•  
    Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
    Results 1 to 10 of 15

    Thread: New Member, New Ride!

    1. #1
      What's wrong with my car? MarkNelsonMovies's Avatar
      Join Date
      Dec 2016
      Location
      Vermont
      Posts
      13
      Garage empty: add car
      Thanks
      0
      Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

      New Member, New Ride!

      Hi, my name is Mark Nelson, I live in Vermont and make videos for a hobby.
      I decided that my eZip (electric bike) wasn't sufficient, and needed something that was usefull for longer distances and more varied weather, so I purchased a 2008 Aveo with 79,000 miles at auction for $1300 (plus $71 auction fees)
      It's a red hatchback with a manual transmission, and the base model with all the great weight saving features like no AC, crank windows, and manual door locks. Pics are coming soon!

      I'd like your recommendations for what I should repair, replace or fix on it, and what to look for to make sure it's in top shape and I won't get any nasty surprises down the road. So far I plan on changing the timing-belt/pulleys/water-pump, as well as the valve cover gasket (it's leaking) and I'd also like to switch out the radio for an after market one with bluetooth and the steel rims for some nicer alloys.

      I ran a carfax, and it seems to have been well maintained, and the oil+filter, brake pads+front rotors, alternator, battery, wheel bearings/hubs, tires, have all been replaced since 74,000 miles/in the last two years, as well as an exhaust repair.

      I think that's pretty much everything, but if there's anything else I should do I'd love to hear it.

      I think this is gonna be a fun ride, and I look forward to finding lots of info on the site, as well as maybe posting some of my own!



    2. #2
      The Lowest Static Aveo Melveo's Avatar
      Join Date
      Jan 2016
      Location
      Raleigh NC
      Posts
      256
      Thanks
      0
      Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts
      W]elcome, I have a similar model 04 notchback base model. I know its crazy to say but I love this car [ATTACH]10774[/ATTACH
      Attached Images Attached Images  

    3. #3
      What's wrong with my car? MarkNelsonMovies's Avatar
      Join Date
      Dec 2016
      Location
      Vermont
      Posts
      13
      Garage empty: add car
      Thanks
      0
      Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

      Photos!

      As promised, here are the photos! I'll try to get some better ones once I have it cleaned up and can move it to a better location, but these will do for now.

      I've started doing some work on it, the factory radio wasn't working so I replaced the fuse (quite a job ) and that fixed it, the rear hatch and filler cap levers were stuck, so I used some spray-on lithium grease to free them up, I checked the thermostat housing (it is metal), and I pulled out the air filter housing (which was rusted shut) and ordered a new one, along with a haynes repair manual, a valve cover gasket, and a gates timing belt kit. Once I get those on, and new air and cabin filters, it should be inspection and registration time! Name:  DSC01598.jpg
Views: 591
Size:  99.2 KBName:  DSC01601.jpg
Views: 786
Size:  77.2 KBName:  DSC01600.jpg
Views: 687
Size:  60.5 KBName:  DSC01599.jpg
Views: 661
Size:  47.9 KBName:  DSC01603l.jpg
Views: 714
Size:  61.0 KBName:  DSC01604l.jpg
Views: 658
Size:  50.1 KB
      Last edited by MarkNelsonMovies; 12-24-2016 at 01:30 AM.

    4. #4
      What's wrong with my car? MarkNelsonMovies's Avatar
      Join Date
      Dec 2016
      Location
      Vermont
      Posts
      13
      Garage empty: add car
      Thanks
      0
      Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
      Alright, I'm really frustrated right now, and not sure if I should make a separate thread, but my gates timing belt kit came today from rockauto, and the water pump had a plastic impeller, and was busted, so I'll work on sending it back, but should I get the parts individually instead of a kit? and if so what brands have metal impellers?

    5. #5
      What's wrong with my car?
      Join Date
      Dec 2016
      Location
      Kentucky
      Posts
      11
      Thanks
      2
      Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
      I got my kit from Amazon, it was an OE Daewoo belt and tensioners and water pump, with a metal impeller. My kit also had GM cam and crank seals. I paid $86.95 plus tax. The seller was The Parts Universe and it was fulfilled by Amazon. Here's a link, hope it works: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

      Good luck with your car.

    6. #6
      I'll keep it and add a turbo
      Join Date
      Jun 2015
      Location
      USA
      Posts
      207
      Thanks
      0
      Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts
      Do a visual of the brakes , struts , suspension ( especially rubber bushings ) , check / drain / replace fluids as necessary .

      Very good that you are thinking about the timing belt .

      And , of course tires and windshield wipers .

      Inspect for rust / corrosion and repair as necessary .

      God bless
      Wyr

      PS I have replaced water pumps on GB V-6's . Some were plastic , some metal . Can not think either were deal beakers .

    7. #7
      What's wrong with my car? MarkNelsonMovies's Avatar
      Join Date
      Dec 2016
      Location
      Vermont
      Posts
      13
      Garage empty: add car
      Thanks
      0
      Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

      Update Time

      Alright, time for an update, My Dad and I spent Wednesday changing out the timing belt and pulleys, water pump, and valve cover gasket. I ended up going with a Gates belt, and Ac-Delco pump on my dad's recommendation. The installation went fairly smoothly/easily, (especially when compared to his '04 v6 Passat wagon) and then I drained and put fresh coolant in.

      I could't find a piece of PVC the right size to press in the camshaft seals (I didn't bother with the crankshaft one) so I 3D printed a tool to pound on. If anyone is interested in the .stl file let me know and I'll post it.
      Name:  IMG_0049.jpg
Views: 454
Size:  74.6 KB
      Then I put the air cleaner box back in with a new filter, and buttoned everything back up. The intake hose was cracked, so I taped it up with electrical tape while I wait for the new one to come.
      Name:  IMG_0046 (1).jpg
Views: 523
Size:  78.2 KB
      Two things I noticed, were that the old water pump impeller had started to separate, and was worn from contact with the side of the engine, (the engine itself looked fine) and that we weren't able to get anywhere close to 45 additional degrees of rotation out of the crankshaft bolt after torquing it to the recommend spec.(with a two foot breaker bar) Is this anything I should be concerned about?

      After reseting a code from starting it without the air intake sensor plugged in it runs like a charm, now onto that legal stuff like registration, inspection....
      Last edited by MarkNelsonMovies; 01-13-2017 at 10:31 PM.

    8. #8
      I'll keep it and add a turbo
      Join Date
      Jun 2015
      Location
      USA
      Posts
      207
      Thanks
      0
      Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts
      My understanding is the intake / TB hose / duct is a common failure on the Aveo . Also the plastic thermostat / housing .

      We have a 2015 Sonic & so far they seem to be O)K at 24,000 + miles .

      There may be upgraded parts for both items ?

      Best of luck ,
      God bless
      Wyr

    9. #9
      Almost time to do my timing belt
      Join Date
      Aug 2012
      Location
      Northeast
      Posts
      1,410
      Thanks
      3
      Thanked 103 Times in 94 Posts
      Quote Originally Posted by MarkNelsonMovies View Post
      ... we weren't able to get anywhere close to 45 additional degrees of rotation out of the crankshaft bolt after torquing it to the recommend spec.(with a two foot breaker bar) Is this anything I should be concerned about? ...
      Is this because you couldn't force the bar any further, or that it was breaking free and slipping as additional torque was being applied? Roughly how much angle did you get it to move?

    10. #10
      What's wrong with my car? MarkNelsonMovies's Avatar
      Join Date
      Dec 2016
      Location
      Vermont
      Posts
      13
      Garage empty: add car
      Thanks
      0
      Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
      WyrTwister; Mine has a metal thermostat housing, not sure if it was factory, or upgraded.

      avguy; We couldn't force it any further, (same for the motor mount bolts) There was some movement of the motor (presumably in the mounts), but we definitely got the 70 ft-lb of torque on it, I'm not sure how much after that, because my dad was the one doing the tightening.





    Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. my ride tell me what u think ?
      By tapout1930 in forum Photographs and Videos
      Replies: 7
      Last Post: 11-25-2011, 03:14 AM
    2. my ride
      By prestoinc in forum General Discussion
      Replies: 10
      Last Post: 08-08-2009, 04:46 PM
    3. New ride
      By thejibbler in forum Open Forum
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 06-04-2009, 05:41 AM
    4. My new ride
      By y2dgone in forum Photographs and Videos
      Replies: 18
      Last Post: 05-15-2009, 07:05 AM
    5. New ride
      By Tom9140 in forum Photographs and Videos
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 10-10-2008, 03:17 PM

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •