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by hbutko
Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Which plug is the oil pan plug?
Replies: 8
Views: 2759

Re: Which plug is the oil pan plug? (rollin)

Yes its the plug nearest the passenger side. Your oil pan is shaped like a T. the oil plug has a 14mm head.
by hbutko
Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Cooling system
Replies: 8
Views: 2229

Re: Cooling system (hndlthis)

Thanks for all the input. I feel a lot better now. Interesting point about the factory gauge only going half way, may as well have an idiot light.
by hbutko
Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:23 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Sublimewinds, Head unit install tutorial
Replies: 34
Views: 18148

Re: Sublimewinds, Head unit install tutorial (vibe007)

Excellent write up! I recently installed a double din Pioneer head into my Vibe using the same Metra kit. I didnt solder the blue amp wires together on the harness because i didnt have an amp. when I plugged the stereo in I had no sound. I forgot that I have the Moons and Tunes package, so I didnt r...
by hbutko
Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:58 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Vacuum switching valve
Replies: 1
Views: 1015

Vacuum switching valve

I never noticed before but is the VSV supposed to just click all the time?
by hbutko
Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:55 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Cooling system
Replies: 8
Views: 2229

Cooling system

Hi gang, I own a stock 04 Vibe. recently my car overheated. I came to the conclusion that it was caused by a bad thermostat. Everything is back together and seems to be working fine, but my temperature gauge is at about half-way now when the car is at operating tepmerature. I thought it used to be a...
by hbutko
Sun May 31, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Coolant Flush
Replies: 10
Views: 5393

Re: (bodhi_tree777)

I just changed my thermostat this past weekend, Not too bad.disconnect neg. terminal from battery.Drain Radiator (valve on drivers side of radiator near the bottom)Remove alternator, This is a good time to inspect your belt and consider replacing it. Remove alternator by putting a wrench on the belt...