Comments on: How To Repair a Rusted Metro Frame http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:53:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Nick http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-436 Nick Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:15:45 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-436 HAs anyone run into issues with the expansion plug/ Freeze out plug? I have a 1995 that loses h20 like a banchi! Thanks HAs anyone run into issues with the expansion plug/ Freeze out plug? I have a 1995 that loses h20 like a banchi! Thanks

]]> By: Rick http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-348 Rick Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:42:45 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-348 Nope GM doesn't care about the problem, the cars are old enough it would be hard to even get them to put out a tsb on the problem. If they did a recall they would probably just do a buyback where they buy the cars back for list price like Toyota is doing for their trucks that have frame rusting problems. Last I looked list price for these cars is way under what they are currently selling for. Every Metro and Swift I have seen around my area (WV) has some rust on the frame around the front control arms. Almost all of them have rust holes. It takes a good bit of rust to make the car dangerous but the more good metal there the better when repairing the frame so best bet is to fix it as soon as rust shows up. Nope GM doesn’t care about the problem, the cars are old enough it would be hard to even get them to put out a tsb on the problem. If they did a recall they would probably just do a buyback where they buy the cars back for list price like Toyota is doing for their trucks that have frame rusting problems. Last I looked list price for these cars is way under what they are currently selling for.

Every Metro and Swift I have seen around my area (WV) has some rust on the frame around the front control arms. Almost all of them have rust holes. It takes a good bit of rust to make the car dangerous but the more good metal there the better when repairing the frame so best bet is to fix it as soon as rust shows up.

]]> By: bob neumann http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-346 bob neumann Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:01:20 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-346 rick, I have been looking at the repairs we need to do to our GEO's and I see a pattern they all seem to go in the same spot. Was there ever anytype of recall or tech bulletin where GM acknowledged the problem??? rick,
I have been looking at the repairs we need to do to our GEO’s and I see a pattern they all seem to go in the same spot. Was there ever anytype of recall or tech bulletin where GM acknowledged the problem???

]]> By: Rick http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-340 Rick Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:26:57 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-340 I don't think screws will hold up for long, Best bet is to find a small local shop that is not a national brand or large outfit and they are usually willing to work with you on the frame. You can always make up a paper saying they have no responsibilities if anything happens. I don’t think screws will hold up for long, Best bet is to find a small local shop that is not a national brand or large outfit and they are usually willing to work with you on the frame. You can always make up a paper saying they have no responsibilities if anything happens.

]]> By: bob neumann http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-339 bob neumann Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:38:44 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-339 mywelding skills are not the best and the shops I have talked to are not willing to weld frames due to liability issues. can these repairs be made using sheetmetal and screws?? mywelding skills are not the best and the shops I have talked to are not willing to weld frames due to liability issues. can these repairs be made using sheetmetal and screws??

]]> By: bob neumann http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-338 bob neumann Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:35:30 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-338 I have acess to alot of GEO's and parts if you are interested please send me an e-mail. I have the hatchbacks and convertables and coupes also a tracker I have acess to alot of GEO’s and parts if you are interested please send me an e-mail. I have the hatchbacks and convertables and coupes also a tracker

]]> By: abba http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-329 abba Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:34:59 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-329 Another source of metal of good strength and thickness would be old bed frame metal rails. They are already primed/painted and are like angle iron.Best of all it's cheap. Another source of metal of good strength and thickness would be old bed frame metal rails.
They are already primed/painted and are like angle iron.Best of all it’s cheap.

]]> By: Rick http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-286 Rick Fri, 30 May 2008 18:37:16 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-286 Convertibles use the same fenders as the hatchback. The only difference is the passenger side has a hole for the antenna. The hood and bumpers are also the same. The doors are different though and not much in them will interchange. Convertibles use the same fenders as the hatchback. The only difference is the passenger side has a hole for the antenna. The hood and bumpers are also the same. The doors are different though and not much in them will interchange.

]]> By: jerry http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-285 jerry Fri, 30 May 2008 18:28:18 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/#comment-285 Can you suggest how I can find a driver's side fender for a 1991 Geo Metro LSI convertible? Every source I have tried has said they do not have fenders for the convertible. Can you suggest how I can find a driver’s side fender for a 1991 Geo Metro LSI convertible? Every source I have tried has said they do not have fenders for the convertible.

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