Changed the oil and spark plugs.Planning replace bushings and shock absorbers.Any suggestions guys?
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
What have you done to your Festiva today!?
Collapse
This is a sticky topic.
X
X
-
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.
Comment
-
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 PostPut 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.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
Comment
-
Originally posted by bravekozak View PostAre you talking about the white window glass support grommets?
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
Comment
-
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.
Comment
-
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
Comment
-
Originally posted by getnpsi View PostI was referring to torque's post about frame bent. Mines fine afaik.
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
Comment
-
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?
-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
Gone:
1986 Chevrolet Sprint 1990 L Plus Auto
Comment
Comment