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Derf

This appears to be the mentioned Drive By Wire Reset link:
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Derf

Now that is impressive.

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I would suggest wiggling the pin. The pin fell out while I was cleaning the tensioner. Was going to set the latch and the pin was missing. This appears to be the 2rd or 3rd time the tensioner was installed, previous mechanic could have knocked it loose, allowing it to fall the rest of the way out wh...

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That was great!

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After completing the compression test along with a tensioner o-ring job, valve lash check and valve cover gasket replacement, started the engine and had smoke everywhere. Started checking frantically for oil leak off one of the new seals onto the exhaust manifold. Then I remembered I put oil in the ...

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Looks good thought about the same when I had the rear cargo area apart. The 6.5" OEM woofer is ok, but 8" would definitely be a better match. Are you going to add anything in or around the plastic box to minimize resonance? The odd shape of the OEM box seemed to create peaks in the bass ch...

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If it is the plastic attached to the tailgate, their are a series of panel pins that can be replaced. The Vibe used the same pins throughout the interior doors and side trim panels. If it is the plastic cover that fits inside the panel, you can heat the cover and bend the tabs to better engage the t...

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Looks clean. See the struts are out, planning any other upgrades, or just easier to work on, with the front drive line dropped down.

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Thanks, updated post link

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Thanks for posting the service manual pages. Project blends in nicely with other around the engine tasks. Made video showing quick overview on how to complete valve lash check https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U526fHMofak At 202k miles all my lifters passed, results below in mm based on closest feeler...

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Completed the o-ring swap today. Almost had a mishap, while resetting the tensioner the catch pin fell out :? The tensioner was otherwise fine, took pin over to the vise flattened the shaft a bit, then used the vise to gently press the pin back into the end of the tensioner. Worth checking the part ...

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Nice! When you get the wheels mounted post a pic of how they look on your Vibe.

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vibrologist wrote:somebody has got a welcome sign in front of the house. Picture 2 , upper right.

Appears your parking area is secure!
Looks like you are well on the way to taking care of all the little things.

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Big day, completed valve lifter tolerance check, replaced leaking chain tensioner o-ring, compression test, and installed new sparkplugs. Converted car to Winter mode 202k miles. Hard to pass up 51*F shop day in Jan The old plugs (top) were a Bosch platinum number, odd tip design the ceramic goes al...

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Thanks for the great step by step. At 202k miles, with a relatively cool engine got the following. 1 was 190 psi (dry); 223 (wet) 2 was 190; 224 3 was 183; 238 4 was 178; 232 Appears cylinders 3 and 4 have some minor ring leak. Not sure why the wet test went so high on 3 and 4 I used the Lisle 20250...

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The kit I used came with wire ties, I used those plus a few more to tie up the module to a wiring harness coming off the fuse panel above the driver side kick panel. I then tied the wiring out of the way of the brake pedal. The taps off the ignition harness are the hardest to make. I removed a secti...

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The Vibe does not use any starter shims, either the starter is defective, or their is other damage. When I replaced mine the starter fit snug, it is possible that although the bolts are tight it may not have seated squarely. Check to see if the starter is touching the bell housing all they way aroun...

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Depending on if you are a shop will be doing the work, you could get a panel from a salvage yard. The paint will likely be faded just enough to match your current vehicle and the metal and mounting points will be OEM. What price range and color are you working with?

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I'm wondering though if i upgraded the amp to an aftermarket 4 channel amp i would gain better sound quality and clarity? Or maybe i should just bypass the amp all together? I think i can drive my speakers with the HU alone. . What Kenwood HU are you using? In my case I hooked the door speakers up ...

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Anything unusual when you put the starter in, binding, bolts bottoming out. Do you have the part number of the starter you installed?

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Back to winter mode at 201968 miles. December was a pleasant change from last years polar vortex, snow is on the horizon. Changed the engine oil 3700 miles 90.2 hours, PCV valve, intake gasket, inspected brakes, hoses and the rest. Appears might have the start of an oil leak near the valve cover or ...

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Just changed the PCV on my 2005 FWD Moon and Tunes, was long overdue. Great step by step above, made video to highlight failed and working PCV. Used Luber Finer part number PCV1112. The connecting hose was in OK condition, will probably replace next oil change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7j3s7...

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Replaced the intake manifold gasket @ 200k. Kept thinking if it isn't broken don't fix it, in this case it was if it isn't broken it will soon be broken. Failure was only a footstep away. Wish I had done it when I got the car, kept thinking it was going to be a major undertaking and fretted breaking...

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Finally had a chance to finish converting lights over to LED. Installed multi function fog lights. Flipping the fog light on and off within a few seconds alternates modes. Left bulb is halogen, right is LED stepping through modes. (Put boxes over headlights for better fog light comparison) White Vib...

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removed the blown stock speakers from the front doors and to my surprise realized they both had what appeared to be water damage. After careful evaluation I confirmed both had been wet. In fact both had been very wet at one time. I started checking for leaks in the door around the windows and seals...

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I almost wonder if someone watched Ferris Bueller's day off one to many times. 900 miles on the odometer 90,000 on the car.

Unless it was stuck in an estate transfer for the last five years, I doubt someone just forgot about the lil red Vibe in the back of the garage.

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I think this is as close to new you can get at this point... I just wonder what happened over the last five years. Model 2SL26: Great Xmas gift! I have a 2010 Pontiac Vibe with 900 actual miles and still smells showroom new inside. It is red hot metallic with a charcoal interior and cost over $21000...

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A boat motor. Two person lift, opened the side door and slid it in.
Tie down hooks in the Vibe are great!

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When it went blank, were you still able to hear the radio and adjust the volume and other settings, or was the whole radio out. From your picture it looks like a display driver issue. When the display components are cold could be a bad connection, as everything warms up the components flex back into...

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Vibe can haul big screen TV's. Clerk brought the TV to the curb, pulled up in the Vibe and he looked at the car the whole time, until I opened the hatch and saw all the space inside. 50" no problem. 60" or bigger may be snug depending on box size. Santa should get a Vibe to replace his sle...

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Missed 200k, but got this while at the gas station.

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Rayven01 wrote:we're officially a two Vibe family. Good riddance to the POS Grand Caravan!

Glad you have a Vibe family.... now you can buy common car care items in bulk, his and hers

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I know some that have used armor all wipes to remove gunk and freshen up the look of wires they were unable to move. The armor all also helped keep the wires clean.

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I live in an area where road salt is used about 5 months out of the year. The visible sheet metal seems to stay rust free. Found most rust at edges, seams, and brackets. Found some rust bubbles starting along weather stripping throughout the car, under the sill plate on the driver side (collected gu...

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Bugs are a constant problem. I have used lighter fluid to remove some, it does not harm the paint, but it will remove your wax job. Depending on how baked on they are, some time with a clay bar might remove the smaller spots. If they have been on for an extended period your options get limited. Bug ...

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That is a good deal, look forward to following details of the build up on your bargain Vibe.

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While fixing the floorboard, had the urge to add more LED's to the Vibe. vibe_underglow.jpg Since I had the interior out, running the wires was easy. I used the previously installed interior floor light switch on the console and added the wiring for the ground effects. Ran the power wires from the c...

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It doesn't really matter where something is built, as long as they are built to the right standards. Thats what concerns me. The Chinese standard is cheap is best. I believe the Chinese GM assembly plant would be up to most industry standards, it is all the suppliers that scare me. Chinese made bra...

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Two years ago with shipping, mine cost $85, I looked for two months on ebay etc for a new old stock piece, no luck. Appears, ts just one of those parts when you need it, you pay the price. When you put the new one, check the gaps on the outside window sill. I had to adjust mine to prevent excessive ...

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ctgottapee wrote: In my case, probably the only thing I would ding the designers with are the door hinges.

Double checked, mine are still clean. Do you have any pics of the rust? Curious if they are rusting from the outside, or from pins rubbing inside the hinge.

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I still can't get over all the wrangling about buy American from the big three, when Toyota has the highest percentage of domestic parts. Its appears our tariffs and trade laws have put us in the current situation, not to mention GM wanting to look good to the Chinese leadership. "For 2012, the...

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The item in your second pic, you thought might leak, is the lead from the Oxygen sensor off the exhaust pipe below the car. They almost never leak, but if it was replaced they may not have ties the end below the car tight. Sitting still, the grommet and lead would not leak, even driving it would not...

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Have you jacked the car up to spin the wheel or look at the CV shaft and wheel assembly? Any recent brake or tire work? Without being able to hear the exact sound its hard to say what it is. Had a piece of tire tread come loose once, had to go over 20 mph, the cord would then fling far enough to hit...

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Quick search at Rock Auto was surprised they have a new complete assembly for $75, (my estimated shipping was $10) not sure what shipping will cost to your location. Also saw they sell the fan blade separate. I would remove the fan assembly, two 10mm bolts, wire connector and radiator overflow hose,...

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I still see a good number of these on the road. What year is yours? Nothing to be ashamed of, it used the same platform as the Pontiac Torrent.

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After getting the floor board repaired, went to run a few errands to enjoy the many added enhancements. After the fourth stop.... the car stopped. Turned key, starter spun for fraction of a second, then no go. :o Have lights in the dash, all electronics seem to function OK, but starter will not go. ...

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The calcium chloride is bad, but what is worse the they take the salt add calcium chloride then add water to make a brine solution. Then to top it off, they add beet juice or sugar byproducts to make it stick to the road.... and your car. So now you have a rust/corrosion problem that sticks with you...

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Quite the upgrade, also like the dead pedal cover. I have come to miss the dead pedal when I drive other vehicles, left foot feels out of place.

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Although it looked like a great source for parts, glad to hear the GT is at least temporarily road worthy. Going to keep it on the road until you can fix your other ride?

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Cost cutting? Salt/snow belt states Vibes earlier than say 2007 should be avoided,due to this possible issue? Not avoided, but aware. Body rust on most Vibes is a minimal issue, the designers did a good job making the body rust resistant. A the same time they did some not so smart things like creat...

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