Recent content by cavell

The u-joint failed and you have to remove u-joint to then remove carrier bearing. Bit of a pain. I’ve heard you can replace the staked u-joint if ur talented. Bit of work.

Long time? My $40 scan tool said engine cold. So I got new thermostat. Not a long drawn out process,

OR, your dash gauge is flaky.

Took my u-joint apart. There were no needle bearings in right side cup. Shaft was a bit rusty too. The left side has heavy gouges but the bearings were there. Cause of my vibration I reckon. I replaced driveshaft. This one is scrap.

Thanks kristi. Is that ur real name?

Took out driveshaft and my vibration went away. Center bearing is fine. Seems tight. Found a used drive shaft at junkyard for $25. Might as well try it. Has return policy so it’s only my time. Seems to drive ok now. Always had a center console vibration. But no shake/shimmy on road. Few months...

The red airbag light on dash. Not the amber console light. yes my amber pass light is always on.

I was going to replace my pass seat cushion and took out seat. unplugged module harness under seat. Then changed my mind and put everything back. Now I have airbag light. I am sure all is plugged in. Now what?

Nice effort. No response by OP since thread #1.

Found an 06 and seller says it has cracked head. and new wp and thermostat. Used to overheat. But is ok now. 80 mi away. Unknown miles. Then I found one w/113k miles and same issue but 20 mi away. Might go see it and look for subframe issues.

the wiper cowl area has to drain water somehow. I’ve never heard of issues from this “trough”. Maybe use a hose to soak this area and see where water drains? I tried to clean salt stains from carpet in this area yesterday. The sill carpet is really hard/crusty. But dry.

sister replaced her 08 gas tank due to leak. My kid bought it 2 yrs ago. Sis never gave me details. Just $$$ for new tank.

Coolant in exhaust smells funny. Is this they said and you haven’t looked at it?

a chain job is 1500-2000? A new motor is $5k. I hear lots of stuff on how poor the 3.6 is. it works now? Ok suv is worth more. it has chain issues? It’s worth less a rig with used ok motor is worth same as one with new motor. I assume mechanic thru out repair costs?

How long have you owned it? the 3.6 does have chain issues and most shops don’t like to deal with comebacks.