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Old October 29th 05, 05:35 PM
Chris Bartram
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Default MPG after belt + change.

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.
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