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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 02-08-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,361
Posted By Garfield
When I had steam start coming from under the hood...

When I had steam start coming from under the hood on my car it was the quick connects on the heater core hoses. (Mine was leaking on the block side.)

I just popped the hood with the car still idling...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 01-28-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,990
Posted By Garfield
You need a press to get the old bushing out and...

You need a press to get the old bushing out and the new bushing in. (At least for the rear one.)

If I recall correctly the "book" time to replace the bushings is 4.1 hours, but it only took my...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 01-26-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,607
Posted By Garfield
Faint Whistling from Power Steering

Now that most of the "major" issues are taken care of on my two Aleros there is a minor one on the '04: When turning the steering wheel to the right there is a faint whistling sound. It only happens...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 01-26-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,990
Posted By Garfield
I ended up getting the Prothane kit and having...

I ended up getting the Prothane kit and having them installed and the clunking noise is now gone. Thanks for the suggestion!

The suspension does seem firmer, but it isn't too bad like some people...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 01-08-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,990
Posted By Garfield
Lower Control Arm Bushings

So my 'newer' Alero makes clunking noises over bumps/dips, and my mechanic says it is the lower control arm bushings, and asked me to find the parts.

This is a Final 500, so GLS with the sport/FE3...
Forum: General Performance 01-07-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,191
Posted By Garfield
I have to guess it is just of matter of how much...

I have to guess it is just of matter of how much slop you can have in the bolt holes for the rotors vs. the wheels. (But there is no more slop with these Camaro/Impala rotors than there were in the...
Forum: General Performance 01-07-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,191
Posted By Garfield
So my Camaro brake upgrade, calipers/rotors/pads,...

So my Camaro brake upgrade, calipers/rotors/pads, got installed today with no problem. (Other than he mentioned that the left caliper was a pain to get positioned such that the anti-rattle...
Forum: General Performance 12-29-2015, 01:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,191
Posted By Garfield
So I ended up ordering a "one-click"...

So I ended up ordering a "one-click" PowerStop brake kit, rotors/pads, for a 2002 Camaro and as far as I can tell the rotors will fit just fine. (I took a tire off and tested that they fit over the...
Forum: General Performance 12-26-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,191
Posted By Garfield
Yeah, I was looking at the POWER STOP AR8255XPR...

Yeah, I was looking at the POWER STOP AR8255XPR (http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=3959013&cc=1379965&jnid=513&jpid=23) rotors. Though the specs/pictures don't show anything about...
Forum: General Performance 12-25-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,191
Posted By Garfield
So you are saying that the 2002 Impala rotors are...

So you are saying that the 2002 Impala rotors are 1" bigger than the 2002 Camaro rotors? If that is the case why do all the parts places list that the rotors for both vehicles are the same?

I...
Forum: General Performance 12-24-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,191
Posted By Garfield
I'm curious why does everyone say to get the...

I'm curious why does everyone say to get the Impala rotors? From what I can tell the slotted/drilled rotors are the same for both vehicles. Wouldn't it just be easier to say: You just need to get the...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 12-23-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,226
Posted By Garfield
It turns out that the Vibration Damper split...

It turns out that the Vibration Damper split apart and the outside part was bouncing around inside the engine compartment. But the serp. belt stayed on. ;)

So apparently not too bad of a problem,...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 12-22-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,226
Posted By Garfield
You know it is never good when...

your car decides to spit a part out on your way to work:
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12691&stc=1&d=1450828501

So Cherry is now sitting at my mechanics waiting for a...
Forum: Alero Appearance 10-09-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,851
Views: 827,693
Posted By Garfield
Finally got the front brake upgrade kit from MMS...

Finally got the front brake upgrade kit from MMS put on, boy is it nice to not have warped rotors. (And much better stopping power!)

I think this is how all Aleros should have been equipped. (Or...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 03-01-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 29,629
Posted By Garfield
I would replace the fluid and filter. When you...

I would replace the fluid and filter. When you have the pan off you can also see how much debris is in the pan, which could indicate how worn your transmission is.
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 02-28-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,639
Posted By Garfield
Let us know how the install goes!

Let us know how the install goes!
Forum: Alero Appearance 02-07-2015, 12:35 AM
Replies: 1,851
Views: 827,693
Posted By Garfield
Are you saying you found a Final 500 in a junk...

Are you saying you found a Final 500 in a junk yard? Very Nice!
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 02-01-2015, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,181
Posted By Garfield
Papa, thanks that sounds fairly easy. As far as...

Papa, thanks that sounds fairly easy. As far as specialty bit, it just takes a T35 to get the airbag off, and I used a three leg gear puller to get the one off from the JY.

Does the part on the...
Forum: Alero Appearance 02-01-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1,851
Views: 827,693
Posted By Garfield
Made a PnP run to get some parts. Why do people...

Made a PnP run to get some parts.

Why do people say you can replace the passenger airbag cover? It looks easy to do to me...

Did somebody say they needed a grey accessory lighter outlet?
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 02-01-2015, 05:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,181
Posted By Garfield
I know this is an old thread, but I need to...

I know this is an old thread, but I need to replace my steering wheel, and I saw on another forum (http://www.oldsmobileforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=56675) that it says you need to secure the...
Forum: Midwest 01-17-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,582
Posted By Garfield
What all do you have Milzy doing to your new...

What all do you have Milzy doing to your new Alero?
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 01-12-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,639
Posted By Garfield
Ore they could have added aftermarket heated...

Ore they could have added aftermarket heated seats from someone like PFYC (http://www.pfyc.com/pc/GN2009/ALINT/Custom+Fit+Heated+or+Massage+Seat+Kit.html). (I know I am planning on putting them in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-28-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,991
Posted By Garfield
Here are fixed up links to the...

Here are fixed up links to the pictures:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7525/15510116753_23cb2d0dd8_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7467/15510117003_2f348ec37c_b.jpg
...
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 12-24-2014, 01:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,148
Posted By Garfield
Seems like a "quick" trip to the...

Seems like a "quick" trip to the junkyard would take care of most of that! (Though I would probably go with a new hub assy. at a minimum.)
Forum: Alero Appearance 11-19-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,461
Posted By Garfield
Alternate Front Plate Mounting

So our new Alero came without a front license plate mounting bracket :) but stupid Oregon requires a front plate...

Has anyone added an alternate plate mounting bracket that doesn't put holes in...
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