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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-22-2015, 02:32 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

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Posted By Goliath

I occasionally do short trip driving, but the...

I occasionally do short trip driving, but the majority of my driving is highway driving. Usually 45 minutes or longer.

Car is currently at a mechanic. Haven't heard any word yet, but I'll update as...

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-20-2015, 11:38 AM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

Okay, so that makes sense as to why the hose has...

Okay, so that makes sense as to why the hose has coolant in it. I just can't wrap my head around why it's frozen. I use premix so there couldn't be any possibility of poor mixing.

I'm reassembling...

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-19-2015, 05:54 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

I'm looking into it now... It looks like the hose...

I'm looking into it now... It looks like the hose pictured above leads to a box (not sure what it is) on the side of the engine. Another hose comes out of that and leads to what I think is where the...

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-19-2015, 03:43 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

It's ice! I guess moisture got in there since...

It's ice! I guess moisture got in there since there was no hose clamp (not sure who did work on this car before I owned it :glare:), collected, and froze. I'm thinking this has to be the cause. Still...

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-19-2015, 03:34 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

Ran into a slight hiccup... I took off the...

Ran into a slight hiccup... I took off the resonator to get a better view of everything and there was no hose clamp on the bottom fitting. To make it worse, there was a bunch of gunk built up in...

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-19-2015, 01:04 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

Thanks for that! I'll find a hose and do the test...

Thanks for that! I'll find a hose and do the test now. Looks like it's just two torx screws holding it on the rail. Seems pretty simple to replace.

Thanks again for advice!

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-19-2015, 11:58 AM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

Is there anyway to check this apart from...

Is there anyway to check this apart from replacing it or using a fuel pressure gauge?

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-19-2015, 11:46 AM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

UPDATE: couldn't find the valve, but I sprayed a...

UPDATE: couldn't find the valve, but I sprayed a little ether in the air intake and no dice. Still doing the same thing. I also checked compression and all seemed okay there as well. 110, 140, 135,...

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-17-2015, 05:51 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

Is the valve under the plastic intake cover? The...

Is the valve under the plastic intake cover? The one right above the throttle body?

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-17-2015, 05:45 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

Gotcha. I did just put a fuel pump in about a...

Gotcha. I did just put a fuel pump in about a year and a half ago, so I don't think it's that. I'll check pressure right now and see what I get.

Thanks for the replies

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-17-2015, 05:23 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

Thanks, I will look into that tomorrow....

Thanks, I will look into that tomorrow. Unfortunately I don't have a fuel pressure gauge and I won't be able to make it out tonight

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-17-2015, 05:02 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

UPDATE: Plugs, boots, and coils did nothing. Back...

UPDATE: Plugs, boots, and coils did nothing. Back to square one.

Video has been made public. Sorry about that

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-17-2015, 01:50 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

UPDATE: For anyone lurking. Pulled the coil pack...

UPDATE: For anyone lurking. Pulled the coil pack and tested using an ohm meter. One bank read 0.5 ohms and the other 0.4 ohms. On my way to get news coils, plugs, and boots. I'll update after that.

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-17-2015, 01:22 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

Video of trying to start the...

Video of trying to start the engine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI5GmYMzk6Q

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

02-17-2015, 12:47 PM

Replies: 23

Starting Issues

Views: 2,067

Posted By Goliath

Starting Issues

Tried to start my Alero (2.4L) this morning and it did not start. At first, it started slightly but did not run smooth at all and died after 2-3 seconds. I tried to start it immediately after and it...

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

12-08-2011, 10:25 AM

Replies: 7

Coolant Leak

Views: 545

Posted By Goliath

Good news is I found where the drip is coming...

Good news is I found where the drip is coming from... Bad news is I still don't know where the source is.

The drip seems to be coming from the back of the engine. I tried to get a good picture, but...

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

12-07-2011, 10:33 PM

Replies: 7

Coolant Leak

Views: 545

Posted By Goliath

After looking for the leak several times, I still...

After looking for the leak several times, I still can't find it. I've noticed that the coolant seems to leak A LOT slower when it is cold out. Not sure if this means anything.

I think I'm going to...

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

11-20-2011, 02:09 PM

Replies: 7

Coolant Leak

Views: 545

Posted By Goliath

The water pump is run by the timing chain on the...

The water pump is run by the timing chain on the Alero, correct? I'm assuming it's under that metal cover on the passenger side?

Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting

11-20-2011, 01:08 PM

Replies: 7

Coolant Leak

Views: 545

Posted By Goliath

Coolant Leak

I have a 2001 2.4L Alero and my coolant has been leaking for the past couple of weeks. The problem is, I can't find where it's coming from. It doesn't leak when the car is running or right after I...

Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific

10-10-2011, 09:33 PM

Replies: 13

Engine Shuddering from a Stop

Views: 658

Posted By Goliath

That was the problem. Went up to autozone and got...

That was the problem. Went up to autozone and got it replaced for free... lol.

I'm still planning on looking at the coil and plugs/cylinder...

Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific

10-09-2011, 04:14 PM

Replies: 13

Engine Shuddering from a Stop

Views: 658

Posted By Goliath

Sweet! Were you able to find an exact...

Sweet! Were you able to find an exact replacement, or did you just use a generic hose?

Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific

10-09-2011, 04:09 PM

Replies: 13

Engine Shuddering from a Stop

Views: 658

Posted By Goliath

This is a vacuum line, right? It looks pretty dry...

This is a vacuum line, right? It looks pretty dry rotted and cracked, so I'm thinking this could be the problem.

If it is, does anyone know a part number? I can't seem to find...

Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific

10-09-2011, 03:55 PM

Replies: 13

Engine Shuddering from a Stop

Views: 658

Posted By Goliath

Oil on the dipstick looked great. Not milky at...

Oil on the dipstick looked great. Not milky at all. And I'll check in to the other suggestions.

I also did a little more research. It seems like a cracked vacuum line can cause this too. I looked...

Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific

10-09-2011, 02:39 PM

Replies: 13

Engine Shuddering from a Stop

Views: 658

Posted By Goliath

Engine Shuddering from a Stop

I've only had my Alero (2.4L Quad 4) for a little over 3 months now, and I'm having a couple problems.

I have a coolant leak somewhere, which isn't a huge deal.... I just haven't been able to find...

Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase

08-17-2011, 07:59 PM

Replies: 26

2001 First Detail

Views: 1,040

Posted By Goliath

Yeah, I just re-read the thread and saw 03Sleepr...

Yeah, I just re-read the thread and saw 03Sleepr suggested that. Missed it the first time...

Thanks Sleepr!

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