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by 98se5speed
Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread

Hey, thought I'd check in here and add a post saying the car is doing great, 17 months after I got it on the road. Unfortunately I changed picture hosting sites, so all my pics from the install are missing in this thread. Sorry I didn't respond to your post, HarleyMXR. How did the swap go in your da...
by 98se5speed
Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed - 2003 Vibe base
Replies: 1
Views: 1058

Re: 98se5speed - 2003 Vibe base

Wow, guess I never really did anything with this "garage" thread I made. Vibe has been treating me good over the last 10 months and ~10k miles of driving. Gas mileage has been a tad poor, with about 29 being my best-ever, and something like 26 being my normal average for work commuting. Pa...
by 98se5speed
Mon Apr 09, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: 98se5speed is our April 2012 MOTM
Replies: 6
Views: 3564

Re: 98se5speed is our April 2012 MOTM (J_TO_ENVY)

Well, the Sunbird was my first car. Sadly wasn't a turbo, but looked pretty cool. Grandma bought it for me the summer after I turned 16, for $600. I should have taken some pictures of it the day I brought it home. It had been very poorly repaired from a previous front-end accident, and the upper hea...
by 98se5speed
Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:53 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed - 2003 Vibe base
Replies: 1
Views: 1058

98se5speed - 2003 Vibe base

Now that my Vibe is all fixed up and back on the road, I figured I would make a dedicated "garage" thread to document my daily life with it. In case you're not familiar with what I've done to this Vibe, here are 2 threads that explain it all: Getting the Vibe: http://forums.genvibe.com/zer...
by 98se5speed
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: April 2012 MOTM Voting thread
Replies: 6
Views: 3840

Thanks everyone! The Vibe is running like new, so nice to have one again.
by 98se5speed
Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:36 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Dang those Fuzion tires. It's too bad that my wife's first ride in the car will be on the highway coming home from the airport, and those things are going to be louuuuud. Hopefully I can get my spare pair of tires mounted soon. I also have a mystery rattle in the dashboard. Hopefully something simpl...
by 98se5speed
Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Thanks guys. Car was great to and from work today. I could tell the alignment wasn't quite right, so I measured it at home... a full 10mm toe-in. A few turns of the tie rods and I had it set to about 1mm toe in. Feels much better now. Tomorrow, maiden voyage on the highway to pick up the family at O...
by 98se5speed
Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:06 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

The salvage title was issued before the last owner bought it. He paid full price at a small dealer in Wisconsin, and they never said a thing about it being salvage. A tad shady, but he said he never had a clue that it had been in a wreck before. I can see why, considering how tight the car feels. I ...
by 98se5speed
Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:27 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Thanks everyone. As it stands today, my total investment in this car is just a hair over $3000. I bought a few non-essentials that I'm not including in that amount (new subwoofer, window tint, etc), and I haven't paid for title/tax/plates yet (~$160), but I'm definitely very happy with the investmen...
by 98se5speed
Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (journeyforce)

Thanks! Water pump looked and felt good, so that's why I stuck with it. I took a bit of a risk with the thermostat, main seals, hoses, etc, but I'm pretty good at fixing things, it will be fine for now. 5 weeks and 1 day after bringing it home, the Vibe is finally on the road. With the wife and kid ...
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:06 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (MrHatchWagon)

Yes, I'm definitely hoping that there's nothing left to be done after this steering rack. However, I still haven't driven the car more than 15', so I am fully ready to accept that I may discover other items once the car is on the road. While I am definitely certain that the engine install was done r...
by 98se5speed
Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:46 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Oh, and before getting the car up in the air, I couldn't help but run the engine for a while, allowing it to come up to full temp. I kept adding a tiny amount of PS fluid to keep the pump lubricated. Once fully warm, the engine runs nearly silent, all the "smoke" in the exhaust is gone, an...
by 98se5speed
Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:43 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (98se5speed)

Finally started on project steering rack. My friend at Toyota got me a deal through one of their local vendors, $212 plus tax. So far, got it up on jackstands, removed the tires, splash shields, disconnected the steering column to rack connection, inspected and soaked all nuts and bolts that need to...
by 98se5speed
Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Magnetic License Plate Holder?
Replies: 10
Views: 2271

Re: Magnetic License Plate Holder? (ponta2147)

Ha, I was thinking about this same idea for my 03 I just bought, since it was from Michigan and has never had a front plate installed. I believe the front bumper was replaced and re-painted, so it's in pristine condition. I'm having a hard time with the concept of drilling into it also. The "po...
by 98se5speed
Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:47 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Crankshaft pulley removal / Oil Leak at 125k miles
Replies: 4
Views: 1352

Re: Crankshaft pulley removal (Idsane)

Starter bump method has saved me on a few cars before, mostly newer Hondas that I did timing belts on. As for re-installing the bolt, I just give it hell with my impact gun.
by 98se5speed
Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:47 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (KITT222)

Well, so much for getting dad involved. I sent him a txt at work yesterday, the conversation went something like this:me: So, any chance you can get the Vibe into the shop and handle this rack for me?dad: If you can do the engine in your garage, you can do the rack. It can't be that bad. me: I need ...
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:26 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (KITT222)

Well, sadly I won't get access to the lift, I would need him to agree to doing the job. That might be the hardest part! He's on nights this week though, sometimes he can be convinced to go in early and do jobs for the family. The friend of mine with the engine shop used to have a lift in his place. ...
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (sideshowalan)

Thanks. So far, I'm not seeing anything obvious that will need attention right away. No other leaks or apparent issues. The brakes, while rusty from sitting so long, felt good during my 12' test drive in my driveway. Trans engaged forward and reverse just fine. I wish I could let it idle longer and ...
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:34 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: VIBE Owner Wannebe - Help me choose!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1253

Tough call there. I prefer the style and manual throttle cable of the 2003, but I put mpg and a sunroof very high on my list. How much are they asking for these cars? If you ask me, a 2004 is the ideal year to find. Best style in my opinion (front end plus side skirts), white gauges, manual throttle...
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:53 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (98se5speed)

Engine swap done. Took about the same amount of time putting it back in as it did coming out. Installing new exhaust bolts sure was a lot easier than removing old rusty ones. Of course, the power steering pump had to be a PITA again, such an awkward position to get at, and quite a tight fit. Finally...
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:29 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Post pics of your wingman (dog)!
Replies: 32
Views: 6709

Re: (CAMOGIRL)

Yes, our 2 pits are rescues. We got the white female from a rescue in the city when she was about 9 months old, and the male was a stray that I found running around outside my work. He had a collar but no tags, was also about 9 months old. I called local animal control, no one had reported him missi...
by 98se5speed
Fri Mar 16, 2012 2:07 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (ShallowPockets)

Hopefully any debris just floated on the surface as seen in the picture. Regardless, I will be thoroughly flushing all lines. Kid I bought it from was really nice, and he loved the Vibe, but he sure didn't know much about cars. He tells me he's currently driving his grandma's 95 Sable. Can't wait to...
by 98se5speed
Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:37 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Post pics of your wingman (dog)!
Replies: 32
Views: 6709

Re: (CAMOGIRL)

Here's my 2 fools. Cosmo is a brown 6 year old male pit mix, dumb as a box of rocks. Rocket is a white 7 year old female pit mix, possibly smarter than I am. They make an interesting pair.
by 98se5speed
Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:31 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Soon to own Vibe #2...
Replies: 23
Views: 3587

Vibe2 project is going well, just dropped the new engine in last night. Now to bolt it in and connect everything. Might have it running this weekend. http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...age=3
by 98se5speed
Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (98se5speed)

Another 90 minutes in the garage, made some good progress. I got the old power steering pump removed, and the nut for the pressure line free to spin. I hooked up the new pump and filled the reservoir, then spun it for a while with a drill to pressurize the system. Zero leaks. At first I was nervous ...
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:42 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Another weekend flies by, not much work on the car. Did a bit of general inspection between the old and new engine, I'm really not seeing anything different. Intake and exhaust look identical. I can't find one plug or port or anything that is in any way different. Really surprising since the 03 Coro...
by 98se5speed
Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:42 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (98se5speed)

Evening 2 of mechanical work, engine is out. Total time, 5 hours. I easily could have cut an hour off of that had I soaked the exhaust bolts earlier (and if a couple other things had gone smoother, detailed below). But even with all the penetrant in the world, they were rusty as he11, and a bear to ...
by 98se5speed
Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:56 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Shopping for a Vibe-few questions
Replies: 71
Views: 9529

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Wow, thanks for the info, J. If I were still a younger man, I would have probably kept up on this. I guess that explains why my wife hasn't been bothered in her Forester. Last I heard, you had to apply to the state with a bunch of medical forms and then get a special license plate that had "WT&...
by 98se5speed
Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:11 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Shopping for a Vibe-few questions
Replies: 71
Views: 9529

Re: (Spooner)

Good luck on the CEL. Our 03 always had P0420, needed a catalytic converter. We don't have emissions testing where we live, so we never bothered to have it replaced. I bought a cheap OBD-2 bluetooth dongle on ebay, that way I could reset the light via my Android phone at any time. Also handy on our ...
by 98se5speed
Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:00 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Finally, some real mechanical progress last night. Got the car up on jackstands, removed the radiator fan, alternator, starter, unbolted AC compressor from the block, unplugged all wiring, started on hoses, got underneath and inspected what's left. Not a bad use of 2 hours. Dad also stopped by and d...
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:26 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (455SD)

Thanks for the info! Definitely has me curious to break the old engine down, just to see what happened. Perhaps I will if I find myself with a bunch of free time at some point before I sell/scrap the old one. Vibe does seem like a solid deal, now I'm anxious to really get working on it, now that the...
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:47 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Just spent $31 at Toyota for the rear-main seal, torque converter seal, and an oil filter. I figured I would splurge on a Toyota filter, since it was only about $1.25 more than the Walmart "SuperTek" brand filter.
by 98se5speed
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:10 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Weekend done, didn't get much done on the car. Only accomplishment was pushing the car into the garage. I guess that is a start. Having to jump into my freezing-cold minivan this morning is definitely some motivation!
by 98se5speed
Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (trb)

Progress update: Stopped by Toyota today, ordered both seals, total: $24. Decided to pass on $98 Toyota water pump. Found a spare 20 minutes in the evening, got all the old wiring and cut hoses off the new engine. Plan for the weekend: A bit more garage cleaning, then hopefully push the Vibe inside.
by 98se5speed
Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (djkeev)

Thanks. The guy I bought it from says he will refund my money if it's faulty, I guess that's some form of a "warranty." Seller and his dad seem to be small-time parts dealers, the garage at their house in the city had about 12 engines in it, and a business card for their "business.&qu...
by 98se5speed
Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:03 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (98se5speed)

Well, I didn't have the exact socked needed, but had one close enough. Compression looks/feels good, the engine is really clean. Seller told me it came out of an 02 Corolla. No biggie, just some mild differences with the manifolds compared to 03 Vibe. Well, I get there, and it has the black plastic ...
by 98se5speed
Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:46 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Quick, does anyone know the size of the main pulley bolt on a 1ZZ? I meant to confirm that I had the right size socket in my tool bag to check this used engine I'm buying tonight, but I forgot. Oh right, it was pouring rain outside last night, I meant to do it this morning. Doh! Worst case, there ar...
by 98se5speed
Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:53 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (trb)

Cute family! I can't imagine having 4. I think no matter the outcome of #2 (fingers crossed for a boy), we'll call it done. But who knows... Funny, my first camping trip was the opposite, I went with my wife's family (then girlfriend, I was 17), including all of their friends and family, and it was ...
by 98se5speed
Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:21 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (trb)

That's funny. My in-laws are big campers, so that has been engrained in my wife since she was a kid. So when I wanted to get a cheap old RV, it was a pretty easy sell at my house. We haven't gotten out in it a lot since buying it in early 2010, but a lot of that was due to the wife being pregnant, t...
by 98se5speed
Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:13 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (trb)

Well, hopefully your BIL didn't put those multiple accessory belts back on too tight! Such a crazy failure. I guess it's sorta common on old Maximas and Pathfinders that used that engine too. Just glad I don't have to worry about that failure in mine. That's quite a crew to be putting in a "sma...
by 98se5speed
Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:28 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Oh, ad also has this in the description "engine-sold". Ah well.
by 98se5speed
Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:26 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread (Baltovibe)

I saw that too. I never did email them for an engine quote, I figure they will likely be asking the going "big junkyard" rate of ~$1000+ for the engine. Engine I'm looking to buy tonight is from a 2002 Corolla. Should do the trick for $600.
by 98se5speed
Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:00 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (trb)

As for the Quest (aka Villager), it has been a great van for us. My wife's aunt and uncle bought it new in 95, soon after they had their 2nd kid. I actually started dating my wife in 94, so I have known this van its whole life, and first drove it when I was 17 years old. At the time, I disliked it b...
by 98se5speed
Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:41 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (djkeev)

Good advice. But at this point, I think I'm going to pick up the used engine and take the gamble. If I had a lot more time on my hands, I'd be all about breaking down my current engine and rebuilding it to like-new condition. Not many people have a full engine machine shop at their disposal, and I'v...
by 98se5speed
Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (98se5speed)

Ugggh, just found a local used engine on craigslist, 98k miles, $600 firm. I keep having these worries that I'll fix the head on my current engine, or do a full rebuild, then find out there's a hairline crack or surprise somewhere, and it's all junk. Not to mention the extra time and hassle of the r...
by 98se5speed
Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:55 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (trb)

Yes, I do need a bigger garage. Some day. Unfortunately, I'll probably have to downsize in the next house, then look to add a 2nd garage / barn to the property. For now, I'll just be happy to have a 3-car. Long-term, once the Vibe is on the road and proven reliable, we'll probably sell our 1995 Ques...
by 98se5speed
Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:16 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Shopping for a Vibe-few questions
Replies: 71
Views: 9529

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Congrats on the purchase! The high resale value of these cars blows me away. We bought our 2003 in 2009 for $4500 with 135k on it, and it was an absolute steal. We looked at all sorts of $7k+ Vibes before buying ours, none of them really any better. Maybe some with lower miles, but ours with 135k ra...
by 98se5speed
Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:42 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (djkeev)

Ha, indeed. All of the easy stuff is done, now it's time to get dirty. Unfortunately, I probably won't be pulling it into the garage any time real soon, I need to get my work area in order, it's currently in extreme disorder. Hopefully I can get the garage cleaned up this week, then pull the Vibe in...
by 98se5speed
Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:39 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (98se5speed)

Well, it's confirmed, the quad goose-egg. Opening the throttle made zero difference. Installing all 4 plugs made zero difference. Engine still spins over as free as possible. Here are some video links, the first one showing the compression gauge during crank, the second one is meant for audio only, ...
by 98se5speed
Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 98se5speed's 03 Vibe - 1ZZ engine pull/rebuild thread
Replies: 80
Views: 15881

Re: (djkeev)

Good tip for my re-test!