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by Tmontague
Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: 04 vibe fwd with poor fuel millage
Replies: 9
Views: 2198

Re: 04 vibe fwd with poor fuel millage

The air you felt is likely the flywheel. There is an opening there to check for a main seal leak and to unscrew the pressure plate bolts when removing the trans from the engine. I have that same air blowing in my 05 awd vibe. For just city driving, especially short trips that is somewhat normal, esp...
by Tmontague
Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: DIY oil catch can
Replies: 4
Views: 2408

Re: DIY oil catch can

I wanted to keep it inline as I didn't want to mess with the positive crankcase ventilation. Rather keep everything functioning as is and just have something catch the oil. You'll find it a really easy install if you've had to run dedicated lines before. Just cut, flip and stick onto the fitting of ...
by Tmontague
Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2415

Re: Oil leak

lol, here's the link

viewtopic.php?f=28&t=45634

the set up of the 1zz makes it a very easy install and a great place for it to sit to be able to be emptied
by Tmontague
Tue Oct 25, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: High Idle 03 Vibe GT 2zz
Replies: 17
Views: 6449

Re: High Idle 03 Vibe GT 2zz

P0420 can be thrown due to A faulty secondary oxygen sensor, although you don't want to change it unless you know for sure as they aren't cheap. P0420 could also be due to the high performance cat and not because of the other issues codes you're getting I'm out of options unless it's a bad wire some...
by Tmontague
Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: High Idle 03 Vibe GT 2zz
Replies: 17
Views: 6449

Re: High Idle 03 Vibe GT 2zz

sounds like a tough problem to figure out.

Have you checked the evap system for leaks?

How old is your cat converter?

It may be possible that one of your O2 sensors is faulty, but doesn't seem too likely.
by Tmontague
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2415

Re: Oil leak

Just an update: So after cleaning the engine block with degreaser and brake clean I've noticed no new oil spot under the car so I haven't even bothered to raise it. I guess it ws just oil spill residue coming down the block from then I changed the o ring gasket. That said, it also means that all the...
by Tmontague
Sun Oct 16, 2016 3:58 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: DIY oil catch can
Replies: 4
Views: 2408

DIY oil catch can

Installed one of these this afternoon on my Vibe. I have one on my Vios to keep the throttle body and intake/valves clean and it works well. The engine is very similar to the 1zz so it essentially did the same thing. I cut the pcv hose about 3-4 inches after the 90ndegree bend and then re installed ...
by Tmontague
Sun Oct 16, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How To Front and Pass Side Motor Mount
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

Re: How To Front and Pass Side Motor Mount

solid video. looking forward to the one for the rear mount
by Tmontague
Sun Oct 16, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2415

Re: Oil leak

I took another look under the Vibe after driving around and getting errands for the day. The car didn't have any drops anywhere andhadn't leaked anymore since I cleaned it up. I still think the crank position sensor is starting to go so I'll likely try and find the correct size o-ring for that soon....
by Tmontague
Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2415

Oil leak

I've had my vibe for about 2 months now and I put synthetic oil in it when I got it (it gets damn cold here) for easier starts. I knew the engine had some leaks when I bought it which I addressed. Rear diff axle seal I replaced and the chain tensioner O ring as well as the valve cover. When I replac...
by Tmontague
Thu Oct 13, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Oil/Transmission fluid problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1937

Re: Oil/Transmission fluid problem

any update to this? to echo what others said, you likely mean drive/serpentine belt and tensioner were replaced. Sounds like they put your trans oil in your engine on top of the oil being in there. Hence the issues with the engine revving as it would have ben run 3.5L short of trans fluid. those ext...
by Tmontague
Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:36 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Black box in engine bay
Replies: 6
Views: 1888

Re: Black box in engine bay

thanks for the info, now I know :D
by Tmontague
Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Black box in engine bay
Replies: 6
Views: 1888

Re: Black box in engine bay

So sort of like a cable/drive by wire hybrid? Never heard of that before. I assumed it was some control but couldn't find anything online regarding it
by Tmontague
Mon Oct 10, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Black box in engine bay
Replies: 6
Views: 1888

Re: Black box in engine bay

Yup that's the one. Just noticed all my spelling errors and crappy explanation. That's what happens when you go from a physical keyboard phone to screen based one...
by Tmontague
Mon Oct 10, 2016 6:01 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Black box in engine bay
Replies: 6
Views: 1888

Black box in engine bay

For the life of me i can't figure out what the olastic black box is that the throttle cabke come out of before going into the throttle body pulley?

My Vios is drive by wire and ny Echo never had this box
by Tmontague
Sat Oct 08, 2016 4:27 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: '05 Repair manual
Replies: 4
Views: 3825

Re: '05 Repair manual

Aaaamazing, thanks a lot
by Tmontague
Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:38 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: '05 Repair manual
Replies: 4
Views: 3825

'05 Repair manual

I've been searching this forum and google for the repair manual pdf and all the links I've come across are broken or no longer available.

Does anyone have the repair manual for the 05 Vibe or close to that year that they could send me?

It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
by Tmontague
Wed Sep 28, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Engine Noise Solved!
Replies: 8
Views: 4973

Re: Engine Noise Solved!

I've had my Vibe for about a month now as well, don't feel bad one of my coil packs had quite a bit of oil on it as well...did the same as you and put in a new valve cover gasket. I did notice the metal was bent an assumed in to the from a funnel. That said, I never noticed noticed loud ticking or i...
by Tmontague
Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:13 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My midlife crisis Vibe: 2009 GT. A few questions...
Replies: 15
Views: 4894

Re: My midlife crisis Vibe: 2009 GT. A few questions...

I agree with the 35% tint as well. I have 20% all around on my Vios and It's perfect for me but it is fairly dark in a unlit parking lot at night, I rarely ever have to til my rear view mirror down. That said, it is a bit dark for a family vehicle. I'll be putting 35% on my wife's Vibe, it blocks al...
by Tmontague
Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: AWDexhaust gasket part #'s
Replies: 3
Views: 1318

Re: AWDexhaust gasket part #'s

excellent, thank you. I pulled that image up online but I could never find the parts #'s for them
by Tmontague
Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:06 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: AWDexhaust gasket part #'s
Replies: 3
Views: 1318

AWDexhaust gasket part #'s

I've searched this forum but I cannot seem to find the part #'s for the front 2 exhaust gaskets on my '05 AWD Vibe. I need the one that connect the manifold to the downpipe and one that connects the downpipe to the midpipe. If anyone has the parts #'s or even a picture that'd be awesome. I didn't re...
by Tmontague
Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Member w/ an '05 vibe awd
Replies: 9
Views: 1609

Re: New Member w/ an '05 vibe awd

Thanks for running the numbers. Good to know I seem to be within the normal for the awd Vibe. The fuel tank is tiny considering its consumption. I guess I get spoiled driving my Vios daily. Even after all of the engine mods it gets 5.7L/100km (41 MPG) and that is with spirited driving (mostly highwa...
by Tmontague
Sun Sep 25, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Member w/ an '05 vibe awd
Replies: 9
Views: 1609

Re: New Member w/ an '05 vibe awd

Finally got the work all done. I'll post some pictures up in a couple weeks, school is crazy busy right now. I never bothered to take off the intake manifold due to me being a bit short on time and when I checked the fuel trims there was no sign of a vacuum leak so I knew it was sealing fine. I clea...
by Tmontague
Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:04 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Member w/ an '05 vibe awd
Replies: 9
Views: 1609

Re: New Member w/ an '05 vibe awd

Thanks guys. Any fluid that was in this car was completely flushed by me when I bought it. Installed a new trans gasket and filter, old one was in good shape and magnets had virtually no shavings on them. I had to change the chain tensioner o-ring as well as the passenger side rear axle seal as it w...
by Tmontague
Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:52 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Member w/ an '05 vibe awd
Replies: 9
Views: 1609

New Member w/ an '05 vibe awd

Hey everyone, I just picked up an '05 awd vibe with 246k km on it for $2300 CAD. Had to do a bunch of suspension work before it passed the safety but in the end it cost just over 3k for parts and licensing etc. It's in great shape except for virtually every small bolt being seized which makes uninst...
by Tmontague
Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:40 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB - Stock Suspension AWD '05
Replies: 1
Views: 3974

WTB - Stock Suspension AWD '05

Lookin to buy some stock suspension for an AWD '05. Preferably not crazy high mileage on them. Just bought my Vibe w/ 250k km on it and I'm pretty sure it's the original suspension. It isn't bouncing but I'd like to get something newer in there for a decent price before I get it aligned (I had to sw...
by Tmontague
Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: revised part-out thread
Replies: 17
Views: 4376

Re: revised part-out thread

sounds good, let me know when works for you
trevor.montague[AT]hotmail.com
by Tmontague
Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:46 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: revised part-out thread
Replies: 17
Views: 4376

Re: revised part-out thread

Anyone know if the stock suspension will fit on my '05 awd vibe without lowering it's height? If so i'll buy them


Barber, I'm also interested in buying the air recirculate servo from you. Located behind glove box on left size held on by 2 10mm or 7/16 bolts. I can pick up