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Title: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vamps on 12 August 2011, 18:16:36
Of this rather Mig, Misfire again, and I can't get a new Insignia till the end of October, because I want an auto........ :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: tunnie on 12 August 2011, 18:20:08
On the 2.2 or 2.0?

Miss-fire could only be oil/water in the wells or plugs/leads/coil pack?
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vamps on 12 August 2011, 18:23:14
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On the 2.2 or 2.0?

Miss-fire could only be oil/water in the wells or plugs/leads/coil pack?

2.2  Miss on No1, not looked at it yet, no oil or water 3 or 4 weeks ago when it had a new coil pack fitted....
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: tunnie on 12 August 2011, 18:26:17
start with some fresh GM plugs, less than a fiver its not going to cost much to rule those out  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2011, 18:37:16
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start with some fresh GM plugs, less than a fiver its not going to cost much to rule those out  :y
Not sure Opel have a decent trade scheme, mr tunnie
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2011, 18:38:37
Ignore me, obviously been smoking some funny stuff again ;D

Thought op was varche, not vamps
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: tunnie on 12 August 2011, 18:40:26
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start with some fresh GM plugs, less than a fiver its not going to cost much to rule those out  :y
Not sure Opel have a decent trade scheme, mr tunnie

Someone needs to learn their Geography  :P  ;D ;D ;D

Fairly sure you could find a Vauxhall dealer fairly close to the M1  ::)

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Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2011, 18:54:13
In my defence, I am on gayphone, and probably hadn't zoomed in at the time ;D
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vamps on 12 August 2011, 19:01:51
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start with some fresh GM plugs, less than a fiver its not going to cost much to rule those out  :y

I have a set of Bosch super 4 plugs in the garage, will fit them tomorrow, either way this car is on borrowed time............ :'(
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: henryd on 12 August 2011, 20:07:53
Was the coilpack you fitted a month ago the genuine article?
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vamps on 12 August 2011, 20:13:12
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Was the coilpack you fitted a month ago the genuine article?

Got it from Vauxcentre, invoice quotes  'Vauxhall Omega 2.2 Petrol Coil Pack 9195819 New' £61.50

So presumable.... :-/ :-/ :-/
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Post by: henryd on 12 August 2011, 20:17:16
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Was the coilpack you fitted a month ago the genuine article?

Got it from Vauxcentre, invoice quotes  'Vauxhall Omega 2.2 Petrol Coil Pack 9195819 New' £61.50

So presumable.... :-/ :-/ :-/

If its got Intermotor stamped anywhere on it be afraid,very afraid,I have had lots of issues with there stuff in the past to the point where I will not use it anymore :(
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: russ0205 on 12 August 2011, 20:18:44
Had an insignia se auto on order last year as i get motability after waiting 20 weeks and still no car i cancelled it and kept my dla instead nice car but don't believe dealer delivery dates.

  :( :( :(
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Post by: Vamps on 12 August 2011, 20:28:01
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Was the coilpack you fitted a month ago the genuine article?

Got it from Vauxcentre, invoice quotes  'Vauxhall Omega 2.2 Petrol Coil Pack 9195819 New' £61.50

So presumable.... :-/ :-/ :-/

If its got Intermotor stamped anywhere on it be afraid,very afraid,I have had lots of issues with there stuff in the past to the point where I will not use it anymore :(

Not sure without looking, it does worry me as, assuming the plug is OK and it was 3 weeks ago, it can only be the coil pack....can't it?

Supposed to be under guarantee...... :-/ :-/

Anyone know how much a Vx dealer charges for one? do not have TC sadly..... ::) ::)
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Post by: henryd on 12 August 2011, 20:37:56
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Was the coilpack you fitted a month ago the genuine article?

Got it from Vauxcentre, invoice quotes  'Vauxhall Omega 2.2 Petrol Coil Pack 9195819 New' £61.50

So presumable.... :-/ :-/ :-/

If its got Intermotor stamped anywhere on it be afraid,very afraid,I have had lots of issues with there stuff in the past to the point where I will not use it anymore :(

Not sure without looking, it does worry me as, assuming the plug is OK and it was 3 weeks ago, it can only be the coil pack....can't it?

Supposed to be under guarantee...... :-/ :-/

Anyone know how much a Vx dealer charges for one? do not have TC sadly..... ::) ::)

this one made by Bosch is around 85 quid     http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230637771290#ht_500wt_922
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Post by: Vamps on 12 August 2011, 21:33:38
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Was the coilpack you fitted a month ago the genuine article?

Got it from Vauxcentre, invoice quotes  'Vauxhall Omega 2.2 Petrol Coil Pack 9195819 New' £61.50

So presumable.... :-/ :-/ :-/

If its got Intermotor stamped anywhere on it be afraid,very afraid,I have had lots of issues with there stuff in the past to the point where I will not use it anymore :(

Not sure without looking, it does worry me as, assuming the plug is OK and it was 3 weeks ago, it can only be the coil pack....can't it?

Supposed to be under guarantee...... :-/ :-/

Anyone know how much a Vx dealer charges for one? do not have TC sadly..... ::) ::)

this one made by Bosch is around 85 quid     http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230637771290#ht_500wt_922


Same place same part number, might give them a ring in the morning..... :)
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Olympia5776 on 12 August 2011, 21:48:43
I've just went through this on my 2.0 XEV.
Very bad miss when under load . I found No1 plug lead was breaking down . Changed and it was fine for a week or two then suddenly lumpy idle , worrying light rattle and very fast to get to fan trip temp. Found EGR valve seized open thus diluting the fresh mixture and causing it to run lean. Blanked off and all is well again.
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vamps on 12 August 2011, 23:22:00
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I've just went through this on my 2.0 XEV.
Very bad miss when under load . I found No1 plug lead was breaking down . Changed and it was fine for a week or two then suddenly lumpy idle , worrying light rattle and very fast to get to fan trip temp. Found EGR valve seized open thus diluting the fresh mixture and causing it to run lean. Blanked off and all is well again.

Thanks for the advice but the 2.2 does not have plug leads, looks like a faulty coil pack, will have a look tomorrow..... :)
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Ken T on 13 August 2011, 00:09:45
I got a spare 2.2 coil pack you can try, if you are in the area.

Ken
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Post by: Vamps on 13 August 2011, 00:27:28
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I got a spare 2.2 coil pack you can try, if you are in the area.

Ken

Thanks for the offer, but a bit far away.......to be honest I have had it with this car, it may be just about mint, but heading for the scrap man...... :( :( :(
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 August 2011, 01:41:45
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Anyone know how much a Vx dealer charges for one? do not have TC sadly..... ::) ::)

I would have a word with AndyC. I'm sure he'd pop one in the post at TC prices plus postage and you know it's genuine then.

But trying a known good one first just to confirm would be handy.
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Post by: feeutfo on 13 August 2011, 09:00:50
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I got a spare 2.2 coil pack you can try, if you are in the area.

Ken

Thanks for the offer, but a bit far away.......to be honest I have had it with this car, it may be just about mint, but heading for the scrap man...... :( :( :(
Why? Because of a coil PAC... Ask Ken nicely to pop his in the post?
Far a deposit maybe.

Also check your wind screen seal is still attached on the bottom edge. Keeps water out of the engine bay.
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 August 2011, 09:21:50
.. and if the new one is faulty, get a refund. If cr@p parts don't cause hassle for suppliers, they'll keep selling them for others. ;)
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Post by: Auto Addict on 13 August 2011, 09:50:11
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I got a spare 2.2 coil pack you can try, if you are in the area.

Ken

Thanks for the offer, but a bit far away.......to be honest I have had it with this car, it may be just about mint, but heading for the scrap man...... :( :( :(
Why? Because of a coil PAC... Ask Ken nicely to pop his in the post?
Far a deposit maybe.

Also check your wind screen seal is still attached on the bottom edge. Keeps water out of the engine bay.

Had loads of problems on mine, till I cured that.
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Post by: Ken T on 13 August 2011, 10:29:56
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I got a spare 2.2 coil pack you can try, if you are in the area.

Ken

Thanks for the offer, but a bit far away.......to be honest I have had it with this car, it may be just about mint, but heading for the scrap man...... :( :( :(
Why? Because of a coil PAC... Ask Ken nicely to pop his in the post?
Far a deposit maybe.

Also check your wind screen seal is still attached on the bottom edge. Keeps water out of the engine bay.

Yes, no problem, PM me your address.
I previously had a missfire which was due to the rubber boots breaking down and splitting. There is a replacement boot kit available from Vx for not a lot.

Ken
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vamps on 13 August 2011, 17:01:27
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I got a spare 2.2 coil pack you can try, if you are in the area.

Ken

Thanks for the offer, but a bit far away.......to be honest I have had it with this car, it may be just about mint, but heading for the scrap man...... :( :( :(
Why? Because of a coil PAC... Ask Ken nicely to pop his in the post?
Far a deposit maybe.

Also check your wind screen seal is still attached on the bottom edge. Keeps water out of the engine bay.

Yes, no problem, PM me your address.
I previously had a missfire which was due to the rubber boots breaking down and splitting. There is a replacement boot kit available from Vx for not a lot.

Ken

Thanks Ken, but no need... :) And all seems well with the window seal, no signs of water or oil in the plug holes.

I have spoken with Vauxcentre today, where I bought a new coil pack from on 19th July this year.

They were most helpful, it does seem that I bought an 'after market' one, though they say they have not had any problems with them.

So, I have ordered a new Bosch coil pack from them and I have to send the faulty one back for a full refund, can't say better than that....... :y :y

I feel confident enough to trust them, I did mention OOF ;) ;)

Took it off today and 2,3&4 plug lead bits, or whatever you call them, all look like new, No 1 looks a pale grey colour and looks old, the fault code said No 1 misfire, so fits with it breaking down.

Vauxcentre said that they sell loads of these, obviously a common problem, I wonder if it is something to be carried as a spare, after all they only take 5 minutes or so to change.... :-/ :-/ :-/
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Rods2 on 15 August 2011, 01:45:43
Vauxcentre Fleabay adverts say at the bottom Vx part number given for reference only, which I take to mean they are selling an aftermarket part, which is why I went to my local Vx stealer for replacement crankshaft sensor a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vamps on 16 August 2011, 21:31:11
Well, 4 new Bosch 4 point plugs and a new Bosch coil pack fitted, started and running nice smooth.....Not been out in it, will use my Mums car for work again tomorrow and take the car for a test drive tomorrow evening.......... :y

Will send the failed coil pack back to Vauxcentre for a refund........ :)

As for the car, I feel that it's days are numbered, have lost faith in it's reliability....... :-/ :-/ :-/

Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Lazydocker on 16 August 2011, 22:20:07
You must be there by now though Mike... Should be a goodun with all you've done ;)

Mind you... Bet you wish you'd got a v6 now :-X ::)
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Vamps on 16 August 2011, 22:32:06
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You must be there by now though Mike... Should be a goodun with all you've done ;)

Mind you... Bet you wish you'd got a v6 now :-X ::)

I never did get a drive in one at the Lakes :'( :'(
It may be an option, but as I use the car for work the fuel consumption is a problem...... :(

One option would be to get a little run around for work and a nice big V6 for the weekends..... :y

And yes, I know, the other option would be lpg... :D :D
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Post by: Andy B on 16 August 2011, 22:43:51
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I never did get a drive in one at the Lakes :'( :'(
It may be an option,.....

You could've had a go of mine at York the other year, there was even a private runway to have a play on  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Vamps on 16 August 2011, 22:48:41
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I never did get a drive in one at the Lakes :'( :'(
It may be an option,.....

You could've had a go of mine at York the other year, there was even a private runway to have a play on  ;D ;D ;D

I was still a newish boy on the block then, I would not have asked..........Now though.... :D :D :D
We just ended up busy at the lakes, had a great weekend, used my car one day and DLK's scooby another..... :) :)

Talking of the Lakes Meet, Miss Vamps has already decided we are going next year..... :y :y
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Post by: Andy B on 16 August 2011, 22:57:48
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Talking of the Lakes Meet, Miss Vamps has already decided we are going next year..... :y :y

We've only managed one Lakes Meet ...... and that was at the site from hell  ;D ;D we must try harder to attend another.
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Post by: Vamps on 16 August 2011, 23:04:14
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Talking of the Lakes Meet, Miss Vamps has already decided we are going next year..... :y :y

We've only managed one Lakes Meet ...... and that was at the site from hell  ;D ;D we must try harder to attend another.

You must try, this was our first, staying over, did a day visit to the old site a couple of years ago. Miss Vamps and myself really did enjoy the extended weekend.....she met up again with DLK's daughter and they adopted Mike Dundees girls, so if the kids are happy what more can you ask... :y and Miss Vamps has developed a liking for Tia curry.... :D :D :D
Title: Re: I have had enough!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Lazydocker on 16 August 2011, 23:35:12
If I make Newent you're welcome to take mine for a spin ;)
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Post by: Vamps on 16 August 2011, 23:48:50
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If I make Newent you're welcome to take mine for a spin ;)

Though I would love to go, I am not able, sadly..... :(
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Post by: Lazydocker on 17 August 2011, 00:02:15
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If I make Newent you're welcome to take mine for a spin ;)

Though I would love to go, I am not able, sadly..... :(
Oh well... You can't drive it then :P :P

Might see if we can meet up when I visit mum next :y
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Post by: Vamps on 17 August 2011, 00:16:17
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If I make Newent you're welcome to take mine for a spin ;)

Though I would love to go, I am not able, sadly..... :(
Oh well... You can't drive it then :P :P

Might see if we can meet up when I visit mum next :y


I might get my own then...... :P :P :P
Not anything jumping out on Autotrader mind... ::) ::) ::)