It's getting worse.

"XJDano" (xjdano)
09/03/2016 at 10:19 • Filed to: Metro

I was actually texting about selling the metro with a guy last week. Then I moved it around the driveway, and CEL was on. I remembered that when I was driving it last it came on and was misfiring, which it occasionally does after a while and I replace spark plugs and it’s good to go for a while.

I go to parts store and change plugs 3/ $7 with a gapper because who knows where I put it last time.

I decide to put the scanner on it just in case, and it says something about O2 sensor bank1 sensor1.

Then I get to looking at where sensor 1 is in the manifold and notice this crack under the heatshield that is just sitting on the mounting bolts.

Damn.

About $70 for a new manifold, not including the new bolts that go into the head as they are FUBAR and probably need to be cut off. And another $65 for an O2 sensor.

Plates are up in December so I have until then to decide what to do with it.

Although it still gets about double the Equinox MPG.

DISCUSSION (17)

crowmolly > XJDano
09/03/2016 at 10:22

Might be worth trying to use some of quickie-fix heat paste.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > XJDano
09/03/2016 at 10:36

What app is that you’re tracking fill ups with?

cbell04 > XJDano
09/03/2016 at 10:37

Does the auto store look at you like your a dumb ass when you ask for only 3 plugs? I’ve seem similar reactions to the 5 request (volvo) but bet 3 would really throw them for a loop.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > XJDano
09/03/2016 at 10:40

Happen to know anyone who can weld, even badly? Some crappy welds over the cracks will probably sort that at least temporarily.

XJDano > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
09/03/2016 at 10:51

Gas tracker, they bought out the aCar app I used when I had a droid phone.

You can input Maintence items as well and set reminders.

Gas Tracker by Fuelly by Fuelly, LLC

Busslayer > XJDano
09/03/2016 at 10:54

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-geo-metro-lsi-exhaust-manifold-with-oxygen-sensor-and-heat-shield-/162187538394?hash=item25c3216fda:g:Q00AAOSwawpXr2xz&vxp=mtr

$17 for now.

BringBackTheCommodore > XJDano
09/03/2016 at 10:55

While not the best solution, a temporary fix could be JB Weld.

XJDano > Busslayer
09/03/2016 at 11:13

For $18 I'll see if it fits. O2 won't work as I have OBDII.

XJDano > cbell04
09/03/2016 at 11:13

Not this last time. It comes up as 1L 3cyl

XJDano > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
09/03/2016 at 11:15

The crack goes pretty far down, and maybe eveN on the back side, if I remove it, I'll replace it. I hardly drive it any more. I just need to get rid of it.

crowmolly > crowmolly
09/03/2016 at 11:16

nvm

XJDano > crowmolly
09/03/2016 at 11:18

I may try some quiksteel epoxy, but it goes all the way down about 3-4". It needs replaced.

I would rather sell it then fix it. Or donate it to be a chump/ lemons racer.

XJDano > BringBackTheCommodore
09/03/2016 at 11:20

I may try some quiksteel epoxy first and see if that does anything. There is rust layers on there and the crack is 3-4" long.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > XJDano
09/03/2016 at 11:26

Thats fair enough, just thought then youre only really paying for new bolts rather than the manifold. The o2 sensor might not even need replacing.

shop-teacher > XJDano
09/03/2016 at 14:27

Where are you located? I’d Rallycross the hell out of that thing.

XJDano > shop-teacher
09/03/2016 at 15:38

St. Louis, MO. But I’d almost deliver it for a plane flight home.

I have a bunch of tires and such.

Shoot me an email and we can chat.

Username - yahoo.

shop-teacher > XJDano
09/03/2016 at 20:10

I sent you an email. You’re close enough that this could be doable.