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by robdog
Mon May 09, 2011 3:52 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: This fell off, what is it called or where can i get one
Replies: 3
Views: 1367

That was it, snapped right on. THANKS ALOT !!!!
by robdog
Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: This fell off, what is it called or where can i get one
Replies: 3
Views: 1367

This fell off, what is it called or where can i get one

Passenger side roof rack, rear cover fell off somewhere. What is this called or where can i get another one.thanks!

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by robdog
Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Poor cat performance code 2003 GT
Replies: 1
Views: 799

Poor cat performance code 2003 GT

2003 vibe GTCheck engine light has been on for a while. code states poor cat perfomance. 123K on the clock. Do I need a new cat converter??
by robdog
Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:36 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1420902

118, 000 2003 Vibe GT. normal maintenance, clutch at 70K, always synthetic oil. drives like new.
by robdog
Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:20 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Backed into a landscape truck, i need a rear lift gate
Replies: 7
Views: 1427

Backed into a landscape truck, i need a rear lift gate

yes, my foot slipped off the clutch in reverse and went into my neighbors truck, it was snowy out and i slipped. caved in my rear tailgate. don't want to do insurance. Where can i find a tailgate, preferably used. lowest i found was $388, new at gmpartsdirect. anyone know of salvage yards in southea...
by robdog
Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:59 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: order my new clutch and flywheel
Replies: 3
Views: 1209

Re: order my new clutch and flywheel (vibegtcouple)

I got my clutch and flywheel from them recently. About 3000 miles, no problems, I only got stage 1. Stage 3 you will probaly have a very strong left leg after a while!!! They say that is not very streetable. Hard to push in. Don't get caught in traffic!!!
by robdog
Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:57 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: valve adjustment time?
Replies: 23
Views: 11592

Re: (goodvibe)

If I gets any worse I will take it somewhere to have it looked at. I will keep everyone posted on how it turns out.
by robdog
Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:17 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT - Coolant
Replies: 5
Views: 1697

Re: 2003 Vibe GT - Coolant (VivaVibe)

I put the Prestone stuff in, twice now and it works just fine.
by robdog
Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:05 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: valve adjustment time?
Replies: 23
Views: 11592

Re: (ramenboy...)

Is this going to cause damage if I keep driving or just an annoyance? It is not that terrible, but certainly noticeable, but only at lower RPM. Cruising is fine.
by robdog
Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:19 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: valve adjustment time?
Replies: 23
Views: 11592

valve adjustment time?

93,000 miles. I have a ticking sound at low RPM while accellerating. I know these engines have tapping, but it is quite noticeable now. Who thinks I need a valve adjustment? Anyone have this done on their GT. How much was it?
by robdog
Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:43 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Upgrading to a stage 2 clutch, do I need a new flywheel?
Replies: 6
Views: 1626

Re: Upgrading to a stage 2 clutch, do I need a new flywheel? (KhanFire)

just had mine done not too long ago. Change that flywheel for sure. too expensive to have to go back in there. Plus why spend all the money and have a scored or warped flywheel in there.
by robdog
Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:49 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: How is this for a deal
Replies: 10
Views: 2195

Re: (MRCN RCE)

$525 for labor.
by robdog
Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:40 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: How is this for a deal
Replies: 10
Views: 2195

Re: (98ex)

Yes, it is a little more touchy starting in 1st. Have to keep the revs maybe 500 more than usual but not really an issue. Stalled it a couple times. Other than that it is very driveable and is working great.
by robdog
Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:13 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: How is this for a deal
Replies: 10
Views: 2195

Re: How is this for a deal (Herb)

Clutch and flywheel are in and it works great. If you get this done you may as well buy the axel seals and have them replaced. I guarantee they will break the seals like they did on mine and it leaked all over my driveway. They fixed that and it works great, a little grippier and sensitive than stoc...
by robdog
Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:52 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Poll - How many use Synthetic Oil or Regular Oil in their Vibe?
Replies: 178
Views: 124572

Re: (VivaVibe)

I use mobil 1 synthetic since 3K miles, now 88K. Only issue is the clutch is shot now. But I never thought it would last that long so that is that about the clutch issue.PS. Have 3 cars, mobil 1 in all of them.
by robdog
Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:39 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: How is this for a deal
Replies: 10
Views: 2195

Re: How is this for a deal (Sunny)

Will be here tomorow. Will let you know how it works when installed on Wed and Thurs get back. I will let you know how it goes.
by robdog
Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:48 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: How is this for a deal
Replies: 10
Views: 2195

How is this for a deal

This looks like a good deal. Opinions of Brand and cost http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...h=005
by robdog
Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: My clutch is starting to slip, how long....
Replies: 6
Views: 1331

Re: My clutch is starting to slip, how long.... (djb383)

Well, it didn't make it any worse, perhaps it was just in my head. I think I will heed everyones advice and get it done.Thanks for the opinions.
by robdog
Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:51 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: My clutch is starting to slip, how long....
Replies: 6
Views: 1331

My clutch is starting to slip, how long....

Well,At 88K my clutch is starting to slip a bit. Only in 3rd or 4th only, and not terribly either, but enough to make you feel it. I had my mechanic drain and refill fluid, it got a bit better but still there a bit. Any ideas of how long before it completely goes. I have a 700 mile one way road trip...
by robdog
Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:16 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Dreaded EVAP system problem
Replies: 14
Views: 6804

Re: (Sublimewind)

Mine had the same codes. It was the charcoal canister connnection, it was completely off. Hooked that back up and cleared the codes. Problem solved. I did buy a new gas cap first becasue the CEL kept coming on after clearing codes. Definitely double check the charcoal canister.
by robdog
Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:56 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Best pricebrand for clutch kit (GT)
Replies: 4
Views: 1978

Re: Best pricebrand for clutch kit (Dezz1)

Thanks for the info.
by robdog
Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Best pricebrand for clutch kit (GT)
Replies: 4
Views: 1978

Re: Best pricebrand for clutch kit (Dezz1)

So your flywheel was good to go, no need to replace? Is there a break in period? Did you replace because yours was slipping or just because you wanted to upgrade?Thanks
by robdog
Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:04 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Best pricebrand for clutch kit (GT)
Replies: 4
Views: 1978

Best pricebrand for clutch kit (GT)

I did some searching but did not really get what I was looking for. Who has changedupgraded their clutches. I have 90K and it is starting to slip a little. I want to upgrade to stage 1.What is the best bang for the buck for the whole clutch kit???Thanks.
by robdog
Tue May 15, 2007 5:19 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: strutshock dust covers, anyone's cracked like mine
Replies: 5
Views: 1445

Re: strutshock dust covers, anyone's cracked like mine (scherry2)

Thanks for getting back. I was pretty sure I would not be the only one.
by robdog
Tue May 15, 2007 2:04 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: strutshock dust covers, anyone's cracked like mine
Replies: 5
Views: 1445

Re: (robdog)

Last try. Bump
by robdog
Sun May 13, 2007 9:11 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: strutshock dust covers, anyone's cracked like mine
Replies: 5
Views: 1445

Anyone?
by robdog
Thu May 10, 2007 9:22 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: strutshock dust covers, anyone's cracked like mine
Replies: 5
Views: 1445

strutshock dust covers, anyone's cracked like mine

I was putting my summer rims on and noticed that the dust covers that cover the struts are shot and just hanging there. Is this going to cause me an issue with dirt getting in there. It doesn;t look like that is replacable so if it does cause issues I guess I will just have to replace the whole thin...
by robdog
Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Summer Modifications
Replies: 53
Views: 7276

3 inch exhaust is too wide for a 4 cylinder. You will have zero back pressure. You'll probaly lose pwer. Just my .02
by robdog
Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:21 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Most miles on GT's stock clutch
Replies: 50
Views: 15959

85k no problems
by robdog
Thu Dec 28, 2006 5:22 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Most miles on GT's stock clutch
Replies: 50
Views: 15959

Re: Most miles on GT's stock clutch (JoeKat)

78K, still kickin.
by robdog
Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:11 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Strut Tower Brace
Replies: 3
Views: 1422

Re: (northvibe)

I have one and it looks nice, did not notice any diffference though.
by robdog
Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:11 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Slotted dimpled brakes, should they be loud???...
Replies: 15
Views: 4157

Re: (NUBlackshirts)

Is there a certain direction that these are supposed to go on? They were not marked. There was nothing in the directions for the way they were supposed to face. The way the slots are supposed to go. Would this make a difference in sound? Any thoughts on that.?
by robdog
Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:09 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Slotted dimpled brakes, should they be loud???...
Replies: 15
Views: 4157

Re: Slotted dimpled brakes, should they be loud???... (djb383)

Yes, I am absolutely sure it is not a rock. It is more noticeable when the brakes are applied. I guess that is the way they are. A friend of mine says the same thing that he had them on a car of his and they were loud as well. I just wanted some opinions if anyone else had this type of brake on the ...
by robdog
Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:48 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Slotted dimpled brakes, should they be loud???...
Replies: 15
Views: 4157

Re: Slotted dimpled brakes, should they be loud???... (robdog)

Well, anyone? 3 days and no response, what is up with no info, usually somebody just chimes in even if they don't know the answer.
by robdog
Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:06 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Synthetic oil change at dealership
Replies: 44
Views: 4687

Re: (drunkenmaxx)

How many stories have you heard of a dealer or lube place leaving the cap off and oil spraying everywhere, I know I have heard it plenty of times, so the comment of screwing it up and 4K of damage, Any putz can get under a car, put something under it to drain the oil, take off the filterinstall filt...
by robdog
Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:53 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Slotted dimpled brakes, should they be loud???...
Replies: 15
Views: 4157

Slotted dimpled brakes, should they be loud???...

Have some new slotteddimpled rotors. They stop great....BUT, when driving I can hear a ticking sound, more noticeable when a structure is on my side, it is not overbearing by any means but it is noticeable when the window is down....Just wondering is this normal for this type of brake setup? New pad...
by robdog
Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:44 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: New brakes. Best way to break them in....
Replies: 4
Views: 1719

Re: New brakes. Best way to break them in.... (Altus)

I think I am going to take the easy does it method. That sounds right. Perhaps I will give a bit harder stop a couple times just to seat everything but nothing extreme unless some emergency stop pops up but I am excited to get these on tomorrow.
by robdog
Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:43 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: New brakes. Best way to break them in....
Replies: 4
Views: 1719

New brakes. Best way to break them in....

Just got some slottedcross drilled rotors, front and rear, want to know suggestions for the best way to break them in. On the box it says to take it easy on them for the first 300 miles. Other things I have read in the past is to do 40-50 mph and jam them on and just before you stop let off, do this...
by robdog
Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:22 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: A/C mod disappointment
Replies: 30
Views: 4239

Re: A/C mod disappointment (Tubaryan12)

The Ac in my Vibe is not good. I can have it full blast and still blows probaly 60 degree air, even if recirc is on. I have even tried it with no cabin filter in and it still stinks. I have had it charged and it still stinks. It is all the way to cold, i have checked the temp gauge position undernea...
by robdog
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:53 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: CEL question
Replies: 3
Views: 857

CEL question

03 gt is getting check engine light. took it to autozone and had them read it with their device. says "evap" which is the gas cap. Had them clear it, it undid the gas cap and affixed it correctly. All was fine, got gas again saturday, drove it sat night and sunday with no issues. Monday it...
by robdog
Tue May 30, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Windows Vista Beta 2
Replies: 3
Views: 699

Windows Vista Beta 2

Does anyone know where I can get a free Windows Vista Beta 2? I want to try it out. Please let me know if there is a pirate site or something that has it. Thanks
by robdog
Tue Nov 01, 2005 5:03 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Correct antifreeze for Vibe
Replies: 18
Views: 24274

Re: Correct antifreeze for Vibe (kac)

i had the prestone 50k stuff put in. had no problems at all, had it flushed then filled.
by robdog
Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:11 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Anyone use Vonage for phone service
Replies: 8
Views: 1419

Anyone use Vonage for phone service

Any one use Vonage for their phone Voice over Ip. Thinking of going that route, wanted some opinions if anyone uses it.....
by robdog
Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: msn homepage problem???
Replies: 2
Views: 586

msn homepage problem???

Anyone have a problem with their msn homepage that the date is saying wednesday sept 28? Can't get mine to update. Deleted all cookies and history and still pulls it up. Tried mozilla and ie6 and they both are the same.... Any thoughts
by robdog
Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:30 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: battery loosing power
Replies: 6
Views: 1064

Re: battery loosing power (MAXTINNI)

alternator is a likely candidate
by robdog
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:41 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: What is that asparagus smell?
Replies: 3
Views: 848

Re: What is that asparagus smell? (dan326)

sounds like iritalble clutch syndrome aka the burning clutch
by robdog
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:36 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Do you have a name for your Vibe?
Replies: 50
Views: 13573

Re: Do you have a name for your Vibe? (6slinger)

P.o.s
by robdog
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:14 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1537782

Re: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread (ragingfish)

$2.52 at Getty. 93 octane. That fill up hurt!!!