- 121. Re: Smoking Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 18:40:00 -0400
- That makes a lot of sense. Looking at my records, the front rubber hoses= were replaced 4 years ago - I wonder why the stupid oaf didn't do the bac= k one as well. "The Proper MG" 1-800-711-3368 has
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00459.html (7,568 bytes)
- 122. Re: Smoking Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 18:39:54 -0400
- Hey Bob, Thanks for the message. I think you are right. What are these "teflon lines", by the way? Thanks, Adrian =
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00460.html (7,204 bytes)
- 123. Re: Smoking Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 20:30:26 -0400
- Thanks for the message. That's a good point about binding. The DPO had used a bolt instead of a clevis pin. Do you believe it. The clutch MC was replaced a while ago by professional mechanics who on
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00469.html (8,379 bytes)
- 124. ZS Carbie (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jul 1997 08:42:46 -0400
- Hi there, Take a look at the carb for the throttle return mechanis= m. Make certain that there is nothing in the way that would bind it through= it's travel. Good Luck, Adrian
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00810.html (6,651 bytes)
- 125. Clutch Diagnosis (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 22:14:33 -0400
- Hi Folks, Could I ask you all to help in diagnosing a clutch/gearbox problem in my 1500 Midget. Sometimes it's impossible to get it into 1st gear, even with the car at a= standstill. The trick of put
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01284.html (7,548 bytes)
- 126. Diagnosis of Clutch Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 18:19:42 -0400
- Hi Folks, Could I ask you all to help in diagnosing a clutch/gearbox problem in my 1500 Midget. Sometimes it's impossible to get it into 1st gear, even with the car at a= standstill. The trick of put
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01531.html (7,612 bytes)
- 127. Cracked Exhaust Manifold 1975 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 16:11:14 -0400
- Hi Folks, Well I've finally got the exhaust manifold out and wondering what to do about it. It has a vertical 4" hairline crack running up the center pipe, to the le= ft of center. When I turned it o
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01261.html (8,516 bytes)
- 128. Removing bondo (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 13:26:30 -0400
- Hi there, Try paint stripper. I had picked up this antique cast iron french fry maker (put a spud in, pull down on the handle and out comes french fries, nice and thick as well!) Well, anyway I spent
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01353.html (6,865 bytes)
- 129. Re: Cracked Exhaust Manifold 1975 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 14:56:08 -0400
- H folks, Thanks to all of you for the words of wisdom. Well, then I thought thats almost the price of a good used one, which is almost the price of a nice new one, which is almost the price of a head
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01359.html (8,629 bytes)
- 130. Re: Cracked Exhaust Manifold 1975 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@CompuServe.COM>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 14:56:11 -0400
- Hi folks, Let me thank you all for your words of wisdom on exhaust manifolds. Armed with said knowledge, I talked with the machine shop guy and, when pressed, he said that there may be a good chance
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01362.html (8,979 bytes)
- 131. MG will not rev - HELP !! (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 20:24:15 -0400
- Hi there, Go out and make sure the distributor is secure and cannot be turned by hand. The last tune-up, I did not tighten the distributor enough (the manual warns against over-tightening) and it had
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01389.html (7,122 bytes)
- 132. Midget Jack Locations (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jun 1997 10:26:14 -0400
- What master cylinder is leaking? If it's the Brake MC try your local auto store. I got a rebuilt one from= Advance Auto for about $35. Yes! Seems to be holding up fine. If it's Clutch MC, The Proper
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01530.html (7,486 bytes)
- 133. Re: Cracked Exhaust Manifold 1975 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jun 1997 10:26:17 -0400
- Hi Folks, Thanks for all the posts on the manifold Vs. header subject. = I've decided to go with a new manifold. Dick Burger at British Parts Connection (http://www.ultranet.com/~4british/) can get m
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01531.html (8,269 bytes)
- 134. Tire Removal - is it possible (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jun 1997 13:55:48 -0400
- Hi folks, Well, I went outside yesterday and the poor Midget has another flat tire. I was about to start the trek down to the nearest garage when a thought struck me! Doh! Is it possible to get the t
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01550.html (7,487 bytes)
- 135. RE: Tire Removal - is it possible (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jun 1997 19:21:49 -0400
- Thanks for your perspective on tire changing. My back-up car is a Toyota Corolla that I have had for 12 years and now has 201,000 miles on it. During that time it has only had one flat tire. If anyb
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01564.html (8,161 bytes)
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