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1. what does "5J" mean? (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:16:10 +0200; There's something about Rostyles that I don't like. Even chromed ones like mine. They look a lot like wheels from 70's Opel or Ford cars, bad. So I may start looking for five ventilated disc type whe; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00151.html (6,874 bytes)
2. Re: Anybody use 175R14? Spare space?? (score: 1): Author: Evangelos Makris <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 17:00:20 +0200; My car has had brand new 185R14's on and I haven't changed them simply because they are good rubber Uniroyals, although I suspect they strain the steering rack a little bit. In any case the spare whe; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00278.html (7,276 bytes)
3. Re: Anybody use 175R14? Spare space?? (score: 1): Author: Evangelos Makris <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 17:16:26 +0200; the shelf closes fine, doesn't touch the tire. The fastening bolt is a little bit short though for 185 and allows a rare sense of freedom to the spare wheel so it can hop and move about when I drive; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00297.html (7,382 bytes)
4. needle type for K&N's (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 22:14:22 +0200; Hello everyone. What would you say is the best SU needle type if one wants to switch from the standard kettle-type air filters to K&N's on a standard 1800cc B with stock exhaust? Carbs are HIF4's wit; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00788.html (6,849 bytes)
5. modern CD/radio in a Spridget? (score: 1): Author: xirias <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 11:50:00 +0300; Any ideas on where/how to install a modern day CD/radio player (not the type with the remote CD box in the trunk) in a Spridget? I have the standard radio console and monophonic speaker but it won't; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00839.html (6,880 bytes)
6. where is the timing mark?! (score: 1): Author: Evangelos Makris <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 19:26:05 +0300; I was trying to check the timing on the BGT tonight and after marking it with blanco (white correction fluid) I noticed that at 1,000 rpm it was nowhere in sight when the strobe pin was on cylinder #; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00919.html (7,728 bytes)
7. Re: where is the timing mark?! (score: 1): Author: Evangelos Makris <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:44:11 +0300; Thanks people for your helpful ideas. When the strobe pin is on cylinder #3 the mark appears to be 10-15 degrees AFTER TDC, that is, further clockwise from the 0-degree notch. So, how do I start chec; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00942.html (8,470 bytes)
8. Re: where is the timing mark?! (score: 1): Author: Evangelos Makris <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 00:04:27 +0300; A lot of thanks for all these helpful ideas! I really appreciate it. A closer investigation revealed the following: a. My engine block is painted Maroon Red, the cylinder head is black and the engine; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00988.html (9,597 bytes)
9. Re: where is the timing mark?! (score: 1): Author: xirias <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 12:06:45 +0300; It turned out that timing was at 11 degrees BTDC @ 1,000 rpm, so I retarded it to 8 degrees at 1,000 rpm and that cured the running on problem. However the car doesn't pull as nicely as it did before; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg01043.html (8,121 bytes)
10. Re: Adjust headrests on '70 seats... (score: 1): Author: Evangelos Makris <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:09:47 +0300; There is no lever or switch to operate on the headrests. You just pull them upwards or push them down. Even with new rollers installed and headrest stems slightly greased they still manage to bind o; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg01096.html (8,181 bytes)
11. choke cable trouble (score: 1): Author: xirias <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 10:22:54 +0300; The problem with my choke cable is that it is extremely stiff to pull out. The linkages are very easy to "lift" by hand and the bracket/heatshield is what the book says it should be. The cable itself; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00000.html (7,414 bytes)
12. bolts question (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2000 11:31:02 +0300; Where do the threads of the top 2 backplate-to-engine bolts engage? Also, the parts manual shows the 7 gearbox to engine bolts needing an equal amount of lockwashers and high tensile nuts. Where are; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00057.html (6,738 bytes)
13. Re: choke cable trouble (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2000 11:30:52 +0300; Many thanks to all the people who gave ideas on this. I didn't replace the cable, it's not a very easy task, even with both seats removed and me lying down on the floor, head under the wiper motor or; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00058.html (7,548 bytes)
14. what size wrench/socket for these? (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2000 16:36:35 +0300; Please tell me what size wrench (spanner) you use for: a. The choke cable trunnion & screw b. The throttle & choke linkage nuts and screws ("lost motion lever nut & screw") Also what size socket for; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00091.html (6,558 bytes)
15. filling up the cooling system (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2000 16:36:27 +0300; There's a thermostat that restricts coolant flow until it's open (engine warm) and there's the heater that sits "higher" than the radiator. So, how does one fill their cooling system making sure ther; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00092.html (6,607 bytes)
16. replacing the weatherstrips (score: 1): Author: xirias <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 09:15:27 +0300; Could you please explain the procedure to replace the outer rubber weatherstrips on my GT doors? They are torn and I'm sure a lot of water will go into the door when it rains or when I wash the car.; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00419.html (6,630 bytes)
17. steering rack gaiters (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 22:22:04 +0300; I need to replace the rubber gaiters on my steering rack (LHD). My question is do I really have to un-taper the track rod ends from the front wheels or can I just loosen up the locknut and unscrew th; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00439.html (6,638 bytes)
18. many thanks - project continues (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:58:44 +0300; I would like to thank all the people here who have given me immense help with my newly acquired project of a car. It is now (temporarily) on the road so I can figure out what the next "phase" or repa; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00668.html (7,477 bytes)
19. front spring removal/replacement (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:58:49 +0300; Let's assume the car is on four axle stands and I put a 2-ton hydraulic jack under a front suspension pan just taking its weight. Here's a couple of questions: a. Once I remove the four pan screws wo; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00669.html (7,813 bytes)
20. gearbox only removal (score: 1): Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:59:00 +0300; If my clutch needs replacement (I hope that is not the case) is there a special way by which I can remove the non-overdrive 4-synchro gearbox from the car without pulling the engine? Probably not but; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00670.html (6,491 bytes)

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