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42718
Is the 94-97 Aspire block the same and will it bolt into a 88-93 Festiva. Are all the 88-93 Festiva blocks the same....
Dean
nceconoline
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Dec 1, 2007
12:57 pm
42719
... There are some small differences between early production and late production, but, in general, yes, the engines are interchangeable. I think Michael knows...
Burgess Howell
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Dec 1, 2007
2:42 pm
42720
Hello everyone, I have 4 used Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi winter tires 175-70-13 for sale. THESE WON'T FIT A FESTIVA. I was hoping to put them on my car but...
Ian
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Dec 1, 2007
9:55 pm
42721
I have a question on a 1992 festiva. The guy that has it over heated it and blew the head gasket. He says the motor still runs but blows white smoke out the ...
terry
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Dec 2, 2007
1:20 am
42722
Terry, That depends on how sevrely it was overheated. The white smoke is from anti-freeze entering the combustion chamber. Overheating damage can range from...
Randy Williams
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Dec 2, 2007
2:27 am
42723
Thanks Randy, very good information. Terry ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make...
terry
mont_36
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Dec 2, 2007
3:02 am
42724
One item to especially check on this is the radiator plastic ends. They have a bad habit of cracking when the engine got hot. It is likely that the belt blew...
Michael Norman
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Dec 2, 2007
6:55 am
42725
We installed an Aspire engine into a 91 not that long ago that had low mileage with good results, and no problems. Not much had to be changed at all, and both...
Michael Norman
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Dec 2, 2007
7:04 am
42726
My 89 Festy has cold air comming through the vents above the radio. Even when putting the selector to floor for heat some cold air comes through the upper...
D T
waxhawdon
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Dec 2, 2007
4:16 pm
42727
One thing I always noticed about overheated engines is: If the engine sounds like it has marbles in it when it was running hot, the engine is probably ruined...
D T
waxhawdon
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Dec 2, 2007
4:24 pm
42728
yes, common problem, the vents only get air from out side, seals may be worn. D T <waxhawdon@...> wrote: My 89 Festy has cold air comming...
rbebber
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Dec 2, 2007
4:52 pm
42729
I would agree with that, but would like to add that a used replacement head or if re-using the current head, always have it milled to ensure flatness....
Randy Williams
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Dec 2, 2007
5:36 pm
42730
I am trying to find out what the mileage will be after a capri engine swap. The capri has a max around 35 freeway and 25 city. If swapped into the festiva...
John Chan
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Dec 2, 2007
7:44 pm
42731
When you are at the Junk yard look for a Festiva that someone has taken the Dash off, or Partly off, then look to see how it works or Buy a Shop manual. Dos...
john johnson
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Dec 2, 2007
9:29 pm
42732
HI, mine does the same thing. I think you'll have to pull everything out and tighten the flaps a little. ... From: D T<mailto:waxhawdon@...> To:...
Scott Guntle
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Dec 3, 2007
12:43 am
42733
Does anyone remember it on ebay? It was a couple of years ago. It was a 4dr. Festiva? 121? body shell only. Probably never assembled from what I remember. I...
David
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Dec 4, 2007
6:09 am
42734
The 4-door body advertised on eBay (at least, the one we discussed here several years ago) was a Fiesta, not a Festiva. I think I've still got a picture of it...
Burgess Howell
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Dec 4, 2007
8:43 pm
42735
I was watching "house of sand and fog" last night, there's a scene where a carrier guy pulls up to the house in a red festy. There's always the yellow one in...
emmahumpfritter
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Dec 4, 2007
9:20 pm
42736
I'm looking for a 4 or 5 speed transmission. Preferrably a 5spd. I live in Sanford, NC. Please contact me if you have one near me. volki@... OR My...
Jeremy
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Dec 4, 2007
9:51 pm
42737
... Send Dean an e-mail. He's in NC. e-mail = trucksigns at cs dot com ... Before I went swapping trannies, I'd go through the linkage first. Make sure...
Burgess Howell
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Dec 4, 2007
10:56 pm
42738
I was just going to list the 4-speed I pulled from my 88 festiva to replace it with a 5-speed. it has 130,000 miles on it, and worked flawlessly. I hear the...
Emma Humpfritter
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Dec 4, 2007
11:18 pm
42739
also, it has been pressure washed and shines like new. ... Send Dean an e-mail. He's in NC. e-mail = trucksigns at cs dot com ... Before I went swapping...
Emma Humpfritter
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Dec 4, 2007
11:19 pm
42740
Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate.  Join in. www.windowslive.com/smile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_oprsmilewlhmtagline [Non-text...
bill sager
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Dec 5, 2007
12:00 am
42741
... They turn up fairly regularly on eBay. Also, there was a web site (fordcds.com) that had them for download (CD ISO format), but it seems to have...
Burgess Howell
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Dec 5, 2007
12:12 am
42742
I am in Charlotte and have a 5 speed Festiva trans. for sale if you still want one. Jeremy <jermnc77@...> wrote: I'm looking for a 4 or 5 speed...
waxhawdon
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Dec 5, 2007
2:04 am
42743
The one from "Fun With Dick and Jane" is for sale on E-bay now. emmahumpfritter <emmahumpfritter@...> wrote: I was watching "house of sand and fog" last...
waxhawdon
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Dec 5, 2007
2:05 am
42744
Andrew Zimmern stood next to a 4 door Festy in one of his shows I think it was the Tiago show. Chief...
bill sager by way of...
bfhowell01
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Dec 5, 2007
4:21 am
42745
fordcds.com was getting sued by Ford. I have the '92 or '93 Cds if anyone needs a copy. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
SHOZ123
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Dec 5, 2007
8:06 am
42746
There are several Festivas in Stephen King's 'It', especially in the end of the show. Ford must of been a sponsor of the film....
njordling
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Dec 5, 2007
12:53 pm
42747
I found out that 13in Hyundia wheels fit on Festivas and Nissan sentra wheels fit on Aspires. Both are a dime a dozen.Thought you guys might want to know...
gotnolovenow
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Dec 6, 2007
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