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Well....it turns out it was indeed the starter....which is funny as it tested as ok when I took it to Advance Auto Parts. He did say that it spun slower than normal but it did test ok. I went ahead and bought the new starter that I had already ordered online for an in store pickup on the chance that...

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Ok....latest update. My wife got home and I had her turn the key while I was underneath trying to see if there was current to the starter. I had my meter in front of me and I touched the red lead to the terminal on the solenoid that the battery hooks up to. She turned the key and believe it or not i...

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Ok....I found out which relay controls the starter and have confirmed it is getting the signal. With my foot on the clutch and turning the ignition key I can feel it click with my finger touching it. I'm going to check for power at the starter when my wife gets home. If it is the relay.....how do yo...

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Thanks for the replies guys. Here is where I am at: I pulled the battery out and took it to Advance Auto Parts to have it tested. First test it tested good but recharge. It is a 500CCA battery and it tested out at 425 amps. After about 30-40 minutes it was only up to 429 amps. Had them put it back o...

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Hey guys... It's been a looooong time since I have been here and posted but I am in need of some help/information. My 03 GT won't start and I am trying to diagnose the cause. The other day it started fine so I could pull my car off the street and into the driveway. After backing it in and loading it...

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Hey guys...I'm getting ready to change my serpentine belt and have a couple of questions. First off....how much does the piston compress on the tensioner? I slipped a bar and socket on it to get a feel for it and it took a while to even get it to budge. After a while it started moving but where it s...

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Ok guys....here goes: 9 years old....159,000 miles and STILL the original brake pads! I will say though....I do need to look at changing them soon. I'll probably just go ahead and replace the rotors as well as the pads all the way around. I still have the original shoes on the parking brake as well....

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I think I know the smell you are talking about. I get a funny smell when accelerating hard and hitting lift. It kinda' smells like Epoxy Putty (the putty you kneed to mix the hardener into the material to create a putty that will get concrete hard in a few minutes) to me. Not sure what it is but hav...

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Cool thanks. I'll let you know how it goesJim

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Ok....so I picked up my plugs (I went with the NGK IX's) and am going to change them tomorrow. What tools arenecesarry....just a 10mm socket/wrench and a plug wrench?Jim

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Ok...so I went down to local Advance Auto and they had several in stock. They had the Denso IR long lifes for $16.98, the Denso IR powers for $18.98, and the NGK IXs for $6.98 each. Obviously...my first choice would be the NGK IXs. Are the Densos really worth that much more? Also...Good Viberations....

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LOL....yes...it has been a long time. I need to change my location info. Im back in NC again since May of 06.Thanks, Jim

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Hey guys...I have an 03 Vibe GT with 105,000 miles and I am getting ready to change the plugs for the first time. A couple of questions:A) Denso's website lists 2 plugs for the GT....the SK20R11 and the IK20. Based on user experience here...which would be the better plug to go with for a car with my...

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How do the coil packs come off? Do they just pop off of the plugs or is there a clip you have to undo?Thanks, Jim

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Hey guys...Not sure if I am late on this one and am re-hashing old news but those of you who have access to an Advance Auto Parts.....they have Pennzoil Platinum on sale through Nov 25th at buy 1 qt get 1 free.Jim

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I have 64,000 miles on my GT and I almost always get 30.5-31.5 MPG on the highway (which is where most of my driving is at). Jim

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Supposedly the GT is drag limited to 137. Not sure if you have mods to bump up your horsepower.Jim

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Yes....it is a short RAM intake and will suck up warmer air, but K & N shows about a 12 hp increase...which is about what the Injen CAI gives if memory serves me right.Jim

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I may have to get one Jim

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Well....I ended up putting 12.3 gallons in this afternoon. So....it looks as though I still had some gas left even still.Jim

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YOWZA...I just looked at that picture again. Ummm.....please pay no attention to the dust on the rings around the speedo Jim

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I ran her down last night. I got over 400 miles on the tank for only the second time (although I usually don't run her down this far.) I didn't get the exact mileage of when my light went on, but based on how far I had left to go to work and how far it was home, I went about 45 miles with the light ...

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Perhaps the release bearing is starting to go out?Jim

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I have a GT and I got my clutch and flywheel changed under warranty. I didn't have a lot of slipping per se', but I was getting a lot of the clutch burning smell even when I wasn't really giving it much gas (like trying to scoot across an intersection). They said the clutch didn't actually look too ...

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Here's a link....http://matrixowners.com/forums...=mass

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How did you go about cleaning it.Jim

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So...after the disucssion so far....what brand should be used if I were going to some place like Wal-Mart or an Advance auto parts to buy a gallon to top off? One could never dream that looking for the correct coolant would be so research involoved Jim

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Anyone have any suggestions for a brand of coolant to top off my coolant overflow with? I have read some past topics on coolant and looked in the owners manual about the coolant type and I get the impression that I should be picky about the type of coolant to use. Any auggestions for an 03 GT?Thanks...

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Hey guys...just a quick question. My wife and I recently moved to Hawaii back in August. The temperature here "dips" into the mid 60's at night in the month of February. Currently, my GT has 48,000 miles and I use 5w30 Mobil 1. With the warmer temperatures and the higher mileage, should I ...

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I had the EXACT same problem once a while back. The top of my air box was not closed tight on the side facing the engine and there was a small gap. After fussing with it and fussing with it...I discovered that there the 2 "tabs" on the top of the air box (engine side) must slide under the ...

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Hey.....I had the same problem. I was smelling clutch burn on a regular basis....even under normal driving conditions. I went to my dealer and they ended up replacing the clutch, pressure plate, release bearings, and flywheel under warranty.Jim

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How did it end up against the Type R....just out of curiosity? I assume we are talking about an Integra Type R.....correct?Jim

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Anyone know how much a MAF sensor would cost to buy? My warranty is expired (comming up on 41,000 miles ) and was just curious in case I ever had to replace it myself.Jim

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I still want to see posted results from a stock GT/SC Base comparison....not just speculation. Toyota's own printed and posted numbers put a SC XR slightly behind a stock XRS in 0-60 and 1/4 mile. I believe that Larry even said he thought a stock XRS would beat a SC XR.Jim

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"Kneel before Zod son of Jor-El!" Sorry....couldn't resist the reference to Superman 2.Jim

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I stopped in to pick up something today and I did notice that it was the XL-7500 Amsoil. Given that ....I will probably just stay with Mobil 1. If it were the regular Amsoil...I'd probably try it.Jim

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LOL...me too. I was shocked to see it in the shelf.Jim

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This may seem like a dumb question....but how do you generally know when your oil is broken down other than when it is black (not that mine gets that way mind you)? Can you tell by the texture when you rub it off of the dipstick and between your fingers? How dark do you let your oil get before chang...

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What would make you go with Castrol full synthetic over Mobil 1....just out of curiosity?Jim

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Hey guys....I am currently (and have been) using Mobil 1 5w-30 synthetic. I noticed a local convienince store a couple of miles from my house started selling Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic for $5.20 per quart. I pay $3.78 for one qaurt of Mobil 1. ShouldI pay the extra $1.50 give Amsoil a try?Jim

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Understood. It just seems like there are a lot of negative opinions about Mobil 1 even though it is supposed to be a top motor oil to use. Have you ever tried Amsoil? Just out of curiosity.....where do you get your Schaeffers from and how much does it run you a quart if you don't mind me asking?Jim

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So...are you of the opinion that for shorter intervals such as 4000 mile changes, you feel that conventional oils keep the engine cleaner than Mobil 1 synthetic? When you say your car was noisier with M1, were you referring to the overall engine sound or stuff like the valvetrain?Jim

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You can go all the way up to about 8100-8200 with the 2zz engine. In first, it shoots from 6200 where it hits lift to 8100 in a blink of an eye.Jim

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With 37,000 miles, would I benefit from switching to the Mobil 1 10w-30? I will be moving to Hawaii soon and we all know about the temeratures there .Jim

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On the bottles of Mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30, it says that it is a factory fill for the Corvette. On the bottles of the 10w-30, it says that particular viscosity is a factory fill for the Dodge Viper. It the 5w-30 is for "newer vehicles" and the 10w-30 is more of a all around viscosity, why w...

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Here is a link with great photos. It is on a Matrix XRS but will be of great help. I will use these when I finally (someday ) install my intake. http://homepage.mac.com/twilkers/PhotoAlbum10.html .Jim

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This one is of the throttle assembly with the gas peddle to the floor. The gap between the arrowheads is about 1/8" or so. I did notice with the peddle to the floor (someone actually having their foot on the peddle) if I touched the assembly, it basically "pulled" itself to the stoppe...

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Ok.....here are the photos I wanted to take. The first is the throttle assembly "at rest".Jim

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Hey guys....just a quick question about the throttle cable assembly where it connects to the throttle body intake. If you have a friend hold the gas peddle down (or use a weight to hold it down as I did ), does the assembly the cable hooks to completely stop or does it still have room to move? When ...

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ColonelPanic.......thanks for the recommendation of Spybot. I downloaded it and ran it. It found a kajillion issues and fixed most of them. Now....the green lines under stuff like "car" and "insurance" are gone.Thanks again, Jim

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