Just got my Festiva....

[Huli]

So I just got my 93 Festiva L a few days ago (190K miles). To get it to pass inspection I had to replace the driver side CV Shaft and output seal and the master cylinder. I have looked it over pretty well, and it seems just fine now.

What are the known issues that I should investigate/just fix/replace?

I have seen many threads about modifying the suspension, what is the best way to better the suspension without lowering the car? Maybe even raise it, I live in a flood zone.

[Damkid]

The fusible links under the hood on the drivers side strut tower are garbage, replace those with cartridge style fuses and it won't leave you stranded lol

[Huli]

I was just looking at that mess over there. Is there a recommended way to relocate the coil, fusible links, and that other crap?

[TheresGabe]

First thing I would do:

Lower control arms, outer tie rod ends, rear wheel bearings... All pretty easy, and relatively cheap to fix! Welcome to the forum!

[Huli]

First thing I would do:

Lower control arms, outer tie rod ends, rear wheel bearings... All pretty easy, and relatively cheap to fix! Welcome to the forum!

I was looking at all those parts, the bushings are crap, outer tie rod end is a bit loose, outer wheel bearings are new and that control arm is made of tinker toys or maybe a Popsicle stick. Should I go stock or upgrade to... Hyundai parts I think it was?

[TheresGabe]

Ewww! No hyundai parts. I've just done everything listed with stuff from Autozone. The Tie rod ends are life time warranty for $15.99. The LCA's are made by Dorman in Tennessee and are lifetime warranty for $27.99 each. Seem to be pretty good quality to me.

[DriverOne]

Huli, welcome! Please update your location here. It will help if you need help from another member.

[Huli]

Huli, welcome! Please update your location here. It will help if you need help from another member.

Done!
Thanks for the tip!

[scitzz]

Hey! Just a hop, skip, a jump, and a three hour drive away from Madness! You REALLY ought to come out next weekend! We have AT LEAST sixty cars coming already! See this link...

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44323

You can get help with problems, see in person what people have done, talk to a GREAT crowd of friendly folks, and basically be in Festiva heaven! What more could you ask for, Christmas? Pffft. C'mon down!

Oh, and welcome to the site

[Smedley]

Hi and welcome to the site. We have a member from Moyok who is coming to the meet next week. Creepin71. I know it's short notice on the meet. He's coming down Friday afternoon, if you can make it, maybe you could convoy with him.

[georgeb]

Replace bypass hose!

[Huli]

Replace bypass hose!

Bypass hose! Where is that?

[navdoc101]

Welcome Aboard! Spent some time in E. City when I was at Camp LeJeune.

[Huli]

Welcome Aboard! Spent some time in E. City when I was at Camp LeJeune.

Thanks man! I have friends down that way, was just over in Burgaw a few weeks ago.

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[Huli]

So yea... Can somebody tell me about this bypass hose? I searched for it and found info on it going bad, and something about an escort, but no real info.

Can I get a link? (or just a photo with an arrow on it)

Another question... I gotta pull off the valve cover because the gasket is all dry rotted, no biggie there. Is there anything I should do while I have it open?