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Question: Is it possible for a RAV4 to lose power after a timing belt and waterreplacement

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BigBopper, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, Penn Valley, CA, January 31, 2012, 08:32
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After we had a dealership install a new timing belt and water pump our RAV4 seems to have lost a noticeable amount of power. It was capable of going up a nearby hill in 5th gear (manual transmission) prior to the new timing belt but now needs to be downshifted to 4th to maintain speed. Kinds feels like the timing is retarded somewhat. The dealer says everything is ok and the car actually feels stronger than before.....but my wife and I know the car and can feel the power loss on the hill test. What could it be?

Many thanks.

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    mastertech6371 January 31, 2012, 10:27
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    take it back and have them re check there work. sounds like it is a tooth off.

    Roy

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    BigBopper, January 31, 2012, 10:35
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    Thanks Roy, sounds good....we will take it back this afternoon and will let you know the results of our visit.

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