2005 Vauxhall Vectra missing wen idle 650 rpm

Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Year: 2005
Variant: 1.8 petrol life
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
car is running fine jus had timing tensioner and water pump changed engine manangment ligth is not on ,but wen the car is on and idleling the engine sounds like it is missing not breathing properly otherwise it drives fine has power whilst driving rev counter fine not jumping changed sparks new ones and also new coil pack set and had throttle body cleaned .the car engine sounds like its missing not 100% wen stationery sound like its missing its on and stationery any answers appriciated
Posted: Jun 25, 2013 (10 years ago)
Sounds like timing has been incorrectly set up, probably retarded.
Posted Jun 25, 2013 (10 years ago)
yes sounds like timing is out i would take back to garage asap
if belt has not been tensioned correctly it could jump and cause engine damage
Posted Jun 26, 2013 (10 years ago)

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