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Discuss any maintenance you've done to your Vibe & Matrix and ask how to perform maintenance on your vehicle
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jamesmetairie
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Post by jamesmetairie »

2003 base vibe. a friends vibe with about 150,000 miles on it. has an oil leak somewhere on the passenger side outta sight.
it,s being splashed all the way up onto the alternator.

any idea,s will be appreciated.
ehoff121
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Post by ehoff121 »

This is a long shot, but did he ever replace the Oil Control Valve filter?

A loose OCV bolt and/or the OCV isn't in properly?
2005 Pontiac Vibe AWD - Platinum
bluneon
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Post by bluneon »

timing chain tensioner seal?
jamesmetairie
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Post by jamesmetairie »

thanks guys.
i,ll post as things develop.
star_deceiver
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Post by star_deceiver »

Crankshaft main seal.
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