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Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-04-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,830
Posted By Starglow
Have fun and good luck. Just remember it's only...

Have fun and good luck. Just remember it's only nuts & bolts and if you start getting frustrated then take a short break. :awesome:
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 03-02-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,910
Posted By Starglow
I would change the fluid & filter now instead...

I would change the fluid & filter now instead of waiting for total transmission failure. You can add some Lucas Transmission Fix when doing the fluid change that should help with most issues it may...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 02-23-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,830
Posted By Starglow
You can try the Prestone flush, but if it's...

You can try the Prestone flush, but if it's gelling up that bad then you might need a new radiator & heater core. Hard to say without seeing it.
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 02-23-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,830
Posted By Starglow
You can see it here in this...

You can see it here in this photo:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/Starglow/DSCF0184_zps038d0610.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Starglow/media/DSCF0184_zps038d0610.jpg.html)
Forum: Audio, Video & Security 02-23-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By Starglow
Personally I think they're more trouble than...

Personally I think they're more trouble than they're worth. These cars are already finicky enough with electrical system gremlins and the infamous passlock security system issues.
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 02-23-2015, 07:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,830
Posted By Starglow
If the water pump is the original then @160K I'd...

If the water pump is the original then @160K I'd replace that as well. Don't run the engine too long with just water cooling because doing so isn't good for the water pump bearings since the coolant...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 02-19-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,830
Posted By Starglow
I got rid of them entirely on my '99 and...

I got rid of them entirely on my '99 and connected the heater core hoses directly to the metal coolant pipes on the engine side with hose clamps...it's been like that for almost two years now without...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 02-14-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,830
Posted By Starglow
If the heater core hoses connecting to the engine...

If the heater core hoses connecting to the engine side metal coolant tubes still have the plastic quick connects present then you might want to remove those while you're in there because they're...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 02-14-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,830
Posted By Starglow
I generally do my own 50/50 mix with water on a...

I generally do my own 50/50 mix with water on a fresh full refill...so one gallon of the Prestone concentrate gives me 2-gallons of mixed antifreeze which is more than enough plus some extra left...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 02-14-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,830
Posted By Starglow
No...you do not need to remove the cross-over...

No...you do not need to remove the cross-over pipe to change the T-stat. The right side bolt hole on the T-stat housing is slotted so technically you don't have to remove that bolt entirely. It may...
Forum: General Performance 01-02-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,327
Posted By Starglow
I checked the rear brackets tonight and they seem...

I checked the rear brackets tonight and they seem to be fine but are squeaking. I had put a few spacer washers under the bracket on the stud when I installed the larger sway bars so maybe that's why...
Forum: General Performance 12-31-2014, 01:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,327
Posted By Starglow
Interesting....are they breaking within any...

Interesting....are they breaking within any certain mileage interval period or just random? Are you guys using the PFYC shipped bushings or something else? I have the PFYC sway bars on my GA so I'll...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 12-11-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By Starglow
That's exactly the same process I used without...

That's exactly the same process I used without any issues. :awesome:
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 12-08-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,116
Posted By Starglow
Check the new oil pressure sensor again to make...

Check the new oil pressure sensor again to make sure it isn't still leaking. Also check the UIM gaskets on both ends of the engine for signs of leakage...use a good flashlight and inspect the engine...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 11-17-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,575
Posted By Starglow
The transmission depends on proper fluid pressure...

The transmission depends on proper fluid pressure to operate so you don't want to guess as to how much fluid is in there. Too much is just as bad as too little. Find yourself a level driveway with a...
Forum: General Performance 11-15-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,720
Posted By Starglow
I know the front ones will fit because that's...

I know the front ones will fit because that's what I have on my GA, but not sure about the rears. I also converted the rear from drum brakes to Alero disc brakes which work fine.
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 11-12-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,404
Posted By Starglow
But you're still probably going to need 4-6 feet...

But you're still probably going to need 4-6 feet of clearance under the car in order to do that, so you're going to need either a ceiling beam mounted hoist or really tall jack stands to get the car...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 11-11-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,404
Posted By Starglow
So how are you going to get enough clearance to...

So how are you going to get enough clearance to drop it all out through the bottom?
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 11-08-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,404
Posted By Starglow
Sleepy's money pit...... :posi:

Sleepy's money pit...... :posi:
Forum: General Performance 09-11-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By Starglow
Yes....you can use the parking brake cables from...

Yes....you can use the parking brake cables from the donor car although new ones aren't that expensive so I went with new cables. The key to getting the parking brake right is properly adjusting the...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 09-05-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,134
Posted By Starglow
I'm not sure where you're getting your...

I'm not sure where you're getting your information from, but the Aztek does have an EGR valve because it's an emissions control device. Milzy Motorsports sells an EGR delete kit but you also have to...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 08-26-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By Starglow
You have metal on metal rubbing...it shouldn't be...

You have metal on metal rubbing...it shouldn't be hard to locate the source with that kind of noise.
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 08-20-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,381
Posted By Starglow
So you only replaced the strut on ONE side?...

So you only replaced the strut on ONE side? Struts need to be replaced in PAIRS, so that could be the problem. The other thing is tires. Tires can greatly affect how a vehicle handles so if they are...
Forum: Audio, Video & Security 08-08-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,993
Posted By Starglow
Great post.....thanks for summing things up...

Great post.....thanks for summing things up nicely as I've been out of the car audio scene for a while now and my son wants a new sound system for the GA so I'm doing some research. Looking for a sub...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-02-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By Starglow
I'm not sure why you tempted fate by putting the...

I'm not sure why you tempted fate by putting the old switch back in again after the problem seemd to have been fixed unless I'm reading your post wrong. I'd disconnect the battery for at least...
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