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261. Re: 68 MGBGT dead battery (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Fri, 21 Jun 1996 16:24:14 -0400 (EDT); For a quick and dirty test of whether something's draining your battery, make sure everything is turned off and the doors are closed (to keep the courtesy light off). Then disconnect the ground termi; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00745.html (7,620 bytes)
262. Re: Front end problems (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Mon, 24 Jun 1996 09:01:14 -0400 (EDT); Many auto parts stores sell rubber lube that is not injurious to rubber (I assume). Silicone spray works well. You can get a tube of a lubricant (KY jelly) that works well and is kind to rubber at yo; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00802.html (7,828 bytes)
263. Re: First problem (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Tue, 25 Jun 1996 15:27:21 -0400 (EDT); it wasn't until this morning that I was able to speak with him. He laughed and said it was not all that uncommon and that when I get home today, I should check the brakes again. Said that the dual ch; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00867.html (7,523 bytes)
264. Appeal to Mr. Twist... (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Tue, 25 Jun 1996 16:53:35 -0400 (EDT); (Regarding brake problem with MGA) service break when you yank on the e-brake. I don't think I have ever not done this, but that is what he says causes it. I sure can't think why. From what you relat; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00875.html (7,528 bytes)
265. Re: Roof Ripping (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 10:35:02 -0400 (EDT); Please, don't do this. If you must have a convertible, buy one. Don't take an innocent GT and butcher it. It does not even make economic sense. If you do it well, it will cost far more than a roadste; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00906.html (8,036 bytes)
266. Re: Metal Preperation (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 12:13:48 -0400 (EDT); MetalPrep is one brand name (Dupont, I think). Just go to an auto paint store and ask for metal prep. Instructions will be on the can. You're welcome. Ray Gibbons Dept. of Molecular Physiology & Biop; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00950.html (7,120 bytes)
267. Re: Victoria British Interior Kit (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Fri, 28 Jun 1996 14:10:32 -0400 (EDT); hen you say you have two panels with the same problem, do you mean you have a left panel that fits only with the vinyl turned in and a right panel that fits only with the vinyl turned in, or do you m; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg01012.html (8,292 bytes)
268. Re: radiator bolts (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Sat, 29 Jun 1996 09:48:28 -0400 (EDT); I would be very surprised if Ulix's 1/4-20s are stock, so please don't go wild chasing threads with a 1/4-20 tap. Most 1/4 inch fasteners on Spridgets are 1/4-28. The only coarse threads I am aware o; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg01041.html (7,740 bytes)
269. Re: Gettin' into it this weekend... (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Sat, 29 Jun 1996 10:32:57 -0400 (EDT); Depends on what you mean by "leak." The pedal may sink slowly to the floor if fluid is getting past the primary seal of the brake master cylinder. In that case, you are not going to find fluid leakin; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg01063.html (7,514 bytes)
270. Re: Vibration (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Wed, 1 May 1996 22:25:48 -0400 (EDT); My first thought is to get a different mechanic. If the engine mounts have deteriorated and are therefore responsible, replace them. If they are fine, I would reshape the exhaust. Ray Gibbons Dept. o; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00030.html (7,426 bytes)
271. Re: Super heros driving mga (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 15:51:08 -0400 (EDT); Ah, that most likely would be the film "Lancelot St. John - Bucklethwaighte, Cowpoke." I recall the theme song, "Mums, don't let your lads grow up to be british car enthusiasts." This flick is kind o; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00203.html (7,384 bytes)
272. Re: Midget shifter problem (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 13:18:50 -0400 (EDT); etc. I think your trans is like mine--a ribcase. It has a steel shaft that rides in a hole in the aluminum housing, which conveys the shifter motion forward. On my car, this shaft had gotten rusty du; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00308.html (7,597 bytes)
273. Re: MOWOG (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 11:14:58 -0400 (EDT); Yeah, he (or she) will buy you a beer. Of course, there's the off chance he or she will bean you with a hammer. Denise's example does remind me of a friend who has many, many cars, one of which is a; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00354.html (7,940 bytes)
274. Re: Moral Serial # Question (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 13:00:02 -0400 (EDT); The color code is generally on a separate clearly identified line, and is not part of the VIN. I doubt if it would be illegal to change the color code. On the other hand, the only reason for altering; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00393.html (8,736 bytes)
275. RE: All a-flutter? (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 18:06:48 -0400 (EDT); environmentally responsible, used a modern degradable friendly soap to clean up the oil drips. Unfortunately in the gutter the soap looked exactly like coolant. was huge and real even though the envi; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00431.html (7,436 bytes)
276. Re: Greetings and advice needed on GT purchase! (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 11:28:28 -0400 (EDT); The 67 is a desirable year. However, the rust will almost certainly mean the car needs new outer rocker panels, new inner membrane, new castle sections, and at the very least new lower fender panels.; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00463.html (7,687 bytes)
277. Re: INSURANCE (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 16:15:37 -0400 (EDT); nature <g>. I believe him. Of course, I believe a lot of impossible things. Sometimes, like the Queen, I can believe three impossible things before breakfast. Ray Gibbons Dept. of Molecular Physiolog; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00509.html (8,666 bytes)
278. Re: the value of a buck (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 11:11:06 -0400 (EDT); I dunno. Spending $35K for an MG is sensible, in comparison with spending a half million dollars for Pres. Kennedy's old rocking chair, though both seem to be a case of what happens when you have mor; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00554.html (7,545 bytes)
279. Re: car runs on one cylinder (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 13:59:15 -0400 (EDT); Um.... I've deleted Allan's original post, but I believe he said pulling 3 spark plug wires one at a time made no difference. The test of whether it is running on 1 cylinder would properly be to pull; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00565.html (9,516 bytes)
280. Re: How "normal" people feel about their cars (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 11:20:35 -0400 (EDT); I wouldn't knock modern cars. Some of their owners, sure, but not the cars. I like Kermit the frogeye for lots of reasons. One of those reasons is that he makes me appreciate what Miss Piggy (my blon; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00678.html (9,991 bytes)

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