Think I may have fixed it, or at least, improved it. Since this forum doesnt allow you to embed pictures w/out using a URL, and since Ive forgotten my Flickr login info (never use it), pictures I took won't be attached. :( Went and got a can of CRC Throttle Body Cleaner today. Started by pulling off...

2003 Vibe, 1.8L, 5 speed, 96k miles. Recently replaced cat after getting ongoing low bank code, etc. Replaced cat and code went away, improved idle slightly. 5k miles ago I replaced the spark plugs (but not the coil packs) (plugs were ashen, etc., car ran better after that, some power came back).. H...

Problem solved! They ordered the OEM flyhweel from Toyota via the GM dealer and put it in the other day. Charged us their wholesale price of $280 w/no labor charge. Also put in yet another clutch assembly and finally, finally it drives right again. No shutter from take off, no chatter, etc. Feels so...

If they are such a reputable and seasoned shop, how could a routine clutch job on a 2003 Vibe have been the job that stumped them? Its kind of inbelievable. They kept talking about how many tranny rebuilds theyve done and how they rebuilt a ZF auto tranny in a 7 series, yet the Vibe.... That one wil...

spoke with the shop again today and they said the offer and 'deal' still applies: call next week and they'll order the flywheel from the GM dealer and we'll set up an appointment for middle of the month. it came down to all of us being in on a conference call with the head of the service dept. with ...

why not a CAI instead.. At least you'd see some real gains.. not much, but some

Yeah, but the FSI was frought with many problems that was supposedly fixed with the current 2.0 TSI... Although there is the inevitable carbon buildup inside the intake valves etc due to the design flaw in the pcv system ala blow by gasses etc.. Diy oil changes are $50 easy while dealer oil changes ...

Sounds like the plasic panels. Also get a bad rattle overhead in between the sunroof and rearview mirror.. Seems like id have to get into removing panels and stuff, which i can do, but its a drag. Spoke to the shop today and talked about ordering the flywheel. They said they saw no evidence of the s...

Thanks guys. They are getting us the flywheel at wholesale from GM and the whole thing will be under 400 bucks. Im going down the right path right? We just moved to a bigger house, baby on the way etc and really would like to avoid another car payment for a while. 94k shouldnt be crazy high mileage ...

Hello all. First post, I drive a 2010 GTI and this is re: my wife's 2003 Pontiac Vibe 5 spd. We are in our mid 30s and have owned nothing but manual cars. Clutch held up until around 90k miles and started slipping. She drove it for another 2k miles or so until the slipping got bad and we brought it ...