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lm7212 wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 1:07 pm 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?

03-06GT came with 2ZZGE.

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Have you considered getting a used seat from the junk yard? I bet you will find a serviceable one rather inexpensively. You would have time to take it apart and wash the covers and wash out the foam pads while you still use the old seat. There is a thread somewhere here how to take the seat apart. ...

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If we are going to be realistic, OP can build it...But, the cost can become cumbersome. A member autocrosses his out in California and had MWR build the engine, turbo it, and put an e153 trans in it. He's pushing something like 480whp. That said, he solely tracks the car and does not use it as a dai...

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lm7212 wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 1:31 pmDrivetrain should be good for another 150k now though.

Drivetrain should be good for well past another 150k! It's the clutch that should go before the tranny. Glad to hear you go it back on the road. Did you reach out to the junkyard to see if they would do anything to compensate you?

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The one you posted does not appear to require power, nor is power required to install the tow wiring. Both of my have powered ones, while the rest of my family have ones that are not powered. There is no difference between the two. The reason powered tow wiring converters are generally recommended i...

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Caretaker wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 1:45 pm
Unless FB dies.................
One of my top 5 wishes in the world

I'm curious on the other 4 now!

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Wow! That's an impressive write up. Please consider loading the pictures directly to GenVibe instead of going through a hosting site. We lost a huge amount of content when Photobucket changed their business model and made a lot of images inaccessible. I was contemplating mentioning that too, as OP ...

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great details and images. i simply ran a few relays to have the fogs always on and ran them through a switch so they can be stock, or always on. same thing with the drl/auto headlight.

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jolt wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2019 10:06 am You can also change the setting with the Toyota Techstream software, along with the daytime driving light settings and more. I know this works on the 2009 and 2010 model Vibes.

I haven't heard about changed the DRL settings via Techstream.

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I'd be inclined to agree. best bet might be an angle grinder or the sawzall on the otherside of the control arm, inside of the bracket.

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Same response I provided under your duplicate post...

For the 2AZ (2.4L) it appears the ARP flywheel bolt part # is 103-2801. Found on a variety of websites, including Amazon and Summit Racing.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-103-2801

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For the 2AZ (2.4L) it appears the ARP flywheel bolt part # is 103-2801. Found on a variety of websites, including Amazon and Summit Racing.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-103-2801

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How is the quality of the powerstop pads and rotors? I have been looking at some reviews and I saw some that said they were great and a more recent one that said the pads were spongy and crumbled. I have a 2007 with 130K that has warped front rotors that cause some serious vibration and steering wh...

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Bagnew12 wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2019 12:57 pm If you have the Monsoon Rear Sub panel.....im interested.

OP hasn't been on in a year. I'd try calling or texting the number they listed.

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The matrix radio will not work in the vibe. the vibe uses GM radio and components whereas the matrix uses Toyota. It may be possible with some sort of adapter harness. But for the effort that would take, I'd just look at an aftermarket radio. crutchfield.com is one of the best resources to put toget...

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Daniel1135 wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2019 2:05 pm Does the Stereo have USB playback?

Doubt OP will respond. Hasn't logged on in over a year.

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Glad to hear that you got the parts ordered already. Feel free to post some pictures of your Vibe. We love visuals!

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Quoting Joatman from another post. I don't know. In http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=20246" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; GMJAP and prathman posted the procedure for later auto models, might be worth trying it to see if it works. Sounds like you want mode 2....

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Is there anything left where you might be able to weld a nut to the bolt to remove it? Do you have any pictures for visual help?

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One is roughly the same spot, pinch weld underneath passenger doors. The other is the rear passenger door bottom, this was from a body shop that repaired the vehicle prior to my ownership. The weld is rusting, as most do, lack of galvanic protection and other impurities from welding process. If kee...

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500k is insane, i'd be thrilled to get 100k out of it. My girlfriend and I camp and fish a lot and think it will work well for that compared to my daily driver sedan. I'm Southeastern about 40 minutes west of Philly. Never heard of Sheffield so google mapped it looks to be about 5 hours away from u...

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500k is insane, i'd be thrilled to get 100k out of it. My girlfriend and I camp and fish a lot and think it will work well for that compared to my daily driver sedan. I'm Southeastern about 40 minutes west of Philly. Never heard of Sheffield so google mapped it looks to be about 5 hours away from u...

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joatmon wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2019 9:16 am
Bookworm wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:54 am I've been a member for 9 years, but I never talked much
I've been a member here for too long and talked too much, but even though they're not here anymore, I'll never catch Hope (aklgt) or Mavrik

You've actually surpassed Mavrik, and are about 2k behind aklgt.

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The best website for performance on these engines is monkeywrenchracing.com. I'm not sure if they have what you're looking for, but they specialize in performance goodies for the 1ZZ and 2ZZ.

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Nice to hear you are keeping this ol' lady on the road. She can still run for a long time if you take care of her. There is a member on the Facebook page with somewhere north of 500k before he had to replace the engine. Where in PA are you? We have a wide variety of members around the state. We are ...

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How vibration-free can a 1.8L get? I have changed plugs, cleaned MAP sensor, replaced air filter, PVC valve - and the motor mount. Like brandron49i7, I have reade the is a certain amount of vibration inherent in these engines. Mine is minimal, but it is noticeable. Just wonder what reasonable expec...

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Wheel barrel full of rubber. Back to summer mode at 211,877 Upgraded shop over winter. Can now complete tire swap without jack stands. While on the lift noticed two rust spots. Will address once weather gets warmer. Vibe needs a good washing. Vibe_rack.jpg Having a lift is great. The house i purcha...

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I'm not far behind at .25 per day!

But I've only been here for 5 years.

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I know this thread is quite old, but I am adding this info for others in case they came across it...53Bowtie was correct. They are the same, but there is some sort of bracket causing them to have different part numbers. Rear subframe can be replaced with one from the following vehicles 99-06 Celica ...

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I know this thread is quite old, but I am adding this info for others in case they came across it... Rear subframe can be replaced with one from the following vehicles 99-06 Celica GTS (GTS only as it had IRS, like the AWD Vibe 03-06 AWD Vibe/Matrix 09-10 AWD or GT/XRS Vibe/Matrix All of these vehic...

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Your posting sure has died down.

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1. No idea on control arms. I'm still on my originals at 276k miles...Though I should replace all the front suspension. :lol: 2. Also no idea. As far as I can see the inners and outers are the same for both sides; and should be the same between Vibe/Matrix of same year/motor. Though, to note, rockau...

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pwyu1969 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:04 amMy youngest that’s just started drivers ed wants something like a VW. Been there done that in my youth. She’s getting a Vibe. Just sayin.

We learned to drive manual on our 80s VW Vanagon. That was fun to learn. Nothing wrong with VW, as long as it's a classic.

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I'd change the valve cover gasket. It's cheap maintenance that could resolve parts of your issue. Burning some oil on your year/engine Vibe is common in general, especially at that mileage. I don't recollect the full story, but something to do with the piston rings or something wear out and oil seep...

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Less than 2 months out now! About 20 people have RSVP'd on the Facebook event. I will follow up with the hotel in about a week or so to determine if we need more rooms blocked off for us, or if they can extend the deadline if need be.. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. I'm having some other ...

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On the part that you angle grinded, did you seal the metal edge with paint or primer? I can't imagine they'd make that part with stainless. I did something similar, and did paint over it after cutting. we actually ended up cutting the rubber dampener totally off (not recommended SOOOOO much vibrati...

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https://www.ebay.com/p/Pontiac-GM-OEM-V ... /656664829

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I think I nailed it - I have an agreement with a seller in WI to buy her 06 Base w/5 speed, 173K on the odometer, in excellent condition. Now that I spent my wad on the car, I gotta figure out the most cost-effective way to get from ATL to Milwaukee... good problem to have though! If time permits, ...

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Perhaps Conicelli's in PA, assuming the part is compatible with the Matrix given our body design differences: https://parts.conicellitoyotaofconshohocken.com/?year=2009&make=toyota&model=matrix&search_str=inner+tie+rod&scat=&p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all x2 for Con...

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Well, that does not make me feel confident.. Is this perhaps something I can put off for at least a little bit, and just make sure to check the oil level every now and then? Mine dripped from the day i bought it with 230k...finally fixed it around 270k. Even at that, as we've mentioned, start with ...

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FWIW, Toyota P/N's: Passenger Rear XRS: 46503-20070. Driver's Rear XRS: 46504-20070. Dad had a simliar issue with his 09 AWD, and we found them through a Canadian dealer for $50 instead of the $200ish they wanted in the US. The Celica GTS (99-06) or Corolla XRS (I think those were 05-06 only) share ...

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pwyu1969 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:05 am Kwalkord did you ever figure out if it was the cv axel? Just curious.

tbh, they haven't been on here in nearly 2 years so doubt you'll get a response.

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1. For this model, which Toyota is it the same as? 2009 corolla? 2. So in taking all of this apart, what order you recommend all of this being done? 3. Any thing else I should be replacing? Lower control arms? Some bushing I should be checking? Any tips or something I’m missing? Also I have two 06 ...

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Yep, the OEM timing chain cover gasket is yet another fine product brought to you by the "outstanding" parts suppliers of the world of Toyota :x I've read some mention that it can be replaced without taking out the engine. My mechanic disagreed. Either I was fooled or someone is telling t...

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There must be somebody in your neck of the woods who prefers to change the engine rather than the oil. ;) I wouldn't doubt it. XD Also... There was a recall for certain Toyotas having to do with bad piston rings that, among a variety of other quirks, caused an unacceptable amount of oil loss. (Appa...

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Ebay has some that they say came off of a Corolla, which should be the same as the Matrix.

https://www.ebay.com/i/223483450208?chn=ps

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nearest connector should be in the headliner just above the mirror where the sunroof controls are.

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i would do the valve cover gasket and timing chain tensioner o-ring. usually if the timing cover seal leaks, it is down by the crank pulley.

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Made some revisions 4/17/19. Unless others speak up otherwise, I have opted to remove visiting the Eldred WWII Museum. I've completed the "circuit" that would have been (about 1 hour between each place, so 3 hours of driving). While a nice cruise, it's probably just a bit too much, especia...

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The drive trains in these are pretty reliable. with slight variations throughout the years, the 1zz was in cars from the mid90s to 2008. given the longevity of these, its quite possible they do get pulled that fast. I would still suspect tpollauf is correct. Many yards, even pick-a-part yards, do ha...

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