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yet another metro resurrection, by an amateur
Topic Started: Oct 29 2010, 05:35 AM (1,704 Views)
digitalhaze
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Thought I would share my progress since I have been lurking about siphoning knowledge the past few weeks. I purchased a 92 metro a few weeks ago for 300.00, managed to drive it a few blocks home on 2 cylinders. After removing and tearing down the motor, I found number 2 cylinder was somewhat damaged and didn't want to pay to bore it. Located a used motor, complete with all sensors, intake, hoses and even an additional automatic tranny attached for 200. This had all been removed from a running car that was converted to electric, quite a find for me. I have since rebuilt it, and am waiting for the rain to stop so I can install it.

Picture of metro and "engine hoist" after I pulled motor.
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replacement motor before rebuild
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and after the rebuild, waiting for some decent weather.
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billy508
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Welcome. :thumb Thank you for the pictures and sharing your adventure with us. Maybe the weather will give you a break soon. That was quite a deal, scoring a complete engine and trans. Keep us updated if you will. Take care and good luck :banana :banana :banana
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Johnny Mullet
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Fear the Mullet

That's awesome! Welcome aboard the train.
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Memphis metro


My kinda way to snatch a engine!
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metroschultz
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Please just call me; "Schultz"

Awesome hoist!
Greetings and salutations.
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superduty5.9
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Come on now you could just curl that engine/trans out by hand! :popcorn
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bogs
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Duct tape heals all wounds

Sure they could have, but why sweat it when you have a hoist like that around? :lol Nice story and pics :thumb
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nerys
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Grr

you SUCK. I want an engine hoist like that :-) hehehe
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Offthehook900
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No kidding, if I had one like that I would be having way too much fun.... and getting in trouble...
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Bad Bent
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Facetious Educated Donkey

Welcome to your new forum, digitalhaze! :coffee

Great project, I'm sure you will enjoy your toy! Thanks for the pictures. :thumb
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chads4dr


Welcome to the forum... that engine looks great, nice work!

I am jealous of the engine hoist! :P
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digitalhaze
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hoist doubles as a crusher if things don't go your way. Thanks for the warm welcome, more repairs and pics to come.
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digitalhaze
Oct 30 2010, 12:09 AM
hoist doubles as a crusher if things don't go your way.
As much as I want things to go your way, I would not mind seeing a video of it being used as a crusher. Well maybe not on a geo, but more on another car for sure.

And Welcome (I forgot to say that in my original post)
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JoeBob
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Why you Mutt!

OOOhhh...nice, shiny engine!
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idmetro
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Loving the hoist! Tow thoughts instantly come to mind: 1) Make darn sure everything is disconnected before you lift and 2) Does the hoist fold up for storage in a corner of the shop?

Welcome aboard.
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