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How much for a dead '04? Start a project thread if you get it!

Glad to hear you finally got this sorted out, Tim.

Now you can pull off that little piece of black electrical tape from over the check engine light! :D

... not to mention get the car past the "automatic disqualification" part of emission testing (assuming the "problem" isn't actually affecting emissions)

Shifter slop might be bushings. I didn't notice the shifter bad in the last Aveo I drove (also '05 sedan).

1st gen VW Rabbits were bad for worn out bushings in the linkage. I got a kit for...

So, how was the first commute?

Learn anything new? Pros & cons?

Congrats on the first drive!

Hmm... 2005 sedan - did you find it to ride smoother and quieter than you were expecting??

Woohoo! It lives.

Glad you figured out the puddle under the car wasn't anything serious.

Woohoo!

Also, I think you should paint "5 6 7 8" on the other camshaft cover. Keep people guessing. :D

Looks like you're going to need a new oil filter too. The guys at the yard weren't too careful!

Out of curiousity: do you know how much it weighs?

Serega - nothing wrong with bumping old threads with new questions/info.

Woohoo! It's rare to read people say that on forums. I like it. :D

I agree: get at it, Tim!

Think he's going with a replacement.

I'd go the used engine route.

Saves more money for turbo tinkering. :)

Wow - lucky you.

You should invite the small crew to come back next week and help with the engine rebuild too :D

So I'm guessing you didn't find any hidden missing teeth on the belt when you took it off?

That's strange - the timing belt not being broken. Maybe there are teeth missing from one spot

Too bad for the previous owner. But good for Tim!

Yes, ladies and gentlemen: he works fast. :P

OW ... that piston :lol:

Think bits of the struck valves broke and fell into the cylinder when the belt snapped? That piston looks like hamburger! Something was bouncing around in there.
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