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[Webby the Bear]

Steve for goodness sake you seem to be getting in a pickle, chill for a bit have a cuppa. Then go with a torch and check properly what you have done. If you car was not making this banging before you started, but it is now... It is more than likely something you have done...

We can only go from what you are telling us.. So if you have removed the servo pipe from the plenum, plus removed the ICV, plus the screw you keep mentioning... Which I can only assume is the screw which holds the ICV rubber in place.... I would say you have got something wrong somewhere.
Check you have put the Brake servo pipe on properly.
Check you have the ICV fitted properly.
Check that the rubber that goes into the plenum is in properly,  as this could be something to do with "the screw".

You have put the leads back onto the plugs properly?

Will do all of that Daz thanks. Sorry, just worried.

Will get back when i've checked all this 

[Darth Loo-knee]

Make sure that plug lead no 6 is on the plug and dis pack properly. Its a short lead and when you pull it off the plug sometimes it moves on the dis pack as well

cheers pete. sorry is number 6 the awkward rear passenger one i take it?

thing is wouldnt the car running be crap? car is perfect and bit more power.... just this banging!!!!!

It could missfire if not on properly, but could make a banging sound at the back like you mentioned earlier.

[RobG]

When you were driving it, how long before the "bang" occured?
Whilst stationary, how long after switching off did you get the "bang"?

[Elite Pete]

Let it idle with bonnet up, you may be able to pinpoint what area the "bang" is eminating from

That's the thing, Rob. When it went bang second time car was off and I literally had my head in the engine trying to do that screw up. I thought it came from the back like something had dropped off!

Do you mean the engine wasn't running?

[RobG]

Let it idle with bonnet up, you may be able to pinpoint what area the "bang" is eminating from

That's the thing, Rob. When it went bang second time car was off and I literally had my head in the engine trying to do that screw up. I thought it came from the back like something had dropped off!

Do you mean the engine wasn't running?

Yes Pete. I queried it as well

[Webby the Bear]

When you were driving it, how long before the "bang" occured?
Whilst stationary, how long after switching off did you get the "bang"?

First bang: when i started it up without brake servo or icv connected.

Second bang: around 30 mins after that whilst stationery.

Third bang: About 40 mins after the second... but this time on the move.

Ok, the leads are all definitely in! however, thinking about it, i did try and pull the rear passenger lead towards the front of the car (was just trying to do anything to et the bloody thing out the way!

So by the sounds of it I need to get to the diss-pac and make sure it's on properly.

Can i still drive it if thats the case?

cheers all - bit calmer now! 

[Webby the Bear]

Let it idle with bonnet up, you may be able to pinpoint what area the "bang" is eminating from

That's the thing, Rob. When it went bang second time car was off and I literally had my head in the engine trying to do that screw up. I thought it came from the back like something had dropped off!

Do you mean the engine wasn't running?

That's right.

[05omegav6]

Let it idle with bonnet up, you may be able to pinpoint what area the "bang" is eminating from

That's the thing, Rob. When it went bang second time car was off and I literally had my head in the engine trying to do that screw up. I thought it came from the back like something had dropped off!

Do you mean the engine wasn't running?

That's right.

Any kids nearby sounds like someone having a wind up whilst you're preoccupied. You know the sort of thing head under bonnet to look at something and some tw4t beeps the horn, or in your case thumps the side of the car

Cars generally don't go bang on their own

[Webby the Bear]

thanks taxi but absolutely no one about!

i'm going to check in daylight everything i've done but i'm pretty positive everythings back together.

however, just thinking about it i bet i've pulled a lead out the diss-pac bearing in mind i was pulling them about a bit (thanks to Daz and Elite pete for informing me.

i also read the guide about replacing a diss-pac and it says you may need the radio code......

that got me thinking.........is another possible indication of a loose lead to the diss-pac that the trip computer flickers? this happened but didnt think nowt about it.

[Gaffers]

Sounds like the ICV has come out, usually happens after a flameout and can be very difficult to notice.  Ram it home good n proper tiger

[Webby the Bear]

Sounds like the ICV has come out, usually happens after a flameout and can be very difficult to notice.  Ram it home good n proper tiger

lol cheers guffer.... i'm going out now with a huge hammer 

(only kiddin')

[Webby the Bear]

Hi all,

Thought I'd update on Miggy Miggy Bang Bang...

Went out for a run last night. No problems, no banging, idling spot on. Had a look under the bonnet last night and this morning (as i couldn't really see much with my crappy torch).

All is looking good. icv is all the way in and not going to move. Brake servo done up. cable tray back in place and two bolts done up to secure it.

only thing i noticed, and i dont know if this matters, is that the plastic cover tubing encasing the ICV cable (at the basck of the icv with the connector plug) is just a bit old and crap and the wires are exposed a bit. does this matter?

not trying to give myself stupid scenarios to worry myself with (cos im fairly sure daz dont want to have to do a ''there, there'' job on me again  but i really can't see anything wrong (touch wood)

started her up, again idling fine. odd!

anyoine any thoughts on the icv connector wiring thing?

cheers for everyones help - its very much appreciated! 

[Webby the Bear]

ps, i'll double check the leads are correctly sitting on the S.P. wells at lunch 

[Dishevelled Den]

Will be interested to hear the result Bear -  a great thread which shows the Forum working at its best.

[tigers_gonads]

Similar problem to mine Webby 
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=98304.0

I'm begining to think mine is the coilpack breaking down underload 

What condition was your plugs in when you changed them ?