1996 Geo Metro - Project Log

[Gasoline Fumes]

Originally Posted by jedi_sol

Deep cycle battery I bought is too big for the engine bay. Might need to mount it in the trunk. Luckily I still have the battery box and long battery cables from my battery relocation project on my old del sol. I'll just have to find a place in the hatch to bolt down the battery box. However, since the Geo is a hatchback, would this move be unwise?

My deep cycle is behind the passenger seat. Hasn't killed me yet! I should at least bolt it down!

[Vman455]

Originally Posted by jedi_sol

Deep cycle battery I bought is too big for the engine bay. Might need to mount it in the trunk. Luckily I still have the battery box and long battery cables from my battery relocation project on my old del sol. I'll just have to find a place in the hatch to bolt down the battery box. However, since the Geo is a hatchback, would this move be unwise?

From what I've read, several Optima battery models have a port for venting; it wouldn't be a bad idea to use it if yours does.

[mazdamx640]

If it's a sealed lead acid battery you should be fine if not try to find a sealed battery box with a vent tube you can run through the floor

[jedi_sol]

Originally Posted by mazdamx640

If it's a sealed lead acid battery you should be fine if not try to find a sealed battery box with a vent tube you can run through the floor

Thanks everybody all for your input! I have a regular lead acid battery, so i'll have to make a vent port for it.

Compression test coming this weekend, so we'll see how good (or bad) the engine is.

55.6 MPG on the commute to work today!

[MetroMPG]

Yeah, these cars are terrible at gliding: lightweight, and relatively poor aero.

Since the pulse is so efficient, anything you can do to improve the glide makes a HUGE difference in overall numbers. LRR tires and as many aero mods as you (or your s/o) can stand.

Hope your compression test goes well this weekend.

[jedi_sol]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

LRR tires and as many aero mods as you (or your s/o) can stand.

Hope your compression test goes well this weekend.

My SO wouldn't be caught dead riding in the Geo. So i have free reign to go all out on this project

[Xist]

Heh. So you drive the Subaru when you are with her?

[MetroMPG]

OH, well in that case! 70 mpg here we come.

[jedi_sol]

Originally Posted by Xist

Heh. So you drive the Subaru when you are with her?

Yep, i drive the Subaru with her when we run errands on the weekends.

The geo is my 100 mile daily commuter to work in Los Angeles.

[jedi_sol]

I'm elated to report I think I've got a healthy engine!

Spark plugs don't appear to have any fouling



Compression test

Cylinder 1-3 DRY




Cylinders 1-3 WET




Next up:
Clean EGR valve
Replace Pcv valve
Oil change

Then ecomodding time!