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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 14 2012, 10:37 PM (1,067 Views) | |
| 94RHDRollerskate | Aug 14 2012, 10:37 PM Post #1 |
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. New Metro owner, with a few questions about timing belts in our cars. First of all, when a timing belt goes, does it tend to do any damage to internals, like bent valves. Just need to know if changing one out as preventative maintenance is better. Second, is replacement a job that can be done with the engine still in the car, or does it NEED to come out? I know pulling it will give much more space, but creates more work. Thanks in advance. . |
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| starscream5000 | Aug 14 2012, 11:12 PM Post #2 |
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Got 70 MPG?
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The motor is non-interference and you will have plenty of room to change it with the motor in the car. |
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| crankcase | Aug 15 2012, 12:00 AM Post #3 |
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| Shinrin | Aug 15 2012, 12:15 AM Post #4 |
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That said, I'd recommend preventative work anyways. Would you rather set aside a few hours to do it, or suddenly have no timing belt on the highway? If you decide to just replace it, it's easier than waiting for it to break. Everything will still by lined up, and as long as you don't move the cam or crank, you should be able to put a new one right on and go. |
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| Stiffchezze | Aug 15 2012, 12:25 AM Post #5 |
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Hold on folks. 94RHDRollerskate has a RHD. This means he has the brake reservoir and the steering on the other side. The side WITH the timing belt. ![]() This will make it "slightly" more difficult to get to his timing belt. Just Saying... Don't let it discourage you though. But yes the 1.0 is a non-interference engine, so no worries it your belt breaks. ![]() Keep asking questions, we'll keep answering them but just a friendly reminder..eBay for a factory service manual!
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| snowfish | Aug 15 2012, 07:48 AM Post #6 |
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I'd like to see a picture, of the engine bay, of this right hand driver. I have a feeling that it may be a bit tighter, but more than likely achievable. I figure if a PT Cruiser's timing belt can be changed, with the engine in the car, a 3 cylinder Metro, of any configuration should comparatively be a snap.
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| 94RHDRollerskate | Aug 15 2012, 07:52 AM Post #7 |
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. Same as yours, just the steering linkage portion. Ugly as-purchased condition pic, sorry.
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| starscream5000 | Aug 15 2012, 08:35 AM Post #8 |
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Got 70 MPG?
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It should be a snap. The only thing that looks like it may be difficult to do now is tightening up the serpentine belt. |
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| Bad Bent | Aug 15 2012, 01:36 PM Post #9 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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The only thing I like to do when working on the timing belt is remove the RF wheel and get to the crank pulley and sprocket from inside the wheel well. The other thing that might complicate the belt change is air conditioning and removing the A/C belt. |
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| Shinrin | Aug 15 2012, 02:33 PM Post #10 |
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Air conditioning shouldn't get in the way. On a normal car at least. Makes things a little more snug, but still plenty of room to get a socket around the ac lines. |
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