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by hvlp
Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:19 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Water in Oil - Head Gasket or Other?
Replies: 9
Views: 3080

Re: Water in Oil - Head Gasket or Other?

I hope it is not head gasket, if you could get cooling system pressure tester you might be able to pin point where leak is, but when you said it is in oil then it is usually like you already fear head gasket, our cars have no coolant running through manifold just through throttle body but then there...
by hvlp
Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Ordered some oil filters...
Replies: 10
Views: 4249

Re: Ordered some oil filters...

Mariachi wrote:mobile one isn't too bad.

I use the K&N oil filters but then again, I have a 1st gen vibe. don't know if you have a 1st or 2nd gen.
Me too
by hvlp
Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Delphi AC System in Our Vibes
Replies: 7
Views: 1571

Re: Delphi AC System in Our Vibes

just finished repainting vibe, it is very thin factory clear coat, few passes with sand paper and it is gone.
by hvlp
Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hello, is there a moderator out there?
Replies: 21
Views: 9751

Re: Hello, is there a moderator out there?

Being moderator is a lot of work, thank you for doing this.
by hvlp
Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: is "universal" coolant okay to use?
Replies: 2
Views: 1370

Re: is "universal" coolant okay to use?

I used Peak Global Lifetime Antifreeze, if you read up on it you will see that specification are matching your owners manual.That is what i used and my vehicle is 03 gt.here you can buy it at Walgreens. Check their website out http://www.peakauto.com/antifreeze-peak-global_lifetime.shtml" oncli...
by hvlp
Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Newbie with 04 base with a 6-speed swap
Replies: 20
Views: 4947

Re: Newbie with 04 base with a 6-speed swap

Try doing this, unplug battery, let it sit for few hours if possible, so ecu can reset, also if you have code scanner you can use it to reset ecu, this will clear ecu memory, make sure heater blower is on off position then start the car.Let it idle and do not touch gas pedal. let it idle till it rea...