I put a new battery and starter and a throttle cable on my 1993 festy, it was cold, 5 degrees out here in Nebraska, and I was on the driveway but I got it done, then went for a 5 mile test drive
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Originally posted by lance lindenmuth View PostI put a new battery and starter and a throttle cable on my 1993 festy, it was cold, 5 degrees out here in Nebraska, and I was on the driveway but I got it done, then went for a 5 mile test driveyoutube.com/neanderpaul 88 festiva LX w/BP G25 MR 5 speed waiting for wiring- 93 Festiva GL auto w/ air, waiting for B6t/G4A-HL - 98 Nissan Quest - 02 Mazda protege 5 wife's DD
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Originally posted by lance lindenmuth View Postquestion, noticed my fan wasn't running, does it only run as needed, or should it always be running if the car is running?, by the way, I may ask a lot of questions since I am not a mechanic and don't know much about festys
Fan is only supposed to come on when the key is in RUN (even if engine isn't running, so watch your fingers) and the coolant temperature is above 97°C (207°F)
It will also run continuously if the A/C is on.Last edited by bravekozak; 01-04-2015, 07:33 PM.
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Redrilled the holes in the aftermarket RX7 steering wheel boss with a drill press, since the holes for the turn signal canceler were staggered and not straight across from each other like the Festiva needs. You get some clunky turn signal usage if you keep the stock RX7 hole setup.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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Drove it to work.
But going to be buying my friend's 1999 Monte Carlo ls for $500 here in a few days, it will give me the ability to give the car some downtime to do more extensive work to my Festiva. I also have given the Festiva a name, Ecoshi*box. lol1991 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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Nothing, but I did get the title and plates for the 1998 Monte Carlo I bought off my friend.
He still needs to clean all his junk out of it, needs a new driver's seat since the back is broke. Using a couple old donuts to prop the seat up.
Nice having a car that actually has some power. Gas mileage will go down by about 10-15MPGs compared to the Festiva but helluvallot more comfortable car. Also has the bulletproof 3100 V6. But if it ever blows up, they can probably be had for pretty cheap considering how many GM cars are out there with 3100 V6s.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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Originally posted by dalebwilson View Post
Looks like everything was in dire need of replacing lol.
gives you some good peace of mind.
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