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| pacman | Jun 2 2012, 08:01 PM Post #16 |
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Welcome. That's a great looking Metro!
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| tnk45 | Jun 5 2012, 08:17 AM Post #17 |
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Thank you all for the warm welcomes. I need some guidance so I started a new thread here: Engine Coolant Leaking |
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| j63812f | Jun 5 2012, 10:20 AM Post #18 |
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Beautiful! |
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| convertible | Jun 5 2012, 04:11 PM Post #19 |
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That is an excellent looking metro. Welcome. |
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| nwgeo | Jun 6 2012, 08:23 AM Post #20 |
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Very clean ride. |
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| BigRobRN | Jun 6 2012, 08:17 PM Post #21 |
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Nice clean ride! |
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| term122 | Jun 9 2012, 12:19 AM Post #22 |
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Sexy did you repaint it? |
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| tnk45 | Jun 10 2012, 12:38 PM Post #23 |
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I didn't repaint it. I don't think the previous did neither. The Autocheck history reports shows three previous owners all in California. The first two owners were located in southern CA and the third was in San Jose CA. The overall paint condition is great. There are a few scratches near the gas filler cover and a dent on the front right fender. |
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| Bad Bent | Jun 13 2012, 12:19 AM Post #24 |
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One suggestion I noticed while reading your "Portal" layout was having the head rebuilt. A few members who have just done the head have usually had to do the bottom end later since the worn rings can't hold the new (higher) compression. Take a look at these links for some future reference; 98 Metro Rebuild Engine Rebuild Top and Bottom Detailed 1.0 Head Rebuild Guide Bottom End Rebuild Guide As per your coolant leak there are some 'freeze plugs' in the intake manifold that leak sometimes but it sounds like your pump.
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| tnk45 | Jun 21 2012, 08:45 AM Post #25 |
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Thank you for the information Bad Bent. When I bought the car last year with about 85k miles, I tested the compressions. Here are the results: Cylinder # 1 2 3 Dry 175 165 170 Wet 185 190 185 I mentioned I want to redo the cylinder head because I think it's making too much noise. When the engine is up to temperature and under load, it sounds like a bunch of pennies rattling around in a glass jar. I tried to captured this noise in this video: Please let me know what you guys think. Can I quiet down the engine without the head rebuild? |
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| tnk45 | Jun 21 2012, 08:48 AM Post #26 |
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Embedding the video failure!! ![]() Here a link to the video: Engine Noise on YouTube |
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| MR Bill | Jun 21 2012, 02:27 PM Post #27 |
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Welcome to GMF, great looking car |
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| Bad Bent | Jun 21 2012, 02:41 PM Post #28 |
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Your YouTube video says "This video is unlisted. Only those with the link can see it. Learn more" I haven't seen that and I can't get it to show. So it needs to be unlisted some how. That said, the numbers look good. If a lifter is sticking you can see if topping off the oil with Marvel Mystery Oil will help. I search for unwanted noises with a $5 Mechanic's Stethoscope from Harbor Freight. |
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| tnk45 | Jun 21 2012, 03:18 PM Post #29 |
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Sorry about that. I made the video publicly open. It should be viewable now. Any suggestions are welcomed. I am going to order a timing belt, tensioner, 2 seals, and a water pump with a gasket from RockAuto Parts. Do you have recommendations regarding brands to buy and avoid for these parts? Thanks for taking a look. |
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| Bad Bent | Jun 21 2012, 07:21 PM Post #30 |
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I haven't read any bad recommendations - that come to mind. Gates belts? Gatorback (sp?) maybe if they make timing belts. A stretched timing belt may cause some noise.
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