 2013 08:32
Peugeot 207 1.6 turbo - Tappet Noise - injection doc
Turbo diesel or turbo petrol ? Sounds like petrol mentioning coil tubes but could be talking about heater plug.

There is a known issue with crankshafts on the diesel on the VOSA recall site for diesels on blip per,206 & 207

Edited by injection doc on 02/03/2013 at 08:35

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Sat 2 Mar 2013 08:58
Peugeot 207 1.6 turbo - Tappet Noise - elekie&a/c doctor

Worn timing chain and faulty tensioners are common on these .Perhaps this is the noise you are experiencing?

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Sat 2 Mar 2013 20:13
Peugeot 207 1.6 turbo - Tappet Noise - blueoveralls

Petrol version. Sounds like top end - much like a tappet has cracked. The noise is very loud and now it will not start. If it is camshft related the timming may well have slipped now. Just hope they are non-interferance engines.

The Haynes 207 manual does not cover this engine , or any of the face lifted 207s from 2009. I think I will need to lift the cams so does anyone know of where I might geta manual? I've been told that its the BMW Mini engine - but is that right? Not sure if that helps as not seen a manual for that either.

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Sat 2 Mar 2013 22:46
Peugeot 207 1.6 turbo - Tappet Noise - elekie&a/c doctor

If the valve timing has slipped a couple of teeth ,then you could be lucky.If the chain has broken it is good bye 16 valves.It is the same engine that is fitted in the Mini from around 2006 onwards.

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