C4 - Reliability of the THP engines ?

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C4 - Reliability of the THP engines ?

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How reliable is the THP engine ?

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Re: C4 - Reliability of the THP engines ?

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I've heard there can be timing chain & tensioner problems the same as when fitted in the Mini.
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Re: C4 - Reliability of the THP engines ?

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The same engine in the DS3 is also having timing chain issues. Costly and expensive which you don't need on a used car.

Get the 2.0 diesel.
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