car went bang....

  1. Newbie Joined: Jul 2012 Hastings Posts: 13 1.1 saxo
    #1
    Hi I just replaced my catalytic converter on my vtr and lambda sensor which all went well so I decided to rev the car to make sure it wasn't blowing anywhere and when it hit the rev limiter the throttle body went bang and started to click/tick but the car runs fine, what have I done? :s cheers
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.
    #2
    I love it how people think revving a car high helps it. Or is some sort of test.

    Check your spark plugs are tight, check the inlet bolts are all on with no leaks. That sort of thing
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Basildon Posts: 795 Derv shed
    #3
    Mines just starting doing this? Tickets louder as you rev?
  4. Newbie Joined: Jul 2012 Hastings Posts: 13 1.1 saxo
    #4
    I got over excited revving it lol the ticks get a little bit louder ye but the idle control valve has been playing up lately not sure if its that for some strange reason...
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gumbo View Post
    Mines just starting doing this? Tickets louder as you rev?
    I'd check your spark plugs are tightened properly.

    Made the same mistake when I was young(er).. Thought it was 'just' the tappets so ignored it.

    1 day @ 5k rpm My 8v went bang.. sounded like a tank... Shot the plug out of the head taking all the threads with it.

    Lesson learnt
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  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Basildon Posts: 795 Derv shed
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxova View Post
    I'd check your spark plugs are tightened properly.

    Made the same mistake when I was young(er).. Thought it was 'just' the tappets so ignored it.

    1 day @ 5k rpm My 8v went bang.. sounded like a tank... Shot the plug out of the head taking all the threads with it.

    Lesson learnt
    Cheers mate il give that a shot today and il post the results