Anyone on here? Just got 05 Aveo standard

[OPIUM 05]

Be nice to connect with someone who knows about my old newish car. Have the red Sedan 05 manual. I bought it from a tweaker and unfortunately been having to but lots of work into it. Back shocks were completely out. Keep having engine misfire code and the motor wines loudly replaced the plugs and wires and now next is coil pack. It vibrates the wheel quite a bit after 60 was told needs new tires in front so ordered those. Having a hard time I got this because I needed to save money on insurance and gas and life on my truck that I put 26k miles on in the first year I had it. Car is about to turn over to 56k I'm above blue-book value already in buying and repairs. Just curious if anyone figured out in all this time or still around how to change the ball on the shifter

[Enxebre]

Welcome to the forums.

[Eg.h2o]

https://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f94/...my-aveo-20626/

it’s glued on but it can be removed.

[OPIUM 05]

So I have replaced the coil pack, wires and plugs. The misfire light came on a couple times but then went out for my whole 300 mile trip today so think that's finally okay. Replaced front tires rotors and pads. New head gasket seal and air intake hose. Still need to replace the back tires but finally running good and not swaying like a boat anymore

[Eg.h2o]

It’s good you’re heading in the right direction with this car! Now make sure to change the timing components before you blow the engine. They should be changed every 60,000mi max.

[Enxebre]

Good to know.

I thought than I was needing to change the timing belt, because it's now 80.000 Km., but I see I got some room yet...

[Eg.h2o]

Given how old the belt is, I would change it now. They dry out with age and can break prematurely.

[Enxebre]

It was replaced when the car was over 80.000 Km., a while ago, and now it have 160.000 Km.

Anyways, my intention is to replace it soon, with some of the bushings, and maybe the front stabilizer, if I can find one stiffer than the stock one.

[OPIUM 05]

It’s good you’re heading in the right direction with this car! Now make sure to change the timing components before you blow the engine. They should be changed every 60,000mi max.

Well the misfire light came on today again idk was fine for awhile and isn't idling as smoothly as it was before the garage replaced the gasket seal for the second time, for free of course cause the first one wasn't put on right and was leaking again. What are the timing components? I thought about replacing the belt but doesn't look to bad or squeal anymore. You think it could be a faulty sensor saying there is a misfire still?

[OPIUM 05]

Well the misfire light came on today again idk was fine for awhile and isn't idling as smoothly as it was before the garage replaced the gasket seal for the second time, for free of course cause the first one wasn't put on right and was leaking again. What are the timing components? I thought about replacing the belt but doesn't look to bad or squeal anymore. You think it could be a faulty sensor saying there is a misfire still?

So I was originally wrong with saying they replaced my head gasket seal. They replaced my valve cover seal and again thinking the oil leaking and burning was because of it. Third time in they finally see my head gasket seal is warped in a place causing oil leak and that misfire code to come back. So all parts have lifetime warranty but I'm not about to spend 200 on "their" head gasket seal when I found a decent one for 80 bucks. I also got a new timing belt and pump thingy since my buddy said it be easy for them to replaced that while they did the head gasket seal. I even ordered a new serpentine belt so hopefully by the first weekend of April it will be finally fixed 56k miles n half. Also I need my left rear Cylinder replaced its leaking fluid. After all this ill be in little over $5k. As of now been driving my truck until the parts come in. 🙏 this is it lol