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Used timing chains vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
It depends entirely on the engine fitted to your Grandland. The 1.2-litre turbo petrol engines use a timing chain, as do certain 1.6-litre petrol units, while some diesel variants also use a chain rather than a belt — but you must check against your specific engine code (found on your V5C or via a VIN check) to be certain which system your car has, because not every Grandland engine is chain-driven.
The Grandland ran as the original Grandland X from 2017 before transitioning to the facelifted and rebranded Grandland from 2021 onwards, so a 2018 and a 2022 car sit either side of a significant model revision. Engine codes are the key factor here — if both cars share the same engine code, the chain itself may well be compatible, but mounting arrangements and ancillary components can differ across that boundary, so confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations before buying.
No, trim level makes no difference whatsoever to the timing chain fitted — GS Line, Elite, Ultimate and any other Grandland trim grade are purely about cosmetics and equipment levels, not the engine internals. What matters is the engine code, which will be the same across trim grades if the same engine is specified, so focus on matching that code rather than the badge on the tailgate.
Several of the 1.5-litre diesel engines fitted to the Grandland use a timing belt rather than a chain, so if you are searching for a timing chain on a diesel car you should double-check your engine code carefully before ordering. If your car turns out to be belt-driven, what you actually need is a timing belt kit rather than a chain, and a breaker will be able to confirm this against your registration.
Yes, it can matter — the PHEV Grandland pairs a petrol engine with an electric motor and additional ancillaries, which means some components around the engine differ from the standard petrol variant even if the core engine code appears similar. The chain itself may be shared, but confirm with the breaker against your registration to make sure you are getting the correct specification for your drivetrain layout.
The Grandland X and Grandland share their platform and engines with the Peugeot 3008 and Citroën C5 Aircross, so where the engine code is identical the internal components including the timing chain are often the same part. That said, you should still quote your engine code to the breaker and ask them to verify compatibility, as specification details can vary and a breaker sourcing from a donor vehicle can cross-check this properly before the part is sent out.