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a few questions, please help
Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:27 PM
how much does my car weigh.

2003 2dr basemodel 5spd. 2.2

what is my fuel tank capacity?
how much hp do i have stock.
is my engine a dohc? im new to the 4cyl world and dont see two big cam gear covers so...

what is the usual thing to go wrong with my model and year?
how many amp alternator do i have.
how many ci is the 2.2, cc?
what are the gear ratios 1-5,

where can i find an owners manual, i dont have one
will be getting a mechanics manual soon when i have the xtra cash.

Re: a few questions, please help
Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:34 PM
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how much does my car weigh.

there usually is a sticker on the inside door panel that says how much. anywhere form 2600 to 2800

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what is my fuel tank capacity?


13.2 gallons i think

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how much hp do i have stock.


140

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is my engine a dohc

yes. since its an 03 the car has the 2.2 Ecotec which is dohc

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where can i find an owners manual, i dont have one


probaly from your dealership. or just buy a haynes manual from your local auto parts place. its like $12



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Re: a few questions, please help
Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:35 PM
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=47&i=30104&t=30104

I believe you can find most of your info there. Hope that helps!!!
Re: a few questions, please help
Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:44 PM
wow thanks guys, that helps alot. i guess i missed that in the newbies read section. im not a newb to cars, just to cavies.
Re: a few questions, please help
Thursday, October 27, 2005 5:11 PM
If you make a free account on MyGMLink.com you will be able to get a PDF version of your Owners Manual.



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Re: a few questions, please help
Thursday, October 27, 2005 7:40 PM
99redz24 wrote:probaly from your dealership. or just buy a haynes manual from your local auto parts place. its like $12


Haynes or Chiltons does not have anything for a 2000+ Cavalier. Trust me I needed one bad and they didnt have it........I was pissed.


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is my engine a dohc? im new to the 4cyl world and dont see two big cam gear covers so...



Also to elaborate on what 99redz24 said.

The eco just like the 2.4 twin cam has a timing chain. On the left side of the engine when you open the hood there is a cover covering the whole chain not just the cam gears.


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Re: a few questions, please help
Friday, October 28, 2005 12:36 AM
Jbody2nr wrote:
99redz24 wrote:probaly from your dealership. or just buy a haynes manual from your local auto parts place. its like $12


Haynes or Chiltons does not have anything for a 2000+ Cavalier. Trust me I needed one bad and they didnt have it........I was pissed.


Haynes does. the Haynes i have is for years 96 to 04



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