D5254T (to 2002, Audi) - Is Dynamic Timing a Must Have after Cam Belt Change?

danny_1968 · Mar 19th, 2008, 22:58

Hi Folks

Just had major service inc Cam Belt Change........but did not have dynamic timing done afterwards.......my mechanic advised me that everything was marked up and returned to previous setting (which seemed fine....i.e 43mpg average and 48mpg on motorway, according to computer)

Am i ok to plod on or should i have the dymamic tuning done too?...

Thoughts please

Many thanks

Danny

i have a v70 2.5 tdi (year 2000 phase 2)

shrewsbury_sam · Mar 20th, 2008, 20:16

as long as its running fine i wouldnt bother

petevolvo · Mar 22nd, 2008, 22:12

Only issues with not setting dynamic timing are poor economy (which you seem ok on), great economy but poor performance but neither will create great issues. If the car decides the timing is too far out your engine management light will come on. My main advice re timing belt changes on 2.5TDi units is 'make sure every tensioner, roller and water pump' are changed, don't skimp. Timing belts lasting 80k are fine but if water pump fails at 120k (which they can and do) you'll be sick.

Hope this helps!

Mar 19th, 2008, 22:58	#1
danny_1968 New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2009 13:57 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hampshire	Is Dynamic Timing a Must Have after Cam Belt Change? Hi Folks Just had major service inc Cam Belt Change........but did not have dynamic timing done afterwards.......my mechanic advised me that everything was marked up and returned to previous setting (which seemed fine....i.e 43mpg average and 48mpg on motorway, according to computer) Am i ok to plod on or should i have the dymamic tuning done too?... Thoughts please Many thanks Danny i have a v70 2.5 tdi (year 2000 phase 2)

Mar 22nd, 2008, 22:12	#3
petevolvo The Volvo Specialist Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2013 10:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: york	Timing Only issues with not setting dynamic timing are poor economy (which you seem ok on), great economy but poor performance but neither will create great issues. If the car decides the timing is too far out your engine management light will come on. My main advice re timing belt changes on 2.5TDi units is 'make sure every tensioner, roller and water pump' are changed, don't skimp. Timing belts lasting 80k are fine but if water pump fails at 120k (which they can and do) you'll be sick. Hope this helps!

Mar 20th, 2008, 20:16	#2
shrewsbury_sam Junior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2009 17:50 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: shrewsbury	as long as its running fine i wouldnt bother

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