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biodieselrabbit

+1 for this useful thread. I just had the same thing happen to both sides of my Vibe’s front doors. After driving around with duct tape for a (long) while, I finally made the repair. To reiterate the process others have already described: 1. Remove panel by prying off by hand. I tried to grab near e...

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Bad Vibe wrote: I have 2x p/s good condition tails and one cracked d/s that is all

How much do you want for the cracked driver side tail light?

biodieselrabbit

Did you sell the driver's side rear tail light/blinker assembly? You mentioned that you have a cracked one (picture shown) but also maybe a good one? Can you send me a private message if you still have them with costs to ship to 97202? Thanks.

biodieselrabbit

I have not tried the method of disconnecting the fuel injectors while running. Makes sense though. Someone told me you could also diagnose connecting or wrist pin bearings by turning the crankshaft by hand just past when the piston is at the top of its stroke and pushing down on it using a screwdive...

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Thought I would answer my own question for future genvibers. According to the guy at the Toyota Dealership (different guy than the one I spoke with the first time) there are 3 different mark numbers for a 2003 vibe base. This reflects the fact that the factory sometimes needed to use slightly thicke...

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Thanks. Just found out you are both correct.

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I tried sending a private message for the first time. It shows that it is still in my "Outbox" rather than my "Sent Items". Does this mean it has been sent? If not, how do I indicate that I want it sent? Thanks for helping me out.

biodieselrabbit

Thanks Chiadog. I agree that damage to the bearings definitely means the journals need to be inspected. From what I have been reading online it seems that these 1ZZ-FE engines use a much softer metal for the bearing (e.g. aluminum, etc.) than the crankshaft or connecting rod journals (i.e. steel) so...

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I have been reading posts on this site about performing connecting rod bearing replacement and am trying to undertake this work for my Vibe. As background, I am getting a metallic knocking sound on acceleration. It started out only when the engine/transmission were cold but can now be heard almost a...

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If you are interested in cleaning the IACV valve I posted some pictures on the process when I did mine here: viewtopic.php?t=36489" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Nice. I like it. Would consider for my own Vibe but it would get in the way of the rear hitch. Looks like you are a Pontiac family from the photos.

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I recently moved to a new state and had to go in for a different emissions test. Unfortunately the vibe's battery had died from sitting too long so all of the emissions modules had been reset and needed to go through their retests. This typically requires what is referred to as a "drive cycle&q...

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Could we get a recording of the sound? Maybe lannvouivre or tgferg67 could provide?

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As an update, when I only changed out my intake manifold gasket and throttle body gasket I still experienced some (albeit reduced) idle hunting in cold temperatures. However, recently I cleaned out my IACV valve, replaced the IACV gasket (between IACV and throttle body) and sprayed the MAF sensor. A...

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There are some pictures of replacing the intake manifold gasket on the following thread too.
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=33056" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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I can only weigh in on my experience with the 5-speed but yes the Redline MT-90 (GL-4) gear oil helped shifting at lower temperatures much better than the Valvoline 75W90 (GL-5) I had originally put in. The owners manual should tell you how much to put in when doing a simple drain and refill.

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Very cool. Thanks for posting the picture. I did not think about that location as a potential source of coolant and oil mixing. And good to hear the vibe is back up and running. Any idea why the head bolt broke in the first place?

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Can't seem to find just the piston part sold separately anymore as of February 2013. How lame. Guess it is time to fork it over for the full assembly. The dealer is asking for over $220 (wow!) so will be looking at aftermarket.

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Just by hitting it with their hand and a rubber mallet it rattled, which meant the precious metal inside the converter had broken loose and was moving around. Thanks. Did they say what would happen if you did not replace it (other than poor emissions)? Damage to 02 sensors? Time to go get my rubber...

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Mine vibe had a rattle also only between 2000-2500 rpm. Had it checked out during my oil change last week. Turned out to be my catalytic converter. Was quoted $470 for and oem converter and $165 to install it. Bought a Magnaflow converter on ebay for $65 shipped and found shop to install it for $80...

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Interesting, but I opted for trumpet horns off an '80s Caddy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3e5BCE9zFI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Supertones may be louder, Camry horn might be easy to mount, but nothing says GET OUT OF MY WAY quite like Caddy Trumpets. That is awesom...

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Doesn't look like it is compatible with 2003 Vibes but works with 2003 Matrices? Weird. How does it connect to your stock radio?

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tpollauf wrote: I'd like to see a snapshot of this setup in someone's car. I'd be interested in possibly doing this to one of my rides

I second this. Anyone got a picture of their setup?

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Just read about this in the newspaper. Guess the vibe gets to go see the dealer for the first time since belonging to me.
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01 ... -problems/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Use this link: https://my.gm.com/web/portal/recalls" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Just scroll down to the bottom, select Pontiac and enter your VIN #.

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Hey Biodeiselrabbit, Any chance of a quick comparison VW Rabbit 5 door vs Vibe 5 door? Handling,mpg,driving dynamics,comfort, etc. This would be a good General discussion thread! Thanks, chiadog Unfortunately that would be a comparison of a 2003 Pontiac Vibe with a 1982 diesel Volkswagen Rabbit. Lo...

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I was told by the dealer that sometimes when the throttlebody and the intake manifold are separated, the gasket may need to be changed and it may cause the engine to idle rougher or higher. Now I've already done this job (now twice, and replaced it with a toyota orange one :-) ), and I have yet to ...

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Have you considered having the your oil analyzed? Just because the oil doesn't look new anymore doesn't mean it's not working. http://www.blackstone-labs.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; And then post your results here: http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2...

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Close. Up here in San Francisco. Not a CA native but figure I should use "Hella" to represent NorCal.

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: Cleaned throttle body.; IACV 013.jpg (24.61 KiB) Viewed 38380 times

: Reattached IACV.; IACV 014.jpg (24.29 KiB) Viewed 38380 times

: While I was at it ,I replaced the funky star-patterned screws that go from the electronic to metal parts of IACV with socket head cap screws. This way if I ever take it off again I won't have to force them out with pliers.; IACV 015.jpg (27.03 KiB) Viewed 38380 times

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: The o-ring people have been referencing. Couldn't find a new one so I just reused it. See again the tab I was talking about in my last picture.; IACV 008.jpg (20.77 KiB) Viewed 38381 times

: IACV after being cleaned. This took lots of throttle body cleaner and cotton swabs. Even after a long time spraying and rubbing it, I could not get the deep inside completely clear of blackness.; IACV 010.jpg (34.36 KiB) Viewed 38381 times

: New IACV to throttle body gasket installed (Toyota Part # 22215-0D110). See the white scales in the left port of the IACV where the coolant runs? It looks to be corrosion, possibly caused by the previously mentioned leaking IACV gasket. Not sure though.; IACV 012.jpg (27.18 KiB) Viewed 38381 times

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: IACV after removing from throttle body.; IACV 005.jpg (19.41 KiB) Viewed 38381 times

: Bottom of throttle body where IACV connects. Notice the red "crustiness" around the IACV gasket. I think this is coolant leaking through to the air side.; IACV 006.jpg (21.9 KiB) Viewed 38381 times

: IACV with electronic (black) part removed. Notice the tab on the end of the round magnet (far right). This should be at the top of its turn when you reinstall so that it fits into a slot in the electronic part of the IACV. Also notice how black it is inside the IACV.; IACV 007.jpg (19.42 KiB) Viewed 38381 times

biodieselrabbit

Some pictures from when I cleaned out my throttle body and IACV today that I think speaks to this forum.

: Throttle body removed from intake manifold.; IACV 001.jpg (24.72 KiB) Viewed 38382 times

: Bottom of throttle body showing IACV (Intake Air Control Valve). Right side is where coolant lines enter (facing the rear of the vehicle) and left side is the electronic part of the IACV.; IACV 002.jpg (21.42 KiB) Viewed 38382 times

: Special star screws that attach the electronic part of the throttle body to the aluminum part. I used vice grips to remove them.; IACV 003.jpg (19.92 KiB) Viewed 38382 times

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Petrucci914 - If you are still around did your coolant leaking through the IACV gasket look like this? My coolant used to be red (before I changed it) and there appears to be some "crystallized" on the air side of the gasket. Put in a new gasket after cleaning the throttle body, IACV, etc....

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clownshoes wrote:So far I have noticed no difference in fuel mileage or oil consumption. (My car consumed little to no oil anyways). This is more of a long term thing for me. I don't want my motor blowing up.

I have come to the same conclusions.

biodieselrabbit

Just to clarify, the two pictures are the same fluid (Valvoline 75W-90) before and after being in my transmission. I couldn't say whether the Redline MT-90 is a different color but it definitely seemed to be thinner (i.e. less viscous) than the Valvoline stuff.

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Also, what exactly would a "tune-up" constitute if it were necessary? I assume it would be replacement or adjustment that the computer does not automatically check and, if bad or out of specifications, would not necessarily set off the check engine light.

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Check out this thread: viewtopic.php?f=28&t=40135" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I think it speaks to your question.

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Thought others might appreciate this little comparative view. Note that the lines are due to the jar I placed the fluid in, not something in the fluid itself.

: Brand new manual transmission fluid (Valvoline 75W-90 GL5); TransmissionFluid 004.jpg (14.65 KiB) Viewed 8906 times

: Same fluid after being in the transmission for approximately 4,000 miles of a mix of city/highway driving. Slightly darker in color. Seems to be one or two blackish specks in it which you cannot see from the picture.; TransmissionFluid 005.jpg (13.47 KiB) Viewed 8906 times

biodieselrabbit

Please do post the pictures. It would be interesting to see the location you are referring to.

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So the Redline MT-90 (GL-4) gear oil definitely improves shifting at lower temperatures compared to the Valvoline GL-5. It is still not smooth by any standard but, from what I have read, that appears to be the norm for the 2003 transmissions. Might still take a look into the shift linkage (lubricate...

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So unfortunately the idle hunting still persists. The good news is that it appears to be less severe, meaning it presents at lower temperatures, lasts for a shorter duration and jumps to a lower rpm than before. I did not use gasket sealant on either the intake manifold or throttle body gasket but r...

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It seems too soon for your calipers to have failed after less than two winters. I replaced the front brake pads on my 2003 six months ago (no new calipers just pads) and from what I can remember the only parts that could lock up would be either the slider pins or the caliper piston. Did the shop exp...

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I think he meant that the intake manifold (plastic piece in the front of the engine) does not have coolant running through it but the throttle body (metal thing on the driver's side of it) does. A leak at the throttle body would introduce coolant into the airway to your cylinders (no oil comes in co...

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I just replaced my intake manifold gasket and throttle body gasket as documented here: http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=33056" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; But my better half drove the car yesterday and said it surged a couple times. Much less than...

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And the intake may have been the culprit. Seeing as I put a new gasket on with copper sealant (not the spray on like was in the install manual). Could you clarify what you mean by "the intake may have been the culprit"? It sounds as though when you replaced the throttle body gasket the su...

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I will report back in a few weeks about whether this fixes my idle hunting problem. Thanks to all those who blazed the way and documented their work. It made my replacement much smoother.

: Reassembled Engine.; ManifoldGasket 029.jpg (30.59 KiB) Viewed 24624 times

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: New throttle body gasket (Toyota Part #22271-0D030). The old one was likely fine but since I was taking it off anyway might as well put in a nice new one given the relatively low cost.; ManifoldGasket 027.jpg (30.17 KiB) Viewed 24624 times

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: New intake manifold gasket (Toyota Part #17171-22060). Notice how it is the burnt orange color.; ManifoldGasket 026.jpg (27.66 KiB) Viewed 24624 times

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: Taking a look inside.; ManifoldGasket 018.jpg (17.45 KiB) Viewed 24624 times

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