I Fixed My Geo Tracker For $3.84!!

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • The Barbie car is alive! In this video I'll show you how to fix a Geo Tracker that won't start. How to clean fuel injectors with carb cleaner is easy. I'll also show you how to detail the interior and get rid of the smell. This Geo Tracker rebuild is not difficult and not too costly! This Geo Tracker / Suzuki Samurai rebuild is going a lot smoother than anticipated.
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  • @AutoAuctionRebuilds
    @AutoAuctionRebuilds Рік тому +8

    Now this is what I was waiting for.

  • @whizzo55
    @whizzo55 Рік тому +4

    This old man woke up this morning thinking about the Barbie car and if you got it going and here you are! Cool Beans!

  • @jimmyjimjims7483
    @jimmyjimjims7483 Рік тому +28

    Nice! That's the best outcome by far, those throttle body fuel injectors are usually pretty reliable (they used them in 1.0L Geo Metros and Trackers, etc) but they do gum up over time. I absolutely love that you're bringing this Geo back to life it deserves every bit of it

    • @rillixsgarage4767
      @rillixsgarage4767 Рік тому +2

      It’s the Corolla man himself 😂 I love your vids too my dude

  • @davemack7908
    @davemack7908 Рік тому +10

    You could paint the top white for just a couple cans of spray paint, and I think it would look way better!

    • @turbotato
      @turbotato Рік тому

      But then it wouldn't be the Barbie car...

  • @robertselkirk674
    @robertselkirk674 Рік тому +1

    I like the "time delay" fast forwards; love the ducks too (and Lola)

  • @radiodave1
    @radiodave1 Рік тому +10

    COME ON BARBIE LETS GO PARTY!!! You ROCK Mikey!!! You're a delight to watch! Congrats on ANOTHER successful repair!!!

  • @drrick8839
    @drrick8839 Рік тому +13

    Me too Randy!
    This is wonderful. MWM defeats another problem car that someone else gave up on.
    Can MWM be defeated?
    Not so far. It sounds great Mike. Can’t wait to learn how you did it.
    Peace,
    DrRick
    EDIT: I’ve been down lately due to my health problems, but your joy is infectious Mike and I sure do appreciate it!

    • @plasmaDave
      @plasmaDave Рік тому +1

      Love ducks but oh the mess,if you can train them too use a litter tray now that would be an achievement 😊

  • @PaddyBoy644
    @PaddyBoy644 Рік тому +5

    If you want a ruff idea of how long a cars has been sitting sometimes you can check out the date code on the tyres.
    Great work as always Mike, I love how you actually finish cars and repair them properly!
    Cheers Pat 🇦🇺

  • @timothykraus7654
    @timothykraus7654 Рік тому

    First off . But down oil soak pads in both sides of the project ! If the ducks crap on your floor while watching you do your work give them a nesting place to sit other than hard concrete floors and run down both sides of the car front to garage door opening like a puppy wewe pad . add "BG "oil cleaner to the motor oil and " TECHRON " TO THE GAS TANK ! I WOULD ALSO INSTALL THOSE COMPUTER CARDS TO THE UNIT YOU HAVE ! Loved the episode ! Have a great weekend as it came up so fast this week with the holiday ! God Bless !

  • @tombrooks8565
    @tombrooks8565 Рік тому +4

    Outstanding! I created a problem for myself because of the water pump. There are two bolts that are shorter than the others. I had to retap the hole I messed up on. I think you are an outstanding mechanic! Keep on keeping on!

  • @cousinjohncarstuff4568
    @cousinjohncarstuff4568 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for not playing the song! Though, when I see the Tracker, that song starts playing in my head!

  • @AStacynky
    @AStacynky Рік тому +3

    There might be a possible vacuum leak or you might want to check the plugs but good job getting it running

  • @RoadhogRNA
    @RoadhogRNA Рік тому +1

    Super fine, the princess mobile is ALIVE!!! Nice work Mike!!!

  • @ThriftMachine
    @ThriftMachine Рік тому +5

    I bought a small Ozone machine years ago, it works great. It was about $100 or so. But well worth it, even kills bugs

  • @allenback9396
    @allenback9396 Рік тому

    Quit worrying about how you look you have a car show not a fashion show great video's keepem comin

  • @dannyisaacs3877
    @dannyisaacs3877 Рік тому

    Nice! That's the best outcome by far, those throttle body fuel injectors are usually pretty reliable. I absolutely love that you're bringing this Geo back to life it deserves every bit of it

  • @MZ-hw2gj
    @MZ-hw2gj Рік тому +2

    Fantastic job Mike on problem solving.the starting issue. The timing belt,water pump and oil change was the cherry on top . Thanks

  • @terabyte1695
    @terabyte1695 Рік тому +1

    Go Barbie, maybe get it wrapped in camo, light bar or 2 , still a good job youve done mike....

  • @ianmitchell4231
    @ianmitchell4231 Рік тому

    I would rather watch you in a time lapse than the fade in and out then it is more like we are right there with you as you work.

  • @charliekretschmar2058
    @charliekretschmar2058 Рік тому +1

    It's much better for you to do that speed laps to watch you working love you videos Mike I like both you and Randy's videos very much Charlie kretschmar

  • @jeffcicale
    @jeffcicale Рік тому +4

    IT'S ALIIIIIVE!!! Props to you Mike!

  • @richardzirk6935
    @richardzirk6935 Рік тому +4

    I like the time lapse action. What a fantastic car to see come back to life. Very fun!!! I can't wait to see more progress. Make Barbie's ride shine Mike!

  • @leonb2637
    @leonb2637 Рік тому

    You need to drive to the nearest movie theater where the new 'Barbie' movie is showing. Simple, basic and fun cars. I am surprised Lola hasn't jumped in it yet.

  • @fasteddy917
    @fasteddy917 Рік тому +3

    I'm wondering if the former owner had more enthusiasm that knowledge and pulled the engine apart looking for the problem or was chasing the perceived problem. Wonderful success and a another great video. Thank you.

  • @juanpalos3657
    @juanpalos3657 Рік тому +3

    Great progress on the tracker you gone a long way . Can’t wait to see what else you have for this project, big shout out to you from Mexico buddy.

  • @user-ze7zs1lr5z
    @user-ze7zs1lr5z Рік тому

    Progressing nicely. Can't wait to see how you tackle the dash.. Progressing nicely. Can't wait to see how you tackle the dash..

  • @PaDdOcKcHanNeL1
    @PaDdOcKcHanNeL1 Рік тому +3

    Progressing nicely. Can't wait to see how you tackle the dash.

  • @cliffordkinnear9705
    @cliffordkinnear9705 Рік тому

    Aqua, the Band called and wants their Geo Tracker back!

  • @donpugh8099
    @donpugh8099 Рік тому +1

    Wow..Great Job Mike ..Man that car brings back so many memories .When I was in Highschool one of my best friends had a tracker almost identical. She's beautiful and that engine sounds amazing..Great Summer fun car ..love it...Best video ever

  • @pinarellospeedracer
    @pinarellospeedracer Рік тому +1

    Mike back in 1994 my girlfriend at the time had a Geo Tracker hers was red. we always had it loaded with gear like surf boards and camping gear. A lot of fun memories adventures in that car with her, Well along story short she passed the test and now is my wife. We now live in Scottsdale AZ and are avid mountain bikers.

  • @patriotgarage
    @patriotgarage Рік тому +1

    glad barbie runs, but I'd still replace that oil soaked timing belt and leaking seals. never mind. should have watched longer.

  • @gerredstallings465
    @gerredstallings465 Рік тому

    Good to see the car running I think it deserves new tires and paint I would go though the brakes to for the time it's been sitting if u like it enough keep it as a backup vehicle in case u need it it never hurts

  • @jeremyTallen1
    @jeremyTallen1 Рік тому

    Time-lapse are kinda cool and they add to the length of the videos which is nice also

  • @turbotato
    @turbotato Рік тому

    Glad you got her going. I'm puzzled as to why it didn't fire previously on carb cleaner...would have expected it to at least try.

  • @geoffhart8573
    @geoffhart8573 Рік тому

    Long term subscriber, never miss a video.
    Can't believe you keep ducks !!! Been there done that, they are poo machines , terrible things. Duck l'orange best place for them.
    Keep up the benz repairs

  • @kirkacola7942
    @kirkacola7942 Рік тому

    I would drive that GEO Tracker everyday and I love the 2 colors of the pink and teal and also I would repaint them the same colors as well!😊

  • @KnowPorcelain1
    @KnowPorcelain1 Рік тому +1

    Had this on a friends pre injection car, after looking, I cleaned and serviced the carbs, my friend asked me what was wrong with it, I said he had shit in the carbs, he asked how often did he have to do that 😁😁😁, great content MWM.

  • @tim1299
    @tim1299 Рік тому +1

    Belt tensioner should be replaced when changing the belt. and if it is hydraulic, it needs
    '"bled". Compressed several times and released before installing. The timing belt will shift if not.

  • @sethp1200
    @sethp1200 Рік тому

    So happy it runs love this thing especially the colors it looks awesome can’t wait to see if it drives. Now we just need to see the disco inferno up running and driving Mike

  • @malikdigger4544
    @malikdigger4544 Рік тому

    Those GM Tracker's are about hqs easy to work on just like S10 Blazer & GMC S15 SUV awesome job Monkey Wrench

  • @Mr.Worf63
    @Mr.Worf63 Рік тому +1

    It’s ALIVE !! 👍🏆 I new you could get her going Mike , No Doubt At All . I’ll being waiting for the next episode . Thanks

  • @brentgilmore3281
    @brentgilmore3281 Рік тому

    Dang MWM! That Geo is looking good! I believe I am secure enough in my manhood to drive a pink SUV. Time for a road tip!! Tyler Tx to Tulsa sounds like a fun drive, I think…..

  • @jeffmac3071
    @jeffmac3071 Рік тому +1

    Oh no, Lola just needs a day at the spa.

  • @rce59
    @rce59 Рік тому

    Congratulations on starting the tracker. I like the time lapse.

  • @russelltrupia4479
    @russelltrupia4479 Рік тому

    Holy S__t Mike WOW I really thought this one would be the one that got the best of MWM. Congrats. to you Awesome job👍👍👍👍

  • @spidermannono
    @spidermannono Рік тому

    Love the barbie George tracker im happy that she's alive hard work and perseverance pays off I learn something new every day

  • @danielulz1640
    @danielulz1640 Рік тому +1

    Go with the time lapse, I love watching you go crazy. Lol.

  • @mikesharp8653
    @mikesharp8653 Рік тому

    Fantastic job Mike! Now you'll have to change your name to "Master Wrench Mike" 🙂

  • @garyashdown5376
    @garyashdown5376 Рік тому +1

    I'm a bit concerned Mike if my memory is right those poor ducks were in the line of the exhaust gases not only that they were trying to sleep. Perhaps they were leaving their critical appraisals on the floor 😂. Nice work young man are you thinking of throwing some paint on her. Laters chuckles Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @JUST_ONE_ID10T
    @JUST_ONE_ID10T Рік тому +1

    I'm glad it now runs! Great job Mike!

  • @reverdywinfree3758
    @reverdywinfree3758 Рік тому

    Congratulations, I just changed a bad T-stat on my C230K, GTG! 🥳👍

  • @donmiller9749
    @donmiller9749 Рік тому +1

    forget how your garage looks, the more of these types of vehicles is surely , again is surely, going to increase your viewer count. The black BMW, I think its a BMW, Suv or wagon is again the type of vehicles most of really like watching. More viewers, more money. Don

  • @cliffordkinnear9705
    @cliffordkinnear9705 Рік тому +8

    The coolant most likely hasn't been changed in five years or more. Check the motor mounts too, engine seemed to rotate a lot on engine start.

  • @doloresgonzalez6988
    @doloresgonzalez6988 Рік тому

    Sounds great Mike . Awesome job. Hello Lola and duckies.

  • @bungeycord5971
    @bungeycord5971 Рік тому

    That stuff they sell for pet accidents works great as well and you can add it to the carpet cleaner. Nice job Mike !

  • @goza5204
    @goza5204 Рік тому

    Hi Mike! I like the time lapses. Keep doing what you’re doing. Yup. Liking your videos bud. Keep them coming.

  • @michaelhawkins5530
    @michaelhawkins5530 Рік тому

    Great detail work to clean that interior. How many times did you have to empty that shampooer tank? A brake fluid flush and diff fluid change would also be helpful. A BG engine flush service would help that engine since I bet it's gummy inside. There seems to be a lot of engine movement during cranking, perhaps new motor mounts are needed? And rear hatch struts? Great work on that carb fix and all those maintenance items. I like the time lapses for the work you do.

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley Рік тому

    My friend had a Suzuki Sidekick which was the Suzuki version of this. We got 4 speeding tickets in that thing. By contrast, later I had a Mustang and he had the last gen Probe, both were new cars, and we never got any tickets in those. But that 93hp jalopy...4!

  • @DachsAutos
    @DachsAutos Рік тому

    Pretty cool Mike! Awesome that you got it running, and running well at that!

  • @charlierosenbusch3007
    @charlierosenbusch3007 Рік тому +1

    Awesome job Mike! Now get her on the road and drive it around a bit. They really are fun little cars to drive.

  • @rudypernas7962
    @rudypernas7962 Рік тому +1

    Very good mike glad that u got it runnin

  • @alcasey3551
    @alcasey3551 Рік тому

    Nice work. I can't wait to see a video on working with the W114

  • @talkinboutchronicpain
    @talkinboutchronicpain Рік тому

    MWM, another outstanding video, just love the excitement in your voice , holy crap , lol , can't wait for the next one , we'll be waiting , peace

  • @chrislambert2889
    @chrislambert2889 Рік тому +1

    Time lapse better congratulations on Geo running again

  • @mmddmm553
    @mmddmm553 Рік тому

    Mike coming along fantastic,

  • @WebFreedomLifeStyle
    @WebFreedomLifeStyle Рік тому +1

    Great videos Mike 😊😊👍👌.. Fun to watch and love your crazy humor.. Keep It Up..

  • @cliffordkinnear9705
    @cliffordkinnear9705 Рік тому

    The MB and BMW Ducks grew fast!!

  • @lirr408
    @lirr408 Рік тому

    Awesome job on the clean up on the Geo. You are bringing it back to its glory in 1993. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @jimdavis3913
    @jimdavis3913 Рік тому +1

    Good job Mike
    Nice little car

  • @brucecobb2349
    @brucecobb2349 Рік тому +1

    SOUNDS GREAT ! MIKE GOOD JOB AGAIN.

  • @kevinwright1551
    @kevinwright1551 Рік тому

    Vary awesome indeed. Nice job on getting the Geo tracker running again. Sweet. Keep up the great work. Okay.

  • @jrfourr
    @jrfourr Рік тому +1

    Wow. I didn’t expect when you got it.

  • @MrMudmantwo
    @MrMudmantwo Рік тому +1

    Good job mike now a under the hood clean up. Sounds like a plug or plug wire miss maybe. Enjoy your vid’s Drove a m g for years as a summer fun car. Now have a xk8 jag. Your mg brought back fun times

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 Рік тому

    I forgot you have a Ozone Machine 😊 hopefully since you are changing fluids it will include a cooling system flush, Great Job Mike.

  • @dernz3428
    @dernz3428 Рік тому

    Jamming right along with it Mike! Looking/sounding great!

  • @jhonditch4269
    @jhonditch4269 Рік тому +1

    yes always think simple

  • @arniepaks
    @arniepaks Рік тому +2

    Love the barbie car Mike! Glad it started! Keep up the great work and content

  • @justmatt930
    @justmatt930 Рік тому +1

    Sounds great Mike keep up the good work

  • @fredstroh4308
    @fredstroh4308 Рік тому +1

    Well done Mike!

  • @raymondvillafana8248
    @raymondvillafana8248 Рік тому

    The idle seems a bit high...
    All and all, great work Mike!

  • @philjames9076
    @philjames9076 Рік тому

    hi mike i like you working on the cars a work of art 🐤🐤👍 mike they call the jeep a suzuki vitara in the uk

  • @michaelrooney6488
    @michaelrooney6488 Рік тому

    Darn, who wid have thunk it. Loving it! Keep up the great work, looking good!

  • @hamishcruden7623
    @hamishcruden7623 Рік тому +1

    Please do the time lapse, it is great to watch... that way people can also use it as an instructional video ... people do like to watch as the oil pan screw is undone and the flow of old oil etc... thanks for this, time to pass it on while the Barbie movie is Hot!

  • @retrobear9367
    @retrobear9367 Рік тому

    Now that she runs. It's time to go crazy. TURBO KIT! lol

  • @douglasbrown8175
    @douglasbrown8175 Рік тому

    Great job Mike I can't believe someone took it all apart for a dirty fuel injector.

  • @haskellburks
    @haskellburks Рік тому +1

    Hello Mike aka Monkey Wrench Mike. Well time to deep clean the Geo Tracker and make her smell great again.

  • @paulburns3788
    @paulburns3788 Рік тому +1

    Hello Mr Mike how are you doing I like your videos you make me laugh 😊also would like to see the Barbie car would drive.

  • @cliffordkinnear9705
    @cliffordkinnear9705 Рік тому +1

    Being the beginning of summer. I would locate a convertible top, install it, keep the hard-covers and sell her at a premium price. I would start at; $6,500.00 or best offer.

  • @Msardinas86
    @Msardinas86 Рік тому

    Mike you should get in touch with Mattel and the actress who play Barbie to sign the glove box

  • @AddieDirectsTV
    @AddieDirectsTV Рік тому

    6:27 oooh station logo shirt. Best thing that ever happens to newsies. CBS 46…know a few good journalists who have been through that place. (And heck, I Even Applied there once back in the Meredith days.)

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  Рік тому +1

      I was there 2007-2010! Lol

    • @AddieDirectsTV
      @AddieDirectsTV Рік тому

      @@MonkeyWrenchMike Oh fun! It would have been like 2012 or so when I had applied there LOL. But then I got a full-time offer from WCCO (I was per-diem at the time) and you know couldn't pass that up. It's just one of those stations that everyone knows, ya know?

  • @edwardjbarton
    @edwardjbarton Рік тому +1

    Keep the time lapse action, Mike! I can slow it down to 0.25x 😂

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 Рік тому

    Congratulations Mike! Now you have another Flip. Sounds pretty good indeed. Thank you for sharing the good news! 💯👍 I called my ducks. Beep beeps. Because the males were not quacking. Personally I do like the time lapse.❤️

  • @brasolt04
    @brasolt04 Рік тому +1

    One of my favorite projects for sure. I'm sure it has ethenol fuel in it. im sure once it gets driven and you get a couple of tanks of gas ran through, it should run better. Think she deserves some plugs and wires as well, maybe some shocks and suspension stuff. What a cool little suv. Bet it's like the midget and doesnt like highways all that well.

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  Рік тому +1

      I drained the gas first thing and put in fresh fuel

    • @brasolt04
      @brasolt04 Рік тому

      @MonkeyWrenchMike i remember that now. I even watched you do it lol. Hopefully, plugs and wires fix it. Migjt be worth running a compression check and block test just tp verify its not the head gasket. Even if if its that you can have the head off quick you did most of the work just putting the intake back on.

  • @haydenuk02
    @haydenuk02 Рік тому

    She’s alive can’t wait to see if she will drive. She sounds good. Great work and thank you for the video take care

  • @eliswalley6088
    @eliswalley6088 Рік тому +3

    After you get it running put a Bluetooth stereo in it it needs it

  • @75tranzam
    @75tranzam Рік тому

    Keep the time lapse Mike and nice job on the Geo!

  • @victorrobinson9116
    @victorrobinson9116 Рік тому +1

    Needs a good pressure wash underneath and in the engine compartment, hot pink and white paint job would look nice 🤔🎯

  • @toolzshed
    @toolzshed Рік тому

    Whoaaa you did a lot of work on the Geo 🤘🏽🔥😲

  • @chrissiano381
    @chrissiano381 Рік тому

    Love the progress. Now you got it started for $3.84. But how much to actually get it up to par? LOL

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 Рік тому +1

    Once you put her all back together, oil/ transmission fluid changed and new filter she will start up and run like brand new.🙂👍