Did you figure this out? I'm doing a similar swap right now, 06 vibe engine into an 04 vibe. Read this tip on ToyotaNation, maybe part of your problem? https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/hardtopte72-1zzfe-swap-tips-thread-everything-you-wanted-to-know.1108946/ 2005-2008 Corolla/Matrix/Pontiac Vibe...

Bad engine is out of the black 2004! Piece of cake after the first one! :P Thanks so much for the backup! Ordering an Aisin water punp from RockAuto tonight. Would you go ACDelco 180F on the thermostat or Toyota? Do you agree Toyota is best for the gaskets and seals? Had a friend over and since the ...

Well, the engine is out of the red 2006! :D Turns out there were 8 bell housing bolts plus another support bracket on the top of the front differential. I'm halfway to getting the blown engine out of the black 2004 and it should be on the ground by tomorrow night. This handy tip from Toyota Nation: ...

I'm in southwestern Wisconsin near Hillsboro, plenty of beer on hand if anyone wants to come help! Everything disconnected except the engine mounts and one bell housing bolt... can you confirm there are 6 on awd? Hoping I can get to it without Removing the exhaust manifold, going in from the top due...

Hi all, I have 2 AWD vibes with issues and I'm hoping to combine them and end up with one good runner. Would lke your advice before I dig in next week, so here goes: #1 2004 black AWD- blown engine at over 300k, but everything else good. Wife lost the serpentine belt on the highway and didn't notice...