what are the major problem in 3 cylinder motor or tranny?

Never had a problem with my 3-cyl engine or 5-sp tranny.

Mike

95 Metro HB 96,000 miles

I know this isn't motor or tranny, but what I see over and over in these cars is electrical. If it's not one thing or another.

My friend and I have aging metros, 95 and 96, respectively, and we both have oil leaks. Mine is the head gasket, hers is the valve cover gasket.

Check out this thread for more info. Metro Success Stories

#3 valve tends to burn, some manual tranny's have a problem with the 2nd gear syncro, both problems are easy to deal with by purchasing replacements.