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by plusforce
Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:38 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Correct fluid capacities
Replies: 3
Views: 7475

Re: Correct fluid capacities

Toyota revised the oil level for 2003-2005

old oil capacity: 3.9 qrt
new oil capacity 4.4 qrt

new dipstick toyota part# 15301-22050
by plusforce
Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Headlight Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 4952

Re: Headlight Restoration

After restoration it needs a permanent sealant. I tried different products and I searched so much. The best permanent protector is Opti Coat 2.0 or Opti-Lens It is a thin ceramic layer. http://www.opti-coat.com/coatings.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It is little bit e...
by plusforce
Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil leak in Base 2004, possibly from Timing Cover gasket?
Replies: 13
Views: 6002

Re: Oil leak in Base 2004, possibly from Timing Cover gasket

Thank you for hint !
After I changed timing chain tensioner I also checked out ocv filter I just cleaned it with Brake Cleaner it was clean though.
Maybe I need to change its gasket.
That OCV filter is exactly above the place that I see some dirt (3 point area)
by plusforce
Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:22 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: OIL LEAK? Timing-Chain-Tensioner-ORing-Replacement
Replies: 22
Views: 27168

Re: OIL LEAK? Timing-Chain-Tensioner-ORing-Replacement

I replaced it this afternoon.
I heard one click then I didn't rotate the alternator anymore. it was loud enough. I rotated about 60 degree counter clockwise.
it seems ok !

Thank you Circuitsmith and all the other members !
by plusforce
Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: OIL LEAK? Timing-Chain-Tensioner-ORing-Replacement
Replies: 22
Views: 27168

Re: OIL LEAK? Timing-Chain-Tensioner-ORing-Replacement

Thank you Circuitsmith Now I got the point. it will be released because of pressure of the chain. I will do it hopefully in the next weekend I was wondering why some people reported 3 or 4 clicks sound instead of one ! Today I just tried to rotate the alternator to see what will happen and what I ca...
by plusforce
Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: OIL LEAK? Timing-Chain-Tensioner-ORing-Replacement
Replies: 22
Views: 27168

Re: OIL LEAK? Timing-Chain-Tensioner-ORing-Replacement

Should engine be hot ?

anybody know why by rotating the crankshaft, time chain tensioner will be released ?
by plusforce
Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil leak in Base 2004, possibly from Timing Cover gasket?
Replies: 13
Views: 6002

Re: Oil leak in Base 2004, possibly from Timing Cover gasket

I am not sure I am right but Timing chain tensioner is in the rear side of the engine while the place that 455SD was talking about is in front of the engine you mean little bit oil in the place that 455SD was mentioned (3 point area) is also related to Timing chain tensioner ? can oil come from rear...
by plusforce
Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Oil leak in Base 2004, possibly from Timing Cover gasket?
Replies: 13
Views: 6002

Re: Oil leak in Base 2004, possibly from Timing Cover gasket

455SD ! Thank you for your post I have a slight leakage around the area that you mentioned.(3 point area) it is different than timing belt tensioner leakage. I think it is somewhere close to the passenger side head cylinder and timing belt cover and Cylinder block. many times I cleaned it with brake...
by plusforce
Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Suspension Vibe vs Matrix & GM parts support
Replies: 5
Views: 1763

Re: Suspension Vibe vs Matrix & GM parts support

Someone should add Thanks button for this forum!
by plusforce
Sun Jun 08, 2014 6:56 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Suspension Vibe vs Matrix & GM parts support
Replies: 5
Views: 1763

Re: Suspension Vibe vs Matrix & GM parts support

Good to hear that !
by plusforce
Sat Jun 07, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Suspension Vibe vs Matrix & GM parts support
Replies: 5
Views: 1763

Suspension Vibe vs Matrix & GM parts support

Hi all, I know many experts are in this forum, I bought a Vibe/base 2005 two years ago, up to now I did some minor things for my vibe . Tranny oil change, PCV valve, spark plugs. So I know my engine 1zz-fe and tranny A246e are exactly the same as matrix base 2003-2008. I think I need to change my Sw...
by plusforce
Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: vibration in steering wheel at 70 MPR
Replies: 10
Views: 6730

Re: vibration in steering wheel at 70 MPR

I had this problem . Balance didn't work for me !

At last I found the problem.
Resurface break rotors.
by plusforce
Thu Sep 05, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Touch-Up Paint Code Chart 2003~2009 (Freshly Updated!)
Replies: 26
Views: 37052

Re: Touch-Up Paint Code Chart 2003~2009 (Freshly Updated!)

Hey Vibolista ,
Could you please send me a picture of your color code sticker ?

Mine is removed and I don't know its original color code !

I have a 2005 vibe, silver satellite like yours