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by egarbage
Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:04 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Power steering/Power brakes fail
Replies: 3
Views: 836

Re: Power steering/Power brakes fail (scherry2)

I did pop my car into neutral before it occurred. I've often done that while driving, but I've never had the car cut out on me. Additionally, it felt like when I pumped the brakes they partially (barely) worked.
by egarbage
Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:40 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Power steering/Power brakes fail
Replies: 3
Views: 836

Power steering/Power brakes fail

I was driving down a mountain road and attempted to slant to my right due to a motorcycle passing me. I noticed my power steering failed. As I attempted to slow down, my brakes didn't work. I also noticed the low oil light turned on where my gas gauge is. I was going about 45 MPH.I drove into a ditc...
by egarbage
Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:27 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2nd clutch luck ?
Replies: 0
Views: 312

2nd clutch luck ?

I've been reading all the posts on clutches. Are people having luck getting more miles out of the replacement clutch, or is the problem with the design of the car and any clutch put in? I'm getting my second clutch put in as I type.
by egarbage
Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:45 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission/Cluth Problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Re: (Jahntassa)

Thanks for the response. I went to the dealer for an opinion, but am looking to go to my local guy to do it. I am hoping I can get multiple people to diagnose the problem the same way so I'm sure it's done right the first time. Any other opinions out there on the problem I'm having an the expected c...
by egarbage
Sun Oct 30, 2005 3:54 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission/Cluth Problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Re: Transmission/Cluth Problem? (03VibeGT6Spd)

Thanks for the response. I'm really not a "car" person, so you lost me with some of your price quotes. Are you saying it's $2,600 for a new clutch? I hope not... I took the car to the dealer today. It only exhibited the problem once in 20 minutes of driving with him. It didn't exhibit the ...
by egarbage
Sat Oct 29, 2005 1:50 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission/Cluth Problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Re: Transmission/Cluth Problem? (mcgusto82)

I'm curious how many miles others out there get on their factory clutch. I've always gotten a lot of miles out of my clutches.
by egarbage
Sat Oct 29, 2005 1:29 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission/Cluth Problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Transmission/Cluth Problem?

I have a 2003 GT Stick Shift Vibe. It just hit 50,000 miles. I notice when I go into 2nd gear the RPM revs real high and makes a loud sound, goes back to normal, then revs normally. It happens when going into 3rd too.This does not seem normal to me. I have always driven stick shift cars and have nev...