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by lm7212
Tue May 07, 2019 1:31 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Manual transmisison needed
Replies: 9
Views: 1678

Re: Manual transmisison needed

Final update, junk yard tranny lasted a half mile and started grinding. Ugh. Took a gamble on cheap fix and lost. Ordered a reman out of Riverside CA on ebay. About $950 plus shipping, not horrible, and no core required. A buddy and I had it replaced in 3.5 hrs start to finish, including time gettin...
by lm7212
Tue May 07, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parting out wrecked 2005 Vibe GT.
Replies: 10
Views: 2177

Re: Parting out wrecked 2005 Vibe GT.

The GT should have the 2ZZfe motor? I'd be interested in that, can come down help you guys get it out. Have a truck to haul it in, do you have a cherry picker? I can probably borrow one, what part of the country are you in?
by lm7212
Sat Apr 06, 2019 4:02 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 5 Speed Transmission Problems and Replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 19471

Re: 5 Speed Transmission Problems and Replacement

Add me to the list, found a nice low mile stored inside '04 Toyota Matrix with 73k miles from an estate, an older gentleman owned it. At 81k 5th gear failed on the freeway at 73mph. Pulled over and called my mechanic friend, he said keep it in 1st 3rd and 4th to get it somewhere I could work on it. ...
by lm7212
Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:25 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Manual transmisison needed
Replies: 9
Views: 1678

Re: Manual transmisison needed

Appreciate the offer on the 6 speed, I bought a 5 spd untested out of a junk yard down the road from home for $300, installing it this weekend or next. Planning to replace clutch, axel seals, and crankshaft seal all at once.

What a bummer on the wreck. Truly sad to hear.
by lm7212
Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Manual transmisison needed
Replies: 9
Views: 1678

Re: Manual transmisison needed

Yes 06/03 manufacture date. I'm in the Midwest. Toyota dealer here told me they have 11 Matrix's waiting for same repair. The polar cold really did a number on them up here. Prices on a used one are though the roof around here. Dealer says they send theirs out to a transmission shop that orders part...
by lm7212
Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Manual transmisison needed
Replies: 9
Views: 1678

Manual transmisison needed

I have an 04 Matrix with low miles I bought from an estate, and the trans blew up but good. Vehicle is located in NW WI by Eau Claire/Rice Lake currently If anyone out there has a parts donor car with a 5 spd manufactured before 04/2004, or any year 6 speed up to '09 body style change, could you ple...
by lm7212
Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:01 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission may be gone... :(
Replies: 9
Views: 2051

Re: Transmission may be gone... :(

My '04 C59 5th gear went out at 80mph 80 miles from my cabin. It had 80k miles on it. What a delightful Saturday that was, thanks so much Toyota. (grrr) Got it there using 1st 3rd and 4th, grinding most the way and not using the trans to decelerate. (was quoted a $400 tow and I knew that tranny was ...
by lm7212
Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Stuck Brake Caliper?
Replies: 6
Views: 1658

Re: Stuck Brake Caliper?

go ahead and get new calipers, I bought remanufactured off the big online reseller, with ceramic pads both calipers were $99. Because they are like new, they are a cinch to install as they are already retracted fully. 4 bolts and a quick bleed and you are done. Worth the time and money as they will ...
by lm7212
Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:55 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2003 Pontiac Vibe Parts
Replies: 4
Views: 1753

Re: 2003 Pontiac Vibe Parts

Hello, I am looking for a 5 speed transmission from this year, would that happen to be available?

lm7212
short flight and car rental away in WI
by lm7212
Thu Jan 24, 2019 9:17 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Engine surges when very cold
Replies: 18
Views: 9830

Re: Engine surges when very cold

Replace your intake manifold gasket, clean your MAP sensor, and clean the throttle body with regular carb cleaner, inspect and replace throttle body gasket if needed. Night and day difference. Your car is sucking too much raw air from a dried out or improperly factory installed IM gasket, known prob...
by lm7212
Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Engine idling high and low on warmup
Replies: 22
Views: 6604

Re: Engine idling high and low on warmup

Never mind, 10fl/lbs, was posted in another thread. I’m telling my 3 friends that have Vibes to do theirs too, cheap fix and enjoyable wrenching. No lift needed. I coated my new gasket thinly with regular oil, like you do the oil filter, and tighten in phases, like a tire or flywheel. Easy does it, ...
by lm7212
Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:20 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Engine idling high and low on warmup
Replies: 22
Views: 6604

Re: Engine idling high and low on warmup

Anybody have the torque spec an the 12mm bolts that attach the intake manifold ?
by lm7212
Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:15 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Interchangeable Rims?
Replies: 16
Views: 21154

Re: Interchangeable Rims?

Appreciate the hub advise. Yeah, uneasy feeling without them, appreciated. They had a clearance issue with the front disc breaks too, ugh. Kind of turned into a chore.
by lm7212
Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Interchangeable Rims?
Replies: 16
Views: 21154

Re: Interchangeable Rims?

I just bought 16" Cavalier 5 spoke rims, they look just like the 5 spoke split set on the Scion TC. $165 for the full set, chrome with no real corrosion on them. Cool looking, hope the hub size matches, or I will be doing some machining tomorrow. Anybody got advise on the right Mag wheel lug nu...
by lm7212
Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:59 am
Forum: Links
Topic: BringPontiacBack.org
Replies: 11
Views: 7108

Re: BringPontiacBack.org

I love my Vibe, would welcome a GM/Toyota midsize hatchback with a longer wheelbase and great gas milage. Cars today are too low to the ground, a wildlife impact is a major expense with today's low plastic bumper covers. Is 7-8 inches of ground clearance and an option for a tubular steel impact guar...