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Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 06-10-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By slalomking
My thanks to both of you. After 100K a nice...

My thanks to both of you. After 100K a nice coolant flush will be a good thing.
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 06-09-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By slalomking
Comon guys- plz help- which firewall hose is heater inlet?

Now I KNOW a few guys out there can help out! Posted twice and NO replies.

Which of the two side by side, 2 inches apart water hoses going into the firewall on the driver's side is the heater inlet...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 05-31-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,754
Posted By slalomking
Apologies for the hijack, but this is an...

Apologies for the hijack, but this is an outstanding pic to illustrate my unanswered question on installing a Prestone flush 'T' - which one of the metal stems to the left of the arrow feeds into the...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 05-25-2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 290
Posted By slalomking
Well, on the Ecotec Aleros, they are both about...

Well, on the Ecotec Aleros, they are both about an inch from each other on the driver's side of the firewall.

You do not splice them together w/ the flush T- the T goes inline with one of the 2...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 05-21-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 290
Posted By slalomking
which firewall hose is heater inlet hose?

Hey guys,

At 100K, I noticed the water temp needle is riding a tad higher and sooner than in years past. I figure it's high time to do a radiator flush on the Ecotec.

I placed Preston Flush 'T's...
Forum: Audio, Video & Security 01-06-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By slalomking
XM signal buffer getting worse over time

Guys, I have the factory 200W XM head unit in my '03 (not called Monsoon at that point, not sure what facory name was at that time).

The XM signal was near never cut off in the early days. Over...
Forum: Audio, Video & Security 02-22-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By slalomking
Thanks for the opinions on aftermarket, but still...

Thanks for the opinions on aftermarket, but still would appreciate some help on those factory part numbers.
Forum: Audio, Video & Security 02-21-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By slalomking
'03 Alero OEM rear hi performance 6x9s part # ?

Hey guys,

I have an '03 w/ option code U85- the Hi performace '8' speakers system, in conjunction w/ the sun and sound package. The rear 6x9s are blown. I really liked the factory sound and don't...
Forum: Alero Appearance 08-25-2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 7,923
Posted By slalomking
I'm with the minority vote going for #1- it is...

I'm with the minority vote going for #1- it is the cleanest and most conserative which would go good w/ an otherwise stock body. Also least noticable by the local revenue collectors.

What kind of...
Forum: How-To Archive & FAQ 07-01-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By slalomking
Will Intrigue sun visors fit on Aleros?

My other Olds (2000 Intrigue) is being traded away today (sniff). It has nice sun visors that have plastic extensions that slide out.

This would be great if they could be swapped for the Alero...
Forum: Audio, Video & Security 01-25-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By slalomking
Well, control seems to have 2 portions. We...

Well, control seems to have 2 portions.

We have:
-outer, rotating 'ring' portion, and
-the non-rotating, push on push off, round center 'button'

the button must certainly be mounted on a post...
Forum: Audio, Video & Security 01-25-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By slalomking
I want to keep the stock radio and the stock...

I want to keep the stock radio and the stock appearance of the bottons, not soak off the remaining black paint. So the idea is to replace the scratched buttons, w/ identical but unscratched...
Forum: Audio, Video & Security 01-24-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By slalomking
Stock '03 ish Radio VOL & TUNE knob replacement?

I know a lot of us w/ the OEM radios have VOL and TUNE buttons w/ button centers w/ the black paint scratched off, revealing the blue backlighting at bit too much.

The button center is of course...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 12-18-2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 821
Posted By slalomking
Nothing new w/ Ecotec Aleros, sorry to say-

A long lived thread here last year showed MPGs all over the board for Ecotec Aleros. Some guys were getting mid 30s on the highway, some like you were betting in the high teens. For the record, my...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 04-09-2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,422
Posted By slalomking
mine does the same

bone stock 2003 Ecotec w/ automatic. Same damn thing. Seems to be worse in warmer/hot/humid weather.

I noticed this 1st summer of the car's life, when it was 6 month old. Dealer was no help (no...
Forum: General Performance 11-27-2006, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By slalomking
road salt not a huge factor here

they use a mixture call 'grits'- a mix of tiny rocks, calcium chloride, and a small (unknown) percentage of sodium chloride (salt).
Forum: General Performance 11-27-2006, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By slalomking
Fook! Rust on door inside edge at 39K/3 years!

My '03 baby showed it's first evidence of rust at 39K/3 years- on the door inside edges where the inner and outer door panels are sort of crimped together.

Same as on my '00 Intrigue, that showed...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 09-22-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,537
Posted By slalomking
My warm idle RPM is just a hair below 800. Call...

My warm idle RPM is just a hair below 800. Call it 770 or so.
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 09-15-2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,537
Posted By slalomking
my 2.2 vibrates at a stop too. And if I am on a...

my 2.2 vibrates at a stop too. And if I am on a down slope and put it in park-WWWWOOHHH- huge noisey vibration once I take my foot off the brake.

Seems the damn hood prop rod vibrates in tune w/...
Forum: General Performance 08-31-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 486
Posted By slalomking
I bought Powerslots. These are slotted but not...

I bought Powerslots. These are slotted but not drilled. The site sez drilling causes stress in the rotors and contibutes to cracks. A bold statement for sure, but it made sense to me.

I bought a...
Forum: General Performance 08-31-2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 393
Posted By slalomking
You should try driving my eco gerbil with the AT!...

You should try driving my eco gerbil with the AT! Talk about pulling a load....It will make your V6 seem like it's a V8.

Car and Driver just came out with a writeup on the supercharged 2.0 in (I...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 08-29-2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,683
Posted By slalomking
That seems it will be a good setup.. I'll have to...

That seems it will be a good setup.. I'll have to think about that one.

We really need a group buy on a WS6 type hood setup- something w/ styling that matches the Alero's curves- nothing...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 08-27-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,683
Posted By slalomking
Thanks very much Spilner, for re-reviewing my...

Thanks very much Spilner, for re-reviewing my questions. Very helpful. All is cool.

In noting the location of the filter, I guess I am scratching my head as to how this setup, and others similar to...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 08-26-2006, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,683
Posted By slalomking
Thanks Spilner, to a 'degree' I might have...

Thanks Spilner, to a 'degree'

I might have worded # 3 a bit more diplomatically. I was probably rebuilding my Rochester 4MC on my Chevy V8 400 before you were born, but that's OK. I understand the...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 08-25-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,683
Posted By slalomking
Hey guys- 3 ?s. Hopefully not dumb ones- One...

Hey guys- 3 ?s. Hopefully not dumb ones-

One post Q&A noted filter is not K&N, but it is a hi flo design- I assume that comes w/ the kit? Also, can a K&N replacement fit onto this w/o...
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