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  • Just bought a Festiva. Bad throwout bearing

    How hard is it to get to the throwout bearing?
    Do you have to pull the engine or drop the trans
    or can you do it without having to pull it?

    Normally on all my cars I pull the engine, replace the rear main
    seal and do all the rest of the engine work while it's out, but in
    about a week this will be my main driver and I don't have time to
    go through all that yet so I'm wondering if the TOB can be done
    quickly. The clutch works well, by the way.



    Secondly: I made a list for this car for future stuff.

    Can you tell me if these are decent quality parts for
    this car? I know I use most of these brands on my
    Subaru's without concern.

    And lastly...is there anything else that I should replace on this?
    Not too familiar with these cars. Here's the list from RockAuto

    Auto Parts for Your Vehicle at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.


    (Just go to the cart)
    Last edited by SWRT; 08-18-2014, 08:51 AM.
    1993 Festiva - White/Black - 5 speed

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    Auto Parts for Your Vehicle at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.


    I guess this is the new, updated link. Changed some parts around
    to try and make it a bit cheaper.

    Couldn't find out how to edit my post again *sigh*
    1993 Festiva - White/Black - 5 speed

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    • #3
      I really dont get why the edit post button goes away, so I guess when I update
      my cart I'll just have to keep posting new links. Perhaps someone could help with
      that...

      Added the water pump, thermostat, timing belt and spark plug wires.

      Auto Parts for Your Vehicle at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.
      Last edited by SWRT; 08-18-2014, 09:59 AM.
      1993 Festiva - White/Black - 5 speed

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      • #4
        Theoretically you can take the transmission out without removing the engine, but after disconnecting axle shafts, linkage and wiring, you just have one engine mount, exhaust, and a few wires and hoses left. Personally I think it's easier to stab the transmission when it's out and since you are going to replace water pump and timing belt also.

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        • #5
          Lakeland.... which festy did you pick up? it only takes about an hr to pull the trans.. so in a few hrs you should be able to get it apart and replace the TOB and be good. Im pulling a 5 spd today too. lame. I just drop the cross member when I do it. And with an alignment tool its easy to go back together.
          The edit is time sensitive.
          Did you get the white 1 from kissimmee.
          Last edited by Flyin4stroke; 08-18-2014, 10:57 AM.
          1988 Ford Festiva "Sonic" BPT g25mr MS2 standalone ecu, FOTY '11, Best Beater FMV, Fan Favorite FMVI

          1989 Ford Mustang GT 5.slow

          1996 Ford F-150

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          • #6
            tac: Yeah, that's what I figured. Thanks


            And I got the blue one in Avon park. I saw that one in Kissimmee,
            emailed the guy and he sent me pictures. Looks like he thought it
            was a race car. I passed on it.

            And of course the edit is.
            1993 Festiva - White/Black - 5 speed

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            • #7
              I got the Red Festiva "Festerossa" in Lakeland.. See you around!

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              • #8
                I'm pretty sure I've seen you around before At least I
                see a red one around the Walt Williams area and I always
                think..."Man, I wonder if he wants to sell that" haha

                My dad drives the goofy looking red and black one. You
                cant miss it
                1993 Festiva - White/Black - 5 speed

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                • #9
                  secret fl riders
                  93 L B6T DD http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=37751
                  RIP_90 LuX http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=32249
                  RIP 88 LX / B8-MEhttp://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=26398

                  RJ

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                  • #10
                    Florida checking in!!
                    -Greg
                    Euro-bprt...WORLDS FASTEST FESTIVA !!! 11.78@115.9
                    BP, G trans, Megasquirt/ 550cc inj. t3/t3 (tbird) Garrett, REAR TURBO!!!! AND AC!!!!
                    Redneck Engineer
                    FOTY - '09
                    5x Festiva Madness Attendee...FM 3,4,5,6,8
                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpCZ7...9Pwqw-oe8s2OYQ
                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU_eX...9Pwqw-oe8s2OYQ

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                    • #11
                      Just had my throw out bearing spill grease on my clutch. And crank key go bad
                      ;
                      www.facebook.com/rhodestiva ;
                      rhodestiva@gmail.com ;
                      http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=44851
                      http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/album.php?albumid=419
                      '92 Festiva L M/T
                      '93 Festiva GL A/T

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                      • #12
                        Dang...so new crank at this point, huh? I'm thinking I'll
                        be changing that out sooner rather than later. Any valve
                        damage? Not sure if these are interference engines or not.

                        Had you replaced the TOB before or was it the original?

                        And how exactly do the TOB's sit on this car? I would imagine
                        just some clips, but where can I find replacement clips and what
                        would that part be called?
                        Last edited by SWRT; 08-19-2014, 05:34 AM.
                        1993 Festiva - White/Black - 5 speed

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                        • #13
                          Rhodeski what happened! Slipping clutches and breaking crankshafts that's hard work. The TOB slides onto the input shaft on the trans. You have to finagle it on but it will go. There isn't much grease inside the bearing don't know how it could spill out and take out your clutch. Non interference engines.
                          1988 Ford Festiva "Sonic" BPT g25mr MS2 standalone ecu, FOTY '11, Best Beater FMV, Fan Favorite FMVI

                          1989 Ford Mustang GT 5.slow

                          1996 Ford F-150

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                          • #14
                            Yea they are no interference. And no just gonna weld the key in there.
                            ;
                            www.facebook.com/rhodestiva ;
                            rhodestiva@gmail.com ;
                            http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=44851
                            http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/album.php?albumid=419
                            '92 Festiva L M/T
                            '93 Festiva GL A/T

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                            • #15
                              Wait, really? These are non-interference engines?
                              If so, that makes me happy

                              Not sure how long welding the key in there will work.
                              Besides, trying to fit the crank pulley on afterwards may
                              be kind of difficult too. Good luck, man Let me know
                              how it turns out.
                              Last edited by SWRT; 08-20-2014, 12:13 PM.
                              1993 Festiva - White/Black - 5 speed

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