What have you done to your Festiva today!?

[Pu241]

Do you have pictures or details?
I may be looking into a grille block this winter if a new thermostat doesn't warm things up.

Sure will get some pics, it's nothing elaborate or even refined.
But seems to do the job.
I think a lot of wasted effort has been put into the thermostat, in some cases it did help, but I believe poor heat in the cabin is a heater core issue, and the temp gage in the cluster is a poor indicator of engine temp.
If you can get low to mid 40"s MPG wise, there is nothing wrong with your thermostat.
I fixed my gage by cleaning the sensor contact, cutting off the wired connector and soldering the wire directly to the sensor.
Response, range, and sensitivity all increased.

[Christ]

Blew the engine!

Ok, that was yesterday, actually. Spun bearing, I suppose. Spare engine goes in this week, then the car goes for final inspection, and should be getting delivered to it's new owner.

[Oren09]

I don't run it for heat, mine seems to be working fine, I do it to reduce the amount of excess air flowing through the engine compartment. I run mine year round except when temps approach 90°F+!

Do you have pictures or details?
I may be looking into a grille block this winter if a new thermostat doesn't warm things up.

[Darlo]

Yes I think I will do this too as it does create extra drag!

[Pu241]

Not at the moment, although I have in the past. My core was SO plugged that there was barely any heat no matter what I did! Now it is so roasty toasty that I will only have to block the grill when it gets really cold (-10C/14F)

I don't run it for heat, mine seems to be working fine, I do it to reduce the amount of excess air flowing through the engine compartment. I run mine year round except when temps approach 90°F+!

[Darlo]

Darlo, you running a grill block?
Only the "vents" in my bumper let air into the engine compartment and through the radiator.
Seems to help warm-up faster and retain heat longer as well as reduce wind noise in the cabin. Mines not unobtrusive though, but seems to work well.

Not at the moment, although I have in the past. My core was SO plugged that there was barely any heat no matter what I did! Now it is so roasty toasty that I will only have to block the grill when it gets really cold (-10C/14F)

[Pu241]

Darlo, you running a grill block?
Only the "vents" in my bumper let air into the engine compartment and through the radiator.
Seems to help warm-up faster and retain heat longer as well as reduce wind noise in the cabin. Mines not unobtrusive though, but seems to work well.

[Darlo]

Yup unless you thought I was saying the heater core was $20 (the rad was $20, lol), The core was $108 + tax = $121 (You would need to pay first though, as it is special order)

Gerry's Automotive
604-826-0519
Talk to Curtis in parts, as he is the one that got it in for me.

I could even pick it up for you as I live close to Gerry's. Just let me know.

[timmay89]

Yeah I was thinking that too, but it is hard to tell what would be effecting mpg right now for several reasons.

1. It is getting colder here and rainy
2. I now have my studded 155/80 winters, which only go to 35psi (rather than the 45psi in the 145 all seasons)
3. Right now I am only driving one tank a month with a lot of city driving.
4. My Kamm-back is sagging from a snowfall, lol......

In January I will be back at UBC for my final courses, and will be driving 600+ miles a week and mostly HWY, so I will get some good data then!

Are you able to order more of these heater cores at the same price?

[Darlo]

Yeah I was thinking that too, but it is hard to tell what would be effecting mpg right now for several reasons.

1. It is getting colder here and rainy
2. I now have my studded 155/80 winters, which only go to 35psi (rather than the 45psi in the 145 all seasons)
3. Right now I am only driving one tank a month with a lot of city driving.
4. My Kamm-back is sagging from a snowfall, lol......

In January I will be back at UBC for my final courses, and will be driving 600+ miles a week and mostly HWY, so I will get some good data then!

[neanderpaul]

Sweet relief huh? Watch your MPG. I'm curious to see if it is effected. Engine temps effect mpg.

[Darlo]

Mike (Sasquatch) and I (mostly him) installed my new heater core and my double thick radiator (which I picked up for $20 at Pick-a-part!).

Now I get AMAZING HEAT!

Thanks Mike!

[kumalaba]

[neanderpaul]

Yeah, but your tray also fits nicely in the refrigerator! Lol

Almost as if it were made for it!

[Advancedynamix]

good for storing tools in or you can use it like i did to put cold drinks & ice in on my way to raleigh

Yeah, but your tray also fits nicely in the refrigerator! Lol