What Did You Do To Your HHR Today?
12-29-2019, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: 03-12-2017
Location: Phoenix
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Still working on the 3 bar grill and started the process of modifying the outside door handles for a less protruding look.
I believe that one can be 3D printed in a good plastic/resin to look much better.
Will keep the progress posted.
AND, I'm working on a new rear hatch mod that eliminates the bowtie.
I believe that one can be 3D printed in a good plastic/resin to look much better.
Will keep the progress posted.
AND, I'm working on a new rear hatch mod that eliminates the bowtie.
01-01-2020, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: 03-12-2017
Location: Phoenix
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Removed starter to investigate oil leak, Suspected oil pressure switch. Not the problem.
Upon further looking I now believe the leak is coming from the oil cooler o-rings.
2006 2lt, 2.4l 10/05 birthdate.
Not looking forward to that job, BUT, it has to be done. Ordered seals from Tasca Chevrolet.
I understand that this oil cooler was used only on earlier engines.
Did Chevy rework the block to eliminate the cooler or was something else done?
Upon further looking I now believe the leak is coming from the oil cooler o-rings.
2006 2lt, 2.4l 10/05 birthdate.
Not looking forward to that job, BUT, it has to be done. Ordered seals from Tasca Chevrolet.
I understand that this oil cooler was used only on earlier engines.
Did Chevy rework the block to eliminate the cooler or was something else done?
01-06-2020, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: 10-13-2011
Location: Welland,Ont Canada
Posts: 36,992
Yes they did, no oil holes.
Today drive home from the land of no Wifi or cell service, it was a nice break , way up north of Sudbury, Ontario at a friends cabin in the woods, a great place for getting back to nature.
Today drive home from the land of no Wifi or cell service, it was a nice break , way up north of Sudbury, Ontario at a friends cabin in the woods, a great place for getting back to nature.
01-07-2020, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: 05-09-2018
Location: NorCal
Posts: 192
Was out "shopping" last week at my local pick and pull yard for some Blazer parts.
Leaving I scanned the tire rack and found a pair for the HHR I couldn't pass up.
A pair of FORCEUM HENA tires made in Indonesia ZR rated XL (extra load) 400 tread-wear almost new
Priced right at $43 for the pair, mounted balanced for $35 now on the back. Usually I will buy USA rubber on purpose. These priced right for a try.
Considering my next road trip if a top end speed check is in my future now that I have appropriate sneakers on all four corners.
I know as a law abiding driver exceeding the speed limit is not appropriate, but if the opportunity presents itself at a closed track under controlled conditions...
Leaving I scanned the tire rack and found a pair for the HHR I couldn't pass up.
A pair of FORCEUM HENA tires made in Indonesia ZR rated XL (extra load) 400 tread-wear almost new
Priced right at $43 for the pair, mounted balanced for $35 now on the back. Usually I will buy USA rubber on purpose. These priced right for a try.
Considering my next road trip if a top end speed check is in my future now that I have appropriate sneakers on all four corners.
I know as a law abiding driver exceeding the speed limit is not appropriate, but if the opportunity presents itself at a closed track under controlled conditions...