What part or parts go bad in these distributors? We had one quit a couple of years ago. And like a dummy i threw it out without trying to pinpoint what caused...
moe greenback
treefrogno9@...
Nov 5, 2008 8:38 am
44028
... The ignitor (early models) or the ignition control module (later models) will fail. I've lost 2 ignitors on my '88. I haven't looked at the parts market...
Very nice micro from Toyota. Car and Driver reports this month that it will arrive in the US as a 2010 model. Longer, wider, and lower than a smart fourtwo,...
OK, then. Let's try screen doors in submarines. BTW, I called Alan Mulally and told him to take you off the "will buy" list for the new Fiesta. ... [Non-text...
To recap, I experiance a right hand "PULL" from one of the wheels when accelerating. Then as I level off the wheel jerks back to str8. It became WORSE when I...
Did you replace your tires recently? If so, verify that the front ones are the same size. If they are, then you are probably looking at a rack and pinion...
... or the axle. We drove around on a broken axle for weeks before that Festie quit on us. And we went through the same thing: the drag to the right, the...
Joyce A
j3e@...
Nov 9, 2008 11:33 pm
44038
Yes, the alignment needs to be verified before changing the rack and pinion unit. ... week ... last...
Hi, I had the same problem with my Festiva....worse at highway speeds. I put new struts on the car all the way around. The rears were shot. I replaced the...
To All who Answered: ALL four tires are just six months old, the same size from Tire Rack.com, all were balanced and the front aligned. Get THIS, at first I...
The stabilizer bar bushings MAY cause the behavior you describe, but if you are saying that those are original struts, that's where I'd look. Actually, it's...
What's the air pressure in the tires an what is the max inflation pressure marked on the tire? Paul ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
To the last two who replied. Struts/shocks could cause this? How?? Tire pressure max is 35lbs, that where I fill em... ... pressure ... describe, but if ... ...
I cannot say that this will solve your problem, but I will recount my ordeal with one of my Fesivas.... About two years ago, I rebuilt the front end of my...
If the struts are bad in the rear, the rear wheels can hop off the pavement for a moment. This is due to the fact that the rear is so light on Festivas. So,...
... Remember, our struts are NOT just shock absorbers. They are critical, integral parts of the suspension. On a Festiva, the strut itself is the 3rd locating...
Was poking around youtube and there are some good videos .Some are about engine swaps and fools destoying their festivas.I don't know how to do links if...
Hey there, to share a clip on youtube go to the sharing options below the video and you will see a small text that says: "More sharing options" Click it and...
Oh, that's easy! Go up to the top of the browser window, where you type in web addresses Visit page you want to share - example, http://www.youtube.com On the...
Just one more item to chew on.... When I had a defective strut, I was CONVINCED that I had a bad rack that was about to explode. The car could be so...
I know this is off topic but many of us here order items and may be susceptable to this E-Mail virus: It applies to Fed Ex as well. You will receive an email...
I'm looking upgrade to 13 inch tires. What stock rims fit the Festiva? The local tire chain just wanted to sell me some fancy wheels. These 12 inch tires are...
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