Again, I thank everyone for their help. I am impressed that most everyone
considers this a regular maintenance issue, and that I have already done most
of the hard work already! I guess I better roll up my sleeves and put another
notch in my MG experience.
I have the Porter book (purchase & DIY restoration), Chilton's, Haynes,
Practical Classics Colour GT restoration, and the Bentley manual. Any other
sources I really need? Also, someone mentioned having the flywheel resurfaced,
is this necessary if I purchase new a clutch plate kit? Any resources and
costs you can offer?
To put things in perspective this is a rolling restoration, not a frame off
resto. I just do not have the money, and the car started out in too bad a
shape, to do it 100% right. It is my fun car when the weather gets above 60
degrees here in Columbus, Ohio. This is why I need to do it on the cheap, but
in the correct way!
Again, thanks for the fantastic advice and help. . .
JP
------Original Message------
From: ATWEDITOR@aol.com
Sent: April 10, 2000 8:40:56 PM GMT
Subject: Re: [clutch ] - Thanks and more questions
In a message dated 4/10/00 8:31:04 PM, mlupynec@globalserve.net writes:
<< James, after doing all the really hard stuff ----"I have
already replaced all the floor pans, rocker panels, front and back
fenders (basically the lower 12 inches of the car). I replaced
the entire interior and seats, and new rear springs"------ DO NOT
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SELL THE CAR BECAUSE OF A DIAGNOSED
STANDARD PROCEDURE MECHANICAL REPAIR. >>
I agree. It'll cost a few bucks, but you've done the hard stuff. This is
just "normal" maintenance. It'll last 50-60K miles. Go for it.
Jay Donoghue
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