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Hi Steve, thanks for your reply. Here's the story so far, and as far as I know it's the DW8 engine, rated at 69bhp.
I took it to a vehicle dismantlers who specialise in french vehicles but also have a service workshop. I was looking for a replacement drivers seat and had the good fortune to find one for £20. Incidentally the the seat bolt holes on my '05 match those on the '07 models onwards, so food for thought just in case anyone's interested. But back to the issue at hand, while I was there I explained the cam belt issue and before I could finish my sentence the chap behind the counter pretty much went on to explain what you mentioned in your post. I asked whether there was a chance the valves could be just clipping the pistons owing to the noise and characteristics my engine now displays, it's very metallic sounding and is not dependant on throttle position, in other words the faster the engine spins the louder and quicker the clack, and it gets louder the warmer the engine gets. He said there was a slight chance. Owing to the massive compression ratio things get pretty close during the combustion cycle. It goes back to them on Friday this week for them to give me an assessment and possibly get it all lined up. But to be really happy I'd want the cylinder head off for a closer look, if it turns out the original mechanic ballsed up the original belt change to the extent he's caused actuall damage then I'll be sending them the bill, or going through the courts. Most people would wonder why I should want to go through all that trouble with an old van but trust me when I say this particular van drives like a beauty. It shows no evidence of having ever been in a body shop and drives straight as a die. I value that, big time. It's also a lovely shade of pale yellow. Nice.
Agreed. the cost of the parts pales into insignificance compared to a job well done.
The van still runs and my project is still on, but I'm gonna have to get this issue looked into even if I have to do it myself Lol. The PSA version of the Espace makes a damn good base for a camper.
I'll probably just go direct to Peugeot to get the timing sorted out and yes that could be pricey, but once done I should have a trusty pre Euro spec motor to get me about. They handle beautifully.
Thanks Casper, I had a feeling that might be the case, I checked the process in a workshop manual before I booked it in and the crankshaft, injector pump and camshaft sprocket have to be locked in place with the motor at TDC before the old belt comes off, my guess is the grease monkey that did the work just used chalk marks or tipex. The belt tension has to be measured correctly as well, I doubt that happened. I'm actually quite pissed off about it. I'll take your advice though and have a word with them but I'll be taking it to a specialist to get corrected. If it turns out our worst fears are right then I'll get them to foot the bill. Thanks again. Ant
Hi guys, My 05 Expert with 84k on the clock started on the button and ran like a dream until I drove it back from the garage that replaced the cam belt. Now it's difficult to start, is down on performance and sounds crap. I want to undo the work the garage did and follow proper Peugeot workshop rules before reinstalling cam belt. Can anybody put me out of my misery?
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