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.
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.
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...
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?
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.
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?
The equinox I just got has blizzak tires. I need non winter tires. Found a set of (3) vue wheels with nice Michelin tires. 235/55/17 which is a bit undersize. But, $100 for 3 wheels/tires is ok.
edit. Found a set of 4 equinox wheels/tires for $80. But 44 mile drive. A/s tires. Same wheels as my...
I noticed my dash indicator says “I” when I shift to “D”. I know it’s for intermediate per owners manual. Seems to drive fine. I don’t notice any engine braking per manual. I shift from neutral to drive and dash skips over the D and shows as I.
My 06 I just got has newer struts. I can see old stickers on shock top. It has a good click/clunk on bumps. I changed struts on previous equinox to fix same issue. But, I didn’t change he strut mounts. Dumb move. So I got to take struts apart twice.
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