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| bvillemetro | Jun 3 2012, 08:02 AM Post #1 |
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hello to all my new metro freinds just was givin a 1994 metro im fixin for my 17 year old son. any help is appreciated on a engine rebuild |
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| Memphis metro | Jun 3 2012, 08:07 AM Post #2 |
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Easiest engine you can ever rebuild. Lots of information here about it and people to answer your questions if you get hung up for some reason. Can rebuild it most likely with it in the car. If the block is ok. If you rather not do it yourself, we have traveling forum members who know more about these engines than most rebuilders. Welcome to the forum. |
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| Johnny Mullet | Jun 3 2012, 08:18 AM Post #3 |
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Fear the Mullet
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I am 2 hours from Pittsburgh. Welcome aboard! |
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| evmetro | Jun 3 2012, 08:19 AM Post #4 |
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Welcome |
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| bvillemetro | Jun 3 2012, 08:25 AM Post #5 |
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thanx johnny mullet |
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| econoboxer | Jun 3 2012, 11:29 AM Post #6 |
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I am the one on the left.
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welcome. Check out the engine threads for rebuilding advice. I have just a couple no brainer advice tips, but you don't have to listen to me, after all, I am just a girl... so what do I know? First advice 1. Use the right tools for the job. 2. Pull the engine, its not that much more work, and you can reach everything easier. 3. When pulling your motor, don't forget to have a jack under the trans to hold it up. 4. Check the head for burned valves, if burnt, take in for a rebuild. Pay a little more for hand fitted valve guides, the ones that are in our heads are cast iron and pressed in. They only last 80-120K miles before allowing slop in your valve (that is the root cause of burned valves). If you can afford it, upgrade to stainless steel valves. A three angle valve job is money well spent in terms of longevity and reliability. 5. Mic out your bore. If you are on the loose end of tolerance, order 0.020 oversize pistons, and take your old pistons, and new pistons, crank (caps to), block to machinist. Have them bore it over to match, and put within the tight end of tolerance. Remember, a loose motor will break in faster, and wear out faster. A tight motor takes longer to break in, but will last longer. Have the machinist install your new pistons on your connecting rods- they have the tools to do it right. Yes, you can do it at home, but the tolerances are so tight, you don't want to mess up. 6. Use assembly lube for your bearings before putting it all together. Try not to touch the running surface of your bearings with your bare hands- the material will react over time to the oil and salt from your hand, causing premature failure. 7. Get the NGK piston rings, they are better than the cheap-o's..., but the cheap ones will work. its only a few dollars more. 8. Quality head gasket. 9. Don't lose your oil check valve. 10. Install your pistons into the cylinders from whence they came. Good luck, looking forward to seeing you put together a project page. Welcome again. |
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| MR Bill | Jun 3 2012, 08:14 PM Post #7 |
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Welcome to GMF |
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| Jittney | Jun 4 2012, 12:35 AM Post #8 |
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Anchorage 92 XFi
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Welcome to the forum, bvillemetro ![]() Whatever you have planned, we'll be glad to tag along and put in our 2 cents worth. Keep us posted
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| Bad Bent | Jun 4 2012, 12:41 AM Post #9 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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Welcome to your new forum, bvillemetro! Great list from econboxxxer, eh. Here are some links and just post if you need more. 98 Metro Rebuild Engine Rebuild Top and Bottom Detailed 1.0 Head Rebuild Guide Bottom End Rebuild Guide Rebuilding Hydraulic Lifters Engine Torque Specs |
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