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Re: plugs, sway bars...

To: MLishego@AOL.Com
Subject: Re: plugs, sway bars...
From: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 20:18:28 EDT
Auto Zone also carries the "regular" Bosch spark plugs, which is what I
have used in my MGA for about 10 years.  Other than that, I HATE going
into Auto Zone.  The people are surly and parts are expensive and rarely
in stock.

David Littlefield
Houston, TX

On Wed, 28 May 1997 15:51:45 -0400 (EDT) MLishego@aol.com writes:
>A big thank you to all of the folks who responded to me about which 
>plugs to
>use.   A few suggested Champion, one suggested NGK.  My Father 
>suggested
>Bosch Platinums, since he had a few .55 cents off coupons lying around 
>for
>them.  I have also decided not to mount a rear anti-sway bar, as was 
>the
>unanimous advice from everybody.  
>The plugs went in, and the car fired up in a smoky cloud.  No 
>backfires or
>misses, but she does idle a bit rough.  That should disappear with my 
>old
>SU's...
>The real reason for this message is the surprise that i was in for at 
>Auto
>Zone.
>No, I am not an employee, but I had a conversation with the manager 
>about
>some of the parts he has for MGB's.  Most things are in stock or can 
>be
>ordered in a day.  The best thing is, most of these parts are cheaper 
>than
>mail-order!  Brake master cylinder for my '74 is about $170 from VB.  
>Auto
>Zone has them (rebuilt) for $40!  With a lifetime waranty, I don't 
>care if
>it's rebuilt.  I'm really surprised, I guess it goes to show that 
>there are
>parts to be had locally at a fraction of the price...
>~Mike "Still learning"
>
>

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