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  • #7186
    Changed the oil and spark plugs.Planning replace bushings and shock absorbers.Any suggestions guys?

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    • #7187
      Where are you located? Please update your profile under "Forum Actions", "Edit Profile". Members have stuff.
      Last edited by bravekozak; 12-30-2013, 08:41 PM.

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      • #7188
        Installed the Pride antenna I bought off bravekozak. Took a bit of fiddling to get installed since something was jamming everything up in the a-pillar.

        Originally posted by 1990new View Post
        Put new channel rubber in the left door on Trixie (had replace the right side earlier this year).
        Smoother up and down now and nice seal around the window.
        I seriously need new channeling for both sides. I also need new grommets for the passenger side, driver's side grommet are just fine.
        Last edited by TorqueEffect; 12-30-2013, 08:48 PM.
        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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        • #7189
          Are you talking about the white window glass support grommets?

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          • #7190
            Originally posted by bravekozak View Post
            Are you talking about the white window glass support grommets?
            Yeah I believe that is what I need. Though I really should try just the channeling first.

            But even when the window it held straight, the aftermarket power window kit motor has a tough time trying to roll it up towards the top. The regulator might be going bad.
            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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            • #7191
              Originally posted by 1990new View Post
              Put new channel rubber in...
              Where does one come up with both sides of these. Four Green I'm sure. Do you have #'s
              -Bryant

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              • #7192
                Odd. I just happen to have those grommets (brand new from Kia). How did you know I had to go to Lewiston to pick up another bunch of stuff? Did you read my post about sprinkling some dry Teflon powder in the window glass channels?
                If your grommets have intact lips and all teeth are accounted for, then you really don't need them. You just need a friction reducer.
                Last edited by bravekozak; 12-30-2013, 09:28 PM.

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                • #7193
                  Door Glass Channels
                  http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?50824-4GREEN-GRAB-BAG&p=636331#post636331

                  Just posted in 4green brab bag thread
                  Last edited by 1990new; 12-30-2013, 09:22 PM.

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                  • #7194
                    My G/F ran the Festivas today and the battery in the red one, we are going to use as a parts car, blew up! What the funk?

                    I'm not there to look at what damage it did, but she did wash out the engine compartment of any battery acid.

                    I wonder what could have caused that to happen?!
                    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.

                    Mike

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                    • #7195
                      Drove mine yesterday. Contemplated selling it and my collection.
                      ~Austin
                      Red 88 L (Ocho)

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                      • #7196
                        I was referring to torque's post about frame bent. Mines fine afaik.
                        1993 GL 5 speed

                        It's a MazdaFordnKia thing, and you will understand!

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                        • #7197
                          Longest thread award...

                          sent from the depths of hell.
                          Ford Festiva 1991 WA Model (5 Door)
                          Nicknamed the car 'The Chiva' (Chilli Festiva)

                          Avg Economy:
                          Highway - 7.32L/100km
                          City - yet to be determined.

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                          • #7198
                            Originally posted by getnpsi View Post
                            I was referring to torque's post about frame bent. Mines fine afaik.
                            Ah, didn't even notice that post.

                            The drivers side was always a bit lower than the passenger side, before and after I put the Energy sway-bar bracket bushings on.

                            Springs could just be worn, they do have over 312k miles on them.
                            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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                            • #7199
                              Snapped the alternator belt. Thank God for a manual pump + manual trans.

                              Odd thing. Car wanted to overheat, and I don't exactly understand that. A nonworking alternator shouldn't have any effect on cooling of a Festiva going 60MPH in 30 degree weather, correct?

                              It instantly got hot. I had to pulse the whole way home. Rev high in 3rd, get to 70ish MPH, turn it off. Flashers on and cars passing.

                              Radiator is completely topped, radiator itself and the overflow. Fan was working, but temp still got VERY HIGH.

                              Any ideas?

                              -Joe
                              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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                              • #7200
                                Installed a JC Strap in Trixie today...

                                http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?50824-4GREEN-GRAB-BAG
                                Last edited by 1990new; 12-31-2013, 07:51 PM.

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