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1. Fuel pump switch (score: 1): Author: David Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 09:51:35 -0500; One of the best theft-deterrents you can do. Putting a hidden on/off switch on the fuel pump requires a car thief to tow away your car if they want to steal it. It also allows you to switch off the p; /html/mgs/2002-11/msg00701.html (7,022 bytes)
2. Finished a project (almost) (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 20:21:15 -0500; I just completed a wooden dash project on my MGB. I always wanted one to kind of "dress up" the car, and finally completed it after a couple of false starts. Here are the results: http://www.davetiet; /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00111.html (8,024 bytes)
3. Re: Finished a project (almost) (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 23:26:10 -0500; Thanks Dan, it kind of was "blind luck" that the color of the dash came out to be so close to the color of the wheel (which I have had for 8 years or so). The paint color is close, it is a 1970's Vol; /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00119.html (7,880 bytes)
4. Some safety thoughts... Getting hit (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 22:41:16 -0500; I think one of the more important things a driver of a manual transmission can do is keep the brake lights on while you are stopped (as long as you are the last car at the light). I even go so far as; /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00230.html (8,193 bytes)
5. Miata engines in MGs? (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2001 21:11:04 -0400; In the past few days there have been several references to Miata engines in MGs. Is that happening? How common? Does it fit very well and do you use the whole drive train? Just curious, not intending; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00178.html (7,857 bytes)
6. Re: Miata engines in MGs? (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2001 17:54:25 -0400; Good to hear from you. You have the same year MGB & Miata as I if I remember correctly. I was just curious. You know, the 1.8L Miata is a bit faster than the stock MG V-8 (like .3 seconds 0-60). Wit; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00262.html (9,583 bytes)
7. Re: Miata engines in MGs? (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 18:32:59 -0400; I think Andrew nailed it. I don't know too much about magazine articles on the cars, what I have seen on the Miata is that it is a nice entry-level Sports Car, but now here is the real performer...; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00337.html (11,099 bytes)
8. Re: Miata engines in MGs? (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 15:59:13 -0400; Sorry Bob, I guess I should have said "common Sports Cars". They weren't/aren't exotic Sports Cars. I was talking about Sports Cars, and it really goes without saying the MG is a Sports Car. I have r; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00363.html (8,351 bytes)
9. Replacement Heater Valve (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 17:52:57 -0500; I'm getting tired of replacing my heater control valve in my MGB. Has anyone replaced it with a reliable in-hose (1/2 inch) type - One that could be inserted in the heater hose either going into or o; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00664.html (7,533 bytes)
10. Re: Replacement Heater Valve (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 11:25:06 -0500; The problem is that the heater valve starts leaking coolent over my distributer, and causes the engine to run rough. I assume it could cause the engine to stop running if I did not replace it, as on; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00692.html (8,529 bytes)
11. Re: Replacement Heater Valve (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 11:32:32 -0500; That may be the case, I live in Florida, and there may be long periods between use, but the point is, I never have had to replace heater control valves in any other car I have owned... It appears to; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00693.html (8,308 bytes)
12. Re: Replacement Heater Valve - here's another, gents... (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 11:40:41 -0500; Thanks Bob, Interesting idea with the brass shut-off valve... I suspect that would be the ultimate solution. Larry Hoy gave me a part number for a 5/8 hose valve, and if I don't get any other fixes,; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00694.html (6,986 bytes)
13. Re: Car Alarms (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 10:46:58 -0400; I think the best thing is a secret switch that enables/disables the fuel pump. It is cheap, easy to install in the MGB and most MGs, and would force a thief to tow the car away. Basically, insert a; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00079.html (8,934 bytes)
14. Re: Car Alarms (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 16:10:33 -0400; Good idea Larry, I have battery switch too (only in the Miata & MGB). When I hit both switches, I sleep really well when traveling... You should run an extra line (fused at the battery) for the alarm; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00115.html (8,498 bytes)
15. MGB Sightings (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:29:24 -0500; I am going to do a "MGs in the Movies" game at an event our club will hold in November. I thought it would be fun to show some commercials too, but find it frustrating to "catch" the commercials that; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00385.html (7,013 bytes)
16. Re: Garage Design (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2000 20:16:10 -0500; I have a large one car garage, with a door to one side, and two sports cars. I did the jack-up-the-car-and-swing-it-over thing for about a year. I then discovered that if you back your first vehicle; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00105.html (7,906 bytes)
17. 1974 MGB-GT For Sale (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:23:26 -0500; I haven't sold my '74 MGB-GT yet, so I have lowered the price to $5,500. The car is located in St. Petersburg, Florida and is an original Florida car. The car is in excellent mechanical shape, I woul; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00578.html (7,004 bytes)
18. Re: 1974 MGB-GT For Sale (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 18:10:04 -0500; All right wise guy, so I forgot there was the rest of the world out there... Send me a blank check (cheque, whatever) and I'll deliver it! Tootles, Dave Tietz; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00623.html (6,701 bytes)
19. 1974 MGB-GT For Sale (score: 1): Author: Dave Tietz <mgcats@ij.net>; Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 16:59:24 -0400; The time has come. I have gotten a little "over-the-top" with MG acquisitions and I have to clear out some. I have a 1974 MGB-GT for sale that I have had for about 4 years, and three of those it was; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00921.html (6,958 bytes)

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