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i just went thru this today on my 09 base with 2.4. i put car on ramps and removed the plastic lower engine cover on passenger side. that exposed the lower passenger side of engine. with a 1/2 drive breaker bar and 19mm socket i was able to get on the tensioner and remove belt tension. removing old ...

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if it were me, first thing i would do is run codes and go from there. in mean time i would do a compression check. if compression in spec on all cylinders then most likely will be ignition problem. i would then check each cylinder for spark, if one cylinder has no spark replace coil pack/spark plug....

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i used to drive past that plane on my way to marseilles all the time...

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i have had my truck long before i bought the vibe, but when diesel went to $4+ a gal i couldn't rustify it as a daily driver. so started looking for a more fuel efficient vehicle... http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n272/delkron97/truck/IMG_20130527_150453.jpg i love my truck though. they don't mak...

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i put a lil wire wheel in cordless drill and ran it up and down in holes. cleaned em right up! bolts threaded right in no problem.

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tpar1220 - Wow, you're not kidding. I watched vehicle specific install videos from eTrailers and Curt mfg, it really is a bolt in. Do you have any pictures of your vibe with the trailer attached? i normally pull a ktm300 which weighs a good bit less than my klr. but in this pic i pulled the klr out...

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i put one on my 09 and was super easy. holes in frame are already pre drilled n tapped from factory. you may need to clean the threads before installing but thats it. just hold up into place and bolt on. the wiring is easy as well. just install into left rear tail light and run power wire to battery...

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Grill insert??

beemerphile1 wrote:I mounted it in front of the condenser/radiator after popping out the grille insert.

i watched a video on you tube on removing the a grill on a pontiac G6. i assume the vibe would be the same.

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i typically cut up a piece of rubber hose and put between cooler and condenser on both ends for protection. so how did the grill insert "pop out"? i was looking it over and didn't see how that came out.

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I just installed http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C39CL8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2EM3X50L79JZ5&coliid=IFWW4UGUY1994 for my trailer antics. Just need to install the lights harness. :( NICE!! any pics? how hard was it to get the plastic ties thru the rad and condenser to atta...

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i am 6'3" and with seat all way down i have plenty of room. i don't even have it back all way. i have an 09.

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i chocked wheels, set e brake, started it from cold and put in drive. went out and held both lines at rad. the top started getting warm first so i assume that is from trans to rad, which means bottom is the one i want. i took my cooler that i have had sittin around unused for years to couple hardwar...

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i tried searching here and other places online but not finding anything. i am wanting to add an external trans cooler to my 09 vibe with auto. i need to know which lines are "from trans to rad" and "from rad to trans". i tried feeling em after driving it to hopefully feel which i...

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i am kinda confused, i thought all gt's were manual trans? i have an 09 2.4 auto and not a gt model.

so if they made an 09 gt with 5sp auto and base with 5sp auto, both with 2.4 engine... what is difference between em?

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cptnsolo77 wrote:Possible the K&N was over oiled ?

i was thinking this very thing. on my dirt bike, if i over oil the filter it will foul plugs left n right!

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i am 6'3" as well, when i first got my 09 i would barely touch the roof with my head. drove it for couple weeks before i realized there was a lever that lifted and lowered seat. once i figured out what the lever did and how to work it i lowered seat all way down and now have plenty of head room...

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and even closer to you is valley motors just south of mooresville on 67. they have 3 03's in stock. one gt and 2 base models..

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not a member of any ford truck forums but am a member of a powerstroke forum. never heard of fte before, maybe will look at it. sounds like you been very busy. why did ya need to drain both tanks, did it sit for a long time?

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if you are still looking i spotted an older vibe at small car lot in cloverdale saturday. i don't think he has had it very long as i go past there quite a bit and never spotted it before. i don't know what year/model/mileage as i didn't stop to check it out. i don't remember the car lot name but is ...

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just now... and first time i filled up for under $20 in years!

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no lift, thats the factory stance of the one ton 4x4.... http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n272/delkron97/truck/IMG_20130527_185836.jpg it rides like a solid front axle one ton though. your half ton has a much nicer ride. sometimes i think about selling it due to price of diesel fuel and just look ...

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nice truck! i also prefer that body style... mines a 97..

i also have a 09 vibe...

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didn't think i would ever see gas at this price again in my lifetime. figured $3 would be the lower limit. but today i spotted this!

i fueled up even though i didn't need any.... just because!

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i have never owned a vw but recently sold my volvo in favor of my vibe. i really liked the volvo, it ran very well and was comfy. but when i started to price maint/repair items i couldn't believe how expensive they were. i wound up getting more out of it than i paid for it so wasn't a bad deal. but ...

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$2.57 here in indy...

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Ok, well then at least i know it is not just my vibe. And i dont need to try out different wheels. And its really only complaint i have with it. I live in country and county roads are not the best, so it kinda beats me up. Its not that big a deal... just kinda aggravating.

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really liking the thing so far. really only one real complaint. the ride quality is VERY firm. i was hoping after i had new tires installed that would improve. but didn't really help with that. the new tires are quieter and smoother though. i guess the 17" tires don't have all that much sidewal...

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was looking around for paperwork to take to bmv today and found a stack of maint receipts from new and..... the window sticker in glove box! nice... looks like lady that had it had oil changed on time as there are many of those. and apparently she was hard on brakes as she had pads and rotors replac...

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looks like plenty of room in front on condenser for a trans cooler. it's wide open in there, and trans lines have very easy access so adding a cooler should be pretty easy.

i doubt i pull the klr very often, most of the time i will have a ktm 300 on trailer, which is about 200lbs lighter.

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huh, i didn't know that... but think i like the black better.

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the center caps... http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n272/delkron97/09%20pontiac%20vibe/20141019_171900.jpg today i installed the hitch, it went pretty easily aside from the mounting nuts in frame being full of crud. lil wire brush in cordless drill cleaned em right out and hitch installed easily.....

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I notice the center caps are all missing i never noticed that they were missing. i went out to have a look and all are present. Looks good! As others have said, watch the oil. I'm the owner of one that drinks it like mad. Had zero issues with oil burning until I hit over 100,000 miles. I'm currentl...

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oh, and i am kinda confused. you say this 2.4 is same engine as the gt"s? i was under impression that gt's required premium fuel. i just went out and checked and mine says 87 octane. and i entered my vin in that site you linked to. this is response.. "YES A complete build sheet with origin...

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the color is actually growing on me, i kinda dig it. i have only noticed one problem so far, at bout 70 mph there is a slight vibration that feels like a tire out of balance. a lil faster or slower it goes away. i may take it back and have em rotate/balance wheels n see if it goes away. and rear hat...

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yes, i was aware of the carfax, and it was priced high. after checking it out i made an offer... we came to an agreement and i brought it home few days later. they came in very strong on my trades, i dont think i coulda sold private party and got as much. there is also a slaes tax credit when tradin...

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think i have found the one i like. it is an 09 with 46,000 miles, which is newer than i had planned on. but it looks new inside n out. i planned on doing a private party deal but finding the one was proving to be a pain. and trying to sell 2 vehicles was equally bothersome. so figured i would give a...

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so i went n looked at an 04 today at local dealer.. http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n272/delkron97/gmc%20sahara/20141005_161651.jpg it just came in and not been thru service yet or cleaned. but body looked ok. but interior didn't look so hot. all seats aside from drivers were stained and nasty lo...

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thanks for the heads up, i will look a lil further out than indy. i don't think i am gonna look at that local gt though, i would rather not have to get premium fuel. i think my van will be sold tomorrow, so that is good and will gimme a lil more scratch to work with.

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will do, still looking...

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thanks for info. i am just south west of monrovia. i have seen many vibes in the area but only a couple for sale. while in parking lots of stores when i spot a vibe and owner getting in or out i will stop and talk to em. they are usually very stand offish (understandably) at first, but when they see...

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this is the one that is right down street from me...

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and i am working my way thru the "everything you need to know" thread, but it is lengthy!

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so are you saying the 6 speed manual trans in gt is a better trans than the 5 speed manual trans in base model? what kinda fuel mileage do you get? i am tryin to gather as much info as i can get before purchasing.

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i am not in a hurry so am gonna pass on that one as well, i would rather find a base model with a manual trans but wont turn down an auto.

bummer though as that one is only 9 miles away!

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i have located an 04 gt local that looks pretty good. does the gt require premium fuel only?

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Welcome! Nice to have a "stable" of vehicles to choose from depending on what you need to do. Most people have to compromise on one or two vehicles. I really enjoy the Vibes for everything except hauling 4x8 sheets of plywood. Not too sure how they would do on the roof rack, so I haven't ...

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the safari is an awesome vehicle. truth be told it has been the most versatile vehicle i have owned. it can do bout anything. but i just can't make it work as a daily driver at 17mpg! i was going to look at an 07 base with 107,000 miles wed but turns out the body is in worse shape than i expected, a...

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hello all, i am new from just south of indy. i don't currently own a vibe but i am on the hunt. agter doing much research on next vehicle the vibe is the winner. i am going to look at an 05 in next couple days. i currently have these that i will be trading.. 00 volvo v70 cross country se. awd http:/...

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