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by powderhound
Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:53 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Drawing - Profile view of AWD Drive Train - 2004 Vibe
Replies: 1
Views: 839

Drawing - Profile view of AWD Drive Train - 2004 Vibe

Does anyone have or ever seen a profile view of the assembled drive train for a pontiac vibe/toyota matrix??? I'm trying to figure out the angle of the rear drive shaft as it slopes down from the center bearing mount and connect to the viscous coupler on the rear differential. I'm hoping it is less ...
by powderhound
Fri Jul 17, 2020 6:22 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Replacement Fuel Tank and Drive Shaft Angle
Replies: 4
Views: 3843

Re: Replacement Fuel Tank and Drive Shaft Angle

Hello again and thanks for the reply, Fuel tank is super tight against the underbody of the car...so, if we have a fit issue it is the geometry of the replacement. But, the exact dimensions and the differences in the new tank are illusive AF! We sourced the tank from https://www.gastankdepot.com. It...
by powderhound
Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:49 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Replacement Fuel Tank and Drive Shaft Angle
Replies: 4
Views: 3843

Replacement Fuel Tank and Drive Shaft Angle

Hello GenVibe, (Too Long, Don't want to read? Skip to the second half/bold lettering. Thanks) YouTube Video showing my problem. Described below. Thankfully (sarcasm), COVID19 continues to rage and work-from home continues to be the norm for my wife. (Not to worry, we will soon be stuffing children i...
by powderhound
Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Rear Drive Shaft Removal / Fuel Tank Replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 2038

Re: Rear Drive Shaft Removal / Fuel Tank Replacement

Thanks for the quick reply! Just so you know where I'm at, the 4 bolts connecting the drive shaft to the differential/viscous coupler are out, the stock frame is gone and I'm waiting on seals and a few other parts for the rear differential servicing. The shaft is being support by a jack stand and I'...
by powderhound
Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Rear Drive Shaft Removal / Fuel Tank Replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 2038

Rear Drive Shaft Removal / Fuel Tank Replacement

Hello and thanks for all the great info on this community. Much appreciated! I'm in the rust belt and I'm in the process of restoring (no exaggeration) a vibe we pulled out of northern New Hampshire for short money. My wife drove it for several months before we noticed the rear subframe had shifted....