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42567
Well there goes that. I was just about to ask opinions on pantaloons vs. pants. Nuts! ... what's available and what will fit?" Answer: lots and some....
That would be telling.
im6of6
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Nov 1, 2007
6:59 pm
42568
e Pantelone paga!!!! "That would be telling." <No6of6@...> wrote: Well there goes that. I was just about to ask opinions on pantaloons vs....
Michael Norman
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Nov 1, 2007
7:51 pm
42569
I did read in the shop manual that gears 1 - 4 are identical in both 4 and 5 speed trans'. He's got a 93 Festy w/5 speed and the 155/80 tires. Of course I...
sam.1956
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Nov 1, 2007
8:15 pm
42570
Remember that the speedometer is driven from the transmission, not the wheels. IOW, the speedo thinks that, for instance, if you are turning 3000 rpm in 5th,...
Burgess Howell
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Nov 1, 2007
9:01 pm
42571
I just added a caricature of a tricked-out Aspire to my photo album. Check it out! (sam.1956's photos)...
sam.1956
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Nov 2, 2007
9:03 pm
42572
<sheepish grin> the album name is "Sams_88_L".......
sam.1956
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Nov 2, 2007
9:04 pm
42573
Festy Fans; What would be the EASYIST way to remove the rotors from the wheel assembly? Rob :-)...
Rob
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Nov 3, 2007
3:56 pm
42574
I found a cargo light at the junker. I plugged it into the correct spot + plug, BUT!! It dosen't light up with or without the switch. What did I do wrong??...
Rob
robm1701d
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Nov 3, 2007
4:02 pm
42575
... In order from easiest to hardest: 1. Take the car to a mechanic and have him do it. 2. Remove the entire knuckle, take it to a machine shop, and have them...
Burgess Howell
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Nov 3, 2007
4:07 pm
42576
Are you sure the right connection was selected? Check the wires with a voltmeter, the most basic DIY process. Rob <robm1701d@...> wrote: I found a...
rbebber
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Nov 3, 2007
4:07 pm
42577
... The light circuit has to be routed through a switch that is built into the hatch latch. If yours doesn't work, your latch doesn't have that switch....
Burgess Howell
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Nov 3, 2007
4:14 pm
42578
What size is that nut? Thanks Charles [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Charles Meredith, Jr.
oldmannthevan
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Nov 3, 2007
8:09 pm
42579
The easiest is have them turned on the car, or replace them as a knuckle assy with a good used if you can find them. You have to press the knuckle assy apart...
Michael Norman
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Nov 4, 2007
4:04 am
42580
Interesting that the cargo light wiring is present but not the latch switch. I have the same issue. Is this "hatch latch switch" visible because I think I need...
That would be telling.
im6of6
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Nov 4, 2007
9:31 am
42581
There is a switch in the latch of cars that came with a cargo light. You either need to get that latch or you can ground the blue wire inside the hatch area....
BMccavish@...
horse25play
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Nov 4, 2007
2:32 pm
42582
I recently bought 12's for all the way around car (and like 2 yrs ago pain in the ass to even get any (and no chioce what U get - cost probably more than 13s...
Kyle
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Nov 4, 2007
4:45 pm
42583
My 90 Stevia all sudden wouldn't start, im kinda in the dark righ now, book says to check fuel fuse, don't see a fuse for fuel, I turn key and don't get any...
LionFoxx
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Nov 4, 2007
6:23 pm
42584
According to the '92 manual the fuel pump gets it's power from the 16A fuse link under the hood through the fuel pump relay which is switched from the ignition...
SHOZ123
frozen_nozzle
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Nov 4, 2007
7:20 pm
42585
I would pull up the mat in the hatch cargo area and remove the sending unit/pump cover plate. Turn the key on and check for voltage there. You should get...
Randy Williams
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Nov 4, 2007
7:39 pm
42586
Will 13" wheels Fit the bolt pattern? Kyle <kjk5601@...> wrote: I recently bought 12's for all the way around car (and like 2 yrs ago pain in the ass to...
john johnson
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Nov 4, 2007
7:41 pm
42587
Yes, certian wheels will as long as the bolt pattern and offset are correct. I believe 45mm is the correct offset. My understanding is Ford Escort wheels will...
Randy Williams
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Nov 4, 2007
9:59 pm
42588
Just installed a different engine and now need to replace shifter cable. Anyone have one or know a good place to obtain? Thanks!...
gersh54
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Nov 4, 2007
10:10 pm
42589
Well, that's the best way to do a Festiva brake job, but, technically, it doesn't get the rotors off the car. :-) FWIW, I had mine turned on the car the last...
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bfhowell01
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Nov 5, 2007
12:20 am
42590
I have hit over 200,000 miles on my Festiva and my 5 speed shifter is really loose and rattles. I am assuming it is the shifter bushings that are worn out. I...
Justin
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Nov 5, 2007
12:26 am
42591
I've never looked to see if it's actually visible, but I remember from covering this topic a few years ago that it's not obvious which switch you have until...
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bfhowell01
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Nov 5, 2007
12:31 am
42592
These cars don't use shifter cables....
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bfhowell01
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Nov 5, 2007
12:39 am
42593
We covered this early this year. Search the archives (search for 'shifter' and 'bushing' -- without the quotes). I believe we found both the Ford and Mazda...
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bfhowell01
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Nov 5, 2007
12:46 am
42594
I believe you'll need a 19mm wrench. IIRC, I got mine off with an old 3/4" sparkplug socket....
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bfhowell01
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Nov 5, 2007
12:52 am
42595
You might want to try proofreading before you hit the Send button. Some of it I understood. Other parts, not so much... First, wheels are almost universally...
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bfhowell01
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Nov 5, 2007
1:03 am
42596
I think this is the simplest it can be stated -- you need 13" wheels, something between 4 and 5.5 inches wide, with a positive offset of about 40-45mm, a 4 x...
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