my 97'Geo metro 3-cylinder has been laggy these last few days and left me stopped on the side of the road. After getting it started back up I have to hope I can get it back home. If been told the Crank gear is worn out and have been quoted $525. My mechanic said it is that or get a whole new engine. I in a tough spot :banghead: I really need that car fixed. Should I pay him that kinda money or is there another alternative?

The only problem I've had with the crank pulley is when two of my metros broke the bolt that holds the timing pulley to the crankshaft. Now, that's what I got for using an impact socket to install that bolt in the first place, instead of torquing it properly with a torque wrench. If this is the case with your car, the crankshaft will need to be replaced because, as a result, the key way which aligns the gear with the crank will be destroyed. So - assuming the crank has to be replaced, I'd say the price is decent. Do you have anymore details?

-MechanicMatt

One thing I have noticed on a couple Geos is that the notch in the crank gear for the key will get deformed and messed up, and even the notch on the crank too. He probably suggested a new engine in case the crank is messed up from it. Get in there though, have him show you the crank gear, the key-weigh and the notch on the crank for the key-weigh to make sure he isn't gona charge you for a new engine if it's just the crank gear.

Can someone explain to me how to post a problem about my car??? I hate computers

Yes, return to the previous page, click "New Thread" and you're on your way.

thanks guys:smile:
you were right the automotive place I took my car to did suggest that I get a new engine put into my car to get a complete fix. They said the temprary welding fix would be the price they quoted me. I went ahead and had them do some welding to give me a temp. fix. The car is running okay. However I don't believe investing the kind of money into the car it would take to get a new engine into the car would be worth it. So now I am trying to think of a good reliable car with good gas milage on it to invest into. Some kind of coupe style. :p

haha.. I had my machinist weld that up for me.. didn't work well for me, hopefully you have better luck with it.

The only problem I've had with the crank pulley is when two of my metros broke the bolt that holds the timing pulley to the crankshaft. Now, that's what I got for using an impact socket to install that bolt in the first place, instead of torquing it properly with a torque wrench. If this is the case with your car, the crankshaft will need to be replaced because, as a result, the key way which aligns the gear with the crank will be destroyed. So - assuming the crank has to be replaced, I'd say the price is decent. Do you have anymore details?

-MechanicMatt

Buy a new crank gear. drill 2 holes at 90 degress to crankishaft in it. Thread for allen screws and put on crankshaft. This worked for me. I spent $35 and got it running again. 2 days work.

Gasenvy

I too cannot post a message. I find private message which goes nowhere. I cannot see 'thread' Give me some more help. nobuddie

if you figure it out, please post it. I can't find new thread

Buy a new crank gear. drill 2 holes at 90 degress to crankishaft in it. Thread for allen screws and put on crankshaft. This worked for me. I spent $35 and got it running again. 2 days work.

Gasenvy

That is absolutely brilliant!! +5 for ingenuity! Thanks for your input. I will be doing this if it ever happens again.

-MechanicMatt