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    seafoam fail

    i'd think long and hard before i ever did that to a vehicle again. Remember, the fuel pump is in there, and not only expensive, but a bastard to replace... Also, when you do this, do you disconnect your cat?
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    weird noises

    Update. The noise actually was a bearing growl. It was the passenger front wheel bearings. Replacing the wheel hub assembly mostly fixed the issue. Now, if GM had allowed us to simply greasepack the bearings ourselves every so often, I doubt these would ever fail... I've never seen bearings...
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    Lower Control Arm Bushing

    Yeah, the stealership service department told me they put the arm on a block of wood and use a 3" socket and a hammer. But I suppose the truth of the matter is if you pay them to do that work and they screw up the arm, the guy simply comes and says, "I'm sorry sir, but it's going to cost...
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    Lower Control Arm Bushing

    So, I failed PA inspection for my lower control arm bushings. Anyway, I got the part, and got a control arm off. How do I replace the bushing? The Haynes manual says to ake it to a machine shop? Do you really have to do that? Isn't there a backward mechanic's way?
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    should i get it?

    +1 for the shoes...
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    Found this, worth a read?

    I was doing some internet searches on various issues I've experience with Cobalt. I came accross this thread on a generic gm forum that I don't belong to, but thought it might be worth a read. cobalt clunk and rattle Anyway, has anyone ever experienced what's described there or had to do...
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    4 questions! help!

    I don't know about the last three questions, but I can certainly answer #1. Just back up over a curb/sidewalk. Invariably that has happened to every car I've ever owned with mudflaps... :hahano:
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    Front Brake Rotors

    I was attempting to remove the passenger front rotor to get at the wheel hub assembly, but couldn't get it off. I've pulled brake caliper mounting bracket and caliper off. I also removed to metal clips on the rotor, that supposedly functioned to retain it. But the rotor won't budge. I've...
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    How to rear disc conversion

    Bumping this because I need to know what parts you used. Where'd you get the calipers and rotor--are they for other model Cobalts? Thanks!
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    so anyone else use these?

    I have a set and they are a lifesaver. I originally bought them for working on a Chevrolet Astro, which I still own. I love them--they work great. Without them there are a lot of repairs I couldn't have done.
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    With or without COBALT windshield banner? pics

    +1 for without
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    Castrol Edge Synthetic!

    I started her with Mobile 1 Super Syn (synthetic) and actually substantiated the gas milage increase they claimed. It got me about 1 - 2 mpg better. Between that and a K&N filter, and my wife regularly gets 35 mpg--same as what the Aveo claimed, only you get a nicer car... Mind you, this 35...
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    weird noises

    I've got some weird noises coming out of the front of the Cobalt now. Anything above 35 MPH, and my wife describes it as a cross between a lawnmore and an RC airplane. I'm not sure what to make of it. I wonder if it's some sort of bearing growl... Anyone heard of this? Is there some...
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    Front Strut Replacement (shown on 07 Cobalt)

    I finally worked up the nerve to actually do it. My wife's Cobalt has needed this for a few months--how in the world you need a strut replacement inside of 2 years I'll never know--I ask "what'd you hit?" Oh, nothing, just normal driving... :emotions122: I've always been scared away from...
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    Hi from NEPA

    Hello from NEPA. My name's Rob and I'm your typical family guy living in the Pocono region of PA. The Cobalt is my wife's--I bought it for her in '07 when my Buick's transmission failed and gas prices were starting to climb a bit. I must say, the Cobalt is a nice fuel efficient, peppy car...

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