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by VibeN4
Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Do I Need New Engine Mounts?
Replies: 6
Views: 1563

Re: Do I Need New Engine Mounts?

Thanks everyone for sharing your input! I was about to drop off my car at the local Pep Boys and ask them to check it out, but I'm gonna take some time and really inspect the all of the mounts. Once I have a pretty good idea of which mount it is I'll figure out if it's a job I'm capable of doing or ...
by VibeN4
Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Do I Need New Engine Mounts?
Replies: 6
Views: 1563

Re: Do I Need New Engine Mounts?

Ok, so I had my wife press the accelerator while in gear and I can't say the engine moved more than 2". Any other possible explanations as to what may be causing the clunking noise when my engine is cold and in gear?
by VibeN4
Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Do I Need New Engine Mounts?
Replies: 6
Views: 1563

Do I Need New Engine Mounts?

Hey everyone! It was brought to my attention while discussing something else on another thread that the loud clunking noise coming from the passenger side of the engine bay upon putting my Vibe in reverse or drive may be due to broken engine mounts. This morning, before pulling out of my garage, I l...
by VibeN4
Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: 1.8 Intake manifold gasket
Replies: 64
Views: 42879

Re: 1.8 Intake manifold gasket

Hi everyone! I'm new to the group. I love reading all of the great information shared on this forum. Hopefully, I'll be able to contribute something valuable in the future. Anyway, my '05 base Vibe with 120k miles had also showed similar symptoms as many of your Vibes have: sporadic Check engine lig...
by VibeN4
Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Power Steering Reservoir Leak
Replies: 3
Views: 1407

Re: Power Steering Reservoir Leak

Chiadog & cptnsolo, replacing the clamp is such a cost-effective way to fix the problem that it didn't even enter my mind. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the advice and thanks for the welcome!
by VibeN4
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Power Steering Reservoir Leak
Replies: 3
Views: 1407

Power Steering Reservoir Leak

Hi everyone! This is my first post on this forum. I have an '05 Base Vibe with a leaking power steering reservoir. Apparently, it's not just a matter of replacing the rubber hose connected to the reservoir. The entire assembly must be replaced and it kinda looks complicated. Has anyone replaced this...