I step on the gas, but the car does not take off like it used to.

[Kazisniper]

I also have a new problem if you guys can help.. i just got my timing belt changed, along with the balance shaft belt, 3 drive belts, timing belt tensioner, idler pully, and tensioner pully... i have had it for 2 days.. but i didnt really drive it much.... now that i got it back... i tryed acceltertin to have some dsm speeding fun.. but in first gear the rpms went to 4 and the boost gauge showed that some turbo was kickin in.... but the car sounded like it was up in 6-7 rpms and wasnt going fast at allll... and in second, more turbo kicked in but the rpms sounded way louder then the rpm gauge showed.. and the car wasnt really going anywhere...... any ideas????????!? Before i took my car in, my car really took off when u put the petal down... thx much aprecitated

 

[Ahnubus_29]

What does the car have for a transmission. Is it an automatic or a 5-speed, we are not mind readers so complete info when you ask a question is a great way to go on here. If it is a manual your clutch could be goin out, and if it is an auto trans it could be goin out also.

 

[talondave]

Check the timing with a timing light!! I would also take the top timing cover off and put the #1 piston at TDC, and see if your cam gear timing marks are lined up..

 

[slow4g6392tsi]

Check the timing with a timing light!! I would also take the top timing cover off and put the #1 piston at TDC, and see if your cam gear timing marks are lined up..

Agreed. Definitely the best place to start.

 

[Kazisniper]

Its a 5 speed car