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by Fattyb09
Sat May 10, 2014 6:09 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

Re: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start

The initial meaning that it was the first bump of compression. Thats what i meant by it when i stated that. I learned over the years that the first bump gives an idea of the conditoin of the valves and mine seem to be in descent condition. I am going to report back with putting new injectors in and ...
by Fattyb09
Sat May 10, 2014 3:19 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

Re: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start

That I just driving the car home from work and tossing the guage on it. Its a advance auto one so I don't expect then to be perfect. I know for a fact its the injectors now. Also I did a "sealing" test to see why my car runs so bad on cold start up and starts so hard. Can any one tell me w...
by Fattyb09
Thu May 08, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

Re: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start

I just did a compression test with engine at 150 degrees or around there.... Might be a hair warmer. But Initial..final 118-209 120-210 117-211 109-210 So guessing from my compression I think I am in need of some injectors. Can anyone tell me wif my injectors have to be the blue ones or can other in...
by Fattyb09
Thu May 08, 2014 11:27 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

Re: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start

No the oil doesnt smell like gas
by Fattyb09
Thu May 08, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

Re: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start

their is a separate tube on the front of the valve cover. Not the pcv one but the front one. When i take that off, steam or like gas vapors are coming out of it that smell like guess wicked only on cold start engine, only sitting after a very long time
by Fattyb09
Thu May 08, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2006 pontiac vibe hard start
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

2006 pontiac vibe hard start

Hi guys, i have had my 2006 vibe for 5 years now. I bought it with 22000 miles on it and it now has 95000 miles on it. I had a cai on it and change the oil and filter every 3000 miles on it. I am having some troubles lately. My first trouble is i am having a ton of spark knock, i am a diesel mechani...