Almost 5 years and this crops up
12-23-2010, 12:29 AM
#21
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Join Date: 01-04-2008
Location: Long Beach, Ca
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Me too
Tracy-
IIRC ? GM redesigned this area for the 07 or 08 model year, they did away with the patch & etc...
(un-related):
Problem with Vega motors, was that the cylinders were not lined, just alloy block..
We used to machine them out & press in Steel liners. Then they lasted.
Best was to just add a V-8, I miss my 72 Wagon...That hauled fine with a 283"
IIRC ? GM redesigned this area for the 07 or 08 model year, they did away with the patch & etc...
(un-related):
Problem with Vega motors, was that the cylinders were not lined, just alloy block..
We used to machine them out & press in Steel liners. Then they lasted.
Best was to just add a V-8, I miss my 72 Wagon...That hauled fine with a 283"
12-23-2010, 07:27 PM
#23
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Join Date: 06-02-2006
Location: Break Away Republic of SoCal
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Not knowing in detail what all is hidden under neath the patch, I'm still suspicious of them replacing the "flap over the evaporator" thing but I was told by the dealer that they also sealed the butyl patch to the cowl. This hurt the pocket book a little, but better them than I since I'm not really good at working on cars and don't really have the desire to do so.
Although I haven't had the chance to do a thorough look around, it looks like the Dealer did a good job of drying out the carpet. I did a cursory function check of the stereo, heater, ac, as a sanity check for any possible electrical issues are still working...so for now I'm a happy
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On a side note, although this weekend is tight with family commitments, when's the next G2G? I feel like driving up north for a burger with the SoCal Peeps
Happy Holidays folks!!
Although I haven't had the chance to do a thorough look around, it looks like the Dealer did a good job of drying out the carpet. I did a cursory function check of the stereo, heater, ac, as a sanity check for any possible electrical issues are still working...so for now I'm a happy
. On a side note, although this weekend is tight with family commitments, when's the next G2G? I feel like driving up north for a burger with the SoCal Peeps
Happy Holidays folks!!
01-09-2011, 12:23 AM
#27
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Join Date: 09-10-2008
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[quote=grumpee;513460]i guess with the amount of rain southern california's been getting, a typical hhr problem raised it's ugly head. This afternoon leaving work i pull out of the parking lot and i hear this gurgling sound. Look down and i see 2 inches of water on the passenger side carpet.quote]
ME TOO!
ME TOO!
01-09-2011, 12:36 AM
#28
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Join Date: 09-10-2008
Location: Long Beach
Posts: 508
Tracy-
IIRC ? GM redesigned this area for the 07 or 08 model year, they did away with the patch & etc...
(un-related):
Problem with Vega motors, was that the cylinders were not lined, just alloy block..
We used to machine them out & press in Steel liners. Then they lasted.
Best was to just add a V-8, I miss my 72 Wagon...That hauled fine with a 283"
IIRC ? GM redesigned this area for the 07 or 08 model year, they did away with the patch & etc...
(un-related):
Problem with Vega motors, was that the cylinders were not lined, just alloy block..
We used to machine them out & press in Steel liners. Then they lasted.
Best was to just add a V-8, I miss my 72 Wagon...That hauled fine with a 283"
01-09-2011, 01:12 AM
#29
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Join Date: 06-02-2006
Location: Break Away Republic of SoCal
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^^^^^
Joe,
Only way to know is too pull the cowl. open the glove compartment and pullthe ca bin air filter - Me thinks you'll find it soaking wet. The tray it sits in is where the water collects. Moving the car basically spills it over the lip of the filter tray - kind of like a sloppy bar maid
Daryl
Joe,
Only way to know is too pull the cowl. open the glove compartment and pullthe ca bin air filter - Me thinks you'll find it soaking wet. The tray it sits in is where the water collects. Moving the car basically spills it over the lip of the filter tray - kind of like a sloppy bar maid
Daryl
