Hodginsa's First Festy

[hodginsa]

Here she is, my first festiva, just drove it home from FestivaBob's House.

Can wait to start working on it.



I will hopefully be cluttering this thread with progress.

[jhayes]

awesome picture! Should be a fun build. What do you plan on doing?

[hodginsa]

Thanks!

Right now plans are new tires, a nice coat of paint. Solid stock driving condition.
Its going to be my new DD for awhile so I want it in tip top shape.

[festyfreak39]

nice photography! you have successfully made a festiva look gangster.

[deathrace2000]

Looks nice and stock, the best way to start. Looking forward to more progress.

[freshtiva]

Solid stock driving condition.
Its going to be my new DD for awhile so I want it in tip top shape.

I've always hoped someone would say that ..

:notworthy::notworthy:

[hodginsa]

Thanks guys. First to take care of some initial mind easing maintenance(I'm neurotic like that). Balljoints and tie rods. Also noticed the fan was on all the time and takes forever to heat up(doesn't get above 1/4 temp either). So I unplugged the fan temp switch, stuck a wire in it and grounded it, sure enough the fan stopped. Also heard about needing a two stage thermostat, so I got one of those. Surprisingly the part site I used ended up having the one that is actually two stage(I hope, cause it pictures a two stage while the rest were 1), but not OEM.

Just ordered some parts:

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket
Front Lower Suspension Control Arm x 2
Engine Coolant Thermostat
Lower Radiator Coolant Hose
Upper HVAC Heater Hose
PCV Valve
PCV Valve Grommet
Engine Coolant Fan Temperature Switch
Radiator Cap
Front Outer Steering Tie Rod End x 2
Suspension Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit x 2

Anyone know how to do a rad flush with no hose? haha

[htchbck]

I've always hoped someone would say that ..

:notworthy::notworthy:

Says the guy in the middle of a BP swap :-P

In your defense though you have kept more Festiva's stock and in tip-top shape than most members on the board have ever owned lol.

BTW Hodgins, nice Volvo pics on your site! Is it yours? I want a white 242 and a black 240 wagon. And maybe a red 780 to go with them lol.

[freshtiva]

Says the guy in the middle of a BP swap :-P

That BP swap is starting to reinforce my stock preference. I had to walk away from it a couple of days ago when the alt. wouldnt mount. There is a snag at every stage. Im reluctant to get back at it.

[htchbck]

There is a snag at every stage. Im reluctant to get back at it.

Thats, ok, I'll be there first thing in the morning with the van and trailer to make sure you never have to mess with it again

[hodginsa]

BTW Hodgins, nice Volvo pics on your site! Is it yours? I want a white 242 and a black 240 wagon. And maybe a red 780 to go with them lol.

Thanks, Yeah it was mine for 6 years, first car, just sold it a few months ago... After two years I turbo'd it, then another year later I Megasquirted it. It was my MS'd DD for 3+ years.

I really miss that car. It stuck it out through all the others(I've owned a lot of cars).Hopefully the festy will fill the void.

[Damkid]

Very cool pic of the festiva!! I look forward to seeing progress :thumbright:

That BP swap is starting to reinforce my stock preference. I had to walk away from it a couple of days ago when the alt. wouldnt mount. There is a snag at every stage. Im reluctant to get back at it.

Haha you think a BP festiva's engine bay is tight........ At least you don't need to pull the front bumper to even access the alternator lol

[hodginsa]

Found this in the car. Pretty cool.

[kellen302]

Wow, no options whatsoever. I dig the standard feature list. It has a tethered gas cap, woohoo. Love these cars

[georgeb]

Replace the bypass hose before you drive it! Broke 2 with near-disastrous results.