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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998METRO L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINECONNECTING ROD DIMENSIONS
1998 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFI
Connecting Rod Dimensions
1998 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFISECTION Connecting Rod Dimensions
Connecting Rod Side Clearance
Standard 0.10-0.20 mm (0.0039-0.0078 inches)
Maximum 0.35 mm (0.0137 inches)
Connecting Rod Bow Limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 inches)
Connecting Rod Twist Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 inches)
Connecting Rod Diameter
Out-of-Round and Taper Limit 0.01 mm (0.0004 inches)
Connecting Rod
Small End Diameter (Standard) 19.003-19.011 mm (0.7482-0.7486 inches)
Big End Diameter (Standard) 41.982-42.000 mm (1.6528-1.6535 inches)
Big Diameter 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) Undersize 41.732-41.750 mm (1.6430-1.6437 inches)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
Standard 0.020-0.050 mm (0.0008-0.0019 inches)
Maximum 0.080 mm (0.0031 inches)
Standard 0.10-0.20 mm (0.0039-0.0078 inches)
Maximum 0.35 mm (0.0137 inches)
Connecting Rod Bow Limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 inches)
Connecting Rod Twist Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 inches)
Connecting Rod Diameter
Out-of-Round and Taper Limit 0.01 mm (0.0004 inches)
Connecting Rod
Small End Diameter (Standard) 19.003-19.011 mm (0.7482-0.7486 inches)
Big End Diameter (Standard) 41.982-42.000 mm (1.6528-1.6535 inches)
Big Diameter 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) Undersize 41.732-41.750 mm (1.6430-1.6437 inches)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
Standard 0.020-0.050 mm (0.0008-0.0019 inches)
Maximum 0.080 mm (0.0031 inches)
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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.