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#327 of 1322 thanks wenyu is my 95 prizm really by tommy100 Jan 08, 2001 (4:52 am)
mechanically all the way a toyota motor,and do know anythin bout the 6k valve clearance adjustment,it was also never done,could that of caused a problem thatnks again any ideas?
#328 of 1322 tommy100 by wenyue Jan 08, 2001 (10:17 am)
yes, your engine is a 100% Toyota through and through. The Prizm is 95% Corolla. Only the minor components such as the radio/battery, and inside/outside sheet metal/fabric are different.   If you look at the engine and the heatshield, you probably will spot some Japanese label and warning of some sort.   If you are still not 100% certain, look at this web page.   http://www.gates.com/shared/brochure.cfm?brochure=30   Open up the .pdf file, and look under the Geo section. Notice the Geo Prizm are not listed with a (*), indicating it's not an interference design. So rest easy. The valves are not bent.   Not 100% certain what they do to the valve at your 6K valve adjustment (I don't own a Prizm, got a 99 Corolla, and haven't noticed any 6K valve adjustment). It's most likely for tune up, to make sure the engine run clean and efficiently like new. Even without the tune up, the valve's condition shouldn't change much, or at least not enough to make an free-running (non-interference engine) become interference.   There is a small possibility that when the belt beaks, the broken pieces might do some collateral damage. With luck, it didn't do anything bad or get caught in something else. Talk to your mechanic and find out for sure. Or even get a 2nd opinion from another mechanic you trust if you think the first one is trying to rip you off. Good luck.
#329 of 1322 interesting by wenyue Jan 08, 2001 (10:30 am)
I looked at the link I posted in the last message. I found a little interesting information.   Hey everyone. Anyone own a 90-93 Prizm? While the 94-95 ones do not use an interference engine (as per Toyota corolla engine), the 90-93 Prizm DOES use an interference design, (the 90-93 Corolla does not).   Was the 90-93 Prizm not based on the Corolla? Or did GM use a GM engine for the 90-93 Prizm?
#330 of 1322 Air Bag Problems by moparbad Jan 10, 2001 (9:15 am)
I have a 99 Chevy Prizm with frontal and side airbags. There are intermittent problems with airbag sensors that is causing the AIRBAG warning light to activate. If you have a Prizm that has or has had in the past this same type of problem I urge you to make a complaint to NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/ . The more I research this it appears that many owners of 98 and 99 Prizm's (and Corolla) have cars with defective airbags or sensors. Unless it is reported, GM will not have to correct the problem and the owners will be stuck with the bills. There is currently no TSB or recall on this problem.
#331 of 1322 ok i have a 95 prizm,and im getting sick of by badbrett79 Jan 14, 2001 (10:21 pm)
the dark red boring color, i saw a prizm of same style the oter da y with an awesome, tin can kinda blue not navy bluebut a radiant med dark blue, does nayone have a prizm w/this cool bue f so what is it called i would like to get myne painted,and if so shold i have them pait the door handles and door moulding the same?do u think it would be durable even though there not painted now (there black) thanks
#332 of 1322 '96 stock radio: change pre-set stations? by airwolf1984 Jan 15, 2001 (11:12 am)
Hi guys,   I have geo prizm 1996 basic trim. I got it as a used one and don't have the manual. I would like to change the pre-set radio stations but cannot figure out how. The radio is stock one, no cassette, CD. Any idea? Thanks.
#333 of 1322 Airwolf as far by badbrett79 Jan 16, 2001 (1:01 am)
as i can remember before i got my system, u find the station u want press one of the presetes and hold it in till the music pauses and comes back on,by the way each button can hold 2 presets for fm stations.if it was like mine, dies urs have an electronic tape deck w/a wanna be equalizer? hope this helps brett
#334 of 1322 Like a rock!! by ken126 Jan 16, 2001 (6:12 pm)
My 1990 prizm has 303,000 miles on it,with the original motor, trans and clutch!! the car rides almost like it did ten years ago. It amazes me everyday I drive it. This is by far the best car ever built. On my way to 400,000...............
#335 of 1322 cool ken did u have to replace ur timing belt by badbrett79 Jan 17, 2001 (5:49 am)
i have a 95 and would be overjoyed to get over 100k.whatz ur secret i didnt think a tiny engine could run so long,let alone the clutch,mind kinda knocks loud in the morning or whenever it sits for a few hours,whut weight and brand oil do u use,any advice, thanks brett
#336 of 1322 secret by ken126 Jan 17, 2001 (3:44 pm)
I change the oil every 3,000 miles. I use a fram filter and castrol 10w30. I am on my 6th timing belt (every 60k). Just passed new jerseys crazy inspection with no problems!

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