Hi Mike. When setting Engine timing and the timing marks are correct like you have, it will be on TDC and firing on Number 1 cylinder, so check that the distributor rotor button is facing number 1 and the rotation matches the firing order.
We're in Prattville 1 AM till Thurs 4 Pm before we got power back, 6 month old on oxygen Thankfully neighbor was right over and plugged his machine to his generator. Internet came back Saturday AM. But we survived as the best case.
@7:57 those were capacitors...any yes those can fail usually they will swell on top /sides. Resistors fail too, but most often it would be part of a catastrophic failure.
I often start a video and put the phone down to listen what's happening while continuing to work. You're one of a handful of people who I can listen to through the entire video and actually know what's going on. Keep up the good work👍🏼
Was looking forward to seeing this video. While you are at the timing belt you should just replace the belt, tensioner, and water pump. Those are a critical part of the engine, and are usually what causes a car to go down completely while doing unrepairable damage when they fail.
You have a low compression this is due to a broken motor head if you remove 3 plugs the motor will start at only remaining three plugs and water will start come out from the exhaust .
LOL at the SNL skit. The timing belt tensioner looks like an eccentric. Once you loosen the bolt at 2 o’clock from the center of the tensioner you should be able to adjust tension and reapply torque to the loosened bolt at 2 o’clock. Would definitely do cam and crank seals while there with a belt. Along with a new tensioner pulley (since bearing is integrated). Water pump for good measure. Replacing the oil seals will hopefully cut the oil leaks.
The timing belt and tensioner is way way too lose. That needs replacing and so does the timing belt. Also I think you need a new water pump as it shouldn’t the like that. Looking forward to the next one. Great work and thanks for the video take care
Three guesses on what's in the box..Im.thinking crank sensor .The cylinder walls looked great and the timing is on the money..I bet it's a crank sensor..Can't wait to see if she runs
Tensioner spring needs to be replaced. Tensioner pulley shouldn't be that loose. ECM should be grounded, even if you don't fully install it. Put new gas in it. I'm going to guess that the E-Bay part is a new injector.
Great update 😊 Glad you didn't have more damage to your home. Your landscaping is beautiful.i have no clue what is wrong but I do hope you change the timing belt and pump while you are in there. It only makes sense. Look forward to more updates on Barbie and the Queen.
There is one thing people mistake bad timing for and that is a bad cam or worn cam lobe, you can check to see if it is a bad cam by taking the valve cover off and watch to see if all push rods are moving correctly. If any of the rods are not then that lobe on the cam is worn, while you are at that point check to see if valve train is tightened and if not then make needed adjustments. This is not an end of the world issue if you have to replace the cam.
Make sure the distributor is pointing to number 4 and triple check that you have the wires going in the correct order. Since you are in there yes just replace the belt waterpump and tensioner. But it looks to be in time.
Do the complete timing system renew and also water pump. Put Marvel Oil in all cylinders. Let it soak overnight. Then put it all back together. That will work! Get the whole TIMING SET AND WATER PUMP, MIKE. Love little vehicles like this!
Those ECU parts you pointed out are capacitors not resistors and I think the timing is dead on I would swap out the magnetic pick up or infra red pick up in the distributor unless that is what arrived for you through your mail?
I'd replace the timing belt and tensioner myself. Even if that's not what's holding it back from staying, it still appears loose enough it could skip some teeth, we all know what happens in that situation. Cheap insurance to just swap it out while you're here.
You're a hard working man Mike! I bought a new Geo Tracker in 1993, Bright yellow. Mine was very stable on the highway. I drove that thing from Rolla, Mo to Niagara Falls Canadian side. It was a tad noisy with the rag top. I bought the hard top a month later, 98% of noise gone. Back then those tops could only be bought at the dealership. In other words I over paid for it at around 800 bucks.
Mike is the car fixer upper 😂 keep it up man! You’re so good at this 😂the fact you do this when you have no electricity or anything is amazing full praise to you
Some people hate on the Tracker as a poor man's Jeep but, taken care of 25 years ago they never failed to start. And in 4WD could keep up with the Jeeps on the beach or old fire roads in woods.
Great video Mike! I remember here in Argentina when I was a kid, around 1993/94 my neighbour had a brand new Suzuki Sidekick (i was like yours but 4 door) it was gorgeous, fully loaded, and in a bad storm a huge tree fell over the Suzuki and totalled it. It was a shame. And I as a kid took the "X" emblem (from Sidecick JLX) and still have it glued to my old retro desktop computer 😂
You have the timing cover off and the parts are inexpensive so I'd change everything in there. You played another video perfectly, Cliff. Now we are all hanging on. Hope your power wasn't out for too long. Wonderful video. Thank you.
I usually keep old toothbrushes for cleaning PCBs,the items you pointed to I think you will find are capacitor's, as you have spark and ignition seems like timing
Great work MWM, you might as well change the belt tensioner the belt and waterpump while you have it all apart , while your at it the thermostat too , loving the content , always outstanding sir , hope your powers back soon , peace
Hi Mike! Enjoyed the video as always, thanks for the content! Probably already mentioned but you pointed out 3 capacitors and you called em resistors. Def replace em if you can, if not bad now in time they will go, already 30 years old and electrolytics for sure don't last forever. Get some good caps (Nichicon or any brand you prefer) and change em out, not a bad job at all. Just match up ratings and + and - when installing. Even if this has NOTHING to do with the starting issue it's good to take care of and prevent issues later on down the line. Thanks again for the content Mike! :)
New belt time - they don't really like that much oil contamination (plus it is an easy job as you are there). Gut feeling is that the belt is a bit loose but not catastrophically so.
Recheck the Spark plug wires order, just in case, maybe??? I love older vintage Mercedes cars from the 60s, 70s and 80s. I would love to see a new vid soon on the white Mercedes.
I would check to see if the distributor has been removed from the engine, but not put back in the correct position. We know to adjust the timing the distributor has to be rotated ( once the pinch bolt has been loosened) but if it’s like most distributors I’ve come across, it just has a gear on the end of it which meshes with the lay shaft inside the engine. Just check the rotor arm is in the correct position for TDC.
Good job mike, with all the wind damage, power out, youve done well , you have an engine bay that you dont know the condition of parts, but with some time and new bits Barbie will Burp into life.....
Doing all this without electricity, duck updates for us and making progress; what more can one ask for?! Thanks Mike, you are THE MAN!!!
Yes
She is gonna live
I see the light
Very handsome Mike.
Hi Mike. When setting Engine timing and the timing marks are correct like you have, it will be on TDC and firing on Number 1 cylinder, so check that the distributor rotor button is facing number 1 and the rotation matches the firing order.
It’s a G16A 8 valve motor. Firing order is 1-3-4-2 and the distributor rotates clockwise
Glad your safe from the storm.
Good luck with the geo.
The parts you’re talking about replacing on the main board , are electrolytic capacitors
Not resistors…
Great video Mike
We're in Prattville 1 AM till Thurs 4 Pm before we got power back, 6 month old on oxygen Thankfully neighbor was right over and plugged his machine to his generator. Internet came back Saturday AM. But we survived as the best case.
While the timing belt is all lined up check and make sure your rotor button is on number 4 also.
It is…
Hello Mike The Geo Tracker Will Run
@7:57 those were capacitors...any yes those can fail usually they will swell on top /sides. Resistors fail too, but most often it would be part of a catastrophic failure.
I used the wrong word…. Yes, capacitors
I often start a video and put the phone down to listen what's happening while continuing to work. You're one of a handful of people who I can listen to through the entire video and actually know what's going on. Keep up the good work👍🏼
Thank you!!
She is coming along it's just taking some time to get her up and running 🙂👍❤️
Was looking forward to seeing this video. While you are at the timing belt you should just replace the belt, tensioner, and water pump. Those are a critical part of the engine, and are usually what causes a car to go down completely while doing unrepairable damage when they fail.
Do a compression test , and next check fuel pump flow plus filter flush out too save money 🎉🎉🎉
You have a low compression this is due to a broken motor head if you remove 3 plugs the motor will start at only remaining three plugs and water will start come out from the exhaust .
And like I said keep me in mind I would love to have her always wanted one of those since 1991. 🙂👍❤️
Idea for a name for the Mercedes wagon. Queen latifah :)
Also loving the geo series !!
What's in the box? Loved the video insert.😂🤣😂
#replaycrew
Have a great weekend everyone! 🐺
The ecm may benefit from gentle directed heat therapy from a heat gun to reset the solder.
LOL at the SNL skit.
The timing belt tensioner looks like an eccentric. Once you loosen the bolt at 2 o’clock from the center of the tensioner you should be able to adjust tension and reapply torque to the loosened bolt at 2 o’clock.
Would definitely do cam and crank seals while there with a belt. Along with a new tensioner pulley (since bearing is integrated). Water pump for good measure. Replacing the oil seals will hopefully cut the oil leaks.
The timing belt and tensioner is way way too lose. That needs replacing and so does the timing belt. Also I think you need a new water pump as it shouldn’t the like that. Looking forward to the next one. Great work and thanks for the video take care
I can totally see you cruising around OK with Lola in the Tracker!
Title of the video should say
*Will me GEO... G-O?" GREAT Video once again Mike!!
Great idea!!
Three guesses on what's in the box..Im.thinking crank sensor .The cylinder walls looked great and the timing is on the money..I bet it's a crank sensor..Can't wait to see if she runs
Keep up the great work. Okay.
Yes the belt is to loose. And is the distributor in correct and facings number 4 cylinder?
Yup
We learned something new every day
Never too old or young to learn something new😊
Yay, a barbie world update. Keep up the hard work Mike!
You be safe and careful sir and have a great day.🙂👍🙏
Tensioner spring needs to be replaced. Tensioner pulley shouldn't be that loose. ECM should be grounded, even if you don't fully install it. Put new gas in it. I'm going to guess that the E-Bay part is a new injector.
I agree the tensioner is wayyyyy toooo lose. Definitely off a tooth with regard to alignment.
Wow, the ducks 🦆 are growing up so fast, it’s really good to see them again
Good job Mike 😎😎👍👍Keep working on a Barbie Geo Tracker
Wow keep us hanging lol good luck 😮
Great update 😊 Glad you didn't have more damage to your home. Your landscaping is beautiful.i have no clue what is wrong but I do hope you change the timing belt and pump while you are in there. It only makes sense. Look forward to more updates on Barbie and the Queen.
Can wait to see "What's in the box"!!!
There is one thing people mistake bad timing for and that is a bad cam or worn cam lobe, you can check to see if it is a bad cam by taking the valve cover off and watch to see if all push rods are moving correctly. If any of the rods are not then that lobe on the cam is worn, while you are at that point check to see if valve train is tightened and if not then make needed adjustments. This is not an end of the world issue if you have to replace the cam.
Tensioner looks like one of those cam bolts that allows you to adjust the tension. Loosen the bolt and then move the pulley and retighten.
hi, 22:25, the cam belt should sit to the left of the round black one that you spin on. will test and see if that fixes the problem.
Make sure the distributor is pointing to number 4 and triple check that you have the wires going in the correct order. Since you are in there yes just replace the belt waterpump and tensioner. But it looks to be in time.
It is pointing at 4
Do the complete timing system renew and also water pump.
Put Marvel Oil in all cylinders. Let it soak overnight.
Then put it all back together.
That will work!
Get the whole TIMING SET AND WATER PUMP, MIKE.
Love little vehicles like this!
Glad u all safe from crazy weather there 🙌. Belt looks loose 😮
Hey Mike make sure you clear out the exhaust pipes to make sure air is getting thru. If not fuel may not atomize properly when attempting ignition.
When Mike brought the fire extinguisher, I thought, Disco Barbie Inferno? 😅😂
you and your cliffhangers, crafty! haha
I hope she runs i really love that pink and green color scheme it’s my favorite that and the Mercedes wagon
Looking forward to see what’s in the box Mike.
Great video. Glad to see the progress on the Geo Tracker.
Those ECU parts you pointed out are capacitors not resistors and I think the timing is dead on I would swap out the magnetic pick up or infra red pick up in the distributor unless that is what arrived for you through your mail?
I'd replace the timing belt and tensioner myself. Even if that's not what's holding it back from staying, it still appears loose enough it could skip some teeth, we all know what happens in that situation. Cheap insurance to just swap it out while you're here.
Mike, u read my mind. the timing. I hope that works. Have fun. Have a nice day.
You're a hard working man Mike! I bought a new Geo Tracker in 1993, Bright yellow. Mine was very stable on the highway. I drove that thing from Rolla, Mo to Niagara Falls Canadian side. It was a tad noisy with the rag top. I bought the hard top a month later, 98% of noise gone. Back then those tops could only be bought at the dealership. In other words I over paid for it at around 800 bucks.
I've waited for this!
Mike is the car fixer upper 😂 keep it up man! You’re so good at this 😂the fact you do this when you have no electricity or anything is amazing full praise to you
Awesome show Thanks for the update. 😊
50,000 subs in sight. Keep up the great work Mike.
Some people hate on the Tracker as a poor man's Jeep but, taken care of 25 years ago they never failed to start. And in 4WD could keep up with the Jeeps on the beach or old fire roads in woods.
I HAVE BOTH LOL 2010 WRANGLER AND 95 TRACKER WITH THIS EXACT MOTOR AND UNDERHOOD SETUP! JEEP BREAKS OFTEN TRACKER RUNS ALWAYS GRRR!
Those 3 resistors are capacitors! 😁
Great video Mike! I remember here in Argentina when I was a kid, around 1993/94 my neighbour had a brand new Suzuki Sidekick (i was like yours but 4 door) it was gorgeous, fully loaded, and in a bad storm a huge tree fell over the Suzuki and totalled it. It was a shame. And I as a kid took the "X" emblem (from Sidecick JLX) and still have it glued to my old retro desktop computer 😂
You have the timing cover off and the parts are inexpensive so I'd change everything in there. You played another video perfectly, Cliff. Now we are all hanging on. Hope your power wasn't out for too long. Wonderful video. Thank you.
Congratulations on being a proud owner of a Barbie Boat Anchor
Awesome video Mike it's a bit of change of pace really like the Barbie car👍
Your doing a great job Mike ! It will be “ ALIVE “ ….soon. Have A Great Weekend 🇨🇦
The Geo Tracker is a cool car.
Hey Mike I want to see some of your friends helping you Randy Santa
Good video. Glad to see y'all are ok. Barbie must have made a trip to France during the storm and didn't tell anyone about being gone.
I usually keep old toothbrushes for cleaning PCBs,the items you pointed to I think you will find are capacitor's, as you have spark and ignition seems like timing
A new timing belt and water pump would be good. Preventive maintenance
You are powering thru under some difficult conditions. I agree on replacing tensioner too.
Great work MWM, you might as well change the belt tensioner the belt and waterpump while you have it all apart , while your at it the thermostat too , loving the content , always outstanding sir , hope your powers back soon , peace
Can we save it
Yes, you’ll make start 👍👍👍
Timing belt change won't hurt water pump to right there away anything else won't hurt either.
Check timing at the distributor and I would replace the timing belt along with the timing belt cover.
I think what you have in the box Mike. 🤞
Mike keep up the funny! and awesome videos.
Hi Mike! Enjoyed the video as always, thanks for the content! Probably already mentioned but you pointed out 3 capacitors and you called em resistors. Def replace em if you can, if not bad now in time they will go, already 30 years old and electrolytics for sure don't last forever. Get some good caps (Nichicon or any brand you prefer) and change em out, not a bad job at all. Just match up ratings and + and - when installing. Even if this has NOTHING to do with the starting issue it's good to take care of and prevent issues later on down the line. Thanks again for the content Mike! :)
Happy Friday Mike
Hope the ECU is okay 🤔
Hi Mike I thought maybe the reason that it didn't start at first was because the map sensor wasn't hooked up.
You also need to do a compression check and maybe a leak down test.
Mike I think you mean Capacitors 🤔
In the box are the mystery chunks before they become mystery chunks 😁😁
I'd love too own one tracker one day !😢😂❤
New belt time - they don't really like that much oil contamination (plus it is an easy job as you are there). Gut feeling is that the belt is a bit loose but not catastrophically so.
I recommend to do that timing belt with both seals and water pump since your already there
Great work and work👌😎
A cranck sensor is in the box dear Mike.
You can get one of those ultrasonic cleaners for those electronics. That engine sure is moving around a lot when turning it over.
Mike, the "EUY" electric bike is amazing. Make a pitch for the channel and see if they are smart enough to come to you.
i've never heard of a firing order starting anywhere but #1
It’s a Suzuki thing…
Definitely a job for NEWS 2 Oklahoma "Problem Solvers"
Dunno if Mr. K would be willing to work on a car! Lol
Hey Mike hi Lola and the ducks!
The timing belt tensioner has camed bolt so you can tighten the belt and keep your timing from drifting off.
Recheck the Spark plug wires order, just in case, maybe??? I love older vintage Mercedes cars from the 60s, 70s and 80s. I would love to see a new vid soon on the white Mercedes.
I would check to see if the distributor has been removed from the engine, but not put back in the correct position.
We know to adjust the timing the distributor has to be rotated ( once the pinch bolt has been loosened) but if it’s like most distributors I’ve come across, it just has a gear on the end of it which meshes with the lay shaft inside the engine.
Just check the rotor arm is in the correct position for TDC.
The timing should be 1342 with one being the cylinder at the front of the engine 😊
Great video!
Yeah you got this
Good job mike, with all the wind damage, power out, youve done well , you have an engine bay that you dont know the condition of parts, but with some time and new bits Barbie will Burp into life.....
interesting project.