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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999METRO L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESPECIFICATIONSENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATIONSENGINE BLOCK DATA/SPECIFICATIONS
1999 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFI
Engine Block Data/Specifications
1999 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFISECTION Engine Block Data/Specifications
| Main Bearing Cap Bolts | 40 | |
| Rear Main Seal Housing Bolts | 97 | |
| Main Bearing Cap Bore Diameter W/O Bearing | Stamping A | 1.9291-1.9294 |
| Stamping B | 1.9294-1.9296 | |
| Stamping C | 1.9296-1.9298 | |
| Gasket Surface Distortion | STD | 0.0012 |
| MAX | 0.0024 | |
| Cylinder Bore | Stamped #1 | 2.9138-2.9141 |
| Stamped #2 | 2.9134-2.9138 | |
| Diameter Limits | 2.9196 | |
| Taper and Out Of Round Limit | 0.0039 |
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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.