I have a 85 Cali 300D Turbo and I get about the same fuel mileage around town. Then again, i havent adjusted the valves for the 12K miles that I've owned it. I've never heard of header wrapping tape or whatever, the car runs fine for me, though there is a good amount of turbo lag.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi