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Sebring wheels because the konigs are ejecting their clearcoat.

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and SURPRISE

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Here are service manual con rod marks for bearings: 1: 1.486 to 1.490 mm 2: 1.491 to 1.494 mm 3: 1.495 to 1.498 mm When I overhauled my engine, I only needed to use STD bearings for proper clearance. Interestingly, the locations of the marks vary depending on whether TAIHO or FEDERAL MOGUL/GLYCO mad...

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do you still have that bumper protector?

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Get down and look under there with a flashlight.

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My sister's Elantra GT is an absolute baaaabe. Love that thing. The ride is confident but not rough, and the manual shifter is very precise. Can you compare/contrast it to your Vibe for utility, ride,road noise, handling, MPG's, etc? All better except maybe interior space for cargo, but that's to b...

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Are you sure the brakes are equal? Driving on a level surface, with hands off the steering wheel, the car should maintain a straight path when you press and release the brakes. Use a parkinglot, as roads usually have a crown in the middle. If you have a bad brake line, it can have constant pressure ...

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I have never seen a bad rear mount, not even on the '85 Tercel that had the rear shocks go this bad:

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You should consider calling GM corporate and complaining. I believe someone else did that and GM moved mountains and rained fire upon the dealership. Meanwhile I'm in awe that a technician managed to damage the shifter. I left mine in and just used the "tow" button in the shifter bezel to ...

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My sister's Elantra GT is an absolute baaaabe. Love that thing. The ride is confident but not rough, and the manual shifter is very precise.

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This kind of crap is (partly) why I hate GM. :roll: It isn't GM, it's shitty mechanics who don't care. When I had my airbag done, the technician didn't put so much as a scratch anywhere and did a bloody good job. I removed my dash earlier this year and found nothing amiss whatever. I've found that ...

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It was easy. The O2 sensor hates being removed, so use some O2-safe antiseize on the threads when you install. The spring bolts can be overtightened; you want to get them snug enough to make a seal, but still able to flex because that's what these cars use instead of the flex-pipe. You can install t...

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New pads and rotors. Oh my god, I've had major issues with my front brakes for years and assumed I was just crazy. Now they're working all smooth and nice.

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Chiadog wrote:The Fiat 128SL I owned was dependable and a blast to drive

1970s Fiat was different from modern Fiat, probably.

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Found the number for the one from the performance thread. http://www.amazon.com/DC-Sports-THC4405-Ceramic-Coating/dp/B000EDC3SK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456674728&sr=8-2&keywords=sports+exhaust+header+THC4405 can anyone verify if this will work on my 06 base? http://fc06.deviantart.net/f...

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They should not touch the gas pedal for a lean condition. I think what they probably meant was that the two bolts for the throttle body (the other two are nuts on studs) weren't tightened correctly. Again, the gas pedal is basically like a remote inside your car. It's connected to the engine compute...

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Have you considered removing the wheels and measuring from your hubs to the distance it takes to be flush with your fender flares? I'd love to try and help with measurements, but I'm out of town and have no way to raise my car safely etc. The best way for you to get the look you want is to measure i...

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If your previous rear tires weren't irregularly worn and your car's handling has not suffered, don't worry about it at this time. Yes that's a large degree out-of-whack, and the only things that can cause it are damaged or worn parts. The issue you're having is with toe. You can't fix that with the ...

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Fiat's down at the bottom of the reliability ratings for cars sold in America right now. I wouldn't recommend buying one unless you don't mind the extra cost of upkeep and downtime.

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UNBOLT the intake manifold ????....jeezzzz. ...That's way beyond needed. But you do say the plus terminal was melted. Time for a new alternator ??Mine is still completely good after 140k. The Alternator is only 2 bolts and the positive terminal nut. And always disconnect battery. This was about two...

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The grommets can be pried off gently no problem. Look under the fronts of them and see if you can spot anything.

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Not sure. They don't specify, so I assume that it's the same for FWD and AWD.

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You can remove the thermostat without unbolting the alternator. My alternator's stud on the regulator got melted pretty savagely, so when I did mine, I just left it all bolted up and pulled the intake manifold. You may be able to do this from under the car as well, although I'm going to give the sen...

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I still love this guy's expressions. The irony is that if you know how the clutch and transmission work, it's actually simple to learn. I learned last year by driving a 1985 Tercel down from Farmington, NM. Shift knob fell off in the middle of rush-hour Albuquerque traffic :o (that was very uncomfor...

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Seconding sideshowalan's opinion of the stock unit. It was a dinosaur even in 2003 due to lack of AUX. It doesn't even have a cassette player to make up for its limitations! ;) But seriously, an AUX plug or USB input would be better, and they don't skip going over bumps when it's cold. You'd get acc...

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Are you always going to the same pump? It sounds more like the pump itself is failing to "feel" whether it's time to shut off.

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It's different because the AWD uses independent rear suspension, while the FWD uses a torsion beam setup.
Here's what you're going to be looking at:

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Also lift up the bottom of the back seat and clean the connectors on your fuel pump and fuel sender. In fact, I'd recommend cleaning all the connectors and drying them if they were below water level. There's also a chance that water got into the automatic transmission via the vent tube, so a drain a...

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Yes, there are magnets. Have you let the car run for a long while? When the battery is disconnected, the fuel trims saved by the ECM all get cleared and need to be "relearned." Takes 15-30 minutes, usually. You may also want to clean the throttle body. A clean throttle body and sometimes M...

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You could also just get some rally flaps. You'd just have to mark them and drill holes for the OEM holes.

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The Tein S techs only drop you as far as the average stock BMW. You will scrape on really aggressive driveways, parking lot entrances, and speed bumps. Otherwise, you'll never notice (in TX, at least). Oh, and if your passengers are terrible, the bottom of the front doors can scrape on curbs. The Ma...

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BenWA wrote:The 0.01 isn't what concerns me. The 0.10+ does.

Where? I see they adjusted the front toe by more than a couple hundredths, but I'm only seeing the rear change by one or two hundredths just sitting on the rack.

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Here is the sheet they gave after the alignment was done. It looks as if they didn't adjust the rear....and yet it's FURTHER OUT OF SPEC on the left rear now than it was and right rear is slightly further into spec. HUH?? Sloppy alignment checking?? The machines used are really sensitive and as it ...

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You should get a second opinion. The rear end alignment has no adjustment because it should never need it. The back end of a FWD Vibe/Matrix/Corolla is a torsion rear suspension setup, so there's not much to it. You've likely got something bent or worn out. I might be able to look at mine tomorrow a...

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Yes, the starter is really simple to install or remove. You just remove the two bolts, unplug the control wire, and unbolt the power terminal, preferably after disconnecting the battery. If the codes don't come back, it was just a fluke (feel free to congratulate yourself for fixing the codes anyway).

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I think the procedure was turn ignition to ON, press and hold gas pedal 5 seconds, turn it off, release, and start it. Or it may be press pedal, turn on, hold 5 sec, release, turn off...try that in different combinations. I saw the procedure linked the other day and can't find it now... Also, did yo...

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I think it's about on the portion of the housing that extends out back for the axles to hook in to; I guess that's the differential. This is where it's at on an automatic. It looks like it's on top of that near the main body and bellhousing of the transmission.

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The fan blades seem to have quite a bit lateral movement. The screws for the motor are very corroded, might have to replace the whole assembly? Spray with some ATF (automatic trans fluid) and let it sit on them for a day or two without running the car. It works better than actual penetrating oils (...

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thebarber wrote:IACV

Yeah, to jay: Clean your IACV. If that doesn't clear it up, and you verify there's no vacuum leak, you will need a new IACV. Zane had this issue for ages on his 2ZZ and had to replace it to solve it.

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It's there to keep water and debris away from the coil packs and injectors, and helps muffle some sound. You'll be fine without it; the 98-2001 1ZZ engines did not have one at all.

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Yes. Toyota ECMs are encrypted, and this is a 'Yota ECM that the Vibe uses. Japanese manufacturers don't like to have their systems fiddled with, and Toyota is especially stubborn.

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I would clean the throttle body (the 2nd gen you own will be drive by wire and not have an IAC) first, then use some carb cleaner to look for a vacuum leak with the engine running. It sounds like you're getting issues with the wrong fuel/air mixture. It's probably going to be a vacuum leak, but when...

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Leave the injectors and coils alone, the Accel ones can melt.

You cannot tune these cars without a piggyback or stand alone computer. The stock ECM can't be reprogrammed like some others can. You'll not exceed the capabilities of your current injectors without boost (super/turbocharging).

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If you still have the old control arms, you should probably have them reinstalled. Maybe show them to another technician and see if he can see anything wrong with them.

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This just in: Barber gets an entire car in good shape for the price I can get only the transmission and related parts from a salvage vehicle.

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With the car off, disconnect the fan motor electrical connector and turn the fan by hand. Inspect the inside of the shroud for damage or debris.

If the fan has excessive play or feels rough when you turn it, it's time for a new motor.

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I have carpet padding in the back and just tossed the whole thingimabobber out to fit mine. Alas, the cover doesn't clear the jack entirely.

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Replaced the amplifier in the Vibe with a more powerful one.

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The engine block drain hardly drains anything. Removing the thermostat gets much more out with less effort. The one time I opened the engine draincock, I got about a tablespoon out (mostly directly onto my face) and it was probably the least-satisfying sensation I have experienced in my life.

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jayoldschool wrote:It's like driving a PT Cruiser with an interior made from Lego.

The PT Cruiser interior is really nice if taken care of. I can't speak for the caliber.

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