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If you were closer I’d LOVE to buy it as is. It’s exactly how I want to build one. My GT is just too rusted out to be worth playing with

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They sell actual o2 defoulers that bolt right on specifically for this purpose. No drilling or “spark plug defoulers” necessary. My car hasn’t had a cat for over a year now and never had a p0420. Just google search an o2 defouler and it’ll pop up

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The best filters are (in no particular order) wix, k&n, and Mobil 1. Case closed. Lol Normally I run something like a federated (free through our shop, just grab it off the shelf), stp gold, or something along those lines just due to price. If it’s something I know is making more metal than norm...

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Those promasters also use the same drivetrain as a caravan/Pacifica/town and country. Absolute garbage.

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Sorry for bringing back an older thread, but my 03 GT just started popping out of 6th this weekend (500 miles after a complete drivetrain removal :roll: ) and was curious if it’s possible to simply remove the 5/6 cover and replace the synchros with the trans still in the car. Any help would be appre...

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We use moog at work with great results, acdelco are good too. Both are great, so I’d go with whichever has better warranty or better price

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All vacuum lines were hooked up, but two were swapped that mount on one of those solenoids on the airbox. Runs mint now!

I’m driving it home tonight. Not a bad turnaround time for only working on it one day a week

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Engine is in and runs, but won’t idle well. Live data on the scan tool shows both o2 sensors are dead. Thinking either a blown fuse or we forgot a ground somewhere. Either way it should be an easy fix. This one isn’t knocking or ticking at least so that’s a good start haha!

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Put the new engine together on Sunday. Full gasket set, and timing set. Re used the spark plugs from the old engine since they only had 6k miles on them. Rings and bearings are original. I didn’t touch the rod caps, they’re all still the original Toyota torque. Drivetrain will be going back in the c...

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I’m pretty sure I know what happened…I was driving in my usual fasihion at 7k in 4th gear and I’m pretty sure I sucked the stock oil pan dry. I’ve read on here the oil pumps will flow faster than oil can return. Plus it was the original, non-baffled oil pan…which I’m sure didn’t help. Engine and tra...

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Road trip went great till I was about 15 minutes from home on the return trip. Number 4 rod bearing left the chat. I’ve got a spare engine I will be prepping for install in the coming weeks with only 120-125k on it

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Taking this car on a 7 hour road trip (each way) for a family reunion next weekend, so I’ll be doing a bit of maintenance. For trans fluid, I got some BG synchro shift 2..supposed to be good stuff. I’ve been told the redline mt90 makes these transmissions feel super notchy, and it’s already far too ...

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Kind of a dead topic but a good read. Thought I’d post some input here for anyone else looking for tires… Our new favorite tire at our shop are Uniroyal Tiger Paw A/S Touring. Seem to be very good for the price. Manager has a set on his highlander and probably has 60-70k on them and they still look ...

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It’s a hydraulic clutch, no cable. That being said, if it’s anything like my 03 there’s an adjustment rod up under the dash between the pedal and the master cylinder

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My first move would’ve been new high quality fluid. I’m drying BG synchro shift 2 in mine, and will post updates on my thread when I get it done.

Anyway, it’s possible it was just low on fluid/old fluid.

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I really like the white on white! Welcome!

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Found an 06 awd matrix in the yard in Indianapolis today which looks to have a clean subframe. It’s at the U Pull and Pay lot on 16th street if anyone is interested

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Is the oil consumption/oil drain hole issue specific to the 1zz or does it affect the 2zz as well?

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Kyb make good struts.

If you go Milwaukee, the lowest prices I’ve found have been on Amazon. Craigslist/marketplace have them too from people that buy multiple large kits and some tools repeat. Home Depot is nice to compare in your hand, but way overpriced

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If you buy loaded struts, they include the spring and top hat. By far the fastest and safest way, as they come pre assembled. No sketchy spring compressors needed. For ball joints, fastest way may end up being complete new lower control arms. If you’re on a serious budget and the control arm bushing...

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The noise on the first vibe you mentioned will likely be the front struts. Kind of a deep/dull clunk? Could also be swaybar end links. Neither of which are particularly hard to change, or require any special tools (if you buy “loaded” struts with the spring and top hat - definitely recommend this ro...

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Compression testers are pretty cheap. When it turns over quickly it sounds like that cylinder isn’t making enough compression, or at least not as much as the others. An engine spinning over with the spark plugs out will turn over quickly since there’s no compression to load the starter. The fact tha...

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The tensioner has a hydraulic spring (picture a mini shock absorber). I pry from above.

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I used a pry bar between the tensioner pulley and I think the water pump on my GT. Those hydraulic tensioner are stiff as a mf sometimes but they’ll go. My hex nut that’s cast into the idler arm is rounded off, so prybar was my only option

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The Toyota Corolla iM is a pretty similar option. Still on a Corolla platform, a hatch, 1.8, 6 speed option, just not sure how I feel about the front end styling....the interior is nice though I have a bad habit of fixing up basket case cars that should’ve just gone to the crusher too. Feels more re...

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I used a heat gun to push out the front bumper on my dads 04 buick lesabre. It takes a little patience and you have to push from the back side, but it’s not too bad. Just don’t get it hot enough to hurt the paint or melt the plastic. Just warm enough to soften it a bit

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1zz or 2zz? With the open deck block, even with rods and pistons, they can’t hold much power without aftermarket sleeves which can be pricy.

Probably better off doing a lotus take-off supercharger

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Does BC racing make a coil for the vibe? The BC coils I’ve seen all have adjustable dampening rates so you can tune it for whatever ride you want, in addition to the usual height adjustment given with coils. Wheel size doesn’t necessarily contribute to worn suspension components, or the ride quality...

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Changed the oil in my 03 GT yesterday. Switched over to Mobil 1 both oil and filter. Only had about 2950 on the old oil, but I noticed it wasn’t staying in lift when I was messing around with an R/T the other night so I figured it was time

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Check the rear subframe too. They have a tendency to rust out. Replaceable, yes. But finding a clean replacement at a decent price can be difficult

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Youi guys got me so confused about what to get. i have Michelins that came on my vibe almost 3 years ago and I wish they were worn out so I could get something different as their traction is AWFUL and they brake loose so easy on wet or dry surfaces I have to be very timid with the gas pedal on star...

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Little update on the vibe. Installed a pioneer double din head unit I had lying around and 2 sets of JBL GX series 2 way coaxial speakers. Sounds FAR better than factory. Don’t think I’m going to add a sub because of space and all the plastic panels in the trunk. I feel like it would just rattle eve...

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ZZvroom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:24 pm
zbyers wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 3:26 am No, but the matrix is listed.
But are all Matrix's ones with ZZ2 engines?

FWIW: I asked Gates and their GT belt is pn# K060747; no pulleys/tensioner
1ZZ is K060725, Tensioner assy is 94860009; or 38286

Matrix XR = 1zz
Matrix XRS = 2zz
Vibe = 1zz
Vibe GT = 2zz

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To me it sounds like a misfire as well. Typically that’s what the flashing check engine light is for. Specifically, a flashing check engine light is when there’s a current circumstance that WILL damage the catalytic converter if that circumstance continues. Solid check engine light means there’s som...

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You would think so but not 100% of the time. Worth checking just to be sure

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Check the CV axles. They may have had some slop and a tight u turn might’ve popped the shaft out of the cup. That would be my only guess

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Might get lucky in the junkyard. I feel like I’ve seen em there before

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Next time when the engine is cold, try cycling the key to run a few times before actually starting it to prime the fuel system. If it starts right up after that replace the fuel pressure regulator

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I’ve used a pry bar on my tensioner between the hex nut and the pivot point. Had to get creative as mine is rounded off

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6 speed is a c60, the only 5 speed I was aware of is a c59...but I’m a new Toyota/vibe owner so I may be wrong

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The vibe is actually built on a Corolla platform, so it should be very similar to own and drive

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Looks pretty clean! That’s the color I’m looking for as my next one

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Before throwing parts at it, remove the belt and spin all the pulleys by hand. I’ve seen alternators and idler pulleys both make the sound you described. You’ll be able to tell which bearing is bad, as it’ll feel gritty.

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I’ve heard redline MT90 fluid will extend the life of the bearings for quite some time, if you get it, plan on shanging the transmission fluid as soon as you get it home.

OR, start looking for a 6 speed to swap in. There’s several threads on how to do it

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salamander162 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:34 pm
CraftsmanQuad19 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:46 pm Did the bearing cure your shake/noise?
yes it did!!!
thank you very much!!!

Great! Glad I could help there! Still stumped on the high idle though

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Did the bearing cure your shake/noise?

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Yes, vin L will get you the GT axles

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Well, that awd parts car was sold yesterday, so looks like I’ll have to get lucky in the junkyard for that core support

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The brass bushings are installed. Don’t feel much difference just sitting, but will reserve judgement until I drive it. Both the links you sent are for the 09-10... Also noticed tonight that the upper core support is buckled. I knew the bumper looked like it got in a fight with a trailer hitch, but ...

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Can’t help much with the high idle off the top of my head, but I think I can help you diagnose the noise/vibration... To check the wheel bearings, jack the car up, grab the tire at the 12 and 6 o clock positions, and shake the tire in and out/up and down. If there’s any movement that wheel bearing i...

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