Spark plugs rusted in........

[number1_kid]

when I get it back Ill post pics

the body work is awesome its aqua blue yes lol but its a very clean festiva

all it needs is shocks but they are good for winter

[Pu241]

I don't have to ask anyone and I shouldn't have to explain "why in the hell" anything.

I've been in this situation before more than once.

No you do not have ask "anyone anything" it was an interesting aside relavent to the current situation.

Yes, you do have to explain, if your providing information which is likely to do more harm than good.
So explain how putting an acetylene torch on a plug in an aluminum head helps rewove the plug.

[number1_kid]

Well got festiva back they took the plug out without removing head

they drilled middle of plug welded small bold trought it and went from there

all happy filled with gas

now leaks gas

Seem to be coming same side as the cap top of the lines

my luck

[BigWheel]

now leaks gas Seem to be coming same side as the cap top of the lines my luck

Welcome to the love of Festivas. One problem down another around the corner. Got to love it though. Glad you got the spark plugs out.

[number1_kid]

yeah just checked it ...

all the gas lines are rusted out top of tank

very nice........

[TominMO]

Glad to hear that the plug issue was so easy to fix! Quite cool.

My suggestion for the gas tank: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,6268

[number1_kid]

thanks

[Mike McKown]

So explain how putting an acetylene torch on a plug in an aluminum head helps rewove the plug.

Depends on whether you believe the plug is frozen in the hole through galvanic corrosion or the plug is "glued in" by hard carbon around the perimeter of the plug which can also prevent you from getting a plug socket on the plug or even getting a good grip on it. And that's a very common problem, especially on engines that leak a lot of oil.

The original poster indicated he had rounded the plug hex. Not much more info than that. So, why do you think the plug was frozen?

The high heat will pop the carbon loose. It won't hurt the plug but it could hurt the aluminum if applied directly. If the plug is locked by the threads, I still wouldn't heat the head as the plug expanding from heat will sometimes break the chemical bond with the aluminum. If you have had a bad enough case of galvanic corrosion between the steel threads and the aluminum threads, whatever is left when you finally do get the plug out is a good candidate to be replaced with the heli-coil. A heli-coil is a five minute repair whether you do it on the car or off.

This has worked for me more than once. Your experience may be different.

[Pu241]

Depends on whether you believe the plug is frozen in the hole through galvanic corrosion or the plug is "glued in" by hard carbon around the perimeter of the plug which can also prevent you from getting a plug socket on the plug or even getting a good grip on it. And that's a very common problem, especially on engines that leak a lot of oil.

The original poster indicated he had rounded the plug hex. Not much more info than that. So, why do you think the plug was frozen?

The high heat will pop the carbon loose. It won't hurt the plug but it could hurt the aluminum if applied directly. If the plug is locked by the threads, I still wouldn't heat the head as the plug expanding from heat will sometimes break the chemical bond with the aluminum. If you have had a bad enough case of galvanic corrosion between the steel threads and the aluminum threads, whatever is left when you finally do get the plug out is a good candidate to be replaced with the heli-coil. A heli-coil is a five minute repair whether you do it on the car or off.

This has worked for me more than once. Your experience may be different.

Excellent explanation!
Thank you very much.
And good point concerning the galvanic corrosion, I had exhaust manifold studs that had corroded so badly they had to be drilled out and re-tapped.

[number1_kid]

got it back

all good
he sealed the tank up with special gas tank adhesive

[TominMO]

Wow, that's TWO potential major hassles that turned out to be no big deal! Better go buy a lottery ticket.

[resuwrecked]

Too many of you get these cars and instantly wanna put a bigger motor into em. Which is cool. But dont rag on a guy whos going for looks over going faster.

After driving the b3t for 2 years, then the bp for almost 3 and now the bpt, I am looking for another 'stiva to leave almost stock for gas mileage reasons. I do miss the 46mpg it was getting.

[Amos]

Its just easier to replace it. Then you know you wont have any issues later. Or hopefully you wont.
Youre probably looking at 50 - 60 max for timing belt and pump if that.
Personally I dont see a problem with keeping it stock and putting 2g into it. You know youll get that back in gas savings.
Bellativas going to remain basically stock with the exception of a couple minor items. Ive got about 1300 into her and still need to get her repainted.
Too many of you get these cars and instantly wanna put a bigger motor into em. Which is cool. But dont rag on a guy whos going for looks over going faster.

I've got almost 2G's in my aspire swap alone!!

It feels nice to be riding on ALL brand new parts!

[number1_kid]

drove around 100kms tonight 63 miles that is

gas gauge did not moove

just that makes me love the festiva lol