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  • #1

    Tune up time.

    Well hello to everyone first of all!
    I have a 91 Festiva with almost 300k on the dial. I think its time for some work to be done on it.

    Heres what Im thinking of changing on it.

    Front and rear Struts
    Right passenger rear spindle (if I can find one, wheel is getting ready to come off)
    Spark plugs
    Ignition wires
    Distributor Cap
    Distributor Rotor
    Left and Right Half shafts
    Left and Right front bearings
    Tie rod ends

    Is there anything else I should look to be changing on this? Trying to make it road-worthy again.
    Thanks, Clay
    1991 Smoketiva - 306k
    1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
    2004 Sebring
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  • #2
    Also, Is there somewhere to buy new coil springs for front or back? Id assume with 300k on them they probably need changed out.
    1991 Smoketiva - 306k
    1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
    2004 Sebring

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    • #3
      just buy a low mileage aspire and swap everything!!!!!
      then its road worthy again and handles like a go kart!
      1992 white L, Bp, American racing 13's, stock trans.
      1991 White L, BP/F5MR, protege header, full aspire swap with gr2's, seats, and sway bar, 15" konig's, short throw, escort console.
      1991 blue L, 5 speed.
      1988 red L-plus-all stock.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by 91mcnasty View Post
        just buy a low mileage aspire and swap everything!!!!!
        then its road worthy again and handles like a go kart!
        +1 on this. Solves your braking, spindle and bearing issues all at once! I don't think you can use the Aspire axles, but everything else is a good upgrade. And you get a spare motor and tranny that you can keep or sell.

        And you'll want to use the Aspire sway bar too.

        Put your location in your profile. There might be a member near you who can help. And get a Haynes manual if you don't have one.
        Last edited by TominMO; 05-19-2011, 06:20 AM.
        90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
        09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!

        You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand

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        • #5
          So with the Aspire, I just swap the spindles, brakes, control arms, suspension all onto my festiva? All bolt on?

          It looks like its going to cost me around $600 in parts from the autostore. If I have to spend $600 on a Aspire for used low miles parts are they that much better?
          1991 Smoketiva - 306k
          1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
          2004 Sebring

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          • #6
            Originally posted by mikeand View Post
            So with the Aspire, I just swap the spindles, brakes, control arms, suspension all onto my festiva? All bolt on?

            It looks like its going to cost me around $600 in parts from the autostore. If I have to spend $600 on a Aspire for used low miles parts are they that much better?
            You will use the Festiva control arms, not the Aspire ones.
            90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
            09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!

            You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand

            Disaster preparedness

            Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info

            Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!

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            • #7
              Well found a possible donor Aspire to use for a swap..

              http://parkersburg.craigslist.org/cto/2392566729.html

              Have to wait and see if the guy takes what Im offering for it.
              Local pick-n-pull has one on the lot also, havent been to check it out yet
              1991 Smoketiva - 306k
              1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
              2004 Sebring

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              • #8
                Hopefully you can get it. You will not be disappointed at all.
                1992 white L, Bp, American racing 13's, stock trans.
                1991 White L, BP/F5MR, protege header, full aspire swap with gr2's, seats, and sway bar, 15" konig's, short throw, escort console.
                1991 blue L, 5 speed.
                1988 red L-plus-all stock.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by mikeand View Post
                  Well found a possible donor Aspire to use for a swap..

                  craigslist | Page Not Found
                  http://parkersburg.craigslist.org/cto/2392566729.html


                  Have to wait and see if the guy takes what Im offering for it.
                  Local pick-n-pull has one on the lot also, havent been to check it out yet
                  That looks more like a fixable daily driver than a donor car.
                  90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
                  09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!

                  You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand

                  Disaster preparedness

                  Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info

                  Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!

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                  • #10
                    In the add It says it has structural damage
                    1992 white L, Bp, American racing 13's, stock trans.
                    1991 White L, BP/F5MR, protege header, full aspire swap with gr2's, seats, and sway bar, 15" konig's, short throw, escort console.
                    1991 blue L, 5 speed.
                    1988 red L-plus-all stock.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by 91mcnasty View Post
                      In the add It says it has structural damage
                      I saw that, but maybe he's referring to the rear bumper. That needs to be clarified.
                      90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
                      09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!

                      You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand

                      Disaster preparedness

                      Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info

                      Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!

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                      • #12
                        Yeah im not sure if he just meant the bumper and window or if the uniframe is bent in the rear end or something.

                        I like the looks of a Festiva over an Aspire anyday
                        1991 Smoketiva - 306k
                        1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
                        2004 Sebring

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                        • #13
                          Aspire swap the festy, then turn around and festy swap the Aspire... just to keep it mobile as a backup vehicle in case the festiva is down (unlikely) or in case the festiva goes under the knife for a powertrain transplant (much more likely). Also, white stripedy red cars look good period, even Aspires
                          No festiva for me ATM...

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                          • #14
                            Well just an update, after looking over the festiva yesterday I discovered it was the front drivers bearing that is bad. All four struts are shot. Both side boots on cv axle are torn open, one side makes a clicking sound with wheel fully turned.
                            So I got 4 new struts and a bearing/seals. I figured if im going to spend $500ish on a parts car and then still need to buy new axle shafts that It would be cheaper just to replace parts on the car.
                            Ive been reading that front bearings are a PITA to do and that they need pressed in and out. I think it might be easier to find a good hub with good bearings just to swap in. Also maybe find some good used L & R half shafts
                            I really want to get this thing running quickly and cheaply as possible. Paying $600 a month to drive my Jeep back and forth to work is killing me.
                            1991 Smoketiva - 306k
                            1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
                            2004 Sebring

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                            • #15
                              mikeand I live just south of Zanesville, about 35-40 minutes from Lancaster. LMK if you need any help. I am not working currently so time is on my side.

                              ha ha, just realised that with your username and the start of my sentence I used proper english.
                              -Bryant

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