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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999METRO L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESPECIFICATIONSENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATIONSCONNECTING ROD DATA/SPECIFICATIONS
1999 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFI
Connecting Rod Data/Specifications
1999 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFISECTION Connecting Rod Data/Specifications
| Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nuts | 26 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) | |
| Connecting Rod Side Clearance | STD | 0.0039-0.0078 Inch (in) |
| MAX | 0.0137 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Bow Limit | 0.0020 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Twist Limit | 0.0039 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Diameter Out Of Round And Taper Limit | 0.0004 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Small End Diameter | STD | 0.7482-0.7486 Inch (in) |
| Connecting Rod Big End Diameter | STD | 1.6528-1.6535 Inch (in) |
| 0.0098in undersize | 1.643-1.6437 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance | STD | 0.0008-0.0019 Inch (in) |
| MAX | 0.0031 Inch (in) |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.