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Re: 2002 Pontiac Aztek Coolant loss [nparsons]
by pops0955
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Dec 08, 2007 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: nparsons (Nov 28, 2007 7:43 am)
I had the exact same problem. I had a small leak at the thermostat. I let it go for a while and ended up with an $800  repair bill. It's impossible to get to unless you are a mechanic. Problem has been solved.
Good Luck
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- #34 of 72
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Re: 2002 Pontiac Aztek Coolant loss [pops0955]
by nparsons
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Dec 08, 2007 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: pops0955 (Dec 08, 2007 6:07 am)
hmmmm. thanks for the info. I have put bar's leak into the radiator and it has (temporaily) fixed the problem. I say temporarily because I know if its leaking somewhere that isn't going to stop it forever. If the bar's leak seems to be helping, do you still think it could be the thermostat?-I mean would bar's leak stop a small leak in the thermostat for now?
Did you look and look and look and you couldn't find the leak like me? How did you come to the conclusion that it was the thermostat? On your own-or did you have to take it to a mechanic?
Thanks.
Nancy
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rear noise
by richardgraham
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Dec 08, 2007 (9:47 am)
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Hello, I have a 2003 Pontiac Aztek all wheel drive. Currrently, I am experincing a loud noise from the rear. It gets louder, the faster I drive. I have rotated the tires, new brakes all around and changed the wheel bearings....still the noise. Help!
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- #36 of 72
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Re: ENGINE TROUBLES [geraldirish]
by suzy47
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Dec 08, 2007 (10:18 am)
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Replying to: geraldirish (Feb 05, 2007 9:15 am)
At about 60K miles on my 2001 Red Aztek, I was on a trip to Illinois, I live in Indy and my service engine light came on. I got to Illinois took it to dealer they said I was loosing coolant. Said I could drive it back home ok but have it looked at. I put stop leak in and to make a long story short, I had to get the head gaskets replaced to a tune of 1300 dollars at the dealer in Indy. It is a known problem with that engine. I also had to replace my air conditioning for $1,000 which is another known problem. The placement of the ac is such that a rock can hit the area below and cause a crack which will cause it to leak. Apparently there is a casing to go over that which will fix the problem. Should not have had these kind of problems for a car that with financing cost me over $30 thousand dollars.
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- #37 of 72
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Re: 2002 Pontiac Aztek Coolant loss [nparsons]
by suzy47
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Dec 08, 2007 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: nparsons (Dec 08, 2007 8:27 am)
Same thing happened with my 2001 Aztek. I was putting that stuff in and they told me I would have to have a acid flush to get it out, it apparently closes holes that should be closed. I eventually had to get the head gasket fixed and lower gasket to a tune of $1300 at the dealer in Indy. Also had to replace my ac to a tune of $900. Should not have had this kind of expense with a car that almost cost $30,00 with financing. Engine and AC are both known problems on this particular engine and no recall or help from the company. I love my Aztek though, the space and the way it drives. Too bad they gouged the consumer with these problems.
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Re: rear noise [richardgraham]
by ray80
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Dec 09, 2007 (5:57 am)
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Replying to: richardgraham (Dec 08, 2007 9:47 am)
If the noise you hear could be described as moan/groan that perhaps is more noticable or enhanced on sharp turns is may be time to change the versatrak fluid (or maybe it had leak and is low on fluid).
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- #39 of 72
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Noise in steering when its cold
by bruckmann
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Dec 13, 2007 (9:24 pm)
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When I go to drive my Aztec I hear a noise in the steering colum. It only happens when its cold and the noise completely goes away once my car has warmed up/been driven for a bit.
Anyone else experienced this?
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road noise?
by stemul32
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Dec 29, 2007 (12:56 pm)
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I have a 2003 Aztek , 70000 miles, and in the past week or 2 it sounds like road noise when your driving. Possibly transmission? No leaks, pings, knocks or anything else. Anyone else had this?
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- #41 of 72
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Re: road noise? [stemul32]
by ray80
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Dec 30, 2007 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: stemul32 (Dec 29, 2007 12:56 pm)
Could be a few different things. FWD or AWD? Is it a groan/moan thing, or sorta metallic (or metal on metal) , or humm. Does it change with speed and how? Cornering make any differance in it?
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Re: road noise? [ray80]
by stemul32
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Dec 31, 2007 (4:00 am)
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Replying to: ray80 (Dec 30, 2007 3:51 pm)
It is FWD. No metallic sounds, kinda sounds like a low geared truck, if ya know what I mean. The faster you go the higher the noise gets, when you slow down it gets lower. No difference when cornering.
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