mattrj17
Member
I recently got my timing belt changed by a reputal mechanic and I've noticed a decrease in economy. Is this an issue that can be easily fixed?
MIleage after Timing Belt Change
- Thread starter mattrj17
- Start date
NETHED
Veteran Member
define reputable!
Did your mechanic replace all the needed parts? Did he check the timing with vag-com? Did he lock everything down with the proper tools?
I'd check all this in a hurry, and if you need some encouragement, search for "timing belt fail"
Did your mechanic replace all the needed parts? Did he check the timing with vag-com? Did he lock everything down with the proper tools?
I'd check all this in a hurry, and if you need some encouragement, search for "timing belt fail"
dieseldorf
Top Post Dawg
What kind of car is it? Engine type?
Matt, welcome to Fred's!
It's most likely your timing is way off. Can you track down your local TDI go-to person and have them review the job performed by your local "mechanic"? I would do this sooner as opposed to later for the reasons nethead mentions.
Matt, welcome to Fred's!
It's most likely your timing is way off. Can you track down your local TDI go-to person and have them review the job performed by your local "mechanic"? I would do this sooner as opposed to later for the reasons nethead mentions.
Wook660
Veteran Member
I'm just north of you in Port Saint Lucie. You're more than welcome to swing by this weekend and we can check and adjust your IP timing if it wasn't done using VAG-COM.
TooRoundTDI
Skunk Rocker
Volks Jamboree is Sunday in Daytona. Ill be there, stop by and I can check it out for you too.
dieseldorf
Top Post Dawg
Yorkie, I'm afraid that pricing is from a kinder time. During my journey to and from NH today, I witnessed two jaw-droppers:york77777 said:Dieseldorf, where is that gas station? That $1.15/gal diesel looks very appetizing
- $3.749/gallon (Getty)
- $3.899/gallon (Mobil)
mrGutWrench
Top Post Dawg
__. Hey, Wook, I'm really glad that you're offering to help him (I really like it when we see that kind of cooperation on the site) but I have to say that if it's running as badly as described, there's a good chance that it's not *just* the basic ignition setting. If it were my engine, I'd want the cam-to-crank timing checked as well as the "stick-the-pin-in-the- sprocket" mechanical timing of the fuel injection pump. After all, the computer is supposed to take over the injection timing once the engine is running so if it's not running well (as opposed to hard starting), it could be more than just VAG-Com settings.Wook660 said:
TooRoundTDI
Skunk Rocker
I can do that Mrgutwrench. If he wants to meet up Ill bring my tools.
Wook660
Veteran Member
If you want to spend the time Sunday morning we can check all of that. It's up to you, I have all the tooling and have done a few A4 TDI belts. I'm not sure where he said it was running all that bad, all he said was he had a drop in fuel economy, not hard starting problems. Either way, the offers on the table.
mattrj17
Member
Thanks wook, I have been so busy lately, but not busy ebough to take a trip to daytona this past weekend. Scanguage 2 reported an average of 36.6 at 71 mph on i95, bear in mind that ive had the sg2 for about 3 days now. Could the calibration still be off?
mattrj17
Member
And thanks all for your offers, really cool. Better than vortex.
Wook660
Veteran Member
Is the care an automatic?
mattrj17
Member
Yes, its an auto. At 75mph constant, the highest ive gotten is 35.8.
Wook660
Veteran Member
Ah, well than you're economy is not sooo bad!