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I hit a milestone
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:35 am
by ajflan
Well, it has finally happened. I just went over 100,000 miles in my vibe. Other than the awful grinding sound when I turn all the way to left, she's still running just fine. (Knock on wood)
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:53 am
by ou.grizzly
What do you think is causing the grinding noise?
Re: (ou.grizzly)
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:54 am
by kunkstyle
Maybe it's that milestone he ran into?
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:14 am
by ramenboy...
congrats andrew!i'm at like 120k...L0NG LIVE THE VIBE!!!! i can't afford a new car yet
Re: (ou.grizzly)
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:20 am
by ajflan
Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »What do you think is causing the grinding noise?I'm hoping it's just brakes or an easy fix like that. I don't feel like getting too dirty lol.
Re: (ajflan)
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:21 am
by kunkstyle
Have you checked the power steering fluid level?
Re: (kunkstyle)
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:24 am
by ajflan
No I haven't, but I don't think that is the problem though. You can feel the grind as well, and I know I need new brakes anyway. I think I will do brakes and see if that takes care of the problem. If not at least I will have fresh brakes!
Re: (ajflan)
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:32 am
by 808 Vibes
Yay...congrats on the milestone!
Re: (HawaiiPontiacLover)
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:22 am
by brbo
If it occurs while you are moving I'd guess the outter CV joint,, if brakes grind when applied it should happen regardless of the wheel position,,Hope it's not too serious,, Congrats !!Cheers brbo
Re: (brbo)
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:09 am
by vibolista
The milestone is A-OK, but any awful grinding is bad. Better take a chance at getting a little dirty and have a look at that corner soon. Hopefully it's not serious. 100,000 miles and looking mighty good!
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:26 am
by ajflan
Update: The grinding sound was just my engine shield. It was torn loose, probably from the ridiculous winter we've had so far, and was rubbing the wheels and junk. However, I still need brakes really bad.
Re: (ajflan)
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:12 am
by Sublimewind
If you wanna drive all the way up here, I have the garage (heated) and all the tools...
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:02 am
by ajflan
Thanks for the offer sublime, but I have the tools as well. I just have to do it in my freezing cold garage lol!
Re: (ajflan)
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:04 am
by BlueCrush
Congrats on the 100,000 milestone!