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1. Re: Parts Suppliers Complaint (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:30:36 -0300; Also do not forget that anything that comes via UPS from the US gets nailed with a relatively heavy UPS brokerage surcharge. You are much better ahead to do what I have done in the past (you did it; /html/mgs/2005-08/msg00088.html (7,744 bytes)
2. Alternator on way out? (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 11:14:21 -0300; 1980 MGB LE The ignition light has a faint glow. After tightening the belt it is still there at times (not as often) and the alternator has a high pitched whine. I assume the whine is attributed to t; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00451.html (7,111 bytes)
3. Re: Question for Late Model RBB (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann and Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 18:02:57 -0300; Frank et al! My 1980 MGB LE which is a US Federal Spec model does not have the device you mention. With the exception of a harness bracket the two external amplifier mounting bolts are bare The Moss; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00302.html (8,954 bytes)
4. Wiper/Washer Switch (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann and Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:49:31 -0300; Our 1980 MGB LE has a combined wiper/washer switch. The washer is activated by pushing the end of a wand - the same wand moves through a number of detents to control the speed and operation of the wi; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00304.html (7,555 bytes)
5. MGB 1980 LE - Front Tube Shocks (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 12:06:17 -0300; I think I may have to replace my front shocks on my 80 MGB LE. Does anyone have any experience with the replacement packages based on tube shocks (not coil over)? I will welcome positive and negative; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00521.html (7,198 bytes)
6. MGA restoration - How to do it (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 12:50:12 -0300; Is there a good book or web site that tells one how to dismantle an MGA for restoration, what measurements to take before removing the sheet metal, determining what frame and body work to be done, or; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00483.html (7,664 bytes)
7. 80 MGB - Windshield Washer (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2003 19:56:40 -0300; Decided to make my 80 MGB's windshield washers functional. Dug out my 3 pump motors and found one serviceable. BUT it runs continuously. Normally, depressing the end of the wiper stalk provides a gro; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00198.html (7,442 bytes)
8. Re: MGB Hand Brake Questions (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2003 18:40:36 -0300; Thanks for the note. Backing off the adjuster did not work so i spent a few hours and removed the whole brake assembly on both sides, cleaned and lubed them, and reassembled and adjusted. The proble; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00042.html (8,004 bytes)
9. Axle Breather - 1980 MGB (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 16:24:04 -0300; Other than by observing a hypoid drip at the axle seal, how can I tell if an axle breather for a late model MGB is blocked? It is a plastic tube with plastic cap which fits in a hole on the top right; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00302.html (7,406 bytes)
10. MGB Hand Brake Questions (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 14:29:19 -0300; Jumped into the 80 MGB this morning and started it like always. Prrrrr!!!! Shoved it into reverse and clunk! Could move forward but not in reverse. Hmmmm!!! Sounds like a rear wheel problem. Check th; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00765.html (8,499 bytes)
11. Re: will not start (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 19:25:02 -0300; I had a similar situation. While troubleshooting, I noted that the hood support on my 80 MGB LE had come disconnected on the fender. It then knocked a wire off the starter relay. Ergo, it would not s; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00199.html (8,375 bytes)
12. Re: will not start (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 20:49:57 -0300; You may be right. But when you consider that the hood support is not a stressed part, the nylock should do the job. Now I have to look at any work I have done in the last few years to make sure I di; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00205.html (7,792 bytes)
13. Starter not working (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 07:13:44 -0300; I have a 1980 MGB LE. I was out touring this weekend and when I tried to start up after a roadside stop, it would not do so. There were no previous problems with starting. It push started Ok and it; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00548.html (7,552 bytes)
14. Re: help a new A owner (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 13:16:24 -0400; Jim - I pulled an MGA from Toronto to Halifax with a 4-wheel U-Haul trailer. It worked like a champ. In spite of all of the good advice you get here, contact both Canadian (for export requirements) a; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00386.html (9,127 bytes)
15. Cupro-Nickel Brake Lines (score: 1): Author: prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca (preston smith); Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 19:11:28 -0300; I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. Nova Scotia, like many Canadian provinces, does not recognize cupro-nickel as being a suitable material for brake lines. A number of us are trying to get this ruling c; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01094.html (8,427 bytes)
16. Re: Cupro-Nickel Brake Lines (score: 1): Author: prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca (preston smith); Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 21:02:42 -0300; Thanks for your note. I was triggered to this issue when speaking to the folks at Precision Auto (?) in Toronto a couple of years ago. The owner/manager told me that he automatically rejects any/all; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01099.html (9,898 bytes)
17. My E_Mails (no LBC Content) (score: 1): Author: prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca (preston smith); Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 06:34:20 -0300; Hi all!! I am almost reluctant to send this message because I do not know how many times it will go out. First, let me apologize for the many copies you received. I have no concrete idea what happene; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01115.html (7,902 bytes)
18. Re: Cupro-Nickel Brake Lines (score: 1): Author: prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca (preston smith); Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 19:33:40 -0300; I think Barry said it all. The implications of an accident claim being denied by my using known faulty materials scare the hell out of me in this sue happy world. Preston -- Betti Ann & Preston Smit; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01154.html (8,097 bytes)
19. Re: Cupro-Nickel Brake Lines (score: 1): Author: Betti Ann & Preston Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 19:33:40 -0300; I think Barry said it all. The implications of an accident claim being denied by my using known faulty materials scare the hell out of me in this sue happy world. Preston -- Betti Ann & Preston Smit; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01155.html (8,111 bytes)

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