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  • Originally posted by Maikel View Post
    I tried to adjust the float level, it was just a tiny bit too high.
    Then it went way too low, basically the chamber didn't get any fuel and car didn't start. Then I adjusted again, car started and when choke shutted off it flooded...

    Left it there.

    Now waiting for sauna getting warmer.
    Sauna was good (+ 80'C)

    Yesterday adjusted float level again, got it working, but didn't get the car running.. Didn't find spark.
    Today changed ignitionmodule and off we go!
    Hi! Do you wanna ride with me? I have red cabrio, it has the biggest engine what was available when the car was new. It also has about every possible accessories what was available then.
    It's -89 Mazda 121 with 1,3L carb engine banana time

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    • Ordered more pistons and picked up freeze plugs for my new engine....nthego:
      Jack Byrd,
      1991 Capri
      1988 Festiva LX, 240K
      1970 Chev C10
      1977 Airstream Argosy MH

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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
        Est. 1989 "Bringing laughter and festiva awesomeness to the world since birth" banana time

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



                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.
                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

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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.
                  Running 40psi.....in my tires.



                  http://aspire.b1.jcink.com/index.php?showtopic=611&st=0

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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.
                    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

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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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                      • 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
                        93 Festiva GL

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                        • Got mine back from the shop after spending 3 months there, was excited but unfortunately is still runs like $#!@:nightmare:
                          89 LX (461xxx miles original motor and trans, retired)
                          90 L (restoration in progress)
                          91 L (saved from abusive owner lol)
                          92 L (DD)
                          88 (model unknown, rust free, possible project)
                          88-89 (parts car. practically picked to the bone)
                          93 GL (parts car)

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                          • Then.. why was it there for 3 months?
                            White '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

                            Gone:

                            1986 Chevrolet Sprint 1990 L Plus Auto

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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
                              89 LX (461xxx miles original motor and trans, retired)
                              90 L (restoration in progress)
                              91 L (saved from abusive owner lol)
                              92 L (DD)
                              88 (model unknown, rust free, possible project)
                              88-89 (parts car. practically picked to the bone)
                              93 GL (parts car)

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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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