My first engine swap build thread

[freshtiva]

Yes I do, dont remind me.

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19718&highlight=wire+harness+swap

[festivaWES]

have a b6k1 ecm for it yet? Keep up the good work!

[FB71]

yes, O2 sensors do have a finite lifespan. Typical lifespan is 100k-150k miles. The B3 sensor should be identical to B6.

[freshtiva]

Thanks Ian !

Jim you were right about the Zirconium cell being damaged. I removed the oxygen sensor and some of that Zirconium stuff leaked out on my boot. J/K
I priced a "universal" sensor at the parts store for about $20. One just like the one I have would be $46. I pulled the one out of the old B3 and it looks just like it ( except straight ) so I think Ill use it if it will work. Do they go bad usually if they arent damaged ? Cant recall ever changing one.

[fastivaca]

Hey Marcus,

Great job so far! I should have done a photo essay when I did my swap. My trouble is I get really focused on the job at hand and by the time I remember to take any pictures I'm way too deep in!

Keep those updates coming.

Cheers

[freshtiva]

Cool thanks, Ive got a couple of them. Plan on using a five speed from another car.

[FB71]

yes. Just use the flywheel and clutch from the B3.

[JoDan]

If your still using the festiva transmission I think it should still work... people still use the festiva starter when they swap B6Ts and use the festiva trans

[freshtiva]

Oh Yeah, A question I wanted to ask. Will a starter off a manual festiva work on the 1990 B6e motor off a manual car ?

[freshtiva]

^ Nice !! Thanks for the info, Im going to need to read that again.

[FB71]

sorry, Zirconia;

http://www.hitech-inst.co.uk/pdfs/technical/oxygen_sensors.pdf

[freshtiva]

Thanks Monsoon ! Ive worked on these cars long enough now to know what usually goes bad with them. Im trying to fix everything that could and usually does go bad while Im building it. Its cheaper in the long run. I hate rework later when its easier to do right in the first place. Changing a $10 output seal later is a lot more work than changing it while the tranny is out, for example. Spend the extra time and a few extra bucks and be done with it when you're done.

Thanks FB71, thats what Im talking about.

Now Im going to look up Zirconium, you messing with me ?? 8^)

[FB71]

hey Fresh, if you haven't planned on it already, I'd replace your O2 sensor. I can see your's is bent, and that means the Zirconium cell inside is definately damaged.

[MONSOON]

Looking good so far Fresh! But anyone whos paid any attention to the work youve done on ANY of your cars shouldnt expect anything less. :thumbleft:

[freshtiva]

Thanks Kid !! Wish I could spend more time on it. Im getting anxious, I want to drive it already !!