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Yet another Toronto Member
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:17 am
by moonstonemike
Hello everyone , just wanted to introduce myself.I've been a long time watcher of the site but just registered.I've had my new vibe about a month now and am enjoying it very much except for the fact I have to bring it in to fix a rattling heat shield and broken exhaust hanger.
Re: Yet another Toronto Member (moonstonemike)
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:46 am
by Mavrik
welcome to the site and we like picsI used to live near toronto on the west side. now I live in alaska lol...anyway how did the shield/hanger break? did you hit something?
Re: Yet another Toronto Member (Mavrik)
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:58 am
by moonstonemike
No I first started hearing a rattling that sounded like it was in the dash on the passanger side. It was only once and a while so I figured when it was more repeatable I would bring it in, then one day I heard a thump when I turned into my driveway. I check the back of the car a move the exhaust tip and see its hitting the bumper. I start to check which hanger is broken and when I work my way to the engine compartment I notice the heat shield just above the cat is hitting the firewall. That was the noise that sounded like it was inside the dash. So im bringing it in monday to fix those and get my 1 free oil and filter change.
Re: Yet another Toronto Member (moonstonemike)
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:40 am
by Mavrik
well at least it can be fixed. I had those intermit noises you can't seem to find.
Re: Yet another Toronto Member (moonstonemike)
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:41 pm
by ArcsVibe
Welcome to the site! Post some pics when you get a moment
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 1:00 am
by AKLGT
welcome! we'll be in your neck of the woods in another week.
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 1:21 am
by Sputnik
Welcome! yay! another Canadian!
Re: Yet another Toronto Member (moonstonemike)
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:59 am
by BLAQJAQ
welcome man!
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:47 am
by moonstonemike
Well I picked it up and according to the bill...Complaint:Correct exhaust shield rattles and tailpipe hitting bumperCause:Loose axle back exhaust boltsCorrection: Tighten axle back boltsHopefully this is the last thing I find that they Forgot to tighten.Oh forgot to mention before Its an 06 Base Vibe Moonstone /Graphite with Moonsoon System. The only things I've done to it so far is get a set of huskyliners floor liners and remove the vibe emblems. I ordered a set of custom seat covers from ebay and should be getting those this week.
Re: (moonstonemike)
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:02 am
by Mavrik
just make sure your seats don't have air bags as those seat covers will restrict their deployment in the case of an accident requiring them to.