- 1. Fwd: RE: Worst cars (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 04:26:29 -0700 (PDT)
- My "WORST" car would be a 1978 Ford Fairmont. 4 door, AC, automatic & 2.3L 4 cylinder engine. Electronic control modules lasted between 8 and 15 months. Steering rack shaft seal went out - heavy wear
- /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00242.html (8,420 bytes)
- 2. Re: early MGB or Midget speedo SN.6142/00 1472 (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 15:49:43 -0800 (PST)
- I have a jpg graphic file [smiths30.jpg] that is a page copy of a Smiths crossreference for MG speedos [and I have lots of others as well]. If you want a copy of this file or any of the other stuff,
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00516.html (8,533 bytes)
- 3. Re: Winter oil (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 14:59:44 -0800 (PST)
- Carl & list I have worked as an 'oil' chemist for 27 years. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES could you convince me to use a 5W-30 or any other 5W oil in my own vehicle. 5W oils were developed to give the car m
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00134.html (8,341 bytes)
- 4. SLIPPING Hand Brake [reply] (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 18:53:25 -0700 (PDT)
- This is a SLOW followup to someone who questioned why their hand brake kept on slipping even after they had rebuilt most of the brake system. I had this problem on a 1974 MGB as well. FINAL SOLUTION
- /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00208.html (6,868 bytes)
- 5. RE: Start but no run! (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 19:51:02 -0700 (PDT)
- Usually this is an indication that your ignition switch electrical is going bad. It can be removed easily from under the steering column once the cowl is removed. A single screw is on the bottom. It
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00179.html (7,520 bytes)
- 6. 77 MGB SPRING HEIGHT (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2000 14:14:09 -0800 (PST)
- I thought there was a thread a few months back on this subject. Can someone help? I need suggestions on WHY my 1977 MGB [rubber bumper] is setting too high after installing new springs. The dealer ha
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00191.html (6,688 bytes)
- 7. Re: Northwest import? (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 14:25:35 -0800 (PST)
- I have used these suppliers several times. I find their quality as good as Moss or VB. Once they even telephoned to clarify what I wanted on my order as I had forgot to specify size. Overall GOOD rat
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00032.html (7,666 bytes)
- 8. Re: Determining if car has O/D (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 06:33:39 -0800 (PST)
- On my 1974 MGB, the OD includes a sticker placed on the plastic covering of the steering column indicating the ON/OFF settings for the switch arm. Perhaps the presence of that sticker is a good indic
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00322.html (9,826 bytes)
- 9. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 06:40:06 -0800 (PST)
- In my 26 years experience of testing and formulation oils for automobiles, I have seen much information about long drain intervals. My general opinion is that anything over 3000 miles is asking for t
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00324.html (10,470 bytes)
- 10. Re: How to add oil to your tranny and diff (score: 1)
- Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 05:50:27 -0800 (PST)
- I use a small pump that attachs directly to the top of an oil bottle. Local parts store had them for about $5. JOHN CAHOON == Cleveland, Ohio
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01142.html (6,571 bytes)
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