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1. Buying cars on eBay (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1999 09:46:33 -0800; I was really amazed to see people bidding several thousand dollars for MGAs on eBay -- how on earth do you know the condition of the car? Does it run, even? A couple had photos, but when were they ta; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00422.html (7,120 bytes)
2. how to join NAMGAR? (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1999 09:55:25 -0800; Can anyone tell me how to join NAMGAR? I have heard that the next big meeting will be at Lake Tahoe this summer and I an interested in attending. Simon -- Simon Matthews MailTo:simon_matthews@avantic; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00423.html (6,675 bytes)
3. Re: Was cylinder heads unleaded fuel (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 09:38:53 -0800; these really Actually, a little knock does not neccessarily reduce power. In the very early '80s, I was working on a co-operative project with the european branch of a major US car manufacturer on kn; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01025.html (8,769 bytes)
4. Re: 1974 1/2 MGB GT (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 10:06:05 -0800; My goodness! When I had an MGB, I must have had one of the last chrome-bumper Bs off the assembly line! Build date on the plate was May 1974! Had the oversized rubber overriders on the front. Simon; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00020.html (6,968 bytes)
5. Procedure to get heritage cert? (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 10:17:08 -0800; Can someone let me have the procedure to get a heritage cert. for my MGA? I am in the US, but also have UK bank accounts. Simon -- Simon Matthews MailTo:simon_matthews@avanticorp.com '57 MGA; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00136.html (6,452 bytes)
6. OSH/Bass. (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 10:20:44 -0800; Phil, now here, I have to disagree with you. Perhaps it is because I grew up within 15 miles of the brewery. Bass can be an excellent beer -- served cask-conditioned from a hand-pull and if well kept; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00389.html (7,024 bytes)
7. Re: mgs@autox.team.net digest #1397 Sun Dec 6 02:05:00 MST 1998 (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 10:36:03 -0800; SNIP I have had great success with EZBleed and also experienced the fluid all over the place scenario -- the difference was in the air pressure in the spare! EZBleeds work with about 5-10 psi in the; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00393.html (7,872 bytes)
8. tools, what priority? (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 11:26:07 -0800; I was wondering if the wise out there could advise me on what would be a good order to acquire tools, and what quality of tools are necessary? I have a fair set of hand tools, trolley jack, stands. T; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00464.html (7,449 bytes)
9. 72 MGB dies after 20-25 minutes (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 17:54:54 -0800; Blown head gasket? Sounds like a mini I once owned. Simon -- Simon Matthews MailTo:simon_matthews@avanticorp.com '57 MGA; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00491.html (7,163 bytes)
10. How to test a condenser (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:54:48 -0800; I suspect that this is very difficult with normal test equipment, because what you are most likely looking for is breakdown at high voltage. So, you need a controlled DC power supply capable of supp; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00605.html (7,963 bytes)
11. How to test a condenser (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 11:03:26 -0800; So, you need a controlled DC power supply capable of supplying up to about 3-400 volts and capable of withstanding a short across its terminals. On second thoughts, the requirement to withstand a sh; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00606.html (8,033 bytes)
12. copper vs. steel (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 13:15:54 -0800; I think this depends on where you live -- In Britain I had a car which failed its inspection when about 4 years old because of corroded steel brake lines. Here in California, I wouldn't worry about i; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00619.html (7,007 bytes)
13. Tourism in UK (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 14:51:57 -0800; Maybe you should consider getting together to ship MGs across the Atlantic -- you might get a bulk rate! A whole bunch of US-registered MGs touring the UK would certainly be an event (although not un; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00626.html (7,193 bytes)
14. Disconnecting driveshafts -- another advantage of the 'A' (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 11:39:02 -0800; MGAs don't get towed too much, because I am surprised no-one has mentioned the great advantage MGA owners have on this -- it is very easy to access the driveshaft from the top on an MGA. Simply remo; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00796.html (6,947 bytes)
15. Charging only 'starts' at very high revs. (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 11:43:41 -0800; I just replaced the battery in my MGA (took all afternoon -- don't ask, but 'A' owners may understand the problem when told that I have a single group 24 battery). A couple of days later, I notice th; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00797.html (7,347 bytes)
16. Battery rack size--mga (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 12:24:17 -0800; A PO of my MGA replaced the 2 x 6V batteries with one group 24 battery. This is far from being a small battery. One of the terminals is a few inches under the panel and a little dificult to get at. T; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01053.html (7,699 bytes)
17. Synthetics (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 11:31:25 -0800; I think much of this has been discussed in the past, already, but here is my 2c-worth: If I recall postings correctly, very early synthetics did not have the chemicals that expand the seals, causing; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01556.html (7,879 bytes)
18. Oil Pipe on 'A', Theromostat temp (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 08:49:04 -0800; In the process of getting the heater working on my 'A', I ran into a minor problem -- the oil pipe from the filter to the rear of the engine limits movement of the heater control. THe pipe runs very; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00053.html (7,782 bytes)
19. dead MGB (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 09:03:49 -0800; Hmmm, some cars just seem to have problems with starters: Tr**mph Dolomites were famous for it. More recently, we had an '89 Volvo 440 (with Renault engine, I believe) which had an intermittant start; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00054.html (7,435 bytes)
20. Turbo MGB (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Wed, 04 Nov 1998 08:02:43 -0800; Did anyone else see the article in Enjoying MG that described a turbo-charged, intercooled MGB. Used a Dellorto twin-choke carb. Oh, and it had a nitrous oxide injection kit also! Simon -- Simon Matt; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00151.html (6,441 bytes)

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