OFFICIAL: What did you do to your Alero today? - Page 77

tw0123 · 11-11-2014, 11:11 AM

Thanks again Paul! It's was an awesome day overall

I've got some time to get all the trouble shooting done, not going to rush anything!

Garfield · 11-11-2014, 08:51 PM

We got the '00 Alero back from the body shop today, I'll have to give it a good once over in the daylight, but it looks like he did an excellent job of un-totaling it for less than 20% of what the insurance company estimated. (He did use parts from PNP, that I supplied, and didn't completely repaint everything so there are some chips where the body panel hit the trunk lid, but hey for not very much money we kept a perfectly good Alero out of the junk yard.)

Of course now that we got the '04 Final 500 I'm not sure what to do with the '00, we don't really need a second one.

And something I noticed but will have to verify, the '04 Final 500 drives significantly different, maybe it is because of fewer miles, i.e. less wear and tear, but the steering seems tighter and the suspension firmer. (And it sounds much nice, a more deep growl. I swear our '00 doesn't sound like that.)

03glgold · 11-11-2014, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Garfield

We got the '00 Alero back from the body shop today, I'll have to give it a good once over in the daylight, but it looks like he did an excellent job of un-totaling it for less than 20% of what the insurance company estimated. (He did use parts from PNP, that I supplied, and didn't completely repaint everything so there are some chips where the body panel hit the trunk lid, but hey for not very much money we kept a perfectly good Alero out of the junk yard.)

Of course now that we got the '04 Final 500 I'm not sure what to do with the '00, we don't really need a second one.

And something I noticed but will have to verify, the '04 Final 500 drives significantly different, maybe it is because of fewer miles, i.e. less wear and tear, but the steering seems tighter and the suspension firmer. (And it sounds much nice, a more deep growl. I swear our '00 doesn't sound like that.)

I would run up the miles on the '00 if it isnt too expensive. Keep low miles on the final 500 as long as possible. Why ruin the aleros that are already collectables.

Papa Rad17 · 11-13-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Garfield

We got the '00 Alero back from the body shop today, I'll have to give it a good once over in the daylight, but it looks like he did an excellent job of un-totaling it for less than 20% of what the insurance company estimated. (He did use parts from PNP, that I supplied, and didn't completely repaint everything so there are some chips where the body panel hit the trunk lid, but hey for not very much money we kept a perfectly good Alero out of the junk yard.)

Of course now that we got the '04 Final 500 I'm not sure what to do with the '00, we don't really need a second one.

And something I noticed but will have to verify, the '04 Final 500 drives significantly different, maybe it is because of fewer miles, i.e. less wear and tear, but the steering seems tighter and the suspension firmer. (And it sounds much nice, a more deep growl. I swear our '00 doesn't sound like that.)

does it run and drive? how much? I need a parts car, things im looking for
coupe, sunroof, spoilerless trunk, good hood, good headlights, good interior, preferred with 2.2. very interested, pm me some details if your looking to part with it. I have a friend wanting to drive it winter before I retire it if it is like it sounds. Let me know!

tw0123 · 11-13-2014, 10:04 PM

sooo... before I decided to rip the alternator off and take it in to have it tested, I asked my mechanic next door if he had any way of testing it on the car... he came over with his multimeter and started poking around... and yeah.... the pigtail was unplugged!! she charges great now!
next issue was an exhaust leak that we noticed as well... looks to be coming from the donut gasket on the cross over pipe on my headers... and the smell of gas... well its looking to be from the return line at the tank...
so overall, im happy cuz it seems to be minor, easy fixes so far, then I can worry about the body work!
and then it had to go and snow tonight

so much for going for a cruise!

Papa Rad17 · 11-14-2014, 12:56 AM

Glad to hear its coming along!

Fabian_7s · 11-15-2014, 12:47 AM

I got a new battery and got brighter headlights. No pictures of it tho

Oldsman · 11-21-2014, 08:42 AM

what the latest is on mine. finally got one on. Also got the rust all fixed.

tw0123 · 11-21-2014, 02:39 PM

That looks good Scot! How did you attach it? I see you cut off the piece they meant to be used... almost looks like you used a panel bond to adhere it directly to the car...

Oldsman · 11-21-2014, 03:41 PM

That area they meant use or whatever you call it is worthless. It is so thick it won't sit right against the car. They seem to have thought the skirts were suppose to be major roostered on the car. I must not have sent pics in Spanish when they were designing.
We had to add steel to give it a place to sit and attached there. Going to make up brackets for underneath the rocker for added support.

Due to poor fiberglassing just attaching in 3 places, middle and ends won't be durable enough.

Shy · 11-21-2014, 10:05 PM

I installed a new alternator and serpentine belt today.

rocketfast321 · 11-23-2014, 05:09 PM

Oil change. 5-speed and ramps don't work well with me.

Papa Rad17 · 12-14-2014, 11:47 PM

Went to Indy today and picked up some of them there headlight covers. Sleepy tuned me up so no more SES light in my face for the 02, rev limiter is perfect, and we can see where it tops out sometime now

Thanks again, second time we got everything. Got better mileage on the way back and if something was going to come back on, it would have by the time got back I imagine. Cluster looks so nice without that damn thing and I can tell if I break anything now.

S8track16 · 12-15-2014, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Rad17

Went to Indy today and picked up some of them there headlight covers. Sleepy tuned me up so no more SES light in my face for the 02, rev limiter is perfect, and we can see where it tops out sometime now

Thanks again, second time we got everything. Got better mileage on the way back and if something was going to come back on, it would have by the time got back I imagine. Cluster looks so nice without that damn thing and I can tell if I break anything now.

I am very jealous right now. I need a set of those covers!!

Papa Rad17 · 12-16-2014, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by S8track16

I am very jealous right now. I need a set of those covers!!

They look even better on my car then just seeing them

Sleepy seems to be able to find all this fancy stuff, I never have any luck. Ebay at one time had one side as well.

Changed my oil today. I tried running about 1/3 the recommended amount of seafoam on the way back sunday, in the oil. Had done the other treatments several times to date over the years but never in the oil before. Granted, this is only the second change (1st when I got it, full synthetic oil, 1 quart lucas) and a good 10,000 miles later I got a good bit of crud out of there. We drained and refilled about 3 fresh quarts to flush through, idled for about 15 min back up to steady running temp, then dumped and cleaned everything very well. I refilled with full synthetic again like always, no additives. 75 miles later everything is running tip top and the oil still looks as fresh as when it got pored in. No horror stories yet, leaks or anything terrible. Not that I've seen many but- I've never seen a 200,000 mile motor run fresh oil for a good drive like that and check still so clean. I'm very curious to see what happens from here.

sleepyalero · 12-16-2014, 05:59 PM

No problem. Thanks for the brake cleaner haha

And i have one more set (for babyblue)

One of these days ill have to look for more and s8track you will have first dibs.

S8track16 · 12-16-2014, 06:15 PM

Sweet, can't wait.

Papa Rad17 · 12-16-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

No problem. Thanks for the brake cleaner haha

no prob. Light still off, finally got try the speed limiter though, still tops at 107-8. Probably a good thing for now anyway.

Redog · 12-16-2014, 11:23 PM

Redog went into the garage today. Not for the winter though. My recall appointment is January 7th. After that, going to the car wash, top off the gas tank, Stab-le the fuel, overinflate the tires, then see you in May

Babyblue · 12-17-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

No problem. Thanks for the brake cleaner haha

And i have one more set (for babyblue)

One of these days ill have to look for more and s8track you will have first dibs.

haven't been on here in a while...Thanks for remembering! I will be looking at getting those very soon!