2.3 Petrol Mk2 - Car Shaking At Idle

[julian95]

Unless the tape was substantially reducing airflow into the engine I don't see how it could cause this problem. Have you tried it since removing the tape?

I don't think it was. But the youtube video in my previous post was after I took out the tape.

[insanitybeard]

I can't see anything too untoward in that video, any airbag problem is unrelated to engine starting/running issues. You need to check to see if the coil pack/plugs and leads are at fault, that's one of the likeliest and easiest to sort problems, other faults causing low compression are much more serious and expensive to fix and are related to actual engine wear or damage, which depending on how much you love your Galaxy could be terminal because of how much they will cost to repair. Check the easiest options first, either try a substitute coil pack and leads etc or perform a compression test.  

Edited February 2, 2014 by insanitybeard

[julian95]

I can't see anything too untoward in that video, any airbag problem is unrelated to engine starting/running issues. You need to check to see if the coil pack/plugs and leads are at fault, that's one of the likeliest and easiest to sort problems, other faults causing low compression are much more serious and expensive to fix and are related to actual engine wear or damage, which depending on how much you love your Galaxy could be terminal because of how much they will cost to repair. Check the easiest options first, either try a substitute coil pack and leads etc or perform a compression test.  

Ok Thank you.

 

Also I don't know how I done it but the car started today :) Smokey engine from a little bit of spilt oil but other than that running fine. Haven't taken it for a drive yet but I shall replace the coil pack and HT Leads to see if that prevents future events :) Thanks for your help. I will post again if anything goes wrong again :)