Change Car Timing Belt Kit Peugeot 308

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 5h00–8h00 ~500–800£
Estimated time 5h00–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–800£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
308 2007-2015 14
  • 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HD))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF, -CC Diesel (DV6C (9HR))
  • 1.6 BioFlex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TU5JP4 (NFU))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6ATED4 (9HX))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HY))
  • 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HV))
  • 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ))
  • 2.0 Bioflex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (EW10A (RFJ))
  • 2.0 HDiF Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHD))
  • 2.0 HDiF Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHE))
  • 2.0 HDiF, -CC Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHF))
  • 2.0 HDiF, -CC Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHH))
  • 2.0 HDiF, CC Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHR))
308 2013-2021 17
  • 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP))
  • 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DT (HNZ))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTSM (HNW))
  • 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2 (HMZ))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY))
  • 1.6 BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHX))
  • 1.6 BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHZ))
  • 1.6 BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FD (BHY))
  • 1.6 e-HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HC))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FC (AHW))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FC (EHZ))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FCD (AHX))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FD (AHR))
308 2021-2025 3
  • 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP))
  • 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ))
Renew the timing belt 5h00–8h00
Renew the timing belt kit 5h00–9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 6h00–10h00
Renew the timing belt Manual transmission 6h00
Renew the timing belt Automatic transmission 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit Automatic transmission 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit Manual transmission 6h00–7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Manual transmission 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Automatic transmission 9h00

What is the function of a Peugeot 308 timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Peugeot 308 timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Peugeot 308 timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Peugeot 308 timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
308 2007-2015 2007-2015 1.4 VTi Petrol (EP3 (8FS)), 1.4 VTi Petrol (EP3C (8FR)), 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HD)), 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP)), 1.6 8V HDiF, -CC Diesel (DV6C (9HR)), 1.6 BioFlex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TU5JP4 (NFU)), 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6ATED4 (9HX)), 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HY)),… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
308 2013-2021 2013-2021 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DT (HNZ)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTSM (HNW)), 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2 (HMZ)), 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY)), 1.6 BlueH… Diesel, Petrol
308 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), 1.6 Hybrid 180 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPE (DGX)), Hybrid 225 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPD (DGY)) Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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