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41. Tacho cable (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 14:27:57 -0700
My tacho cable is toast. It's got all kind of cut/splits in the plastic cover and looks terrible. So I decided to order a new one. Simple right? Wrong. I ordered the replacement from VB and it looked
/html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00259.html (7,762 bytes)

42. Thanks you's and SU question (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 15:27:23 -0700
I just wanted to thank all those who attended the Sprite Rush and kept us no-goers up to date. The reports and pictures are great. Makes it hurt that much more that I couldn't go. Also, I would like
/html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00488.html (9,902 bytes)

43. HELP Steering wheel removal (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 1998 10:41:09 -0800
Try as I have for the past week I cannot get the steering wheel off the The large retaining nut spun off easily but the wheel won't separate from the column, the splined area of the wheel/column must
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00016.html (7,501 bytes)

44. Valve cover plates (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Thu, 02 Apr 1998 08:24:16 -0800
Does anybody have a source for good repo's of the 948 valve cover plates, one says Austin and the other is the copyright info? The ones in Moss and VB look very different (letter size and style) from
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00062.html (6,651 bytes)

45. Sacrilege, a bugeye Miata (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Fri, 03 Apr 1998 11:30:54 -0800
http://pw1.netcom.com/~gt9823b/bugeye.htm Have a look at this site to see a Miata that has been fitted with Bugeye headlamps. What's that saying "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"? It real
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00107.html (9,174 bytes)

46. Tonneau cover Q (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 08:54:59 -0700
This past weekend I fitted my new tonneau cover to the Sprite. Fits great and looks smashing. One question though, what is the purpose of the 2 long narrow flaps (1 on the drivers side 1 on passenger
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00402.html (7,519 bytes)

47. Re: Tonneau cover Q (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 10:59:23 -0700
Ah ha. So did the later MkI Sprites come with a tonneau bar? I never heard it mentioned before. TIA Cheers, Jim Rowan 60 Sprite
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00411.html (8,819 bytes)

48. Heard on the road (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:57:14 -0700
This past weekend I finally got to take the Sprite out. The spring weather was beautiful (thank you el nino). Anyway I was at a stoplight when a gargantuan SUV, a ford something or other, pulled alon
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00640.html (6,989 bytes)

49. Brake system rebuild update (long) (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 09:36:51 -0700
Over the winter I rebuilt the brake system in the Sprite in anticipation of using silicone brake fluid. I was fed up with wiping up the eternal dribble of brake fluid that leaked from the master and
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00676.html (9,962 bytes)

50. Sprite mystery hole question (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 08:59:15 -0700
I wondering the purpose of a mystery hole (no not in my head) on the fresh air intake plate. The hole is just below the intake. I can't find any pictures of it and can't see anything in the area that
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00827.html (6,936 bytes)

51. Master cylinder Q (score: 1)
Author: James D Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 08:51:47 -0600 (CST)
This past weekend I took the Sprite out for the first spirited driving session of the year. All went well but while doing the post-drive under bonnet check I noticed a buildup of brake fluid on top o
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00033.html (7,976 bytes)

52. Re: Master cylinder Q (score: 1)
Author: James D Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 10:32:54 -0600 (CST)
Thanks for the MM Oil tip. I've got a few bottles laying around and I'll give it a shot. Cheers, Jim Rowan 60 Sprite
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00039.html (8,929 bytes)

53. Master cylinder source (score: 1)
Author: Jim Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 08:53:12 -0800
I'm in the market for a new(rebuilt) master cylinder for my 60 Sprite. I know that Apple Hydraulics sleeves and sells rebuilt units but are there any other rebuilding shops I should look into? Recomm
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00598.html (6,830 bytes)

54. Spridget movie sighting (score: 1)
Author: James D Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 1998 08:53:05 -0600 (CST)
Got another one to add to the movie list. I was watching the tube this weekend and spotted a Midget in Jackie Chan's movie "Supercop". The Midget is involved in the final chase scene and gets alot of
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00214.html (7,034 bytes)

55. Plug wire numbering (score: 1)
Author: James D Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 13:40:35 -0600 (CST)
Quick question: what is the proper order for the yellow numbered collars that go on the sparkplug wires? Is it the firing order or is it just one in front, 4 in back or vice versa? I've looked throug
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00371.html (7,129 bytes)

56. Shop Recommendations (score: 1)
Author: James D Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 14:29:52 -0600 (CST)
Are there any shops/mechanics in the Chicagoland area that fellow listers can recommend? I'm looking to have a major overhaul of the brake system done. TIA, Jim Rowan 60 Sprite
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00607.html (6,666 bytes)

57. Sprite sighting and article of interest (score: 1)
Author: James D Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 11:03:48 -0600 (CST)
I was couching this weekend and caught sight of a MKI Sprite on the Wonder Years on Nick. I didn't see the entire ep just the end. Kevin Arnold had purchased a used Sprite and was on a date in the ca
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00131.html (8,049 bytes)

58. Re: Bugeye Tire Sizes (score: 1)
Author: James D Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 11:45:22 -0600 (CST)
When I purchased my buyeye it was shod with new Michelin 155 SR13 XZXs. The tread pattern is positively ancient but they look right on the car. Seems fine traction-wise during spirited street driving
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00745.html (8,010 bytes)

59. Exhausting questions (score: 1)
Author: James D Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 12:47:40 -0600 (CST)
I'm in the process of recoating the exhaust manifold and replacing the exhaust system for my 948 '60 Sprite. My question is in regards to the clamp that connects the manifold to the down-pipe. Does
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00800.html (7,322 bytes)

60. oil change advice (score: 1)
Author: James D Rowan <jimrowan@uic.edu>
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 10:36:30 -0600 (CST)
This weekend I plan on changing the oil in the Sprite (a '60). It has the Purolater canister system with felt filter. Any advice what with this being my first time/attempt? Is there any diference bet
/html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00816.html (7,031 bytes)


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