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Juan Hanglow
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 5:06 am Post subject:
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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.
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Jonathan Morton
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 3:18 pm Post subject:
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"Juan Hanglow" <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | 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.
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I woke up this morning and within 5 minutes it started raining :-)
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Jonathan |
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R@L
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 3:55 pm Post subject:
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"Juan Hanglow" <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | 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.
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Must be something else like tire pressure or outside temperature or
whatever.
Ronald
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Jonathan Morton
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 5:22 pm Post subject:
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"Chris Bartram" <news@delete.me.piglet-net.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | 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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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
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 5:52 pm Post subject:
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"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote in
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| Quote: | "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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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. |
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Juan Hanglow
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 7:04 pm Post subject:
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"SteveH" <steve@italiancar.co.uk> wrote in message
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| Quote: | 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 #
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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. |
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Chris Bartram
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:35 pm Post subject:
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Juan Hanglow wrote:
| Quote: | 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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daytripper
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:41 pm Post subject:
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 15:18:18 +0000 (UTC), "Jonathan Morton"
<jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote:
| Quote: | "Juan Hanglow" <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote in message
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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.
I woke up this morning and within 5 minutes it started raining :-)
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Stay in bed tomorrow, I have plans to go fishing ;-) |
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SteveH
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:53 pm Post subject:
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Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
| Quote: | 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.
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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 # |
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SteveH
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Sun Oct 30, 2005 12:08 am Post subject:
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Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
| Quote: | "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.
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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.
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Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.
I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
--
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 # |
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SteveH
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Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:30 pm Post subject:
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Ronny <admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
| Quote: | 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.
If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
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A 90bhp TDI would suit him nicely.
--
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 # |
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Chris Bartram
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Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:45 pm Post subject:
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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.
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If the performance is better, are you giving it a bit more welly perhaps? |
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Ronny
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Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:22 am Post subject:
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"Juan Hanglow" <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote in message
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"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.
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If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
engine, then you won't need to worry so much, |
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Chris Bartram
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Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:50 am Post subject:
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SteveH wrote:
| Quote: | Ronny <admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
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.
If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
A 90bhp TDI would suit him nicely.
Yep. If you like the torque, but usually limit yourself in that rev |
range a 90/110 TDi will feel just like the V6 and give you 50+ MPG. The
110 would be a bit better as it spins up a bit quicker. Mind you, by
1500rpm either one will be nicely on boost. |
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