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41117
hey guys! I remembes someone listing a simple list of 13 and 14 inch wheels that fit the festiva recently, I went back combing the past posts, but couldn't...
Emma Humpfritter
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Dec 1, 2006
8:16 am
41118
I don't know about the of-set or centewr hole size, but Hyundai, Mazda 323, Nissan Sentra and the old Mercury Tracer (pre 1990) would fit the bolt patern of a...
waxhawdon
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Dec 1, 2006
11:54 am
41119
Brenton, The answer to everything you ask is in the post you quoted below. Burgess ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Burgess Howell
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Dec 1, 2006
4:56 pm
41120
Thanks guys for the effort. As always this group is full of helpful people that do not easily take offense. I am also going to change up the exhaust oncxe I...
bill sager
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Dec 2, 2006
4:01 am
41121
2 1/4" is the optimum diameter for your pipe according to dyno testing. Found this out after having White Cars done in 2 1/2". Really helps top end...
Michael Norman
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Dec 2, 2006
1:08 pm
41122
Last night temps dropped to the mid-20"s here in the Cinti. area. On my drive home from work,I kept waiting for the temp gauge to move off of dead cold, but it...
firechicken0000
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Dec 2, 2006
4:28 pm
41123
(This is NOT my ad nor is it my Festiva, just wanted to share) Check out this posting on Craig's list before it expires. The pictures look good but it doesn't...
ptiemann_2000
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Dec 2, 2006
6:14 pm
41124
I've seen this festy on CL before, I think it's an auto trans (too bad) doesn't seem like a bad price really, it was advertized in LA as well. Brenton ...
Emma Humpfritter
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Dec 2, 2006
6:40 pm
41125
Randy- Ever notice those decorative inserts in the grills of 18 wheelers or full-size pick-up's? This is a fancy way of dealing with this very common problem. ...
Ron West
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Dec 2, 2006
8:14 pm
41126
Hi ya'll, I was wondering if any of the festys came with cruise? I often go on LONG drives (like 2000 miles!) and giving that right foot a rest would be nice....
emmahumpfritter
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Dec 2, 2006
8:32 pm
41127
That's only a grand more than I paid for my 94 Aspire with 131k! Albeit with a newer engine and clean inside and out,but, does not compare with that car....
sbspence
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Dec 2, 2006
8:33 pm
41128
put a hight thermostat in it, like a 191. Ron West <gravitypro@...> wrote: Randy- Ever notice those decorative inserts in the grills of 18...
rbebber
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Dec 2, 2006
8:52 pm
41129
I don't think that cruise was an option on Festy's. You may be able to install an aftermarket cruise set-up to address your needs. Try J.C. Whitney, I am...
Randy Williams
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Dec 2, 2006
10:37 pm
41130
I guess this means that Festy's have a heater design or cooling system problem? I was thinking that the temp gauge should run a little hotter than 1/8-1/4...
Randy Williams
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Dec 2, 2006
10:45 pm
41131
the gauges never really move. Randy Williams <firechicken0000@...> wrote: I guess this means that Festy's have a heater design or cooling system...
rbebber
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Dec 2, 2006
11:56 pm
41132
There is a big stink over this car. It was bought on ebay, then wrecked before delivered.. The owner had it fixed. And is now trying to sell it again. Of...
DJ
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Dec 3, 2006
12:16 am
41133
Make sure the fan isn't running all the time because the fan tempertaure on/off switch is bad. I live in Illinois and for the last two months have had all but...
Paul Nimz
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Dec 3, 2006
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41134
As a former Saab owner and dealer (1966- 1975) the following post reminded me of Saabs radiator limiting system. The early three cylinder 2-stroke cars had...
Merril Mabon
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Dec 3, 2006
2:44 am
41135
Hello, I recently purchased a 1993 festiva L for $500 with only 43,500 miles. I am extremely pleased with the automobile, but there is a slight jerk while...
grrttgss2489
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Dec 3, 2006
5:43 am
41136
Yep, blocking the radiator works....but The only effect windchill has on inanimate objects, such as car radiators and water pipes, is to shorten the amount of...
Leonard Alcamo
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Dec 3, 2006
11:56 am
41137
This guy appears to be some sort of back yard car dealer. His photobucket is all cars: http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o96/lowmilecars2008/ But if it were...
That would be telling.
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Dec 3, 2006
12:23 pm
41138
Actually I have a piece of plastic that extends completely across the grill (behind it) this keeps the air from getting into the engine compartment and helps...
Paul Nimz
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Dec 3, 2006
12:27 pm
41139
We will all be just guessing, but I would look for broken engine mounts, loose bolts, or drive axles etc before jumping to the conclusion of a bad clutch. ...
waxhawdon
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Dec 3, 2006
1:51 pm
41140
Paul, I guess I am trying to understand the origin of the heater problem on the Festy. The function of the thermostat is to restrict coolant flow through the...
Randy Williams
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Dec 3, 2006
3:20 pm
41141
Do you notice any pull of the steering wheel while driving under light load? If so does the pull go away under partial or full throttle? If you said yes to any...
Randy Williams
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Dec 3, 2006
3:26 pm
41142
Paul, I usually just stuff some "whatever" into those upper ports, a simple solution that seens to at least keep the cold outside air from blowing on your...
Randall Maull
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Dec 3, 2006
3:38 pm
41143
After looking at his inventory of old police cars and hearing the story of the previous history of this Festy, I would be real leary of anything this "Honest...
Randy Williams
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Dec 3, 2006
3:53 pm
41144
Yeah Randy.. I don't see my post from a few hours ago, but here is the link to it wrecked.. http://www.carolinadatasolutions.com/chico/festiva1.JPG DJ ...
DJ Hayek
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Dec 3, 2006
4:24 pm
41145
PauI- It's fairly easy. It's located under the dash, in the upper right corner, above the passenger's knee's. A big black air hose(+5 inch dia.) is connected...
Ron West
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Dec 3, 2006
5:51 pm
41146
Randy- There is no by-pass, with the exception of the thermostat, which as you know is built to open only at a preset temp. What you've got to remember is this...
Ron West
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Dec 3, 2006
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