Yet another Toronto Member

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moonstonemike
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Yet another Toronto Member

Post by moonstonemike »

Hello everyone , just wanted to introduce myself.I've been a long time watcher of the site but just registered.I've had my new vibe about a month now and am enjoying it very much except for the fact I have to bring it in to fix a rattling heat shield and broken exhaust hanger.
Mavrik
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welcome to the site and we like picsI used to live near toronto on the west side. now I live in alaska lol...anyway how did the shield/hanger break? did you hit something?
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moonstonemike
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No I first started hearing a rattling that sounded like it was in the dash on the passanger side. It was only once and a while so I figured when it was more repeatable I would bring it in, then one day I heard a thump when I turned into my driveway. I check the back of the car a move the exhaust tip and see its hitting the bumper. I start to check which hanger is broken and when I work my way to the engine compartment I notice the heat shield just above the cat is hitting the firewall. That was the noise that sounded like it was inside the dash. So im bringing it in monday to fix those and get my 1 free oil and filter change.
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well at least it can be fixed. I had those intermit noises you can't seem to find.
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Welcome to the site! Post some pics when you get a moment
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welcome! we'll be in your neck of the woods in another week.
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Welcome! yay! another Canadian!
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welcome man!
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Post by moonstonemike »

Well I picked it up and according to the bill...Complaint:Correct exhaust shield rattles and tailpipe hitting bumperCause:Loose axle back exhaust boltsCorrection: Tighten axle back boltsHopefully this is the last thing I find that they Forgot to tighten.Oh forgot to mention before Its an 06 Base Vibe Moonstone /Graphite with Moonsoon System. The only things I've done to it so far is get a set of huskyliners floor liners and remove the vibe emblems. I ordered a set of custom seat covers from ebay and should be getting those this week.
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Post by Mavrik »

just make sure your seats don't have air bags as those seat covers will restrict their deployment in the case of an accident requiring them to.
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