11-03-2009, 09:37 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Durham, NC
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New User from NC
Since I just jumped right in and started asking questions (thanks for the good advice so far), figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Chris, from Durham, NC. The Alero in question actually belongs to my girlfriend but I'm trying to help her keep it running and in good health, and I've been driving it lately since I don't want her in something that's not running right.
It's a 2000 2.4/auto sedan with 155800 miles on it right now; kind of rough shape but it's still running. Has a lot of the classic problems--clearcoat peeling quite badly on the hood, upper fenders and bumpers, dash pad is rolled up, only one of the power windows works correctly, blower motor only works on high, turn signals click like mad even when not turning--but fundamentally it's solid and we're trying to keep it on the road as long as we can, because it's paid off.  And it drives pretty good for a 4 cyl, when it's running right that is...
As to my cars, I (usually) drive a 2003 Mercury Marauder. I also own a 1979 Chevy Malibu, though that one hasn't driven anywhere in a very long time...
Last edited by richthofen : 11-04-2009 at 09:36 AM.
Reason: fix image
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11-03-2009, 11:15 PM
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Owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joliet, IL
Posts: 19,932
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welcome to the family
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72 442 "THE BEAST", 99 Alero - OSV Replica w/ original OSV parts, HURST Dual/Gate Shifter
Beware of the BackStabber
 
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11-03-2009, 11:26 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 494
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welcome
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99 alero - totalled
90 integra 5spd - traded for subaru
96 impreza 5spd awd - sold
05 impreza 2.5rs 5spd - current car
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11-04-2009, 07:41 AM
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ALEROMOD RAPIST
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 7,971
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Welcome aboard!
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2008 Summer Sport Compact Slam - ET Bracket Class Event Winner
2006 NHRA Sport Compact FallNationals - ET Bracket Class Event Winner
1990 Sunoco Super Challenge Points Series - Trophy Stock Points Champion
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11-04-2009, 07:58 AM
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I drive a JEEP!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Salisbury, Maryland
Posts: 6,388
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Welcome to the site!
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11-04-2009, 08:32 AM
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Trying To Help
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: MICHIGAN
Posts: 509
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hello and welcome
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03 OLDS ALERO
MODS: MSD WIRES,CAI, CUSTOM CARGRILLS, B&M SHIFTPLUS,PRIMAX WHEELS,WHITE GAUGE FACES,8000k Hids
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11-04-2009, 09:37 AM
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GX Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 33
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Thanks! Fixed image (forgot that vBulletin doesn't like html, or at least not when wrapped in IMG tags...)
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11-04-2009, 10:22 AM
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They call me 8 point!!
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 12,209
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Welcome to the site man...you're not too far away from me.
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R.I.P. Dennis J. Willis July 14, 1977 - Jan 19, 2007
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11-09-2009, 10:29 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 874
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Welcome aboard. Fresh meat is always welcome. Keep an eye out for Alerogirl, she's a sly devil. Marrying an army dude on boxing day. Some people never learn (JUST KIDDING ALEROGIRL!!!  )
The heater blower is simple. You need a new resistor. about $20 from dealer, a little contortionizing, and it goes right in. LOTS of how to's on here for that, just do a search. |
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11-09-2009, 10:31 PM
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New and Improved
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 3,074
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welcome
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11-09-2009, 10:59 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Kansas
Posts: 884
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welcome
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2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL 1990 Nissan 300zx n/a 1991 Nissan 300zx TT
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11-09-2009, 11:08 PM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 13,238
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welcome.......marauders are pimp shit...
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11-09-2009, 11:28 PM
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Premier V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Oxbow SK
Posts: 1,385
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welcome man.
the turn signal thing is a easy fix. i did it to my friends malibu.
thats what i used.
http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Grand-Am-Turn-Signals
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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11-10-2009, 12:33 AM
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The Aleromod PITA
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: East Carolina University, GVegas, NC
Posts: 1,852
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nice to see another nc member
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11-10-2009, 01:27 AM
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Canada's Ghost
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Alberta
Posts: 1,831
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Welcome to this place...
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11-10-2009, 06:49 AM
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Now a Ford Traitor.
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Greenland
Posts: 6,996
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oh hai  welcome to hell, leave your sanity at teh door
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11-10-2009, 04:10 PM
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i speed up for corners
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Dover,NH
Posts: 3,489
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welcome to the site
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
1999 black gls coupe R.I.P 130k
1999 auburn mist metallic gls sedan R.I.P
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i 190k. New rims and tires for summer.
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11-10-2009, 04:41 PM
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V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Sahuarita, AZ
Posts: 1,017
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Welcome and Happy Modding!!!
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11-10-2009, 08:35 PM
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AleroMoB
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lumberton, NC
Posts: 389
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If anything really major goes wrong.......I think im the closest alero guy to you. Well it's not that far...........
I'm always willing to help, and welcome to the nuthouse.
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2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4Dr GL2 w/ 2005 GAGT Motor 
CC & PB, Tinted Tails, 3K HIDs (Lows/Fogs), GAGT Mirrors, Flowmaster Exhaust, D/S Rotors, CAI, Rockford Fosgate T400-4 T800-4, 1 15" C3, Rockford F 5.25/R 6x9
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11-10-2009, 09:06 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Posts: 663
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Welcome
A '79 Malibu sounds nice lol
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