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Last edited by sketchman; 10-23-2013, 11:20 AM.
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if u put the bushings on take a washer and tack weld to where it wont be able to slide back and forth is the best thing.
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Originally posted by crazyrog17 View PostInstalled my eBay gas tank. Old one was pretty clean inside but rotted around the seam. Sprayed with 1stAYD #80 as suggested by an old dood at my Mom's work. He gave me the can to try and I like the stuff so far.
Busted a brake line but that turned out to be an easy fix with the car in the air. At McParts, I was looking at new rear brake parts and wheel cylinders so I can properly bleed the system. I broke a seized bleeder screw years ago.
Free gas hose: McParts guy gave me the remnants since I only needed 6" of it.
Had time to fix a squeaking rear speaker. They were 'mounted' by a single screw by the PO and free to bounce/squeak.
My old tank was absolutely rotten, leaking at the seam, and one of the vapor lines rusted through. Luckily it wasn't a dog getting it out.
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Originally posted by scitzz View PostNot sure, I used an Aspire swaybar flipped upside down, Energy Suspension bushings with their universal brackets, a 1/8 inch steel backing plate for the flat topside of the bushing, Moog control arms and bushings. The brackets moved, and destroyed my control arms by pulling their bushing out where it connects to the frame. Elongated the mounting hole at the frame on the drivers side.
I was actually able to save the one control arm by mounting it in a vice, with a large socket on one side, and push the bushing back into place, but the other side was too damaged to trust, warrantied it out. Everything in my front end was new in late June. I did the energy suspension upgrade when I did my clutch a few weeks ago.
I kept the bushings themselves, but the brackets have been cut up and thrown into the quarry next door to rust away, not even sold as scrap metal. When it comes to car rules, rule number one is if it hurts baby car, it dies.
pics http://s78.photobucket.com/user/scit...&src=pb&page=1
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Originally posted by scitzz View PostNot sure, I used an Aspire swaybar flipped upside down, Energy Suspension bushings with their universal brackets, a 1/8 inch steel backing plate for the flat topside of the bushing, Moog control arms and bushings. The brackets moved, and destroyed my control arms by pulling their bushing out where it connects to the frame. Elongated the mounting hole at the frame on the drivers side.
I was actually able to save the one control arm by mounting it in a vice, with a large socket on one side, and push the bushing back into place, but the other side was too damaged to trust, warrantied it out. Everything in my front end was new in late June. I did the energy suspension upgrade when I did my clutch a few weeks ago.
I kept the bushings themselves, but the brackets have been cut up and thrown into the quarry next door to rust away, not even sold as scrap metal. When it comes to car rules, rule number one is if it hurts baby car, it dies.
pics http://s78.photobucket.com/user/scit...&src=pb&page=1nthego:
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New FPR & fuel filter. Now just need to check out IAC. Also trying to source someone who will offer rebuilt front hub or I'll be playing russian roulette w/ a PNP one in the next couple days.
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Installed my eBay gas tank. Old one was pretty clean inside but rotted around the seam. Sprayed with 1stAYD #80 as suggested by an old dood at my Mom's work. He gave me the can to try and I like the stuff so far.
Busted a brake line but that turned out to be an easy fix with the car in the air. At McParts, I was looking at new rear brake parts and wheel cylinders so I can properly bleed the system. I broke a seized bleeder screw years ago.
Free gas hose: McParts guy gave me the remnants since I only needed 6" of it.
Had time to fix a squeaking rear speaker. They were 'mounted' by a single screw by the PO and free to bounce/squeak.
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Reinstalled the dash. Now I have to plug all the stuff in and screw in the grounds. Good news. No shorts detected in lower wiring harness. Reinstalled fender. Installed new hood release. Hooked up idle up wire to power steering pump. Hooked up three horns. Next time I will take the gray rubber mats off so you will be able to see my Festiva logo floor mats.Last edited by bravekozak; 10-22-2013, 09:16 PM.
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Fixed the power window motor, in the process as I type this, of putting it back together. It turned out a bit of the plastic coating on the cable broke, and was jamming the cable.
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Originally posted by TorqueEffect View PostAnyone nearby want to weld a pipe on my exhaust? I will buy ya a six pack.
Ole glory
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Got exhaust fixed at Madhatter in Pompano Beach.....no more rattling resonator or fart can wannabee.....nice n quiet now. Next is my non-functioning speedometer.
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Originally posted by eurotiva View PostFixed horn, installed DVD player, installed catch can, took pictures. That's what I did to my Festy today
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Took the window motor out to start looking at it.
Went ahead and upgraded my speakers all around since they all made a racket if the volume was barely loud.
Removed all the Boss Speakers, and put 6.5" Pioneer 2-ways in the doors, and 4" JVCs in the back. (I was not going to pay $40 for 4" Pioneers, when I bought the 6.5" ones for $37.) Plus the JVCs were pretty highly rated.
I was able to crank it up without any rattling, so huge improvement!Last edited by TorqueEffect; 10-21-2013, 10:54 PM.
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Fixed horn, installed DVD player, installed catch can, took pictures. That's what I did to my Festy today
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