99 Metro 1.3 Problem

[Hugemoth]

Number 1 and 4 cylinders reach TDC at the same time, as do 2 and 3.

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[azazel_18_2]

Well, I put a gasket on it because the silicone was leaking real bad. About a quart and a half between oil changes! I did set it with the E mark and the crank mark and nothing. I am going to go ahead and change the camshaft position sensor and see what happens.

[azazel_18_2]

UPDATE: I have gotten it to start a few times now that I have replaced the camshaft position sensor but sometimes it will not start. I pulled a spark plug out and it was VERY wet. If I dry them all off the car will run fine but the next time you go to start it it will not start and will have wet plugs. I replaced all the coil packs and checked to make sure they are both firing and they are. It backfired through the intake a few times so I was wondering if it could have taken out the MAP sensor?

[cal058]

Have you checked the plug conections at the crank and cam sensors?
I have a 99 1.3 that would not start and after about $600.00 in parts and labor, they found a loose wire at the crank sensor plug.
Hope this helps.

[91Caprice9c1]

Originally Posted by azazel_18_2

...I pulled a spark plug out and it was VERY wet. If I dry them all off the car will run fine but the next time you go to start it it will not start and will have wet plugs.

It backfired through the intake a few times so I was wondering if it could have taken out the MAP sensor?

Wet with fuel or wet with oil?

The map sensor should have an inline check valve to protect it in the event of a backfire, its a white/yellowish cylindrical looking thing in the middle of the MAP hose.

-MechanicMatt

[azazel_18_2]

I have replaced both crank and camshaft position sensors and have checked to make sure we had a good connection many times. It is fuel on the plugs. The 99 MAP sensor is bolted right to the manifold and the prong goes down inside the manifold right into the line of fire. I am going to check my fuel pressure some time this week. I know it is getting fuel but I do not have a fuel pressure gauge so I will be buying one soon. That would be nice to have a bad fuel pressure regulator.

[azazel_18_2]

Ok I checked fuel pressure. With the key on I have 42lbs and running it has 34lbs. I got it to start once by priming it and I let it run for 5 minutes. I killed it and it would not start again even by priming it. Pulled the plugs and they are wet. Cleaned them off and same old crap. I have 2 manuals and neither one tell me how to test the MAP or the TPS. Can somebody clue me in on how to test them on this thing? I am sure the MAP came into direct contact with fire and carb cleaner. Any ideas? I did check for fire and it is firing great. Injectors click. Cat is clean. I still have the air intake off. I tried it with it on and it still wouldn't start so I took it off so I could prime it. I did cath my arm on fire but all is well. I just lost a little hair on my arm. HELP!!!!

[master62]

my 98 metro has 2 e" marks in the camshaft and i have the same problem i changed the time belt but now some times the motor starts sometims only some times stops and wont start untill next day help

[sas95]

This is a year too late for azazel's problem, but I've read in other posts that you are not to use an oil pan cork gasket. If you do, th camshaft sensor is too far away from the teeth in the cranshaft that it needs to sense, and will not work. Remove the oil pan and gasket, use RTV as sealant instead for the oil pan, and the cranshaft sensor should be close enough and work.