cat went on it got it towed too garage whole new exchaust put on have no power when engine is iddealing it rattles changed spark plugs when i say no power a mean going up a hill i am in first gear too get up any ideas would be appreciated
2006-08-22 06:52:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
one piston not firing, hence the rattling while idling and loss of power.
2006-08-22 07:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check that the lambda sensor is fitted and plugged in correctly as this is the only thing that may affect engine performance that would normally be touched while replacing the exhaust system if that's okay then take the car back to the garage and get them to check it out
2006-08-23 00:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by saint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's fuel injection, they may have accidentally damaged the lambda (Oxygen) sensor in the exhaust system, so the cars engine management computer is getting an incorrect signal, so goes into a back up mode, allowing you to run on reduced power - it's only a possible problem though - take it back to the garage though, they should fix it for you.
2006-08-22 07:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by randombushmonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it the correct diagnosis?If a cat is blocked you normaly get a whistling noise from exhaust,did you see the old exhaust if you shake it holding it downwards you will get bits like black volcanic lumps falling out.Also your engine management warning light would have come on.It sounds like your mass air flow meter is faulty .This could have caused your cat to go in the first place.Regards Mick
2006-08-22 07:07:08 · answer #4 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the manifold. Failing that look at the camshaft - if it's hanging out and sounds like a sewing machine - replace. Should be able to do it for less than 5 grand.
2006-08-22 07:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting a new astra on the exhaust
2006-08-22 06:59:57 · answer #6 · answered by mike s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally, a Diesel should have its oil changed every 6 months or 6000 miles, whichever comes first, but don't leave it longer than 1 year / 12,000 miles.
2016-03-27 01:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the exhaust is too big you need a pipe system the same size as the one originally fitted to that car, the back pressure and resonance would be all wrong
2006-08-22 12:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by m4d_mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cat has a sensor on it if this is faulty wil read that the cats still gone try unplugging it c if makes a difference thats wot i did on my vectra hope this sorts it for u
2006-08-22 07:07:12 · answer #9 · answered by tillsbury 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the Vac pipe.
2006-08-22 07:01:19 · answer #10 · answered by Sly_Old_Mole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋