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| Blew my engine up... | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 18 2013, 12:17 PM (1,611 Views) | |
| Metro Josh | May 18 2013, 12:17 PM Post #1 |
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On my way to school/work yesterday I got about a mile onto a highway and I started hearing a little metal smashing noise. The thought "are you fricking kidding me" crossed my mind really fast and right then it just sounded like a a bunch of metal exploded inside the engine and then something sounded like it snapped/broke violently and the engine died. I hurried and threw it in neutral and coasted safely off the road. Anyways here I am...yay. Never done this before, but I'm spending the weekend going to take apart the engine as much as possible to see what exactly broken. Was going to buy this http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-00-Chevrolet-Geo-Metro-1-0L-G10-SOHC-Master-Overhaul-Engine-Rebuild-Kit-/400370724584?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1996|Make%3AGeo|Model%3AMetro&vxp=mtr&hash=item5d37f46ee8 what do you guys think? I'm still going to wait to order any parts as I'm on a serious budget so the cheaper the better. Anything I will need to or highly should replace anyways that you recommend? |
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| Memphis metro | May 18 2013, 12:20 PM Post #2 |
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You will need to replace your engine sounds like. Did you have any oil in it? Oil light come on? Did you have any water in it? Did it run hot? |
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| PTA2PTB | May 18 2013, 12:20 PM Post #3 |
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I'm totally awesome! I swear.
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Don't buy ANYTHING, until you find out what broke. Your engine block could be toast; particularly if you threw a rod. |
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| JellyBeanDriver | May 18 2013, 12:22 PM Post #4 |
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Unless you have cash to burn. . .. . |
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| Old Man | May 18 2013, 12:24 PM Post #5 |
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sound like you are going to be pulling it apart to find out what happened and what is broke and then making a trip to the junkyard to find an engine.......... |
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| Memphis metro | May 18 2013, 12:26 PM Post #6 |
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We would still like to see your blown up engine when you get it apart. |
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| maddog | May 18 2013, 12:29 PM Post #7 |
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I wouldn't buy anything till I found out the problem. If it threw a rod thru the case then I would I would start over with a doner motor, then mix and match till I had something I could believe in. |
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| Metro Josh | May 18 2013, 01:27 PM Post #8 |
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Yeah fluid levels are fine, and definitely not buying anything without knowing for sure what's broke as I myself am broke haha. I only called a few places in my area and they were wanting like $1,000-$1,500 for an engine! Hopefully this is a cheap fix... I will take pictures once I find out the damage. |
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| Airsmithy | May 18 2013, 02:05 PM Post #9 |
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The local to me pick n pulls are about $150 for a used motor. Geo Glenn rebuilds for (I THINK) about $800 plus delivery and does an outstanding job. You have a few options, good luck! |
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| leonard p | May 18 2013, 02:26 PM Post #10 |
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Must be the month for engines to blow mine too quit on me |
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| rmcelwee | May 18 2013, 02:43 PM Post #11 |
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I was happy when my first Metro engine blew (because I wanted to rebuild one). I would be upset if my current Metro engine blew. I feel for you! |
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| pvr007 | May 18 2013, 11:49 PM Post #12 |
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When my engine blows i will take a toast and give Glen a call |
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| Spud | May 18 2013, 11:54 PM Post #13 |
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When my transmission cracked I was happy too cause it gave me reason to upgrade the engine and car. |
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| Mythstae | May 19 2013, 12:04 AM Post #14 |
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$800 is the old price. The price now is $1555 exchange, plus $250 installation, and delivery is 13 cents a mile, round trip. |
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| Spud | May 19 2013, 12:13 AM Post #15 |
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Get'em killer wehoo the woman taking charge I like that
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