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21. Non-MG Topic (FS: Pair of MGBs) (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 16:38:26 -0800; Agreed, this is exactly the reason I've, recently, aquired an MG: For therapy and self improvement. Also the reason why I prefer to be single and stay this way. No woman shall get in the way of me an; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01637.html (6,920 bytes)
22. Re: driving questions (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 04:18:38 -0800; I agree that most of the wear occurs during engine startups. During shopping or other stop'n'go errands I leave the car running - providing one of my members is watching. Some might see it as a waste; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01826.html (9,142 bytes)
23. Re: driving questions (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 15:01:01 -0800; Under given circumstances I am sure your bet would win. I knew my point of view, on this topic, would pave the path for further elaboration. To mention some of the other variables to consider is the; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01865.html (9,023 bytes)
24. Re: Startup Wear (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 17:14:24 -0800; For years I've used a product called Tufoil with good results. With this product I don't think it matters what weight oil it's mixed with. However, after switching to Mobil One synthetics I found tha; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01872.html (7,159 bytes)
25. Re: driving questions (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 21:02:03 -0800; This gives us one more reason why we should consider engine swapping :-) We'll never have to restore another engine. But then how does that explain diesels are not subject to the same surface to surf; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01892.html (8,912 bytes)
26. Re: driving questions (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 02:49:23 -0800; Hi John, points well taken on your views. Although I do let my car run a lil' while before driving, it is contrary to recommended procedures. Then again since my MG isn't driveable yet I can only ref; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01902.html (10,234 bytes)
27. Re: From: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net> (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 02:53:16 -0800; Point well taken Larry. I'll keep that pace thing in mind next time I enjoy a case of beer. Pass your checkbook, hold the explosives. Peter Landy '74 Bgt; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01903.html (7,609 bytes)
28. Re: Why an MG? (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 17:28:41 -0800; You are right John. My first choice for a project car was an early model Ford Mustang. There used to be a time when one could have had a basic model with small v8 for loose change. Now if I can find; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01931.html (7,579 bytes)
29. Re: driving questions / Idling, good or bad? (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 23:44:04 -0800; Hello Bob, I did send you a reply directly to your email ID but it seems you did not get it. So here it goes again, thankfully I still had a backup copy of the sent email. Bob, a lot of things are po; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01955.html (7,536 bytes)
30. Hello (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 02:05:34 -0700; I've joined your mailing list a few days ago. I am a new comer to the MG scene. Currently my new MG, actually in need of full restoration, will be flat bedded to my garage Saturday. It's a faded red; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01526.html (6,815 bytes)
31. Re: When in '74? (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 02:09:44 -0700; Hello Mike I too have a '74 which is chrome bumpered all around with SUs. The way as I understand it, as a new MG owner, that the early 74's were not converted yet until sometimes after the middle of; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01680.html (7,288 bytes)
32. Re: I think it's clutch time..... (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 19:42:24 -0700; Hi Jay, although I've heard others mention this before I am not sure why one has to wait a week or more for their engine specs. Does this have to do with inspecting the various engine components for; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01718.html (8,403 bytes)
33. Re: Engine Oil (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sat, 25 Oct 1997 00:20:22 -0700; As the owner of my very first British car I find it peculiar, surprised, that the MG requires such heavy, thick, oil weight. The only explanation I can come up with that anything thinner would probab; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01744.html (8,652 bytes)
34. Re: Wanted! (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sat, 25 Oct 1997 00:20:53 -0700; I am from Brooklyn, NY and I can tell you at least from personal experience you won't find anything even close to what you're hoping for at least not in the NY/NJ areas. Here in the North East rust i; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01745.html (8,351 bytes)
35. Re: Engine Oil (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 00:03:39 -0800; My transportation vehicle, 4runner, requires only 5-30W oil. Before that my other cars required 10-40W oils. Naturally, 20-50W oil does appear to me as deviation from the "norm". I did over look the; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01972.html (9,300 bytes)
36. Re: Wanted! (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 00:03:23 -0800; Well it just so happens I did check this lead out before settling on my current BGT. If it's the one which was advertized, 1967 BGT, with the modified engine - ported/polished head with 3/4 grind cam; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01973.html (8,084 bytes)
37. Re: I think it's clutch time..... (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 00:06:24 -0800; Hi Jay, thanks for the reply. If you ask me maybe you did the right thing. It is better to wait a little longer to get the engine right. Someone here wrote about how his engine rebuilding was botched; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01974.html (10,298 bytes)
38. Re: When in '74? (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 00:07:10 -0800; Hi Jerry, thanks for your informative reply. I gather the enclosed numbers next to the given years indicate the serials which would be part of the MG's VIN tag. Also, are the VIN numbers from the tag; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01975.html (7,541 bytes)
39. Anti freeze spraying from engine vent (score: 1): Author: Peter Landy <plandy@idt.net>; Date: Sat, 01 Nov 1997 01:35:17 -0800; It seems I haven't paid as much attention to details concerning the purchase of my recently aquired MG. This is one very abused, much maligned car which was patched and trashed over 20 years. I didn'; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg02233.html (7,406 bytes)

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