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dnoishere

...replaced it with a 2014 Chevy Captivia....much more room & also higher!

...ahh vibrologist...you've helped me a few times. Good to see/hear from you. Take care my friend!
I'll probably visit now and again, just because...

dnoishere

Sold my 2007 Vibe the other day...sad to see her go.

It was a very nice auto to me. Not too many problems and she still has many a mile left in her, if taken care of...I'd like to thanks this group for all their help...learned lots from here...carry on. Peace!

dnoishere

I have a rear view mirror drivers side. Silver in color off a 2007. Can post a picture if needed. Its in pretty good shape.

dnoishere

Yeah I taped it up...no Vibes in the junkyard though...

dnoishere

...mine isn't nasty but would anyone know where I can find a replacement part? I need that cover piece that snaps on to hold the filter in place...

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My 2007 was recalled on the airbag issue...took them a couple days to get the sensor that was needed...took it in for the fix and when I went to pick it up, somehow wacked the dash cover piece, won't clip in now....one side will keep popping up. So they had to order a new cover piece for me...morons!

dnoishere

...they don't have that type of puller...I checked autozone, o'riellys, advance auto...there is no collar for that tool to hook onto...that was the problem...

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...so I got the pump off...not real easy but did it...now my new pump didn't come with the pulley. Thought I could pull it off old one and put it on the new one....well, no can do. There is no collar on the pulley, it's pressed on I guess. Tried with 3 jaw puller but that started to bend the pulley....

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okay thanks....got a pump from parts train for same price as the one on the ebay link....good tip on removing the lines too...

dnoishere

...how hard is it to replace the seals etc?

dnoishere

...so I have a leak that I believe is coming from the power steering pump. I have a repair manual but does anybody have any hints/tricks etc on replacing it? What size are the mounting bolts/nuts?

dnoishere

...changed my tranny filter/fluid...95k miles.

dnoishere

...I did mine the other day...easy...thanks!!

dnoishere

...I'm looking to do mine this coming week...1st time filter change...I'm using the Wix package. Do I need to use any sealant on the gasket?

dnoishere

I have a 07 with the monsoon package, I've upgraded the stock radio but I'm wondering about getting new speakers? How good/bad are the stock speakers? If I get a pair of coaxials would I keep the stock tweeters that are installed in the a-pillar hooked up? Or if I get a set of component speakers whe...

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....found a use for some leftover flooring underlayment...and whats this white box for inside the door?

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So here's my new unit installed....pretty easy to install...notched out the bracket for my USB cord and dropped it down into the middle lower storage box..all nice and concealed.

dnoishere

....some how ColonelPanic got in my car and took a picture of my new head unit...

That looks like the dash kit I got and installed runningslow...I had to cut off most of the tabs though...

dnoishere

...well I got my new JVC-KW-R910BT installed...sounds pretty good. Thanks Raven for the suggestion...now should I get me some speakers? I have a 2007 with the Monsoon package...what size speakers did the factory put in?

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Which line do I unhook and drain?

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Got one for sale off my 2007 base model Vibe. $20 you pay for shipping.

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Well got everything done. 4 new struts. 2 new sway bar links. 4 new tires. Alinement done. Time to drive, rock & roll. Thanks genVibe.com for all your help!

dnoishere

...got the rears on. Both sides I had a issue with the bolt from underneath. I couldn't get a socket on it without slicing away some of the insulator rubber. Who the hell designed that? Also the rear replacements were a little longer than the ones I took off. Compressed perhaps?...is that normal? Lo...

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...yeah okay... I posted on that thread joatmon...I didn't have much problem getting the struts on...busting them loose made me sore though. I replaced the sway bar links...pain in my donkey they were. Allen wrench hole all rusted up, so I had to use channel locks to hold them to get nuts off...the ...

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...ok I put my Monroe struts on the front last night. I under torqued them a little...only to about 24 lbs. I'm having new tires and an alinement done and I'm gonna ask them to check my torques on everything I replaced, the struts and sway bar links (which were a b i t c h to get off) so if they bre...

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So I'm putting mine on this weekend(1st time)...watched videos and read up as much as I could...I see a lot of discussion about the top bolt breaking before reaching the torque spec....Whats the deal? It's freaking me out since I can't be without the car. Best I can come up with is to under torque t...

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Raven wrote:
dnoishere wrote:did you use the Line Output Converter? how does it hook up?
None required. Is it necessary with the Monsoon system?

...well crutchfield says I need one...?

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did you use the Line Output Converter? how does it hook up?

dnoishere

...thinking about this one: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X520UI/Pioneer-FH-X520UI.html?tp=5684" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; but where does this go? http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142SLC4/Scosche-SLC4-Line-Output-Converter.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);r...

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...so maybe I'd like to get a new radio for a 2007 vibe with the monsoon system...any tips or ideas on what I can get and where I can get it from? Don't want to spend too much though. Thanks.

dnoishere

...today I put on a new serpentine belt....91717 miles on the old one.Wasn't in too bad a shape but winters coming and I'm preparing the Vibe...

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...well I'm at about 92000 mi. and ready to change all the struts and some new treads with an alinement. I just did a radiator flush refill and replaced the lower hose. Upper hose was done a while ago as was front brakes. A new belt is coming and some power steering/brake fluid refreshments...New sp...

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...well its a large size bottle that's almost full and should be enough to do the brakes....I don't see it being any different than the master cylinder screw on lid?

dnoishere

...so I have a partial bottle of brake fluid almost a year old that's been capped on the shelf, is it too old to use? I'd like to refresh my fluid and bleed my brakes.

dnoishere

...so should I siphon out my fluid and refill or is that mute? Or how would I drain it easily and refill?

dnoishere

....will try that vibro & I'll let you know how I do...thanks for all your help!

*** I fixed the issue of mis-assembly...will be installing them soon! Wish me luck.

dnoishere

...yeah okay...had to add a little to it today. Did have heater on too...will keep eye on it.

dnoishere

...so I did a flush and fill today but I barely used a gallon of the premix....manual says approx. 6.9 qts. is capacity....what gives? Yes I got air out...drained the block too...

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heres a couple pics...as you can see the Spring Insulator is not seated correctly...

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http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2007/pontiac/vibe/suspension/strut_assembly.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It's this one: Monroe Strut and Coil Spring Assembly - Front Left -Parts geek # 19088-07164172 http://www.monroe.com/en-US/catalog/e-Catalog/172117" onclick...

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got them from Parts Geek...and that's their return policy... How Should I Ship Back My Return? 1. Check that all of the parts you wish to return are included in your RMA e-mail. 2. We strongly recommend that you return your item with a shipping carrier that can provide you with insurance and a track...

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...yes I could return it but would have to re-order another and pay for the return shipping.

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...Well I got the whole Strut and Coil Spring Assembly ...one piece so I don't have to compress the springs...came with the top nuts but should I replace the two bottom bolts that hold the strut to the steering knuckle or can I reuse the old? I have the service manual but I don't really understand a...

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thanks vibro...okay struts ordered and are on their way. I'll attempt to replace them (never done it before)...where can I get new nuts/bolts if they are not included?

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...well I guess it is a tire issue....I'm gonna replace the front struts when parts get here and get new tires. Question now is should I get the tires on 1st then put struts on then get an alinement? Or put struts on 1st then alinement and new tires last? Also can I do all the work on the front then...

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...well it doesn't pull left or right but I'll see if the pads are dragging a little...thanks!

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vibrologist wrote:First thing to do: check if the brake pads are dragging.

How do I do that?

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...okay some good things to check on. The brakes do 'chirp' when 1st applied. Pads looked good but there is some rust inside the caliper piston? And those plastic panels underneath are missing some of those fasteners so I'll tighten that up and see if it makes a difference...

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...so I have a front end suspension issue...I think...no clunking noises...more of a "hovering helicopter" sound. Car doesn't overly vibrate. I know the passenger side lower ball joint is close for replacement as I can see grease by the seal . The sway bar links too since they twist side t...

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