- 321. First Flakes (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 08:54:00 -0500
- Yesterday defied the meteorologists and the afternoon was sunny and cool. I had a hectic, typically Monday, day at work, and as I drove home all I could think of was how nice it would be to take the
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00834.html (8,282 bytes)
- 322. Re: First Flakes (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 10:20:35 -0500
- Oh, If only it were possible here! My car is from Southern California (stll has the "Burbank Sportscar Centre" badge) and is rustless enough that last night may well be the only snow it has seen in i
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00847.html (8,388 bytes)
- 323. Re: New to MG's and looking at a '69 (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 01:27:02 -0500
- Other than the body work? That leaves... -- Estimated cost of mechanics $3K not counting the paint and body work Even without the 'run, don't walk' bodywork, the mechanic makes out awfully well at $3
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01147.html (8,795 bytes)
- 324. Re: FAST British Cars (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 01:10:20 -0500
- Urban legend has it that it was one of those JATO units... -- sound rocket in the
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01148.html (8,995 bytes)
- 325. Re: Midget Kit (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 09:01:28 -0500
- So that's how this works. We think it's great when spridgets get their own list and now we find out that it's just because 'they' want to be rid of us. I believe this is what is meant by the term "k
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01263.html (8,853 bytes)
- 326. '80 mgb windshield washer (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Farmer" <swimmer@seark.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 09:24:15 -0500
- Thanks for previous comments on wiring of windshield washer and switch. I finally got my steering wheel off by utilizing a gear puller and 2x4's. Any good tips on getting steering wheel off ? The app
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01401.html (7,447 bytes)
- 327. BGT For sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 09:52:28 -0500
- I just became aware of this car from someone I correspond with, it sounds pretty good. I have no financial interest etc. etc. 1970 MGBGT-55k miles on rebuilt motor white on black, wire wheels,very or
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00639.html (6,752 bytes)
- 328. Re: New Bumper Stickers (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 08:43:37 -0500
- How About: "MG - It's Not Just a Commute, It's an Adventure" (for those outside the US - this is a bastardization of an old US Army recruiting slogan) Phil Vanner back and forth to work today --
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02139.html (8,572 bytes)
- 329. Windshield washer switch. (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Farmer" <swimmer@seark.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 08:06:49 -0500
- I have a 1980 MGB. The original pump for the windsheild washer was shot. Working on replacing it with new pump. Have traced down that switch in on column is apparently not making contact to complete
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02296.html (6,869 bytes)
- 330. insurance (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 1997 09:52:23 -0500
- On the subject of insurance, when I went out to get an insurance policy I was asked: Do you keep it in a locked, enclosed garage? Do you have another car for "normal" use? The idea that I keep a midg
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01303.html (6,525 bytes)
- 331. RE: Racist slurs, et al (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 09:40:24 -0500
- While we all quibble about racist slurs we ignore the most common offensive term used on this list! I hereby propose that we retroactively rename all midgets "MGs of diminutive stature" or somesuch.
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01526.html (7,119 bytes)
- 332. What is the sound of a dying Coolant Pump? (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 16:05:12 -0500
- After having sorted out a few other problems/noises I now have a low-volume metallic grinding coming from the Fan/water pump area. It is not constant but does not sound at all healthy. Am I correct i
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00328.html (6,853 bytes)
- 333. Aquatic things (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Vanner" <pvanner@pclink.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 08:42:11 -0500
- If you don't CLAM up with the Sea Creatures I'm going to get CRABBY! pitiful but I had to do it! Phil Vanner 61 Midget GAN1L2395
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01315.html (6,151 bytes)
- 334. wire wheel conversion kits (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Penfound" <ppenfound@uk.mdis.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Dec 1996 09:05:19 +0000
- I have a 68 Roadster with metal Rostyle wheels. I am considering replacing these with wire wheels using the bolt on hub conversion kits. Does anyone have experience of this? What about axle types and
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01357.html (6,426 bytes)
- 335. Heater box (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Penfound" <ppenfound@uk.mdis.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Dec 1996 10:40:39 +0000
- I have a '69 Roadster. I am trying to remove the Heater Box from the engine compartment bulkhead. I have undone 2 screws: 1 to the upright, 1 to the shelf, plus all the screws securing the fuel pipe
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01663.html (6,541 bytes)
- 336. clutch stuck (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Penfound" <ppenfound@uk.mdis.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 09:02:48 +0000
- Having recently aquired an " unfinished project" '69 Roadster, I have managed to get the engine running and wish to establish the state of the transmission etc. However, I cannot engage a gear whilst
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg01724.html (6,501 bytes)
- 337. MG Car Shows in VA, NC. SC (score: 1)
- Author: "Philip S. Kadala" <philkad@wilmington.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 23:42:08 -0800
- A friend without access to the list is interested in any upcoming car shows that might include MGs in the Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina area. Can anyone out there help? Thanks, Phil Kadala
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01322.html (6,382 bytes)
- 338. 1275 - Short Block (score: 1)
- Author: "Philip M. Haines" <76275.1310@CompuServe.COM>
- Date: 31 Jul 96 22:52:33 EDT
- After spending $800 on the installation of pistons and rod bearings, I am rather unhappy with the results: 10-15 lbs. oil pressure at warm idle and what sounds like a rod knocking at cold start-up. S
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg01136.html (6,492 bytes)
- 339. Synthetic Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Hunt, Proj Leader, Frontenac County Board Of Education"
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 09:29:26 EDT
- Well, I thought I'd put my two cents worth in on this synthetic oil debate. A mechanical engineering friend of mine explained to me a few years ago that... Regular oil in a car does a couple of thing
- /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00168.html (7,673 bytes)
- 340. Saggy springs, vibrations at 50mph+ (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Hunt, Proj Leader, Frontenac County Board Of Education"
- Date: Fri, 26 May 1995 09:40:16 EDT
- Just to add my two cents worth on the saggy springs discussion...I was talking with my local MG mechanic/expert about my car sagging on the drivers side and that I had been watching this discussion l
- /html/mgs/1995-05/msg00441.html (8,536 bytes)
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