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Anonymous Posted on Apr 13, 2013

I changed thehead on my 1995 geo metro now it wont strart the rotor button turns but cant get it to fire

I didn't know that u weren't suppose to turn the pulleys without the belt on.but I did and when I found out I tried to fix it.but now it won't start I need this fixed very bad please help......

  • Randy Handy Apr 13, 2013

    I would start with is there spark at the plug, if yes is it weak or strong spark. If all good check fuel if no spark check coil then ignition module.

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You will have to tear it back down where you can get to timing belt and all pulleys.

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Fig. Fig. 3: Timing belt tensioner and belt
Timing belts must always be handled carefully and kept completely free of dirt, grease, fluids and lubricants. This includes any accidental contact from spillage, fingerprints, rags, etc. These same precautions apply to the pulleys and contact surfaces on which the belt rides.The belt must never be crimped, twisted or bent. Never use tools to pry or wedge the belt into place. Such actions will damage the structure of the belt and possibly cause breakage.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts and remove the crankshaft pulley.

It is not necessary to loosen the crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt at the center.
  1. Remove the timing belt cover.
  2. Align the 4 timing marks by turning the crankshaft.
  3. Remove the timing belt tensioner, tensioner plate, tensioner spring, spring damper and timing belt.

After the timing belt is removed, never turn the camshaft or crankshaft independently. If turned, interference may occur among the pistons, and valves and parts related to the pistons and valves may be damaged.
  1. Inspect the timing belt for wear or cracks and replace as necessary. Check the tensioner for smooth rotation.

To install:
  1. Install the tensioner plate to the tensioner.
  2. Insert the lug of the tensioner plate into the hole of the tensioner.
  3. Install the tensioner, tensioner plate and spring. Do not tighten the tensioner bolt and stud, make the bolt hand tight only.

Be sure that plate movement is installed in the proper direction that causes the same directional movement of the tensioner inner race. If no movement between the plate and inner race occurs remove the tensioner and plate again and reinsert the plate lug into the tensioner hole.
  1. Check that the timing mark on the camshaft timing pulley is aligned with the V mark on the cylinder head cover. If not align the 2 marks by turning the camshaft by be careful not to turn it more than the allowable range.
  2. Check that the punch mark on the crankshaft timing belt pulley is aligned with the arrow mark on the oil pump case. If not align the 2 marks by turning the camshaft by be careful not to turn it more than the allowable range.
  3. With the 4 marks aligned, install the timing belt on the 2 pulleys in such a way that the arrow marks on the belt (if so equipped) coincide with the rotating direction of the crankshaft. In this state the No. 1 piston is at top dead center of its compression stroke.
  4. Install the tensioner spring and spring damper. To allow the belt to be free of any slack, turn the crankshaft 2 rotations clockwise after installing the tensioner spring and damper. After removing the belt slack, first tighten the tensioner stud to 8 ft. lbs.. (11 Nm) and then the tensioner bolt to 20 ft. lbs.. (27 Nm).

As a final check, confirm that both sets of timing marks are aligned properly.
  1. Ensure that the seal is between the water pump and the oil pump case. Install the timing belt outside cover. Torque the timing belt cover bolts to 8 ft. lbs.. (11 Nm).
  2. Install the crankshaft pulley. Fit the keyway on the pulley to the key on the crank timing belt pulley and tighten the 4 bolts to 8 ft. lbs.. (11 Nm).
  3. Lower the vehicle and install the negative battery cable.

Testimonial: "Thanks for every thing but I did this and I still can't get fire is their some the else I could be doing wrong or that may be tore up or any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated."

  • Anonymous Apr 13, 2013

    I have done this already and i still cant get fire for some reason any other sugestions.

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  • Posted on May 15, 2008

SOURCE: Can Geo Metro parts be used to fix a Chevrolet Metro?

yes it will if the year model and body style are the same and it dose not have to be the exact same year model i would find out which years fit your sisters car you can call most good body shops and they can tell you or call you local Chevy dealer to find out what years will fit

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  • Posted on Nov 29, 2008

SOURCE: THE FIRING ORDER FOR A 1992 GEO METRO

The firing order is 1-3-2,   distrubtor rotates counter clockwise. looking at engine from front of vehicle cyl. # 1 will be on your left cyl.# 2 center and cyl.# 3on your right.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: 95 Geo metro will not crank no fire

take your timing cover off have a friend look to see if the belt is moving while you crank the engine i would say that the belt is broken

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  • Posted on Mar 08, 2009

SOURCE: bad water pump

Here's a link to help you decide if you want to tackle it yourself. For quote on having it done in your area, go to (repairpal .com)

http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c15280048711

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 06, 2009

SOURCE: How do you fix a sagging headliner in a 1995 Geo

These headliners are glued to the inside of the roof. There are four huge ribbons of hard glue down almost the full length. It will tear off part of the headliner like opening a carboard box (because it is cardboard). You have to try not to bend up the headliner getting it off. The edges are glued under the door seals. Typically the seals aren't glued though, they just pull down. Those plastic plugs need more of an even pressure to pull out without damage; you might be better off with some school scissors rather than a single screwdriver, or you may find a tool at the partshouse for $5 or less. You can find plugs like that at Lowes if they're damaged, but typically just black or white only. Really you might want to shop around first. Someone around here used to advertise $50. That would be well worth skipping this kind of wrinkled, gluey hell.

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