Project: "Factory Fresh"

[Justin]

Title May sound familiar to a few b/c of previous post in photo gallery. Here is the Run down. Bought the white 92 L & Green GL (parts car) for $400. Then Went to work on the 92 L to see if it would run (the previous owner mentioned they thought it was a bad clutch) After digging around I found out it was'nt getting any fuel & the clutch pedal was really easy to push in but over time seemed to get stiffer but that is errelavant now (see post below) Took out the Fuel pump in L & was Completely ruted up so pulled pump from the GL & Vroom. The motor clanged & banged so much It was obvious it was toast. Swapped in the motor out of the GL & it was a Pile as well. So I'm at the point where Im putting in the New Aspire Motor.











96-97 NOS Ford Aspire Engine I bought on eBay

[Justin]

Pulled the whip into my shop for a good tune-up lol



Like my seat? No, its not comfy haha




Removing Steering components to pull the CV Axles out



Time to Pull that old greasy engine out

[Justin]

woohoo, that was fun




Started Pulling Parts off the Engine that will be going onto the Aspire Motor.




After Spending a few hours wiping off all the crud on the Transmission I replaced the Throw out Bearing & CV Axle Oil Seals on both sides.



Heres the Aspire Engine w/New Clutch Just mounted.



Took the Festy Intake to the Car wash b/c the PCV Valve Hole on the Intake was so Gummed up w/Oil I could'nt even jam a screwdriver in it. While the Fuel Rail is Loose I'm wanting to put on the new aspire Injectors. They fit the Connectors but they have 3 holes at the bottom & the Festiva has just 1. Has anyone successfully Ran the aspire injectors on the Festy rail?

[sc72]

I think i remember those cars, if memory serves they were on CL. it really helps to have your own hoist. looks like a Festiva of the month candidate, document your work with more pic's and keep us informed. We will be watching. Good luck. In the last pic, it Almost looks like the engine is mounted to the wall.

[Justin]

I think i remember those cars, if memory serves they were on CL. it really helps to have your own hoist. looks like a Festiva of the month candidate, document your work with more pic's and keep us informed. We will be watching. Good luck. In the last pic, it Almost looks like the engine is mounted to the wall.

Haha it does look mounted on the wall now that you mention it :p. The previous owners may of put it on CL but now they are Mine! lol You are absolutely correct about having good tools to work w/ & my 30X30' shop is extremely helpful. Chinese Lift is awesomeness! More Pics & Labor to unfold. Getting some more parts that I ordered from Oreilly's Auto today. Getting Refund on Water pump outlet Gasket Since I decided to keep the Aspire one, its just the water hoses will be a little offset.

[M3NTAL]

Keep up the good work man! I can't wait to see updates on this build, oh and I'm really digging the title of the build factory fresshhhhhhhhhhh!!

[JPT]

Love the seat. :razz:

x2 on the updates.

[Justin]

Removed all parts from Intake then powerwashed it. (after wash)



The PCV Inlet that was Clogged.




Some parts come in.. (2 Motor Mounts, Fuel Filter,
Distributor O-ring seal, Festiva Fuel Injector O-ring seals, Throttlebody Gasket.



elbow grease (cleaning) lol Here's the IAC Valve. I'm a firm believer in Gunk brand Engine Degreaser...Its a lifesaver.




Started putting the Intake Parts back togethor. The Aspire Fuel Rail WILL NOT WORK on the Festiva Intake. The Rail is about 1/8" wider (pic below) & the way the Fuel Pressure regulator is made will not fit on the Festiva Fuel Rail.



Stripped a bolt on the Festiva fuel rail...Thank god for extra parts car. the car w/200,000 miles on it was cleaner than the other rail w/150,000K. Must of used top teir gas or something which I will be only using once the motor is mounted.



Completely Assembled Intake w/ Aspire Fuel Injectors...I'm going to give them a shot & see what happens.

[Nerd Racing]

Looks like a fun restoration project!

[Justin]

Random, Mismatched bolts in Exhaust manifold to downpipe



Supposed to look like this



dust sheild was off so I mounted it & could'nt find those plastic screw clips so stole 2 from parts car.



Here's my toolbox. Hey, its tools on a box :p




Got the Air Intake, Transmission, Powersteering Pump, Exhaust Manifold,
Cap, Rotor, Water Pipe, Coolant Tempurature Sender, Distributor, Starter, & Motor mount Installed.




Overview of Construction Zone

[JoDan]

Man I wish I had a hoist at home. I can use the ones at work but I can't do anything to extensive since we need them the next day. Maybe one day... and great job on the motor and all the details. If your going to do it, might as well go all out.

[Damkid]

Great Project!!!

[Occhty]

I seen some local festy movement and was wondering about who this was, Mmuuuhhaaaa!

Nice! And if ya need a non exclusive part, let me know, I tend to have more laying around than the local yards.

[Justin]

I seen some local festy movement and was wondering about who this was, Mmuuuhhaaaa!

Nice! And if ya need a non exclusive part, let me know, I tend to have more laying around than the local yards.

cool, might need something eventually. There's a few other white ones running around but this Festiva has been out of commision since I've had it but will be on the road soon enough. I'm behind all american liquer...Swing on in anytime. Its nice to meet others w/similar interests.

[skimsucka]

wow how did i miss this thread awesome work man! your going to town on that thing and dont let the green one go to waste drop a turbo motor in that one!!

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Can I SOMEHOW JUST GET PAID 35K A YEAR TO RESTORE FESTIVAS my life would be set im not greedy just wanna get by and do something i luv