Is the 1.2 PureTech engine troublesome?
1.2 PureTech
I've heard it a few times: what's the problem with the 1.2 PureTech engine in these 408s, what's it caused by, is it costly
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3 repliesThe timing belt that runs in oil wears out over time (30-40k km) and the fragments mix into the oil, but as far as I know they fixed this issue in the newer models.
Translated from TurkishLike Sezer mentioned, since the timing belt runs in oil, the belt's lifespan naturally gets shorter. If the checks aren't done on time, unfortunately the belt snaps while driving and its pieces scatter inside the engine. Since there's no repair or overhaul for that, a replacement (crate) engine is usually brought in.
Translated from TurkishThey fixed the wet timing belt issue on the newer models, but I'd also heard that a brand in Europe found a solution for it too — with an aftermarket product you can fix the wet timing belt issue as well.
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