Gas prices? No problem!

[פֿяαιп βαмαgεפ]

Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

Got this car for practically FREE because it has a dead cylinder and some other misc issues. I am going to replace the head gasket and timing belt, check the valves, and save this little car! Owner told me it averaged around 50MPG when it was running right

1998 Chevy Metro
1.0L 3 cyl
5 speed manual
Base model with no options

It might not get me laid, but what the hell..............
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...etf/geo001.jpg
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MY GOD that thing's ugly...

[GeoKill----->]

but damn, if you think on how much he is going to save on Gas, thats fucking good. I woudl get one just to go to work and Drive the Jeep for other shit

[bokko]

The scary thing about these electric cars is that you can't hear them coming.

Also,

Originally Posted by Dragonjojo

That's what the mullet is for.

Priceless

[tu!]

damn iggy a scooter? i feel yoiur pain! possibly worse than geo, although geo is pretty up there.

p.s fuck the environment and gas prices, V8 is a minimum.

currently looking for the 454 big block. only got a puny 350 right now.

[Ginger Lord]

I still find it funny Americans are complaining about petrol prices when the rest of the world is getting shafted more.

Have fun when it gets to triple the price you're complaining about and thats the norm in Europe.

[Dr.Satan]

man scooters rock...my brother had one for a while and they are freeking sweet. Only time they really suck is in the winter.

[פֿяαιп βαмαgεפ]

Originally Posted by bokko

The scary thing about these electric cars is that you can't hear them coming.

I hear ya buddy, once got run over by one of those damn things!


But it slipped over my shoelace

[zSilver_Fox]

Originally Posted by Ginger Lord

I still find it funny Americans are complaining about petrol prices when the rest of the world is getting shafted more.

Have fun when it gets to triple the price you're complaining about and thats the norm in Europe.

It actually balances out in taxes, and sadly, it's a PITA to find those four cylinder 1.0 engines the rest of the world has here in America. Then again, I'm getting a Ninja 250 soon, bai bai gas, hello maintenence.

[FrenchToast]

Schwam kinda 250?

[Johnny Mullet]

To update this...................

The little Metro I bought had a cylinder misfire and after diagnosing the problem, I found no compression in one of the 3 cylinders. This means the head needs pulled to see the problem. First thing is to take pictures of all the vacuum lines and hoses so when you get to putting it together, you have a reference point.
The most common issue with these 3 Cylinder engines for a dead cylinder in burnt exhaust valves from either timing or clogged EGR ports.

This guide can be used for all 3 Cylinder Suzuki engines.

Get the car in a suitable work area.


Set engine so Cyl #1 is at top dead center (TDC).
Disconnect battery.
Drain the oil and coolant. (17mm drain plug)
Remove upper rad hose from engine side. (squeeze clamp)
Remove throttle cable and all attached vacuum lines. (12MM locknut & squeeze clamps)
Mark plugs and wires and remove wires, cap and rotor. (8MM bolts)
Mark distributor and remove. (T40 or 12MM)
Remove the air cleaner housing and tube. (10MM bolt and nut)
Loosen the alternator bolts (one on top and 2 below) and remove belt. (12MM bolts)

Remove the water pump pulley. (10MM bolts)
Remove the crank pulley. (5 8mm bolts - don't remove center bolt)

Remove timing belt cover. (8 10MM bolts and loom holders)
Check and correct timing marks and note rotation.
Loosen tensioner and remove belt and mark belt rotation if re-using it. (12MM bolt)

Inspect water pump and replace if questionable (wanna do this again?)
Remove exhaust manifold bolts and use heat if tight & pull away from head. (10MM bolts and nuts)

Remove the 4 valve cover nuts and strike the seals off. (10 MM)

Remove the head bolts with a breaker bar from outside in. (8 10MM 12 point bolts)
Get a buddy to lift up head & intake assy and remove vacuum lines, grounds, fuel lines, etc)
Look on cylinder head for the small oil check valve and don't loose it!
Place head in a clean work area with lots of room to work.

Put rags in cylinder holes and clean mating surface on head, pistons & exhaust manifold.

Clean head surface and clean out the EGR port.
Remove EGR valve and clean all ports.
Remove the camshaft bolts and cam and remove the gear and replace seal. (6 10MM bolts/studs - 17MM cam bolt)
Remove the lifters put in order.
Use a valve spring compressor with adapter and remove the valves (keep parts ordered and use your buddy)

Clean surfaces and lap in all the valves (intake & exhaust) with lapping compound and re-install.

Re-install lifters and camshaft. (use torque specs from a manual)
Double check all of your work and gasket mating surfaces.

Remove intake from head and replace gasket. (optional)
Get your buddy to help you re-install the head and double check all connections!
Torque all 8 head bolts to specs and order with info from manual.
Install a new timing belt (or used one like a dummy) and check timing marks.
Re-assemble the same way you took it apart and please double check vacuum lines since there is a lot of them.
Clear all DTC if you forgot to disconnect battery.
Fill oil and coolant and fire it up!
Now you may have to set the timing, so reference your manual!
Let the car get to operating temperature and check for leaks and burp the coolant.
Test drive and watch the coolant temp since an air pocket may occur.
Now that you are a certified Suzuki mechanic, get a job!

I hope you enjoyed my guide!

[zSilver_Fox]

The Metro was made by GM based off of a GM engine... unless they used a suzuki engine from the first place.

[Johnny Mullet]

Originally Posted by zSilver_Fox

The Metro was made by GM based off of a GM engine... unless they used a suzuki engine from the first place.

GM took over the name in 1998. Everything else remained the same except the nameplate. Mine is a 1998 and has Chevy badges on it, but it's still a Suzuki engine.