Poor mpg pd130

[Badger]

Sounds like common faults except timing belt :S

 

[Veyron]

I was a bit sceptical about the timing belt too when he said but they seem to have really good reviews so I'll trust them. He said its not about to come off or anything but its got some slack and they should be really tight. He said they tested the timing and it was fluctuating between + and - whatever that means!?

 

[attila_tdi]

I'd get them to change boost pipe and egr first. See how that goes for a few weeks then go back with ' timing belt' issue. Never heard of that!

 

[Veyron]

I'd get them to change boost pipe and egr first. See how that goes for a few weeks then go back with ' timing belt' issue. Never heard of that!

Ive already booked the timing belt and boost pipe in for tomorrow, £310 for both :'(

 

[Blanco92]

On the old TDIs (non-PD ones) you used to be able to adjust the ignition timing to slightly advanced, which would help improve mpg.

I'm not aware this is the case on the PDs, I think it sorts itself out electronically as there is no adjustment on the injection pump. It's a completely different design.

It sounds to me like whoever changed the belt last on your car was just a little careless, and is a tooth or so out. It is true they should be tight, minimal slack.

 

[Veyron]

Going to pick it up now so hoping it's all working

 

[cupra255]

Any lick

 

[Veyron]

Seems quite a lot better think I'll blank the egr off aswell because it's clogged up in a week