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by jmaskdc
Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:35 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Toyota door check?
Replies: 13
Views: 10455

That part number should work for an '03 vibe too right? Thanks for any input....
by jmaskdc
Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:48 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Starting issue, help please!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1753

I am having a similar problem. Hard starting most of the time and fuel pump does not come on with ignition. How does the car start and run at all if the fuel pump doesn't come on? When it eventually does start, I have good fuel pressure...about 46 psi.
by jmaskdc
Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:01 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: motor changes
Replies: 11
Views: 2892

I know this is a bit off topic, but I didn't want to start a whole new thread to ask a simple question. I have two heavy ground wires coming off the top of the transmission. The one toward the front of the car goes to the neg batt terminal. Can someone please tell me where the other one goes to? Tha...
by jmaskdc
Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: motor changes
Replies: 11
Views: 2892

My used '04 motor is great, and thanks to the long weekend, it is mounted up. To keep my year warranty, I had to jump through some hoops (new thermostat, recondition radiator, etc.). I'm writing to get some input on one of these steps. I need to "prime the oil pump prior to starting". I've...
by jmaskdc
Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:54 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: motor changes
Replies: 11
Views: 2892

I bought the Vibe about three months ago from a friend who ran it with low oil and spun a bearing. He was gonna trade it in at a dealership for $200. I told him I'd give him the $200 instead. It has 144K on it. I pulled the oil pan and changed all the rod bearings and kept my fingers crossed. I was ...
by jmaskdc
Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: motor changes
Replies: 11
Views: 2892

Thanks for the input. That's great news for me!!! I've found an '04 with 76K for $900 that is just 10 miles away, but they only give a 60 day warranty. If I want to travel an hour away, I can get an '04 with 66K for $1200, but they give a 1 year warranty and even cover labor for 6 months. I didn't k...
by jmaskdc
Mon Aug 29, 2011 3:32 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: motor changes
Replies: 11
Views: 2892

motor changes

I'm shopping for a used motor for my '03 front wheel drive. It's hard to find an '03 motor with under 100K miles. I've found an decent '04 and a decent '06. I was wondering if anyone knows what changes have been made through the years that would make using a newer motor more difficult for me. Do the...
by jmaskdc
Wed May 04, 2011 9:15 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: High oil pressure ???
Replies: 2
Views: 758

High oil pressure ???

I have an '03 vibe with 145K on it that just started making a ticking noise in the engine. I've replaced the rod bearings and hooked up a mechanical oil gauge. I was suprised at how high my oil pressure was (60psi) at a cold idle. At warm idle - 30psi and warm engine at 2K - 60psi. Are these reading...