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22939
That is the smell of evaporating anti-freeze. you probably have a really minor leak. Do you smell it on the outside or inside of the car? If on the inside,...
Wil Fellows <firstgen...
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Feb 1, 2003
9:13 am
22940
i smell it in the inside of the car... i have try to smell it in the engine conpartment but its very very faint.... it is snowing where i live..could that have...
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Feb 1, 2003
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22941
You may have a small leak in your heater core. The smell of hot antifreeze has a musty damp smell. Rob ...
Robert Barlow
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Feb 1, 2003
1:12 pm
22942
Used units may go for $80, but I'm not selling a 'used' unit, my units I sell are completely refubished, and waranteed. I sold 2 similar headunits at the shop...
Jeff Team Goon
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Feb 1, 2003
1:16 pm
22943
This morning the Columbia space shuttle exploded in a fireball during re-entry. All crew lost according to news reports. =( Rich...
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Feb 1, 2003
2:36 pm
22944
If it's faint in the engine compartment and obvious in the cabin, you've got a leak in the heater core. Burgess '88LX...
Burgess Howell
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Feb 1, 2003
4:21 pm
22945
ok thanks...ill be taking a look at the core next....
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Feb 1, 2003
5:52 pm
22946
hmm i have not heard anything about it in the news...but thats still sad news. seems likes its time to get rid of thous shuttles. thay should use festivas.....
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Feb 1, 2003
5:55 pm
22947
don't know how long a Festy would last with a couple of rockets strapped to it.. But it is tragic... and it was bound to happen.. re-entry is when the shuttle...
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Feb 1, 2003
6:11 pm
22948
... Where in the world do you live? It's all that's been on TV this morning. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, FoxNews, MSNBC have had nothing else on since they lost...
Burgess Howell
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Feb 1, 2003
6:24 pm
22949
Same car - '89 LPlus, 237,000 miles, carb. Failed emissions by a lot - 400 or so, IIRC. I have to spend $150 to get a waiver. If you were going to spend $150...
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Feb 1, 2003
6:47 pm
22950
Forgot to mention the inspection shop "lost" the hub cap/dust cover for the rear wheel (the little cover that covers the axle nut). Anyone know of a good...
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Feb 1, 2003
6:49 pm
22951
If you're doing the work yourself, you can buy a new cat for $100 and rebuild the carb with whatever money is left over. There are lots of sources for ~$100...
Burgess Howell
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Feb 1, 2003
7:37 pm
22952
Just a tip: If you take it to the dealer, they will likely qoute you a shitload of money to replace the heater core. It isn't THAT hard to get to yourself, You...
Wil Fellows <firstgen...
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Feb 1, 2003
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22953
100 for a cat?!?!?!? Thats expensive!! You must be talking about a direct OEM replacement. Just get a universal cat, and have a muffler shop weld it on. Should...
Wil Fellows <firstgen...
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Feb 1, 2003
9:19 pm
22954
I was thinking of the hi-flow models. Most of those I've seen are priced around $100. That leaves him $50 to spend on a carb kit. Otherwise, I'm with you on...
Burgess Howell
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Feb 1, 2003
9:58 pm
22955
... yeah your right...........
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Feb 1, 2003
10:43 pm
22956
the dash has to be removed? there is no other way to take it off?...dam hmmmmm ill see what happens then....
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Feb 1, 2003
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22957
well, for $5 bucks or so... I would go to Walmart and get a couple bottles of the 97% rubbing alcohol and add that to my tank with a few gallons of fuel and ...
Eric Flowers
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Feb 2, 2003
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22958
... Yup. This is a frequent topic on the Jag lists. Conventional wisdom there is ~10% concentration. For a Festiva, that's half a gallon of alcohol in half a...
Burgess Howell
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Feb 2, 2003
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22959
The test results are ('89 Lplus, 237K mile): 2003 co .21 @ idle .48 @ 2500 RPM , limit 1.20(pass) HC 470 @ idle, 176 @ 2500 RPM, limit 220 (fail idle, pass...
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Feb 2, 2003
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22960
... To clarify, they lost BOTH the bearing dust cover and the "hub cap"....
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Feb 2, 2003
1:28 pm
22961
There are a lot of possible causes. What have you done to the car so far? Burgess '88LX...
Burgess Howell
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Feb 2, 2003
3:22 pm
22962
I get a real queasy feeling about shops that lose parts. It suggests a slack and sloppy operation. I would not want these people touching my car. Tell them...
Burgess Howell
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Feb 2, 2003
3:41 pm
22963
Does anyone know off-hand what size gauge sheet metal was used ou our cars? Looking into buying an air nibbler, but if the price is right and it will fit the...
Chris <killer_alligat...
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Feb 2, 2003
5:25 pm
22964
I think you should try using racing fuel.... Methyl Etyhyl Hydrate or something.... Or also heard of some other forms of fuel.... I think you can buy it at a...
Alligator Killer
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Feb 2, 2003
5:42 pm
22965
I think my tierods are bad and Iam going to do them should I do any Upgrade mods on while iam at it or are tierods going to need a upgrade to?...
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Feb 2, 2003
6:35 pm
22966
I'm not too sure on the exact gauge, but its a step up from tin foil. I'm sure even the weakest air nibbler would be more then adequate for the Festiva. -Fred ...
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Feb 2, 2003
6:58 pm
22967
allright this may be a dumb question but whats a air nibbler?...
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Feb 2, 2003
7:07 pm
22968
LOL, i just asked fred the same question. It´s a metal cutting tool *eureka* chris ... From: <FoxproZ@...> To: <festiva@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday,...
Christian Leiteritz
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