Boy do I understand that. I don't have any faith in mechanics who have
never worked on an MG. If I ever have to get something done on the
engine that I can't handle, it will go to someone who deals in
MG's/british cars. There is a great place in OKC...owned by Herb
Lobsdale (no affiliation, interest...yada, yada, yada) that will get my
business. I think they jump in with dollar signs in their eyes and then
when it comes down to it, they don't really know what they are doing and
so they tend to put it off. So many auto shops do warranty/insurance
work on newer cars. These jobs are typically in/out jobs and pay pretty
well. I know that's true of body shops..I had one guy look at the "B"
and tell me he wouldn't be interested in doing the paint/body work
because in the time he messed with mine, he could do many other 'ding'
jobs and make 3-4 times the money. At least HE was honest about it.
Keep on this guy..or if he hasn't started with it yet...consider finding
someone else to do the job.
Good luck..hope you get things rolling soon.
Becky
Jon Årikstad wrote:
>
> As you may remember, I had to send my 70' GT to <deleted>
> who promised!! they would remove my smoke producing engine.
>
> Guess what: Oyeah the MG!!, well.._hmnooo_haven't_notyet_yousee_ehh,
> vacation and lotsofwork.... and...and...
>
> (sound of 40+ year old male crying... well, almost)
>
> I do not have a garage yet, where I can do jobs like removing the
> engine, so I have to pay somebody to do do it.
> ( $$$, or, in Norway, KrKr)
> Don't know who to contact yet, just needed to get some frustration out
>
> BTW ( please, I'm norwegian, so this may not be perfect)
>
> I have on my kitchen table (not married) a weber (45DCOE) and a set of
> K/N filters. The weber comes with two 'ram pipes'. The ram pipes are
> supposed to be inside the filter, not removed ??
>
> The ram pipes is mounted to the weber with nuts, and a sort of square
> washer.
> The K/N filter use the same bolts/nuts as the ram pipes, and comes with
> a gasket that should be between the filter and carburetor. The problem
> is that the washers does not fit between the weber/gasket/filter.
> I may use force, and hope that the gasket gets flat enough, or carve
> a bit of the hasket, to fit the washers.
> A bit difficult to explain in English, but experience anyone ??
>
> I am still waiting for manuals from MOSS ( Delayed because of the fire
> in UK)
> The weather isn't to good either.
>
> Jon Arikstad
> 1970 BRG GT
>
> ------------
>
> Becky Mahoney wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the info on estimated engine and gearbox rebuild. Many have
> > said that the gearbox rarely needs rebuilding. Mechanically, (at least
> > when I last drove it 3 years ago) the engine didn't seem to have any
> > problems either. Compression checks out with very little variance
> > between cylinders. Really, the only known problem with drive train is
> > the clutch, it makes a noise when the clutch is let out and the tranny
> > is in neutral. Maybe I should pay attention to the old addage...if it
> > ain't broke, don't fix it... just pursue the clutch noise???? I would
> > just like to have the peace of mind knowing that I've seen the insides
> > and know that all is in dependable (?) condition. I would like to take
> > the trips with the MG club and if I get a wild hair, and want to take a
> > long drive..I won't need to put a 10 speed in the back in case I get
> > stranded :~) Is this realistic thinking? Listers..what is your
> > advice? I really want to do the sensible thing. (Oops..sensible...MG
> > owner...is that an oxymoron??) Your input will be extremely
> > appreciated.
> > Oh yeah...if anyone is curious...NO, my dash is still not here. I
> > talked to him Tuesday night and he said that he overnighted it to me on
> > Monday. He didn't seem too concerned that I hadn't received it yet.
> > Said it would probably be here Wednesday. Now it's Friday morning and
> > still no dash. He is supposed to call me this a.m. with the tracking
> > number. My guess is that he sent ground rather than overnight. If it
> > does get here today, I should be on the road tonight......THAT WOULD BE
> > AWSOME....
> > TIA for your advice..AGAIN. You folks are priceless!
> >
> > Becky
> > pretty car, empty wallet......still no dash :~(
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