Peugeot 207 I (A7) in 2006 – 2013; Peugeot 308 I (T7) in 2007 – 2011; Peugeot 3008 I (T84) in 2009 – 2011; Peugeot 5008 I (T87) in 2009 – 2011. Disadvantages of the Peugeot EP6 engine. The most famous problem of such units is the very low resource of the timing chain, sometimes the replacement of the tensioner, damper, star and the Please, choose the proper auto parts group for your PEUGEOT 207 (WA_, WC_) 1.6 16V VTi. Tyres and related products. Oils and fluids. Brakes. Filters. Engine. Wiper and washer system. Ignition and preheating. Peugeot 207 - Timing Belt or Chain. blacksta Posts: 919 Forumite. 8 July 2011 at 11:52AM. 207 1.6 Auto. About to purchase one - wanted to find out if it is chain or belt and rough cost of changing one. Regards. I owe £3233 @ 0%. My present 2008 1.6 petrol Allure has given me no problems -so far (17k). However my newly purchased Peugeot RCZ which has the same chain driven 1.6 although slightly more powerful engine as the 2008 is a real nightmare. At 67k had the timing chain ,tensioner etc changed.Now at 90k chain has stretched and the best part of £1000 will be spent There has been timing chain trouble with this engine in Peugeots, Citroens and MINIs, while also Volkswagen and BMW 4-cylinder engines have been suffering timing chain trouble due to faults in the production of the chains. So bad that Volkswagen switched back to belts. So yes, it's a known problem that can be mitigated to some extend by YW2ia.