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| Geo Metro Won't start :( <video link attach>; Can someone chime in on why my car won't start | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 25 2011, 02:16 AM (1,176 Views) | |
| gizmo123 | Apr 25 2011, 02:16 AM Post #1 |
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Fresh Fish
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Hey guys, My Geo Metro suddenly won't start. The Video shows the problem. I am not technically inclined and hope this won't be a costly repair ![]() Any help appreciated. |
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| CityConnection | Apr 25 2011, 03:07 AM Post #2 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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Timing belt. Open the oil cap and have a helper crank the engine. If the cam shaft doesn't turn, timing belt. |
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| CityConnection | Apr 25 2011, 03:09 AM Post #3 |
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Sir, yes sir!
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By sound alone... timing belt. *EDIT* Oops, for got the link: Timing Belt Replacement Guide |
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| Horn | Apr 25 2011, 05:19 AM Post #4 |
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hahahaha yea timing belt......either that or no valves. lol. Go buy a timing belt and start wrenching. if you need any help swapping out the belt ask some questions. |
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| metroschultz | Apr 25 2011, 08:05 AM Post #5 |
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Please just call me; "Schultz"
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3rd vote for T.belt. |
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| Memphis metro | Apr 25 2011, 10:32 AM Post #6 |
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Welcome to the forum. What year is your car and where are you located? May have a forum member willing to help you out. |
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| gizmo123 | Apr 25 2011, 12:33 PM Post #7 |
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Fresh Fish
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Damn, that sounds expensive. Probably won't be able to afford it that right now.. The car is old, 93 Geo Metro. |
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| gizmo123 | Apr 25 2011, 12:33 PM Post #8 |
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Fresh Fish
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The car is located in Seattle,WA |
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| Memphis metro | Apr 25 2011, 12:39 PM Post #9 |
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We have some mighty nice and helpful members. Not sure about Seattle. |
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| mwebb | Apr 25 2011, 09:20 PM Post #10 |
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FOG
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the timing belt costs around 20 to $30 depending on where you buy it my great grandmother could replace a timing belt on a Geo metro , blindfolded , with her good hand tied behind her back , standing on one leg ... i am old the car is not , and it is paid for and it gets close to 50 mpg when running correctly imho you would be a fool if you choose not to replace the timing belt |
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