Recent content by cavell

I had new plug in hand and put it into socket. And walked out in driveway and socket would not fit on plug in motor? WTH? Went to tool box and grabbed 17mm socket but it was too loose. I think I might have set down 16mm and grabbed 15mm but I don’t recall.

I thought my 16mm sockets wouldn’t fit on a 5/8” spark plug. Turns out I was using my 15 mm socket. Whoops.

I’ve done a number of headgasket jobs on equinox’s and always have heatercore issues so I monitor cooling temps as part of job. My last one would run at 190f with a 195 thermostat. It had a “weak” spring. You should replace your thermostat to start. I do know the fans seem to turn on around...

I do see I have a plastic coupler drive insert that lessens harshness. Seen videos showing they may deteriorate over time. I will inspect mine. BUT, I have rattle when car is off. So elec motor has no power. So motor should not be providing boost. I assume when I turn wheel the shaft is then...

I have 235/70/16 tires on my equinox. They fit fine. Are 1” taller then stock

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.