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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 15 2012, 01:45 PM (1,024 Views) | |
| StackChips1 | Jul 15 2012, 01:45 PM Post #1 |
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Put a 100 deposit on a 1998 Metro. Going back Tuesday to seal the deal 750.00 total. Its a 1998 Chevy Metro with about 100,000 miles or so. Its black with dark interior. Its a 4 door also. I noticed it was making a noise under the hood its eirther the idle pulley or ac clutch Also noticed ac wasnt too cold maybe needs a little more freon? hubcaps are faded and paint could use a good buff all the way around Its a automatic Will post pics when I get it home any tips or suggestions |
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| evmetro | Jul 15 2012, 02:03 PM Post #2 |
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Ooooh! How exciting! Welcome here! |
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| econoboxer | Jul 15 2012, 02:08 PM Post #3 |
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I am the one on the left.
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welcome. |
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| LenHolsworth | Jul 15 2012, 03:38 PM Post #4 |
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Welcome |
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| Johnny Mullet | Jul 15 2012, 05:15 PM Post #5 |
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Welcome aboard. First verify the noise before fixing the A/C |
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| convertible | Jul 15 2012, 10:01 PM Post #6 |
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Welcome to the forum. Enjoy. |
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| Jittney | Jul 16 2012, 01:24 AM Post #7 |
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Welcome to the forum, StackChips1 ![]() Looking forward to hearing you fixed the A/C
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| Woodie | Jul 16 2012, 06:06 AM Post #8 |
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A/C idler pulley goes bad a lot. |
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| Bad Bent | Jul 16 2012, 04:52 PM Post #9 |
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Welcome to your new forum, StackChips1! Usually it is suggested that you do a compression check; http://geometroforum.com/topic/2574993/1/ I like to poke around the engine bay with a mechanic's stethoscope to detect noises. Beyond that I like to change fluids, plugs, cap, rotor, wires and filters on new-to-me cars. |
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| bogs | Jul 17 2012, 11:04 AM Post #10 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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Welcome here ![]() What JM and BB said were important, verify what the noise is first before getting it set in your mind. Also make sure it isn't making other noises that your missing because your distracted by this one noise, or miss something else that doesn't make noise at all. Good luck on your purchase. |
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| StackChips1 | Jul 17 2012, 03:08 PM Post #11 |
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got the car home I removed both seats and vacuumed the carpet when i have more time ill remove both seats again and wash the carpet and seats lots of stains on the carpet some on the seats and lots of syrup and mess on the seat rails |
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| StackChips1 | Jul 17 2012, 03:12 PM Post #12 |
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also does anyone know if my 98 has a timing chain or belt |
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| Bad Bent | Jul 17 2012, 03:23 PM Post #13 |
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Belt. Verify that by loosening the bolts and pealing the plastic cover on the passenger side of the engine back a little bit to see the belt. ![]() You'll probably want a Field Service Manual. eBay Geo Metro service manual search for maybe $30. Edited by Bad Bent, Jul 17 2012, 03:27 PM.
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| StackChips1 | Jul 23 2012, 07:53 PM Post #14 |
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im going to try an eliminate the loud noise tomarrow by replacing the tensioner pulley is this a easy or hard install how exactly do you remove the pulley? |
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| Johnny Mullet | Jul 23 2012, 08:06 PM Post #15 |
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If you remove the A/C belt and the noise is gone, then you know it's the compressor or the idler. To remove belt and tensioner, go under the car and loosen the center bolt on tensioner and on the bottom is the adjuster. Fairly simple
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