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1. Re: Leaf spring compatibility (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 10:08:28 -0700; After fitting new leaf springs to my MGB GT, I would recommend that you buy a pair of new springs and the get the best ones you can find. The ones I got were made in the UK but must have been poor q; /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00188.html (7,826 bytes)
2. TR8 4 sale (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2004 09:34:58 -0700; Apologies to the list if promoting a Triumph on the MG list is a faux pas. I'm a long-time British car guy- bought an Anglia in 1966, an MGA in 1967 and so on. I've owned this TR8 for five years and; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00022.html (8,280 bytes)
3. Re: TR8 4 sale (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 15:51:36 -0700; I test drove a 1980 Corvette some years back and the car was a slug. TR8s, even with an anemic little V8, were a lot more responsive than the Corvettes of that era. The TR8 was one of the last gasps; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00062.html (7,953 bytes)
4. Re: Are my tyres too old? (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:22:56 -0700; So, does anyone on the list know what to expect for tire life expectancy? Do tires vary by manufacturer and quality of tire? Do tires break down at varying rates depending on exposure to sun or the e; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00503.html (7,696 bytes)
5. Oil for Overdrive Transmission (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 07:35:38 -0700; My father used to work for an air compressor company back in the 1940s. He always told me that there was a distinction between "Western" oil and "Eastern" oil (California vs. Pennsylvania?). The oil; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00540.html (9,165 bytes)
6. Re: the mysterious leaking coolant (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:50:32 -0700; I think you are consuming coolant internally. There is a tool which attaches to the radiator in place of the cap, and then you pump the device to create pressure. You can then try to trace where cool; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00558.html (8,218 bytes)
7. RE: the mysterious leaking coolant (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 14:44:57 -0700; My Miata exhibited the dreaded "antifreeze smell from the heater" not long after I bought the car two years ago. My '91 BRG Special Edition with low mileage and in very nice condition turned out to b; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00564.html (9,203 bytes)
8. Re: mgb mark I dash paint (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 14:23:15 -0700; There is a wrinkle finish paint that you can buy in spray cans. I redid a Midget dash years ago and it ended up looking as good as new. PM >>> Any suggestions on dashboard paint for a 65 mgb? It appe; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00598.html (7,013 bytes)
9. Car hauling (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:55:28 -0700; A friend of mine transports cars, motorcycles, and car components across the United States. He used to have a British car repair shop in Santa Rosa, California- that's how I met him. He has transpor; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00334.html (6,590 bytes)
10. RE: Was - Spoke wheels vs. disk - Now driving on 3 wheels (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 15:34:01 -0700; He should see if the US military will buy it as a prototype. He could make millions if he could claim it was effective in the War on Terror. I guess the subject matter has been changed, so it's not o; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00221.html (8,248 bytes)
11. test (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2004 08:01:56 -0800; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00030.html (5,995 bytes)
12. Barrett Jackson Auction (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2004 08:49:14 -0800; These astronomical car prices are due in part to rich folks having more money, relatively, than they used to have. US government tax policies have caused a redistribution of wealth. With their greate; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00032.html (7,684 bytes)
13. Re: MGA Master Cylinder (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 09:07:36 -0800; Why don't you have it resleeved with stainless steel or brass? That would certainly solve any leaking problem (assuming the rubber parts from a rebuild kit are sound). The master cylinder on my 59 MG; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00346.html (8,243 bytes)
14. Trade MGA for MGB? (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:44:33 -0800; I have a nice 1962 MGA Mk II roadster. It's not restored, but is quite presentable. Has a few defects, but looks quite nice. Drives nicely. Wire wheels, black w/ black interior as originally painted; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00373.html (6,500 bytes)
15. Re: MGB running problem (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 16:05:43 -0800; Remove the plugs after it's run poorly for awhile. If its a carb malfunctioning, you'll find that #1 & 2 plugs will be fouled, or conversely, First of all, thanks to everyone on the list for help in; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00198.html (10,218 bytes)
16. Van Nuys CA help needed (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 13:43:19 -0800; I have three British cars and am loyal to British cars to a point, but I'm looking at buying a '27 Chevrolet sedan located in Van Nuys, CA. Trouble is I live in northern California. Is there another; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00252.html (6,740 bytes)
17. Barnfind 1600 MGA (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 09:04:56 -0800; Can someone assist this lady in selling, or maybe buy from her an MGA that has been sitting for ten years inside. She and the car are in North Carolina. Her name is Beth Lomax and her email address i; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00324.html (6,366 bytes)
18. head retorquing question (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2003 10:45:20 -0700; Can anyone offer some tips on this? When retorquing a head, is the proper procedure to back off each nut/bolt then retighten, doing them all in recommended sequence? And when backing off, how much? A; /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00020.html (7,986 bytes)
19. head retorquing question (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2003 11:25:09 -0700; Can anyone offer some tips on this? When retorquing a head, is the proper procedure to back off each nut/bolt then retighten, doing them all in recommended sequence? And when backing off, how much? A; /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00021.html (8,245 bytes)
20. Re:Buying a car on eBay (score: 1): Author: "DON SCOTT" <rowdon@sonoma-county.org>; Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2003 11:24:41 -0700; As I posted, there's no substitute for looking at the car in person. Even having someone that is supposed to be an expert examine it is not adequate. On one purchase I was gyped by a pro (a retired; /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00022.html (8,790 bytes)

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