What have you done to your Festiva today!?

[RhodeStiva]

Took it good golfing. And couldn't figure out the timing issue so I advanced the timing all the way. Lol. Sucky gas mileage now.

[1990new]

Mounted a chrome hood strut from a 2002 VW Jetta on my 1990 Surf Blue (With advice from bravekozak).

[1990new]

Tried to edit and add this but I was too late.
See picture in previous post.
Strut is 19 1/2 inches long. The top strut anchor which is 6mm bolt threads is screwed into the top bolt position
of the hood hinge (replacing the bolt that was there) is from a Ford F150 truck hood strut (bottom anchor).
(There were short and long strut anchors on the F150, you need the short one). The bottom anchor is the
original from the VW and is 8mm diameter bolt. I drilled a 17/64th hole in the fender channel and self threaded
the bolt in. (It's holding OK). I also got struts from a Jaguar which are the same length but the strut is
a slightly smaller diameter. It works also. To not have to drill a hole and use the middle fender bolt hole,
I believe you would need a strut about 3 inches shorter.

[1990new]

Tried to edit and add this but I was too late.
See picture in previous post.

I believe you would need a strut about 3 inches shorter.

Not sure about this...might be 4 1/2 inches shorter...bravekozak is working this out for his and will likely post when he get it all worked out.

See photos with ruler toward the end of this album.

https://picasaweb.google.com/105052195308338442517/20130514HoodStrutExploreLKQ02?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCIfZ3JbYyajpUw&feat=directlink

[fastivaca]

More like what I did with my Festiva. Left my house early this morning for Edmonton to pick up a B6 shortblock and intake manifold from festyfreak39. He was at work but I did meet his dad! Turned right around and was home by noon. Getting a head done and once all the bits are together they will be going in my daughter's car... hopefully on the May 25th weekend.

[200KGPGTP]

Sucessful JY trip!

Got IAC pigtail, an unbroken b6 dipstick, fuel filter bracket and holder, EVAP canister(canister and fuel filter bracket were both missing from car when I got it), and a couple of mount bolts!

I have enough to attempt starting it tomorrow

All I need for absolute completion is full intake and exhaust. Wanna see if it runs first though before sinking another $400 into it. :lol:

[RhodeStiva]

Taped up some showing wires with blue electric tape.

Cars ride height after engine swap/ engine weight.

[mikeyjd]

Taped up some showing wires with blue electric tape.

Cars ride height after engine swap/ engine weight.

Sexy work Rhode!

[Prafeston]

Thanks to Dennis, "Gauge", I'm now rolling on these babies! They look great from a ways off. There was some inconsistency in the powder coating, but I think they turned out great. Tire shop already chipped it a bit around the hub. Not sure if I'm going to put the center caps on..if so I'm not sure what color they should be..

[Spike]

Those are incredibly sexy.

I like how it's a few shades darker than the corner light, but has the reddish hue of the taillights. Really good color choice.

[Prafeston]

Those are incredibly sexy.

I like how it's a few shades darker than the corner light, but has the reddish hue of the taillights. Really good color choice.

Thanks...I think I picked wisely on the color. Matches good. Now to just install the FMS springs and KYBs!

[200KGPGTP]

Fresh B6 swap didn't start.... Have spark and fuel to the rail, but not past that.......

WAT DO!?

[sc72]

Punt.

[Aaronbrook37]

Fresh B6 swap didn't start.... Have spark and fuel to the rail, but not past that.......

WAT DO!?

What are your injectors doing?
What's your compression dry and wet?
Spark going to all four plugs?
Air filter okay?

[200KGPGTP]

What are your injectors doing?
What's your compression dry and wet?
Spark going to all four plugs?
Air filter okay?

No clue
No clue
Yes
Yes