MPG after belt + change.
10-29-2005, 12:22 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"Chris Bartram" <news@delete.me.piglet-net.net> wrote in message
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> Juan Hanglow wrote:
> > A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
> >
> > I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
including
> > water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> > 29..............would this be expected.
> >
> >
> If the mechanic changing it got the timing wrong it could do- if for
> example the valvegear was out by one tooth it would be enough to affect
> performance but might not damage the engine.
That thought crossed my mind after I posted my earlier, frivolous, reply.
But even one tooth would cause a huge loss of power/performance, wouldn't
it?
Juan, is performance otherwise unaffected?
Regards
Jonathan
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> Juan Hanglow wrote:
> > A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
> >
> > I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
including
> > water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> > 29..............would this be expected.
> >
> >
> If the mechanic changing it got the timing wrong it could do- if for
> example the valvegear was out by one tooth it would be enough to affect
> performance but might not damage the engine.
That thought crossed my mind after I posted my earlier, frivolous, reply.
But even one tooth would cause a huge loss of power/performance, wouldn't
it?
Juan, is performance otherwise unaffected?
Regards
Jonathan
10-29-2005, 12:52 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote in
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> "Chris Bartram" <news@delete.me.piglet-net.net> wrote in message
> news:mxN8f.140111$G8.7988@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
>> Juan Hanglow wrote:
>> > A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>> >
>> > I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
> including
>> > water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
>> > 29..............would this be expected.
>> >
>> >
>> If the mechanic changing it got the timing wrong it could do- if for
>> example the valvegear was out by one tooth it would be enough to affect
>> performance but might not damage the engine.
>
> That thought crossed my mind after I posted my earlier, frivolous, reply.
> But even one tooth would cause a huge loss of power/performance, wouldn't
> it?
>
> Juan, is performance otherwise unaffected?
>
> Regards
>
> Jonathan
>
>
no, performance is much the same, if anything a little better. This made me
think it adjusted the timing a little................so if that's the case
then it would consume a little more fuel. This with the added thought that
everything is tight and may require more power. The job was carried out by a
very competent garage..........I made sure about that.
10-29-2005, 12:52 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote in
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> "Chris Bartram" <news@delete.me.piglet-net.net> wrote in message
> news:mxN8f.140111$G8.7988@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
>> Juan Hanglow wrote:
>> > A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>> >
>> > I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
> including
>> > water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
>> > 29..............would this be expected.
>> >
>> >
>> If the mechanic changing it got the timing wrong it could do- if for
>> example the valvegear was out by one tooth it would be enough to affect
>> performance but might not damage the engine.
>
> That thought crossed my mind after I posted my earlier, frivolous, reply.
> But even one tooth would cause a huge loss of power/performance, wouldn't
> it?
>
> Juan, is performance otherwise unaffected?
>
> Regards
>
> Jonathan
>
>
no, performance is much the same, if anything a little better. This made me
think it adjusted the timing a little................so if that's the case
then it would consume a little more fuel. This with the added thought that
everything is tight and may require more power. The job was carried out by a
very competent garage..........I made sure about that.
10-29-2005, 12:52 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote in
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> "Chris Bartram" <news@delete.me.piglet-net.net> wrote in message
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>> Juan Hanglow wrote:
>> > A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>> >
>> > I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
> including
>> > water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
>> > 29..............would this be expected.
>> >
>> >
>> If the mechanic changing it got the timing wrong it could do- if for
>> example the valvegear was out by one tooth it would be enough to affect
>> performance but might not damage the engine.
>
> That thought crossed my mind after I posted my earlier, frivolous, reply.
> But even one tooth would cause a huge loss of power/performance, wouldn't
> it?
>
> Juan, is performance otherwise unaffected?
>
> Regards
>
> Jonathan
>
>
no, performance is much the same, if anything a little better. This made me
think it adjusted the timing a little................so if that's the case
then it would consume a little more fuel. This with the added thought that
everything is tight and may require more power. The job was carried out by a
very competent garage..........I made sure about that.
10-29-2005, 12:52 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote in
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> "Chris Bartram" <news@delete.me.piglet-net.net> wrote in message
> news:mxN8f.140111$G8.7988@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
>> Juan Hanglow wrote:
>> > A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>> >
>> > I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
> including
>> > water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
>> > 29..............would this be expected.
>> >
>> >
>> If the mechanic changing it got the timing wrong it could do- if for
>> example the valvegear was out by one tooth it would be enough to affect
>> performance but might not damage the engine.
>
> That thought crossed my mind after I posted my earlier, frivolous, reply.
> But even one tooth would cause a huge loss of power/performance, wouldn't
> it?
>
> Juan, is performance otherwise unaffected?
>
> Regards
>
> Jonathan
>
>
no, performance is much the same, if anything a little better. This made me
think it adjusted the timing a little................so if that's the case
then it would consume a little more fuel. This with the added thought that
everything is tight and may require more power. The job was carried out by a
very competent garage..........I made sure about that.
10-29-2005, 01:53 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>
> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> 29..............would this be expected.
How do you notice something like that?
My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>
> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> 29..............would this be expected.
How do you notice something like that?
My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
10-29-2005, 01:53 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>
> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> 29..............would this be expected.
How do you notice something like that?
My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>
> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> 29..............would this be expected.
How do you notice something like that?
My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
10-29-2005, 01:53 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>
> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> 29..............would this be expected.
How do you notice something like that?
My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>
> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> 29..............would this be expected.
How do you notice something like that?
My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
10-29-2005, 01:53 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>
> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> 29..............would this be expected.
How do you notice something like that?
My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>
> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> 29..............would this be expected.
How do you notice something like that?
My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
10-29-2005, 02:04 PM
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"SteveH" <steve@italiancar.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
>
>> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>>
>> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
>> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
>> 29..............would this be expected.
>
> How do you notice something like that?
>
> My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
> --
> Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
> http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
> Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
> BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
roads most of the time.
