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#318 of 360 2001 Pontiac Aztek oil pan replacement by megumi1971 Oct 23, 2008 (1:29 pm)
I have 2001 Aztek and try to replace my oil pan due to oil leak, but I would like to find repair manual before start, but I have been having such a hard time finding a repair manual for my aztek. Is there anyone who can get any info about how to replace oil pan?????
#319 of 360 Re: Gaskets and Wheel Bearings [anthony716] by tsuggs Nov 06, 2008 (5:32 am)
Replying to: anthony716 (May 08, 2008 3:59 am) please i need help!!!!!!!my front bearings are shot i bought my aztek in 2/07 used.will this recall still apply to me?how do i go about getting the process start?
#320 of 360 Same issues by Sal29711 Nov 22, 2008 (6:36 pm)
I bought my 2001 Aztek last week. As the dealer pulled it out of his garage the service engine light came on. (He told me it was no big deal, it would just need to be reset...which I told him I would call him if it was something more) Well, I am sure he was laughing for hours after I left...for my 5 hour drive home! I took my car to my mechanic the very next day to go over with a fine tooth comb and to reset the light! It was the evap system light...which had corroded wires and connections...yes the parts were only $25 but the labor cost me $325! AND if that would have only been it, it would have been bad enough...but I have a broken bushing in the rear right side...come to find out you have to replace the WHOLE knuckle which is $300 for the part! Of course, GM couldn't sell the bushing seperate which would only be problably a few dollars!! So I have a quote of $425 to fix that issues! And then I have a upper intake manifold gasket leaking! With a cost of $295 to fix! UGH! Not my idea of great for a car I have owned for a week! My question is I have been reading all of the bad news on these Azteks on here...and I am wondering if I change the gasket if it is better than to have the dex cool changed to another coolant if that would be the best solution?? I am scared at this point as to what to do! If I change the coolant, can anyone tell me what kind to switch to? As to the bushing does anyone know if this is hard to change?? I have a friend who does some mechanic work and said he could look at it....but don't want it to be too over his head...any idea how hard it is or how long it takes average mechanic?? I do love my car and hope once I fix these issues I will have a good car and not a lemon! BUT right now I am feeling pretty sick to my stomach! Oh yeah....and the dealer that sold it...hung up on me and won't even answer his phone when I call...I have also e-mailed him with no response! I am reporting him to the DMV! Unfortunately, I am out of state and won't probably get any responses Oh and I bought plugs for my car also...since it has 120,000 miles on it and probably haven't been changed given its track record I didn't want to take a chance! Are these also difficult to do or get at?? I want to do whatever I can to keep it running as long as I can...and preventative so that hopefully I don't run into some of the other issues on this forum...any suggestions??
#321 of 360 Transmission by bmurf1 Nov 26, 2008 (4:08 pm)
Transmission problems Can anyone point me in the right direction? It won't shift into overdrive and sometimes at low speeds the trans. seems to slip. Fluid level is good and is red. Any ideas? Thanks, Brian Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 02, 2008 8:29 pm)
#322 of 360 Re: '04 Aztec Poor Gas Milage [jbomar] by yukon424 Dec 02, 2008 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: jbomar (Oct 17, 2006 11:50 am) jbomar - I too have an '04 and had the same thing happen to me this summer with the gas mileage dropping. Mine was worse though - a 33% percent drop!!   I've still been trying to trouble shoot thinking I had a bad tank of gas, changed gas stations, and changed the fuel filter - all with no results. Just curious if you found a solution to your problem.   My father-in-law thinks it might be something with the emissions. I'm looking to take mine in over the holiday when we can do with one car. Replies to this message: Rebasunshine (Feb 07, 2009 6:32 pm)
#323 of 360 Re: Transmission [bmurf1] by steve_ HOST Dec 02, 2008 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: bmurf1 (Nov 26, 2008 4:08 pm) Try the Transmission Traumas? discussion too.
#324 of 360 Auto leveling pump... by vairbird Dec 06, 2008 (10:37 am)
Just discovered this site- very cool!   We have a well-used 02 Aztek with 108,000 on it. Front wheel bearings and BCM around 80k, otherwise trouble free... Now the pump is running rough and excessively. I know the pump probably needs replacement, but there is also a second part near the pump with a large (1"?) hose that used to be attached to it- the nipple has corroded and broken off. Any idea what the second part might be, and a good place to get the entire pump assy. for a reasonable price?   Also, the amp for the rear speakers is not longer working. There's sound, just not the sweet amplified premium sound that was once there. It seems it stopped working around the same time as the BCM install- is the amp something that needed to be programmed into the BCM?   thanks for any help!
#325 of 360 Re: A little more help... [bulldog31313] by ARaynes678 Dec 09, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: bulldog31313 (Oct 30, 2006 12:11 pm) Did any one ever find the answer to the overheating while defrost is on issue? My 01 aztek started doing this last week and I'm afraid it's going to end up being my heater core!! Replies to this message: ray80 (Dec 12, 2008 6:47 am) Rebasunshine (Mar 17, 2009 3:39 am)
#326 of 360 Re: A little more help... [ARaynes678] by ray80 Dec 12, 2008 (6:47 am)
Replying to: ARaynes678 (Dec 09, 2008 1:26 pm) Assuming coolant level is ok, I seem to have memory (right or wrong) that both cooling fans should come on when either A/C is on or perhaps defrost. You might be able to check that by driving till normal operating temp is reached, stopping with engine running and popping hood (with heater on, no defrost). Take a look and see if one or both fans are on, then turn defrost on and see if there is any immdiate change (I:E: both fans turn on). I can't think of any other reason why it would overheat only with defrost on.
#327 of 360 Re: 2003 Aztek overheating - repaired [capedave] by tommyboy11 Dec 18, 2008 (6:42 am)
Replying to: capedave (Oct 08, 2008 4:20 pm) capedave,   I saw your post regarding the thermostat housing and wondered if you could send a photo of it. I'm new to this site and can't figure out where it may have shown up.   I probably just need to replace the thermostat, but would appreciate a view of it if possible. Thanks for any help you can render.   tom

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