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by clinteastwood
Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Brighter headlights and/or sanding
Replies: 13
Views: 3576

Re: Brighter headlights and/or sanding

I followed ChrisFix video on this for my Vibe, looked much better, not perfect but maybe I'll redo them again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEJbKLZ7RmM
by clinteastwood
Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Do I need to check valve clearance, or anything else anymore on 1ZZ engine?
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Re: Do I need to check valve clearance, or anything else anymore on 1ZZ engine?

Thanks, yeah, my front struts and sway bar links were worn out. Got quotes of $1,273 and $1,600 for a shop to do it with an alignment, so did it myself, never got it aligned, didn't seem to need it.
by clinteastwood
Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:18 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Do I need to check valve clearance, or anything else anymore on 1ZZ engine?
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Do I need to check valve clearance, or anything else anymore on 1ZZ engine?

Hi, I have a 2005 Auto FWD Pontiac Vibe with 214,000 miles on it. I've only had it since 180k miles or roughly 2.5 years ago. I've done transmission filter and fluid replacement, coolant flush with thermostat, multiple engine oil changes, fixed tensioner leak. Car runs great, I get up to 33 mpg when...
by clinteastwood
Fri May 20, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Rear creaking noises 2005 FWD vibe
Replies: 3
Views: 615

Re: Rear creaking noises 2005 FWD vibe

Thanks guys. Just found out my passenger side CV axle is failing so that's getting done first now.
by clinteastwood
Sat May 14, 2022 8:56 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Rear creaking noises 2005 FWD vibe
Replies: 3
Views: 615

Rear creaking noises 2005 FWD vibe

I have a 2005 Pontiac Vibe FWD, 208k miles. It has a creaking noise mainly when getting in or out of car, barely hear anything otherwise while driving. I had replaced the front struts because they were original after 200k miles and has shaking over bumps, that fixed that issue. The rears also look l...