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| Smashed spark plugs; 1999 Chevy Metro | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 19 2012, 12:03 AM (2,886 Views) | |
| mcmancuso | Jan 20 2012, 09:55 AM Post #31 |
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These engines like the NGK's I run the coppers with no problems. |
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| ChevyMetro | Jan 20 2012, 09:56 AM Post #32 |
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I am in La Crosse WI, Where are you? |
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| TimmyD | Jan 20 2012, 10:48 AM Post #33 |
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...I don't know your situation, but even if you have to drop a few hundered bucks into getting it back on the road it would be worth it. It might not be as bad as you think - pull the heade & see what your are dealing with before just giving up. The only used cars out there that is compatible with the mpg of a Metro that is reasonably priced would be maybe a VW Golf (and it would probably have +100K miles on it) Just my opinion. |
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| gerrygrit | Jan 20 2012, 11:00 AM Post #34 |
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Read an article where they estimate gas is going back to over $4. a gallon this spring..........fix it......... The oil companies are going to ruin the economy yet.....
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| ChevyMetro | Jan 20 2012, 11:50 AM Post #35 |
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Yea that is true about mpg What years of the "GEO" are compatible with this? Well I may keep it but maybe fix it in the spring idk Anyone Near La Crosse WI that would be willing to help? Edited by ChevyMetro, Jan 20 2012, 11:52 AM.
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| ChevyMetro | Jan 20 2012, 11:31 PM Post #36 |
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whats a fair price if i where to sell it |
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| iBLKBRY | Jan 21 2012, 03:26 AM Post #37 |
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Let's do some physics. The piston should travel the same distance away from the spark plug no matter the timing. If you have one cylinder with zero compression, you could suspect a broken valve tumbling about the combustion chamber and interfering with the plug. The second cylinder that is smashing the plug either has 150, or 180 compression as you stated which tells me that the valves are intact and the piston has changed its course, either by a stretched rod, wrist pin, or failed crankshaft bearings. My fathers metro engine failed to the point where you could grab the balancer and move the crankshaft up and down. This was a 1.3L in a '97 with very regular oil changes. |
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| Scoobs | Jan 21 2012, 07:51 AM Post #38 |
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what part of the midwest? Geo Glenns got a motor for sale http://geometroforum.com/topic/4649511/1/#new |
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| 1DCGUY | Jan 21 2012, 08:23 AM Post #39 |
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Don't be a "Richard"
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I'm located about an hour away from you, in the Rochester area. PM me if you need some help, or if you want to let the car go, I might be interested. |
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| c140flyer | Jan 21 2012, 09:24 AM Post #40 |
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How long ago were these plugs changed? Not to be a jerk, but it's possible that something fell into two of the holes while you had the old one's out. If you had enemies,that would be a great way to sabotage a car! |
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| ChevyMetro | Feb 22 2012, 01:31 PM Post #41 |
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what does he want for an engine? Edited by ChevyMetro, Feb 22 2012, 01:31 PM.
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| ChevyMetro | Feb 22 2012, 01:32 PM Post #42 |
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What would you give me for the car? Also if I do decide to fix it, i may need help! |
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| Scoobs | Feb 22 2012, 01:52 PM Post #43 |
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Grabbed this from his thread ''$850 exchange. I will deliver it for Geo Metro gas money. If you're nice, have a warm place to work, and let me camp out in your driveway, I'll consider helping install it. "
Edited by Scoobs, Feb 22 2012, 01:54 PM.
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| 1DCGUY | Feb 22 2012, 07:31 PM Post #44 |
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Don't be a "Richard"
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PM Sent
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