Comments on: Video on How to Replace a Geo Metro Convertible Top http://metroxfi.com/2009/04/video-on-how-to-replace-a-geo-metro-convertible-top/ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:26:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sean Benson http://metroxfi.com/2009/04/video-on-how-to-replace-a-geo-metro-convertible-top/comment-page-1/#comment-6383 Sean Benson Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:26:11 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/?p=1044#comment-6383 Mr. Dockery Sir would you like to do one more i am in Fayetteville NC. I would love to drive down there with my new top and help you put it on as i have a friend that has two that both need tops. willing to pay you but never attempted the job before. Sean Mr. Dockery

Sir would you like to do one more i am in Fayetteville NC. I would love to drive down there with my new top and help you put it on as i have a friend that has two that both need tops. willing to pay you but never attempted the job before.

Sean

]]> By: Michele Allen http://metroxfi.com/2009/04/video-on-how-to-replace-a-geo-metro-convertible-top/comment-page-1/#comment-6250 Michele Allen Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:43:18 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/?p=1044#comment-6250 My 1993 vert gets 42 mpg. My 1993 vert gets 42 mpg.

]]> By: Jerry Dockery http://metroxfi.com/2009/04/video-on-how-to-replace-a-geo-metro-convertible-top/comment-page-1/#comment-2120 Jerry Dockery Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:05:28 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/?p=1044#comment-2120 Also note that some parts have a LEFT and a RIGHT side. Don't reverse them. Also note that some parts have a LEFT and a RIGHT side. Don’t reverse them.

]]> By: Jerry Dockery http://metroxfi.com/2009/04/video-on-how-to-replace-a-geo-metro-convertible-top/comment-page-1/#comment-2119 Jerry Dockery Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:05:47 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/?p=1044#comment-2119 This video is fine if you are dealing with new hardware; but none of are. here are some tips; 1. Do NOT attempt to remove the old screws without an impact screwdriver and a torq drive that fits the factory screws EXACTLY. 2. The factory screws come in packages of 10. Part # 96064491. $3.12 each retail. $2.34 shop cost. That is $23.40 for the pack. Order at least one pack because you will have several screws that are too damaged to be reused. 3. Get some 3M Trim Adhesive to secure the fabric to the top bow [header]. This keeps it firmly in place before you install the trim piece. 4. If you find a crack or a break in the top retainers, use JB Weld to repair them. New ones cost $80.00. 5. You will run into problems. What should be a 2 hour job can easily stretch into days as you find parts that need to be sanded and repainted. Jerry from Kure Beach, NC This video is fine if you are dealing with new hardware; but none of are.
here are some tips;
1. Do NOT attempt to remove the old screws without an impact screwdriver and a torq drive that fits the factory screws EXACTLY.
2. The factory screws come in packages of 10. Part # 96064491. $3.12 each retail. $2.34 shop cost. That is $23.40 for the pack. Order at least one pack because you will have several screws that are too damaged to be reused.
3. Get some 3M Trim Adhesive to secure the fabric to the top bow [header]. This keeps it firmly in place before you install the trim piece.
4. If you find a crack or a break in the top retainers, use JB Weld to repair them. New ones cost $80.00.
5. You will run into problems. What should be a 2 hour job can easily stretch into days as you find parts that need to be sanded and repainted.

Jerry from Kure Beach, NC

]]> By: Ted Stoner http://metroxfi.com/2009/04/video-on-how-to-replace-a-geo-metro-convertible-top/comment-page-1/#comment-1716 Ted Stoner Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:06:32 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/?p=1044#comment-1716 The auto trans car gets around 32 to 40 mpg and the auto trans robs alot of power. My standard trans metro gets an average of 46 mpg with 240,000 miles. Keep the egr valve clean. If you havn't bought one yet I strongly suggest the manuel trans. Mine still will scratch the tires in second gear and it feels like a gokart. The auto trans car gets around 32 to 40 mpg and the auto trans robs alot of power. My standard trans metro gets an average of 46 mpg with 240,000 miles. Keep the egr valve clean. If you havn’t bought one yet I strongly suggest the manuel trans. Mine still will scratch the tires in second gear and it feels like a gokart.

]]> By: Jonathan http://metroxfi.com/2009/04/video-on-how-to-replace-a-geo-metro-convertible-top/comment-page-1/#comment-1555 Jonathan Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:12:45 +0000 http://metroxfi.com/?p=1044#comment-1555 What is the MPG for a 1992 Geo Metro Convertible, 3 cylinder engine and automatic transmission? What is the MPG for a 1992 Geo Metro Convertible, 3 cylinder engine and automatic transmission?

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