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Re: 1992 5sp 1.0L LSI speed sensor & speedometer [p10leadman]
by precision1
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Jan 10, 2007 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: p10leadman (Jun 03, 2006 3:30 pm)
I have a 1999 Pontiac Firefly 1.3 L Automatic and its speed sensor (the needle) stopped working. I checked everything up to the back of the instrument cluster and it all worked. I removed the instrument cluster and the speedometer/odometer unit. The odometer works fine but the needle only moves a little from the bottom when I back up (turn the cable in reverse). Do you know now or does anyone know how to fix the needle speed indicator? I took it to my local auto wrecker and the fellow quoted me $150.00 for a used instrument cluster (located at distant autowreckers). The fellow said "for the time I take mulling this one over I can just spend a bit of money and replace my junk." That would be fine but I still would like to fix mine if I can and, furthermore, if I do get another speed sensor/odometer I would have the problem of having someone else's mileage on my car (or the expense and certification rigmarole of re calibrating the "new" unit). Any help, or thoughts? My Firefly has 94,000KM on it.
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- #1068 of 1692
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Re: 1992 5sp 1.0L LSI speed sensor & speedometer [precision1]
by vanillalatte
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Jan 10, 2007 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: precision1 (Jan 10, 2007 1:56 pm)
First of all, Ebay has odometers for your car for $20 dollars or so. If you want one with a tachometer, it will cost you around $50.00
Second, they are not hard at all to put the numbers at the correct place. You need patience, that's all. I did several for my own use when I installed a tach cluster gauge and wanted the correct reading. NO, DO NOT USE A DRILL! You have to dismantle it, it' not that hard. Are you in Canada?
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- #1069 of 1692
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Re: Squealing belts anyone???? [roguerambler]
by dangerdude
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Jan 11, 2007 (4:25 am)
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Replying to: roguerambler (Jan 10, 2007 9:10 am)
Dear RougeRambler, Thanks for the message! I appreciate it. Glad there are so many of us out there who recognize the Metro for the "car of the future" that it is. Why in hell did it slip from production. I think car makers must be as insane as politicians(?) It's all about profits I guess. Anyway .. sorry about that, got carried away (again)
My belt is no longer an issue. I do have the splash shield.
I tightened the belt bit by bit just until it stopped it's squeal. Didn't want to over stress any bearings. I've just changed the tranny fluid (what came out was unbelievable) Hoping to get smoother downshifts but I gather high mileage tranny's tend to get "notchy" on the downshifts. Just move the shifter slow & easy for success. I Have new bushings on order. I intend to get a million miles outa this little baby! DangerDude
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- #1070 of 1692
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Re: Squealing belts anyone???? [dangerdude]
by vanillalatte
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Jan 11, 2007 (4:33 am)
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Replying to: dangerdude (Jan 11, 2007 4:25 am)
Come to think of it my belt does squeal on start up...but it has been raining quite a lot here and I thought that water was the cause....which may be just that also....hum. Does anybody know when to change the tranny oil? I have 40 000 miles on Espresso Nero. Should it be done now or soon? Thanks.
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- #1071 of 1692
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Re: Squealing belts anyone???? [vanillalatte]
by dangerdude
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Jan 12, 2007 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: vanillalatte (Jan 11, 2007 4:33 am)
Dear VanillaLatte, I think the tranny juice ought to be changed at 36K mile intervals so your pretty close to being on schedule. In my case Pipsqueak (my Metro) came to me with 185K miles already. His tranny "stuff" was waaay overdue. It was obvious! Apparently these gearboxes are pretty tolerant of neglect. But let's not push it like the previous owner did! So to answer your question .. soon should be fine. My Pipsqueak is a 5-speed standard shift. Either way auto or stick, a little maintenance, a little love and we'll all last a lot longer. I've named my three cylinders "Larry, Curley & Moe" - DangerDude -
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- #1072 of 1692
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Re: Squealing belts anyone???? [dangerdude]
by vanillalatte
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Jan 12, 2007 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: dangerdude (Jan 12, 2007 7:06 am)
Thank YOU!
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- #1073 of 1692
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Geo Metro problem
by twister31634
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Jan 12, 2007 (8:36 am)
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 could someone please help me i am having problems with my 94 geo metro flasher/ blinker unit , however i cant find where the flasher is could some one please help me?
any info reply to:
twister31634 yahoo.com\
thanks everyone
larry m in Ga.
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- #1074 of 1692
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Re: Metro A/C Info [vanillalatte]
by whitetop
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Jan 12, 2007 (6:43 pm)
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Replying to: vanillalatte (Dec 31, 2006 4:53 am)
The aftermarket compressor is almost identical to the factory one - my mechanic said he had to order a kit for attaching it to the car because the bolt holes are slightly different. I didn't have the problem with the hose crimping because I already had the hoses.
By the way, I'm 52, but I figure the convertible will last as long as I will, I hope. I just had a new water pump and timing belt installed a couple of weeks ago. It's running better than ever.
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- #1075 of 1692
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Re: 1992 5sp 1.0L LSI speed sensor & speedometer [vanillalatte]
by precision1
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Jan 12, 2007 (9:32 pm)
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Replying to: vanillalatte (Jan 10, 2007 2:13 pm)
Thanks for your help. Yes, I do live in Canada - Just outside of Edmonton. I'll check Ebay for a odometer with tach.
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- #1076 of 1692
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Geo Metro engine swap out?
by p10leadman
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Jan 12, 2007 (10:04 pm)
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I have numerous 2 dr Geo Metros, all but 1 are 4 cyl engines. I want to put a low milage 1995 engine in place of a very tired 1997 engine (hi miles) I'd like to swap engines and trany and shafting as 1 package--does that make sense? How much trouble? Will the wiring harnesses be the same?
ALSO interior roof liners, (cloth) has separated on all but 1 of my cars- how the heck do I get them down and re-glued? what kind of adhesive should I use ? 
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