Plethora of issues.

[scitzz]

Loose connection will also do that, yes. Good work!

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[dalebwilson]

May have discovered the issue.
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This wire was not connected properly to the post (by me). Apparently arced and wrecked a whole line!

Yes that will do it!


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[WmWatt]

Fix for floor pan would be sheet metal, self tapping screws or pop rivets, and roofing or driveway patch (tar). have fun.

[scitzz]

Skip the tar! Look up seam sealer. Not too expensive for a small tube. 20 bucks ish. Slather it around all the seams.

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[ryanprins13]

Skip the tar! Look up seam sealer. Not too expensive for a small tube. 20 bucks ish. Slather it around all the seams.

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$5 a tube in Canada where everythings expensive... at a store that sells autobody supplies. Nice stuff, wear gloves.

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[WmWatt]

Seam sealer for the seam, tar or maybe underbody spray (for people who like to spray) for the rest of the sheet metal patch?

[Nehemiah]

So apparently the rust happened in spite of already present tar, so when I get the chance I'm going to strip it all off to check for other holes-to-be.

[Nehemiah]

So emergencies apparently happen. I will be unable to fix my Festiva, as it turns out, because it is a 'computer' issue- my windshield was improperly sealed, allowing water to get between the firewall and the dashboard, and so when the alternator shorted it did something with the computer and the water?
Regardless, I have no more time, as I am moving shortly, and am wondering: Does anyone want an '89 Festiva in need of electrical work, electrical component replacement, body work, and TLC?

Unused brand new alternator, oil change less than 60 miles ago (5W30), brand new tires less than 200 miles ago, battery replaced less than 800 miles ago, vbelt replaced less than 1000 miles ago, rotors replaced less than 3500 miles ago, brakes and all brakelines replaced less than 4000 miles ago. All of this has been since January 2018. 86*** miles.

[Flw Sock]

Nehemiah, I sent you a PM.

[Glow_Mouse]

Those ignition barrel keyway retainers are plentiful here in Aus. Just sayin.