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    I just got my first festiva... needs a head gasket and water pump, but for $100 and ~120K miles, i am excited to get this baby going. Its red, 3 spd auto, '91. I am got the top end gasket kit and i'll do the timing belt as well. Should I do the thermostat as well? Has anyone had problems with the thermostat? Thanks! ejp2fast

    -"Hairlipstiva" 1991 GL 5spd (swapped from an auto), rolling on Enkei 14x6 +38 with 195/45/14 Toyo's, Jensen MP5720 CD deck, tach install, LED strip in cluster, down position rear wiper, FMS springs, Gabriel shocks on 4 corners, Acura Integra short shifter
    -Escort GT 91 donor car with BP, G5M-R tranny to be dropped in the little guy...
    -Aspire brake swap COMPLETE!
    https://www.wunderground.com/persona...?ID=KOKOWASS38

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    Welcome to the festy family

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    • #3
      Welcome to the boards!
      Simon - pimptiva.com

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      • #4
        Re: proud new festiva owner

        Originally posted by ejp2fast
        I just got my first festiva... needs a head gasket and water pump, but for $100 and ~120K miles, i am excited to get this baby going. Its red, 3 spd auto, '91. I am got the top end gasket kit and i'll do the timing belt as well. Should I do the thermostat as well? Has anyone had problems with the thermostat? Thanks! ejp2fast
        for 6 bucks , might as well replace the t-stat , do plugs and wires and stuff also. welcome :thumbright:
        05 focus zx3 5spd 180k 2.5 inch mbrp exhaust , steeda sri and ford racing dynamic suspension

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        • #5
          Yep, welcome.
          youtube.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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          • #6
            You'll find yourself looking for excuses to drive it once you get it going. Welcome!
            Axlander9289, brother of ThisVelologist

            Festivas past:
            Aqua '92 Festiva L - Sold "Dale"
            White '89 Festiva L Plus - RIP "Dudley"
            White '93 Festiva GL - Sold to thisvelologist "Frito"
            Red '91 Festiva L - Sold to Louieisawesome "Geraldo"

            Current Fleet:
            Aqua '93 Festiva L with Aspire brakes "Dale Jr."
            Black and White '93 Festiva GL Sport (White alloys and spoiler are long gone) "Blues-tiva"
            White '15 Ford Transit Connect

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            • #7
              Welcome to our addiction!! How else can you explain spending 1000 bucks to keep a car that's only worth 300 on the road?? :roll:

              Dumb thieves go to prison, smart ones go to work for the Government.

              1988 L - 232K miles Batstiva
              1989 L - 247K miles Slick
              1990 L - 281K miles Orphan Annie
              Let the hoarding begin!! :mrgreen:

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              • #8
                Only $1,000? I spent more then that on a "disposable" car!! Welcome to the iste!
                Brian
                http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2274977



                93 GL modyfied!!!
                :fish:

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                • #9
                  Only $1,000? I spent more then that on a "disposable" car!!
                  That's just for the necessary repairs to put her back on the road. Now, let's talk about what I want to do to her. :twisted: :twisted:

                  Dumb thieves go to prison, smart ones go to work for the Government.

                  1988 L - 232K miles Batstiva
                  1989 L - 247K miles Slick
                  1990 L - 281K miles Orphan Annie
                  Let the hoarding begin!! :mrgreen:

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                  • #10
                    Its an evil curse that takes over when you buy a Festiva. Then next thing you know you buy another one!!!!!!!
                    Brian
                    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2274977



                    93 GL modyfied!!!
                    :fish:

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                    • #11
                      Ok...no one else said it soooooooo....
                      PICTURES!!!!!!
                      "FLTG4LIFE" @FINALLEVEL , "PBH"
                      89L Silver EFI auto
                      91GL Green Auto DD
                      There ain't no rest for the wicked
                      until we close our eyes for good.
                      I will sleep when I die!
                      I'm a little hunk of tin, nobody knows what shape I'm in. I've got four wheels and a running board, I'm not a Chevy, I'M A FORD!

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                      • #12
                        Welcome to the board !!
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                        The Trigger - Midwest Festiva Inc., Illinois Chapter
                        Smart Passion white with H-D interior
                        HD2500 Duramax Chevy
                        Harley Davidson Ultra classic ..I am in love !!
                        Pro Street S-10 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2214968
                        Diamond white Deville 27,000 mile cream puff
                        Z28 LS1 power 500 +
                        90 Festy L daily driver wants to be modded, OK
                        It is being modded , a little at a time http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2214953


                        Join me on Facebook !! ;http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...00000295094896

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                        • #13
                          yeah $1000 would be a good deal, but $100 is even better!

                          -"Hairlipstiva" 1991 GL 5spd (swapped from an auto), rolling on Enkei 14x6 +38 with 195/45/14 Toyo's, Jensen MP5720 CD deck, tach install, LED strip in cluster, down position rear wiper, FMS springs, Gabriel shocks on 4 corners, Acura Integra short shifter
                          -Escort GT 91 donor car with BP, G5M-R tranny to be dropped in the little guy...
                          -Aspire brake swap COMPLETE!
                          https://www.wunderground.com/persona...?ID=KOKOWASS38

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                          • #14
                            Best $100.00 you ever spent. Nice snag, and a belated welcome to the board . Post photos ASAP.
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                            The Don - Midwest Festiva Inc., Missouri Chapter

                            Link to my festiva pictures below
                            https://fordfestiva.com/forums/album.php?albumid=10
                            Celebrating 25 years of festiva(s) ownership.

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                            • #15
                              the gas stations hate my 2 festivas and put it this way it cost as much to drive my festiva as it id to take the bus

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