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by firetech
Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:03 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: First car nightmare!
Replies: 17
Views: 5094

Re: First car nightmare!

My first car was a classic! It was a 1976 Dodge Aspen wagon slant 6, with the faux wood vinyl stickers and all! Bought it from my scout leader in around 1984 or so. Put a plate on the drivers door to screw the door mirror to (it had fallen down inside the door through the big rust hole where the mir...
by firetech
Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:30 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Window clicking when going down
Replies: 3
Views: 2142

Window clicking when going down

I know there are several threads on here in regards to a loud clicking noise from the window as it goes down (most often the drivers window). In some cases it will cause the glass to break. The first step is to determine if it is the lift mechanism bolts (which are the subject of a recall) or if it ...
by firetech
Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: how to fix window clunk after recall fix (pics)
Replies: 13
Views: 7411

Re: how to fix window clunk after recall fix (pics)

Grinding the end off the door check strap will fix it temporarily. The actual problem is the inner structure of the door where the check strap is bolted to the actual door is being pulled outward and forward either by over extending the door when open or leaning on it when its open or if it was caug...
by firetech
Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New 2003 GT member
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Re: New 2003 GT member

Search these forums in regards to these noises. The early 5 speeds had bearing issues, it is suggested to replace with an 05 or up trans or with a 6 speed when they go south. Being a GT it should already have the 6 Speed. A throw out bearing will be noisy any time you step on the clutch, a pilot bea...
by firetech
Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:56 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1845022

Re: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread

Here in Barrie , Ontario, Canada 87octane was down to around .92 cents per liter which works out to around $3.50/gal. For us that is an amazing price since mot to long ago it was $1.40 per liter or $5.50/gal
by firetech
Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Newby GT owner
Replies: 11
Views: 2280

Re: Newby GT owner

So I put it on the hoist yesterday. very clean and rust free underneath. Pulled the rear brakes apart for a service. found the park brake shoes were new however weren't adjusted, got them all set up and now I have a park brake! Also found one of the calipers is missing an eye for the slide pin. Foun...
by firetech
Wed Sep 16, 2015 4:43 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Newby GT owner
Replies: 11
Views: 2280

Re: Newby GT owner

Picked the car up today, had a new LUK clutch installed and the fly wheel machined. I am a licenced tech, normally id do the clutch myself but time/health pressures at home necessitated having it done for me. $170 for a clutch kit and a friend at a tranny shop did the work for $500 cash. Now drives ...
by firetech
Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Newby GT owner
Replies: 11
Views: 2280

Re: Newby GT owner

Heres a pic from the Dealers lot, hope it attaches ok. Pics of the magnum twins to follow
by firetech
Sun Sep 06, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Newby GT owner
Replies: 11
Views: 2280

Re: Newby GT owner

I will get pics in as soon as possible. It was a trade in at a Nissan dealer, got it as-is for $1800. No rust, new muffler shop resonator, all four disks and pads look to be 80% plus, tires at least 90%. Sub frame looks solid. Not sure what all of their normal issues would be but it looked great ove...
by firetech
Sat Sep 05, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Newby GT owner
Replies: 11
Views: 2280

Newby GT owner

Just introducing myself as a new Vibe owner. I'm in Barrie, Ontario, Canada (just north of Toronto). Just purchased a 2003 VIBE GT, 6spd, silver, dark cloth interior. 140,000km/87,000mi. Overall the car is in exceptional shape, wont need anything for the safety however it will barely move under its ...