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  • bravekozak
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    Originally posted by mystro View Post
    ooops! I meant three weeks! but still too long, I ran out of money and I sure cant figure out the problem myself, something in all the vacuum emissions crap I think, he seemed to think so as well. I'm certainly frustrated
    If it's a carb snakepit, change to an Escort carb immediately and throw away all of those hoses the except the one for the distributor advance. You will not be frustrated as soon as you feel the instant response and extra power from having no computer controlled feedback carb.
    Last edited by bravekozak; 09-25-2013, 09:12 AM.

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  • jason_
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    Originally posted by mystro View Post
    ooops! I meant three weeks! but still too long, I ran out of money and I sure cant figure out the problem myself, something in all the vacuum emissions crap I think, he seemed to think so as well. I'm certainly frustrated
    Golf tees or weber

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  • mystro
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    ooops! I meant three weeks! but still too long, I ran out of money and I sure cant figure out the problem myself, something in all the vacuum emissions crap I think, he seemed to think so as well. I'm certainly frustrated

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  • Spike
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    Then.. why was it there for 3 months?

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  • mystro
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    Got mine back from the shop after spending 3 months there, was excited but unfortunately is still runs like $#!@:nightmare:

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  • Breedlove
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    It took longer than today, but I changed:
    -Throttle Body coolant hoses
    -Cleaned the Throttle body
    -Upper and lower Rad hoses
    -Changed crappy metal hose that runs behind the manifold, cut the outlet pipe and the end off of the new(Aspire) metal hose and used a piece of rubber hose to replace the O-ring setup. Who ever suggested that, Thanks.
    -New thermostat
    -Mini bypass hose

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  • 1990new
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    Removed my heavy duty trailer hitch from the Aqua. Also put a new CV axle on the drivers side (been meaning to do for a couple of months).
    Replaced seals on AC hoses and recharged.
    New owner picks it up tomorrow.
    Tootsie has been good to me but tomorrow she will have a new owner.
    Last edited by 1990new; 09-24-2013, 08:06 PM.

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  • TorqueEffect
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    Originally posted by rmoltis View Post
    The filter doesn't remove all particles
    just down to a certain particle size.
    The best filtration brand is purolator.
    And their purolator filter is %97.5 efficient at capturing particles of 20 microns and above.
    And the pure one purolator filter is %99.9 efficient at 20 microns and above.

    So the magnetic drain plug would be for particles below 20 microns in size floating around in your oil
    That is assuming it ferrous metal,. Not dirt.

    And since your car is new it is guranteed to let loose metal shavings+particles during the break in process.
    which all won't be captured in the filter.
    Coolio

    I actually use the Purolator Classic filter, but next oil change I was thinking of using the PureOne combined with some Lucas Oil stabilizer. But I still have another 1k miles before my next oil change.

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  • rmoltis
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    The filter doesn't remove all particles
    just down to a certain particle size.
    The best filtration brand is purolator.
    And their purolator filter is %97.5 efficient at capturing particles of 20 microns and above.
    And the pure one purolator filter is %99.9 efficient at 20 microns and above.

    So the magnetic drain plug would be for particles below 20 microns in size floating around in your oil
    That is assuming it ferrous metal,. Not dirt.

    And since your car is new it is guranteed to let loose metal shavings+particles during the break in process.
    which all won't be captured in the filter.
    Last edited by rmoltis; 09-24-2013, 02:48 PM.

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  • TorqueEffect
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    I think I may have bitten off more than I can chew. I thought this was repairable, but this is WAAAAAY beyond me.

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    Makes me feel like the rest of the money, and work I spent on this car was all for nothing.


    Originally posted by Tommychu View Post
    I assume this is because the filter removes any metal shavings anyway so there is no point in a magnetic plug.

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  • Tommychu
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    Originally posted by bravekozak View Post
    There's a reason why they don't install one at the factory.
    Last edited by Tommychu; 09-23-2013, 10:37 PM.

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  • jdm19942
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    Today installed a radio (antenna, speakers,and head unit) in my 93 i bought a week ago fixed seat belts that were inoperable, basic tune up, and shifter bushings. Hopefully within the next week it will have a new exhaust and aspire seats.

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  • bravekozak
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    What engine are you planning on swapping in there?
    Your very first mod should be a magnetic oil pan drain plug.
    There's a reason why they don't install one at the factory.

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  • frankenfester
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    Originally posted by Prafeston View Post
    Well the Festiva is getting pushed to the wayside. I bought a new car. Haven't decided what to do with the Festy...



    Its nice. But you're a sell out. Haha jk. Ship it to Canada for me?


    -James

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  • greywolf200
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    Ordered more pistons and picked up freeze plugs for my new engine....nthego:

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