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Installed the $100 ebay gas tank, only thing that gave us any trouble was that stupid filler hose.
Until I can fill it up, I won't know if the float got bent at all.
Until I can fill it up, I won't know if the float got bent at all.
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1991 Ford Festiva BP (Full Aspire/Rio Swap) (337k Miles) (Around 95k Engine)
2002 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport 2.2L DOHC Ecotec (Threw a Rod)
1998 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 (225k miles) Best MPG = 28 -
I also figured out why I feel like I have so little power when climbing hills.
When we had the back end up on jack stands when replacing the tank, with the ebrake off the passenger side rear wheel spun freely, while the driver's side was rock solid. So got to tear that apart tomorrow, and see what's wrong. Auto-adjusters may have incorrectly adjusted themselves, or something got jammed.Last edited by TorqueEffect; 06-03-2013, 12:14 AM.1991 Ford Festiva BP (Full Aspire/Rio Swap) (337k Miles) (Around 95k Engine)
2002 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport 2.2L DOHC Ecotec (Threw a Rod)
1998 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 (225k miles) Best MPG = 28Comment
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For the first time since I bought my little auto, I got to put an A/C belt on it (it was missing the tensioner). I would swear I felt cold air!!! Oh yeah.
Getting an A/C repair kit tomorrow. It'd be nice to have the windows up when it's 120 degrees again this summer.
-JoeWhite '92 GL 5-speed BP, G series, Aspire/Rio swapped, "Nancy"
White '89 LX 5-speed, Aspire swapped, Weber carb
1988 LX 5-speed
1993 L 5-speed B8, E series, Aspire/Rio swapped
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reset the autoadjusters on the brake that was dragging.
Wheel was fine for a bit, now it is dragging again. anyone got any fixes?1991 Ford Festiva BP (Full Aspire/Rio Swap) (337k Miles) (Around 95k Engine)
2002 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport 2.2L DOHC Ecotec (Threw a Rod)
1998 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 (225k miles) Best MPG = 28Comment
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Sunday I finally fixed the gas leak in my Festiva. Every time I filled it up I smelled gas till it dropped about a quarter tank. I took off the cover where the filler tube is and found a cut in the small vent tube for the filler tube. I replaced it and no more gas smell. I was hoping it was the filler tube or vent tube. I'm glad it was an easy fix.
The tank was in great shape. Someone must have replaced it a few years ago.1993 Ford Festiva L blue 170,000 miles
1990 Ford Festiva L Plus white 190,000 Auto, currently waiting to have another engine put in.
1995 Ford F150 XLT black 203,000 miles
2002 Honda CRV silver 180,000 miles
2003 Toyota Rav4 Sport black 94,000 miles
2008 Sym Rv250 dark grey 30,000 miles. My scooter.
1989 Ford Festiva LX black 233,000 miles. Sold to my better half's son.
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Are all the springs & clips in place? If so try spraying it down with PBblaster or wd40.Originally posted by TorqueEffect View Post1993 Ford Festiva L blue 170,000 miles
1990 Ford Festiva L Plus white 190,000 Auto, currently waiting to have another engine put in.
1995 Ford F150 XLT black 203,000 miles
2002 Honda CRV silver 180,000 miles
2003 Toyota Rav4 Sport black 94,000 miles
2008 Sym Rv250 dark grey 30,000 miles. My scooter.
1989 Ford Festiva LX black 233,000 miles. Sold to my better half's son.
MikeComment
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95 Honda Accord EX 15x5.5 7 spoke wheels
165/50/15 Formoza Tires
Will need a 1/4 inch spacer in rear, lightly grazing the axle.
Otherwise this combo fits with no trouble even with two coils removed from springs.Josh Z.
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Cranked it up and went inside while it was warming up. Went back out it was over heating and leak water.
Look and had to kick start radiator fan.
Dang something else to buy.;
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Was at AutoZone buying some things for my AMC Eagle project and found this high heat paint. Should be a great match for my orange wheels and I'll be doing the oil pan in it when I replace the gasket!
It's called Burnt Copper
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Attempted removing the guide bolt and (I learned its called a cage nut) the framed in nut to replace the LCA with no avail.
Sent from Galaxy S4 TAPATALK2Est. 1989 "Bringing laughter and festiva awesomeness to the world since birth" banana timeComment
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Well, yesterday I offically got my '88 Festiva home. Today, I sanded the black spray paint off the head and tail lights (not sure what the previous owner was going for); repaired, painted and reinstalled the grille; repaired the hatch window brake light; and gave the interior a general detailing. Nice to have a project car again."Boy's got good hands though."
"Good hands! Bad taste in cars."Comment
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Fixed it finally.. been undrivable since the first snow storm in February. So I was wrong and the timing belt had jumped 2 teeth. It must of been running somehow for over a year like that. Replaced the timing belt and tensioner. Now time for a wash and air up the tires.. could tell the flat spots!91 rusty Festiva 260kComment
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