Chevy Impala Forums http://www.impalaforums.com/ Chevy Impala SS forums dedicated to all Impalas including the new 2011 Chevrolet Impala SS. en Thu, 17 May 2012 20:02:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.impalaforums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Chevy Impala Forums http://www.impalaforums.com/ 07 SS parking brake question http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-suspension/323626-07-ss-parking-brake-question.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:57:50 GMT I replaced the RR wheel hub on my 07 SS last night. I found a rubber seal all chewed up around the opening where the parking brake lever passes thru the vacuum plate/knuckle. The opening... I replaced the RR wheel hub on my 07 SS last night. I found a rubber seal all chewed up around the opening where the parking brake lever passes thru the vacuum plate/knuckle. The opening is oval shaped and the lever slides back and forth with the parking brake being engaged and disengaged. The brake cable attaches forward of the lever and the return spring is aft. I noticed the seals on both rears were chewed up.

Checking with the dealer, they don't sell the seal by itself, and want 160 bucks for a kit containing it. Needless to say, I don't want to pay 320 dollars for two seals each of which is about the size of a rolled up condom :)

I plan to check the junk yards, but expect to find used parts chewed up there as well.

Besides the junk yard, are there any other places to look? Is there an after market alterative?

Has anyone else noticed these chewed up on their gen 8 Impys?

I have a notion to try fabricating something using polyurethane glue and sheet rubber, but would rather not try that. So if anybody has some ideas, I'd love to hear them.

TIA.

Doug

. ]]> 8th Gen Suspension plano-doug http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-suspension/323626-07-ss-parking-brake-question.html holden exports http://www.impalaforums.com/off-topic-discussion/323625-holden-exports.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:55:57 GMT uh what?? Holden announces export of RWD Commodore to North America, other bodystyles could follow *UPDATE... uh what??

Holden announces export of RWD Commodore to North America, other bodystyles could follow *UPDATE ]]> Off-Topic Discussion MixedImpala04 http://www.impalaforums.com/off-topic-discussion/323625-holden-exports.html Impala Lowering Spring Help http://www.impalaforums.com/appearance/323618-impala-lowering-spring-help.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:04 GMT Need some advise on what brand of spring to purchase for my 07 LTZ. DO you think dropping it more than 2 inch is to much if I want to put 18's or 19's on it? ]]> Appearance Chevyridinghigh http://www.impalaforums.com/appearance/323618-impala-lowering-spring-help.html 3.5 v6 badges http://www.impalaforums.com/recent-mods-weekly-updates/323615-3-5-v6-badges.html Thu, 17 May 2012 17:35:50 GMT im wanting to put 3.5 v6 badges on my front fenders were the gm badges are before debadge process.. these are my ideas 3D Metal Emblem Badge Sticker Decal Chrome Auto Car Silver V6... im wanting to put 3.5 v6 badges on my front fenders were the gm badges are before debadge process..

these are my ideas

3D Metal Emblem Badge Sticker Decal Chrome Auto Car Silver V6 bR27 | eBay

844896-7Y300 EMBLEM 3.5 SL TRUNK NISSAN MAXIMA 2003-2006 FACTORY | eBay

i know the 3.5 is for a nissan... BLAHHH... but its the only thing i can find.. any ideas? ]]> Recent Mods/Weekly Updates adamg38671 http://www.impalaforums.com/recent-mods-weekly-updates/323615-3-5-v6-badges.html new from long island http://www.impalaforums.com/introductions-and-welcome-forum/323614-new-from-long-island.html Thu, 17 May 2012 17:25:35 GMT hey guys! just found this forum searching on google. i am matt, from Long Island, NY. I just bought my 2005 impala ls Dec 2011. bought it with 43,900 miles on it and already put close to... hey guys!

just found this forum searching on google. i am matt, from Long Island, NY. I just bought my 2005 impala ls Dec 2011. bought it with 43,900 miles on it and already put close to 10,000 (driving down to florida).

previous cars have all be GM...95 saturn and 01 cavalier z24 5 spd. So sad to see the Z go...that car was beautiful.

see ya guys around! ]]> Smitty329 http://www.impalaforums.com/introductions-and-welcome-forum/323614-new-from-long-island.html <![CDATA[what we've all been waiting for... The SS]]> http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-9th-generation-discussion/323602-what-weve-all-been-waiting-for-the-ss.html Thu, 17 May 2012 14:31:14 GMT Well here it is. Gm announced today. 2014 Chevrolet SS Rear-Drive Performance Sedan - Motor Trend... Well here it is. Gm announced today.
2014 Chevrolet SS Rear-Drive Performance Sedan - Motor Trend ]]> Chevy Impala 9th generation Discussion ChevImpalaBoy4 http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-9th-generation-discussion/323602-what-weve-all-been-waiting-for-the-ss.html <![CDATA[F/S: Black 20's]]> http://www.impalaforums.com/private-for-sale-classifieds/323593-f-s-black-20s.html Thu, 17 May 2012 04:38:05 GMT I have a MINT as F*** (no scratches, dents, bents, curb rash, ect.) set of 20's bought brand spanking NEW 3 months ago.

Wheels info: KMC Ave A603 black 20x8, 38 offset, bolt pattern 5x115 and 5x110. Comes with Bullet valve stem caps, locking key, and lug nuts.

Tires info: Achilles ATR Sport 95% tread, size 245/35/20.

Price: $900 firm.

Location: Meriden, CT 06450

(I don't know anything about shipping or/and cost prefer local sell)

(dirty as f*** in pics)








A pic of them on my car:



A list of some of the car that these wheel will fit:

5 x 115

Cadillac
1987-1993 Allante
2003-2007 CTS V6
1994-1999 DeVille
1994-1999 DeVille Concourse
2000-2005 DeVille DHS
2000-2005 DeVille DTS
2006-2009 DTS
1986-2002 Eldorado
1992-2002 Eldorado ETC
1985-1992 Fleetwood
1986-1991 Seville
1992-2004 Seville SLS
1992-2004 Seville STS
2005-2010 STS

Pontiac
1988-2009 Grand Prix
1988-2005 Bonneville
2001-2005 Aztek
1997-2009 Montana

Buick
1988-2004 Regal
1990-2005 Century
1991-2005 Park Avenue
1986-2005 LeSabre
1986-1999 Riviera

Chevrolet
2000-2009 Impala
1995-2007 Monte Carlo
1990-2001 Lumina
2005-2008 Equinox
_______________________________________

5x110

Chevrolet
2005-2008 COBALT (5 lug models only)
2006-2008 HHR (5 lug models only)
2004-2008 MALIBU

Pontiac
2007-2008 G5 (GT model only)
2005-2008 G6

Sabb
1999-2001 9-3
2006-2008 9-3

Saturn
2007-2008 AURA
2004-2007 ION (Redline models only) ]]> Private For Sale Classifieds Jd1 http://www.impalaforums.com/private-for-sale-classifieds/323593-f-s-black-20s.html New from Texas! http://www.impalaforums.com/introductions-and-welcome-forum/323587-new-from-texas.html Thu, 17 May 2012 02:44:18 GMT Whats up forum! Name is Mike from Dallas, TX just bought this 08 Impala and got some plans for it . Should be getting tinted Friday as well. Its stock all i have done is the LED reverse... Whats up forum! Name is Mike from Dallas, TX just bought this 08 Impala and got some plans for it . Should be getting tinted Friday as well.

Its stock all i have done is the LED reverse lights and LED dome lights and all emblems shaved off and painted the rear and front bowtie black (going to remove the rear one though this weekend and paint all the chrome trim black)


got lots of plans though!











]]> Impholla214 http://www.impalaforums.com/introductions-and-welcome-forum/323587-new-from-texas.html <![CDATA[Did anybody noticed the "Lane Change" signal?]]> http://www.impalaforums.com/automotive-discussion/323584-did-anybody-noticed-the-lane-change-signal.html Thu, 17 May 2012 02:35:32 GMT I noticed this after a day or so when I got my 2011 Impala, When you signal left or right, but only push it enough so it does not hold, it blinks 3 times, perfect for a lane change. I... I noticed this after a day or so when I got my 2011 Impala, When you signal left or right, but only push it enough so it does not hold, it blinks 3 times, perfect for a lane change.

I noticed this 1st in the VW's, now I know my Impala has it, its just another bonus, can anybody with earlier year Impala's check to see if this happens too, I would like to know which year model started this nice trend.

Thanks, John. ]]> Automotive Discussion johnccc http://www.impalaforums.com/automotive-discussion/323584-did-anybody-noticed-the-lane-change-signal.html 2003 Impala - Door Ajar / Chime Flashing http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/323552-2003-impala-door-ajar-chime-flashing.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:31:06 GMT Hello,

Recently I began having trouble with my 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While driving, the automatic locks will click as if they're trying to lock the doors and the 'Door Ajar' message comes up on the message center.

I figured it was probably the drivers door since it gets used most often, so in an attempt to troubleshoot it, I have disconnected the harness from the door switch on the drivers door. When I short the two pins, the door ajar light comes on. If the two pins are not shorted, I don't get the door ajar message...

But Here's the Funny Part

The door ajar message returned this afternoon. I've noticed that the only time I get these problems is when the outdoor temperature is in the 80 degree range or so and the car has sat in the sunlight for awhile.

On the way home today, the Door Ajar message appeared again and chimed continuously on the drive home. The dome and interior lights turned on and off and the automatic door locks chattered away just like normal.

I am going to be disconnecting the remaining 3 door switches this evening in order to try to find a faulty one.. The only problem is I will have to wait until the drive home tomorrow afternoon to see if the problem reappears or not.

Any other ideas of what it could be?

I've been doing some research and have found a faulty BCM as a possible cause if it turns out not to be the door switch.

Temperature is definitely a factor on whether the problem appears or not, not sure how that correlates to the problem, but I felt it was definitely worth noting.

Any ideas at this point would be greatly appreciated. Thank You ]]> Chevy Impala 7th Gen Discussion wcsd106 http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-7th-gen-discussion/323552-2003-impala-door-ajar-chime-flashing.html Transmission repair... http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-drivetrain/323535-transmission-repair.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:51:24 GMT I've had my '08 SS for about 8 months. Got it with 38,000, now has 49,000.
I've noticed that when decelerating to a stop when it's cold, the tranny will shudder a lightly until it downshifts into 1st.
A month ago the throttle body went bad and was replaced under warranty and I told the service manager about the shudder then, and they said they couldn't duplicate it and maybe the new TB solved the problem.
Then last week the CEL came on and I was told the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. So I took it in to the same dealer and mentioned the shudder was still there.
I just got a call from them saying that they called GM Tech assistance and they said told to drop the pan and check for stuff in the pan, which they found.
So they are replacing the clutch pack under warranty. He said it will basically be like a new transmission when they fix it.
He did mention that this tranny is marginal for the V8 motor, which I had read many places, and he thought he had heard the new clutch material was a little different than the original to make it more durable.

Anyhow, I've owned a low mileage 08 Impala SS for 8 months and have had the Throttle Body replaced, the Catalytic converters, and now most of the innards of the transmission... oh, and it was eating the inner rear tires, GM said it was normal, I took it to an independent shop and they put cam bolts in the struts so they could get the camber correct to stop destroying the tires. I also put new Pirelli tires on because the inner tread on the rears was almost to the belts.

I love the power of the engine, but the car as a whole is underwhelming me for those reasons and other niggly things, like build quality, road noise, thin paint job, etc. etc.

I keep thinking to myself,
"GM, you've been building cars for over 100 years now, and this is the best you can do?? Seriously??
I kinda wish I had gone with Subaru or Audi... ]]> 8th Gen Drivetrain Bminder http://www.impalaforums.com/8th-gen-drivetrain/323535-transmission-repair.html <![CDATA[Part Out in MI: 91, 94, 95, 96 9C1's. 94 Buick RMW, 95 RMS, 96 Caprice. & MORE!]]> http://www.impalaforums.com/private-for-sale-classifieds/323529-part-out-in-mi-91-94-95-96-9c1s-94-buick-rmw-95-rms-96-caprice-and-more.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:24:54 GMT I'm parting a few cars out. Feel free to send me a PM on this site. Please do not post here! I will be adding this sites own thread, but it takes some time and I'm pressed right now. If there are any issues with this mods, please PM me before deleting and I will fix it ASAP.


here is the FS thread on ISSF.

]]> Private For Sale Classifieds MrBuick (Magnum) http://www.impalaforums.com/private-for-sale-classifieds/323529-part-out-in-mi-91-94-95-96-9c1s-94-buick-rmw-95-rms-96-caprice-and-more.html 3 questions.... http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-discussion/323526-3-questions.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:55:05 GMT I have a 2011 Chevy Impala LT:

1. Would it be "goofy" to get a moon/sunroof?

2. Anyone get a smell coming from the vents that resembles cat pee? (How in the world do you get rid of it?)

3. When going over 55MPH, the front wheels seems to "dance" on the road, meaning I have to keep the car straight more often than not. (Or are the roads here in CA THAT BAD?)

Thanks for the replies! :) ]]> Chevy Impala Discussion rivernet1 http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-discussion/323526-3-questions.html A/C water drain http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-8th-gen-discussion/323523-a-c-water-drain.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:17:43 GMT I posted this last year with no results. I thought I had it fixed last year but it's back this year. I have a plugged water drain from the A/C system. After running the air for awhile and pulling into the garage, no water drains on the floor. (A/C works good). The mold smell is back on the fresh air side. I sprayed some stuff from Advance Auto into the system last year and it started draining water on the floor but it stopped again. Anyone have a good fix to keep the drain open? 2006 LTZ. ]]> Chevy Impala 8th Gen Discussion Flyboyray1 http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-8th-gen-discussion/323523-a-c-water-drain.html 06 Engine Hot Message http://www.impalaforums.com/mechanical-and-electrical-problems/323512-06-engine-hot-message.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:30 GMT I have an 06 Impala with the 3.9. We are getting a "Engine Hot AC OFF" message but the temperature gauge doesn't move off "C". Coolant if full. Could this be the thermostat or the temperature sensor? ]]> Mechanical and Electrical Problems jw06 http://www.impalaforums.com/mechanical-and-electrical-problems/323512-06-engine-hot-message.html Hi Everyone http://www.impalaforums.com/introductions-and-welcome-forum/323511-hi-everyone.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:10:21 GMT New to the forum, looks like a great place for information! New to the forum, looks like a great place for information! ]]> jw06 http://www.impalaforums.com/introductions-and-welcome-forum/323511-hi-everyone.html Painted Pinstripe on my LTZ 07 http://www.impalaforums.com/appearance/323496-painted-pinstripe-on-my-ltz-07-a.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:18:22 GMT I recently purchased a 2007 dark grey metallic LTZ and it has this horrible white and red painted pinstripe. It doesnt look like its in the clear coat, but Im having a hard time removing... I recently purchased a 2007 dark grey metallic LTZ and it has this horrible white and red painted pinstripe. It doesnt look like its in the clear coat, but Im having a hard time removing it. I went to pet boys and purchased a heat gun, which I tried this past week with little results. I heard easy off oven cleaner works, but I tried that and it didnt do anything. I applied the easy off then tried to rub it on the car, but it didnt do anything. I heard wet sanding might be the only option, but that usually take a long time. Any other suggestions? ]]> Appearance Chevyridinghigh http://www.impalaforums.com/appearance/323496-painted-pinstripe-on-my-ltz-07-a.html Cylinder 1 misfire on 2005 Chevy Impala http://www.impalaforums.com/mechanical-and-electrical-problems/323490-cylinder-1-misfire-on-2005-chevy-impala.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:34 GMT Good day everyone I'm having a problem with my Impala, where I feel a little jerking when driving and its starting to really get to me now. I already changed my spark plugs and wires twice and still have the same problem. I also changed the fuel filter and I always use injector cleaner as well. My next step was to change one of the coils but I read in a forum that someone was having a similar problem and they just changed the ICM (ignition control module) and it solved the problem. I was thinking about going that route as well instead of changing the coils. But I think what i will do is try and see if I can get the coils test first and if these are checked out I would change the ICM before checking the injectors because that seems like a lot more work and I really don't like when those kinda parts have to come off my engine. So what do you guys think, anyone have any solution that they would like to share? ]]> Mechanical and Electrical Problems biglo http://www.impalaforums.com/mechanical-and-electrical-problems/323490-cylinder-1-misfire-on-2005-chevy-impala.html 07 always low on antifreeze http://www.impalaforums.com/mechanical-and-electrical-problems/323483-07-always-low-on-antifreeze.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:36:40 GMT Ive got an 07 with a 3.5l. It is always about 3inches Low on antifreeze. I can put more water in it and all it does is push the water back in to the overflow tank. It doesnt get hot in the... Ive got an 07 with a 3.5l. It is always about 3inches Low on antifreeze. I can put more water in it and all it does is push the water back in to the overflow tank. It doesnt get hot in the temp gage but i need to fix this before it gets worse. I have changed thermostats and flushed the cooling system. There is no water in oil and has me lost cuz i was thinking it was a head gasket but im not sure. ]]> Mechanical and Electrical Problems Ohio7impala http://www.impalaforums.com/mechanical-and-electrical-problems/323483-07-always-low-on-antifreeze.html subs with stock head unit 2008 ltz http://www.impalaforums.com/audio-video-and-electronics/323481-subs-with-stock-head-unit-2008-ltz.html Wed, 16 May 2012 06:47:32 GMT Ok so I've been doing a little research and all I need out of the ordinary stuff is a line converter correct? Any suggestions on which one to buy? I'm going to eventually upgrade the entire system but for now I'm going to do some decent mid level subs and amp until I'm ready to build a serious stereo. The bose sounds pretty good as is just lacking a little in the bass department so I'm going to do 2 12" cvr's and a 1000.1 kicker. What's the best way to hook up the converter? Also are there any head units that would look right in this dash it just seems like the shape of a double din would throw everything off. ]]> Audio, Video, and Electronics zachkuby87 http://www.impalaforums.com/audio-video-and-electronics/323481-subs-with-stock-head-unit-2008-ltz.html