today made a new battery hold down. replaced starter
over the last week, had the motor out, all resealed. did a valve job, replaced axle seals (drivers still leaks), replaced alternator, had radiator checked, and did rear wiper mod and third brake light delete. also removed my a/c from the engine compartment. 
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 Replace all badges (grill, 3 on hatch), got rear cargo light to work.
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 Done.. pretty...Originally posted by ericsmith32 View PostThe Aspire got a starter yesterday and the Festiva gets a new muffler today. Probably pick up a thermostat for the Festiva also but won't get to that till next week.
 
  
 
   
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 very easy. Get gear off of escort wagon. it is the big gear at the bottom of the shaft. put it in place of the stocker. reinstall everything and your "wipin' from level" MAYBE 20-30 minutes Max. Mine was prolly 25min.Originally posted by 91mcnasty View Postoh alright thanks! how bad is it too change
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 Shoved my hand down the cylinder to feel for damage.
 Found some gouging towards the bottom.
 Still debating just replacing the piston/rod or changing the whole engine.
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 Today
 
 Well, today I just stared out the window at 'Tiva hopein' she won't float away! We've had Thunder Storms & Tornados ALL day.:blah5: 'Spossed to be clear tomarrow. Maybe do some minor work then.  
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 Nothin' much today...I checked the oil and put gas in it.
 ...topped off the coolant last weekend
 ...changed spark plugs last month
 I'm gettin' 34-35mpg when it rains and 42-44mpg when the roads are dry.
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 Adjusted the idle.
 
 And wow it is so much quieter now than it was. Should be quiet as a church mouse once I can get..... Actually I think I'll just get a new bolt/nut. It'll work just fine that way.
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 Within the last 3 days I put on Swoopies, White Tach, Variable Int wiper switch, and escort wiper gear. I have also tlc'd many many things the previous owners did not.
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