Also, no engine light.

It’s definitely the engine. When I had it towed to the shop, the professional parlance was “toast.”

Wondering if it’s a rod? Seems like something I could do myself.

Finally got un-busy and home from work!

Here's a link to the engine sound:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p3uaWfse2o

Thanks, all!

Oil was brand new from the dealer at 80,000 when I bought the car. On the day the engine went, it was at the right level and hadn’t turned to ‘coffee’ yet. [/quote] (I'm grinding my teeth as I write this): You just bought the car 6,000 miles ago and you got it from a dealer?.............and the ser...

tpollauf wrote: ↑Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:20 am When was the last time you checked the oil level & it's condition?

Oil was brand new from the dealer at 80,000 when I bought the car. On the day the engine went, it was at the right level and hadn’t turned to ‘coffee’ yet.

Caretaker wrote: ↑Sat Apr 09, 2022 10:31 am did you get the dreaded flashing check engine light?

Don’t recall if it was flashing; it was definitely on though.

Did the temperature go nuts beforehand? or did you see? Last summer after purchasing the car, the serpentine snapped. Pulled to the shoulder before it overheated (although it got really hot). Had it towed home and immediately replace the belt. Coolant temperature has been right on target ever since...

My engine started knocking as I got close to home a month ago. Pulled off the valve cover when I got home, nothing looked visibly askew with the timing. Seems odd for a 1ZZ to just go kaput out of nowhere; has anyone else experienced a sudden severe knocking? It was enough to throw a code.

Update!

No, it’s not perfect.

Yes, I’m proud of and happy with it. Learned a ton.

Soon to follow: center console (I have to widen the cupholders anyway for non-dollhouse sized drink containers) and the one gray piece behind the shifter.

Overlaying. Haven’t explored fabrication with carbon fiber yet. Will happen someday though, since my next home built CPU will be made from this.

It’s actually pretty nice. Just haven’t cleaned it up after the install.

2008 Base engine in Neptune Blue.

Just got through a few passes of rubbing compound.

Red/ Black carbon fiber/ aramid twill weave.
Rockstar Crystal Clear epoxy resin.
3M bonding adhesive.

Is there a drop-in LED replacement for the stock fogs? I actually find them far more useful than the ones on my Kia Soul (which is saying they’re way better than nothing), but I would like something to balance out with the LEDs I’m getting for the headlights.

Just upgraded the head unit to a 2DIN Pioneer Model, so I can join the 2000s by having something to plug my phone into. :D Does anyone have experience with adding an aftermarket subwoofer in a Vibe? My first pick for location is underneath the driver seat. Going small, just enough to balance out the...