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by ken99287
Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out an 03 GT 250km
Replies: 90
Views: 18899

Re: Parting out an 03 GT 250km

Interested in the steering wheel and the head unit

15301

Thanks
by ken99287
Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:24 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2005 Vibe GT parts NEEDED
Replies: 2
Views: 750

Re: 2005 Vibe GT parts NEEDED

I have an extra rear driver's side backing plate. Dust cover is part of the backing plate. I'll get pictures when I get home from vacation.

*edit - I think you already saw the picture in the other thread. Like i said, I only needed the passenger side.
by ken99287
Sat May 09, 2015 1:08 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: F/S HPS SRI
Replies: 8
Views: 1514

Re: F/S HPS SRI

Nah not if there isn't a carb sticker. Are you in PA? I thought we'd were one of the Carb states...

Anyhow, I all because the k&n Sri had one.

No problem, it worked out.
by ken99287
Fri May 08, 2015 4:59 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: F/S HPS SRI
Replies: 8
Views: 1514

Re: F/S HPS SRI

Thank you. Seems to work well. The single issue I have is that HPS does not provide relocation mounts for the evap stuff. That's OK, I made some. Hey did you say the stickers didn't get put back into the box before shipping? Think you can throw them in the mail for me? I need the Carb sticker if I w...
by ken99287
Thu Apr 16, 2015 4:29 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: F/S HPS SRI
Replies: 8
Views: 1514

Re: F/S HPS SRI

Will you ship it to me for $75? I'm in Pittsburgh area.
by ken99287
Thu Apr 16, 2015 4:26 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out 06 AWD 80k salvage, no drivetrain - NY
Replies: 22
Views: 3370

Re: Parting out 06 AWD 80k salvage, no drivetrain - NY

Would you sell one of the front door detents? The thing between the two hinges that keeps the door from opening too far. Also I'm looking for the driver's side window/lock controls and battery hold down. Let me know if you have these parts. They'll probably fit in a "if it fits, it ships" ...
by ken99287
Thu Feb 19, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: For Sale: 2003-2008 Vibe Floor Mats, CLEAN
Replies: 6
Views: 1251

Re: For Sale: 2003-2008 Vibe Floor Mats, CLEAN

I want the driver's side!
by ken99287
Thu Feb 19, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Anybody want the 6 disk stereo from my 03 Vibe?
Replies: 3
Views: 827

Re: Anybody want the 6 disk stereo from my 03 Vibe?

I'd like it if it's available. Mine in my 03 has a busted cd part.
by ken99287
Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:39 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED! 2005 Pontiac vibe left rear disc brake backing plate/caliper bracket
Replies: 13
Views: 3575

Re: WANTED! 2005 Pontiac vibe left rear disc brake backing

Like I said I only needed the passenger side so I still have a extra driver's side. Make an offer.
by ken99287
Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(
Replies: 26
Views: 5583

Re: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(

If the shop goes through with all they said they would do, that's pretty cool. I'd do business with them again(if I ever take my car to the shop). Ever get the front shimmy thing fixed?
by ken99287
Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Engine light: P0420 Powertrain Catalyst
Replies: 7
Views: 2038

Re: Engine light: P0420 Powertrain Catalyst

2 defoulers are $4 at advance, I believe. Drill the first one out so the tip of the O2 sensor will just fit. Then screw it onto the O2 sensor. Then screw the other unmodified defouler on. Then reinstall into the exhaust. This will cause the rear O2 to artificially read "cleaner" than it sh...
by ken99287
Sat Oct 25, 2014 11:35 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Which lugnuts for 03-04 alloy wheels?
Replies: 15
Views: 3473

Re: Which lugnuts for 03-04 alloy wheels?

Those security lug nuts that come with a special deep socket are pretty skinny. They might fit. I had them on my Honda Civic wheels.
by ken99287
Sat Oct 25, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(
Replies: 26
Views: 5583

Re: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(

Looks like you'll be up and running in no time!
by ken99287
Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!
Replies: 16
Views: 3143

Re: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!

"Upvote"?
by ken99287
Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:37 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Which lugnuts for 03-04 alloy wheels?
Replies: 15
Views: 3473

Re: Which lugnuts for 03-04 alloy wheels?

With the taper like that, won't any acorn nut work?
by ken99287
Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:31 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(
Replies: 26
Views: 5583

Re: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(

I used the same clutch kit, but just had the flywheel cut. My old clutch had failed premature too. I bought the car with the transmission "issue". It wouldn't go into gear at all and had to be towed. Turns out the clutch was improperly installed somehow and had broken and one of the spring...
by ken99287
Wed Oct 22, 2014 12:59 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(
Replies: 26
Views: 5583

Re: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(

Remember to get some gl-4 75w90 first. I believe we use gl-4 specifically and cannot use the gl-4/gl-5 dual spec oil or the plain gl-5. I found that plain gl-4 is not readily available and you'll be kicking yourself if you get the job done but have to wait a week for the oil to come in. Red Line MT9...
by ken99287
Wed Oct 22, 2014 12:09 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Which lugnuts for 03-04 alloy wheels?
Replies: 15
Views: 3473

Re: Which lugnuts for 03-04 alloy wheels?

I actually got a set of longer ones for myself. I have them on my Solara and liked them better.

Like these, but genuine Toyota ones.

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by ken99287
Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:18 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(
Replies: 26
Views: 5583

Re: Looks like the GT is going under the "knife" soon :(

Good luck! I just did this job a few months ago. Take your time, make sure you disconnect everything before dropping the tranny, careful stabbing the tranny back into the engine that you don't tear up the passenger side axle seal. Replace your rear main seal while you're in there. Fel-pro is $10 fro...
by ken99287
Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:12 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Which lugnuts for 03-04 alloy wheels?
Replies: 15
Views: 3473

Re: Which lugnuts for 03-04 alloy wheels?

They're called mag wheel lug nuts.

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Just search "toyota mag wheel lug nuts" they're not too expensive. Or go to junkyard.
by ken99287
Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:02 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: GM part #88973519 need cheaper aftermarket option.
Replies: 6
Views: 1449

Re: GM part #88973519 need cheaper aftermarket option.

Just cut out the bad spots and weld some new pipe in. It's a lot cheaper that way.
by ken99287
Sat Oct 18, 2014 7:19 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED! 2005 Pontiac vibe left rear disc brake backing plate/caliper bracket
Replies: 13
Views: 3575

Re: WANTED! 2005 Pontiac vibe left rear disc brake backing

I sourced these from the Carolinas I believe.

I'm not sure if they will come with an axle or not. If they do, please post some photos and the info on where to get them!
by ken99287
Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED! 2005 Pontiac vibe left rear disc brake backing plate/caliper bracket
Replies: 13
Views: 3575

Re: WANTED! 2005 Pontiac vibe left rear disc brake backing

Which plate do you need? I bought a pair off of a celica gts, but only need the rear passenger side. I even have a wheel bearing to come with it(I've already knocked them out, but I have no use for them).
by ken99287
Tue Oct 07, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Bad Vibe Partouts, doors, side and hatch glass rear bumper, ecus, 1zz intake mani, 1zz turbo, ps tail and more! LI NY
Replies: 474
Views: 165741

Re: Bad Vibe Full Partout Low Mile 1ZZ-FED, c60 LI NY - Upda

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Looks like this. How much shipped for both items? I need the one the arrows point to.
by ken99287
Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:21 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Tearing out my "new" GT's disgusting interior!
Replies: 25
Views: 4425

Re: Tearing out my "new" GT's disgusting interior!

She's doing well. Driving it when I'm not in the work truck. My wife now drives the s/c base model. Our brand new Sonata SE 2.0T stays in the driveway it hasn't moved in over a month... we bought it for her, but she prefers the vibe, haha. I have the new rear backing plates and parking brake cables,...
by ken99287
Fri Oct 03, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 03 vibe parts
Replies: 20
Views: 3685

Re: 03 vibe parts

How much for the battery hold - down and the passenger side lower grill insert?
by ken99287
Fri Oct 03, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Bad Vibe Partouts, doors, side and hatch glass rear bumper, ecus, 1zz intake mani, 1zz turbo, ps tail and more! LI NY
Replies: 474
Views: 165741

Re: Bad Vibe Full Partout Low Mile 1ZZ-FED, c60 LI NY - Upda

How much for the cargo liner, the passenger side lower grill insert, and the battery hold-down?
by ken99287
Sun Sep 14, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Hissing sound from front passenger side?
Replies: 4
Views: 1054

Re: Hissing sound from front passenger side?

I'm going to work on replacing the leaky front donut tomorrow. Maybe that's what it is? Also going to install the new parking brake cables, backing plate, wheel bearing, and shoes. My car almost rolled away the other day with the car in gear. Not enough compression to stop it from rolling! If I get ...
by ken99287
Sun Sep 14, 2014 5:47 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Hissing sound from front passenger side?
Replies: 4
Views: 1054

Re: Hissing sound from front passenger side?

Sounds similar to this, but the story has no ending. The OP never finished the thread with an update!

:evil:

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by ken99287
Sat Sep 13, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Hissing sound from front passenger side?
Replies: 4
Views: 1054

Hissing sound from front passenger side?

I have an 03 GT that's making a hissing sound from the passenger side. I've narrowed it down to coming between the very corner of the windshield to the airbag on the dash. It's barely audible at idle and gets louder with engine speed. At first, I thought it was wind noise because the fender liner wa...
by ken99287
Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT Shift boot
Replies: 3
Views: 1245

Re: 2003 Vibe GT Shift boot

No more than an hour of work.
by ken99287
Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT Shift boot
Replies: 3
Views: 1245

Re: 2003 Vibe GT Shift boot

It's not too hard.
by ken99287
Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT Shift boot
Replies: 3
Views: 1245

Re: 2003 Vibe GT Shift boot

You can make your own.
by ken99287
Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New with a problem
Replies: 21
Views: 3534

Re: New with a problem

Ever figure this out?
by ken99287
Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Engine light: P0420 Powertrain Catalyst
Replies: 7
Views: 2038

Re: Engine light: P0420 Powertrain Catalyst

Changing the o2 sensors may just be a temporary fix for a failing cat.

Do a search for "p0420 defouler".
by ken99287
Wed Aug 13, 2014 1:45 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB 2zz ignition coils
Replies: 2
Views: 536

Re: WTB 2zz ignition coils

Didn't you find 1zz coils in there or something?
by ken99287
Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB 2003-2008 rear passenger disc brake backing plate
Replies: 0
Views: 776

WTB 2003-2008 rear passenger disc brake backing plate

If anyone has a gt/xrs/gts backing plate, please let me know the condition and price, thanks.
by ken99287
Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: VVTL oil pressure sensor seal leak!
Replies: 7
Views: 1633

Re: VVTL oil pressure sensor seal leak!

Hah! You are pretty much done ...........................except for the laundry list! Keep us posted. I personally learn a lot from that. You are driving a cool project. :D I just pulled the carpet for a good cleaning and putting some sound control in place. Oh, you just pulled the carpet? What do ...
by ken99287
Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!
Replies: 16
Views: 3143

Re: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!

Well its not ALL fixed, still have a few issues to work out.
by ken99287
Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 03 vibe parts
Replies: 20
Views: 3685

Re: 03 vibe parts

How much for the lower passenger side grill?

Divers side lock/Window switch?

Steering wheel?

Battery holder strap thing?

Interior fuse cover?

Front door detent/stopper thing?
by ken99287
Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2004 GT VVTL not working
Replies: 12
Views: 4605

Re: 2004 GT VVTL not working

Oops, I forgot to update!

I guess the cab cleaner I used to clean the housing got onto the oil pressure sender. It was leaking oil out of the housing! A trip to advance and $8 later, the leak is gone! Thanks!
by ken99287
Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: um... please help me fix my careless mistake
Replies: 6
Views: 1234

Re: um... please help me fix my careless mistake

Ok... I think I may have found out what it really is... I drove the thing at night today. No lights in the center piece under the radio! Where do these plugs go?! Edit* I took the 04 auto apart and it looks like these plugs have to do with the shifter lights and something else with the shifter - ove...
by ken99287
Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: how to test our O2 sensors?
Replies: 8
Views: 1939

Re: how to test our O2 sensors?

So far so good! No CEL so far. I got the denso 234-4209 universal and spliced it onto my old harness.

They are $37 at amazon, but I bought them at advance for $51.xx each and used a $50 off $100 purchase. Worked out well!
by ken99287
Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!
Replies: 16
Views: 3143

Re: Vibe is stuck at the mall! HELP!

I'm more upset about your wife complaining about driving a mile or 2 to help get your car. We have one car, I spend at least an hour extra every day getting her to work, she loves this car as much as I do. I don't mean to offend, it's just weird to me. It was well after midnight and she was already...
by ken99287
Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: how to test our O2 sensors?
Replies: 8
Views: 1939

Re: how to test our O2 sensors?

Well from what I understand, one wire will be ground, one wire will be the signal from the o2 sensor, and two wires will be for the heater (works like a light bulb, resistance causes heat). I know the two black wires on both original sensors was full open when they should have 16 ohms resistance. Th...
by ken99287
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: how to test our O2 sensors?
Replies: 8
Views: 1939

Re: how to test our O2 sensors?

kumquat wrote:Engine off, ignition on. Disconnect the sensor and test the voltage on pins 2 and 3 (black wires) to ground.
Ok, the two wires that feed to the black wires, right?

One of them, the black one gives me 12v when grounded.

The other, the red one with black stripe gives me 0v when grounded.
by ken99287
Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: how to test our O2 sensors?
Replies: 8
Views: 1939

Re: how to test our O2 sensors?

P0135 and p0141
by ken99287
Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: how to test our O2 sensors?
Replies: 8
Views: 1939

how to test our O2 sensors?

So what is the best way to troubleshoot our O2 sensors? The white wire coming from the O2 is grounded. The two black from the O2 measure 0L or something (I forget) but the two black on my new sensor measures 17 ohms. With the probes on the car side harness that connect to the two black wires on the ...