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Re: 3 questions

To: Bill Mounce <bmounce@bellatlantic.net>
Subject: Re: 3 questions
From: jumpinjan <servaij@cris.com>
Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2002 09:26:43 -0800
Bill Mounce wrote:
sk the question again, can anyone
> contrast the pressure needed to brake between the S1/2 and S3/4/5?  I am
> concerned my wife will not like the unassisted brakes.

Bill, I think the later brake booster Alpines are superior. I have owned
both early and late Alpines and I was impressed more with the assisted
brakes.


> Second, my car sat for 15 years or so.  Show of hands:  should I have
> the tanks cleaned and lined?  Is yanking them a big deal?

All dual tank Alpines and Tigers need to have the tanks rebuilt.
Apparently, there is black paint sprayed inside and it's flaking off. I
highly recommend a professional do the tank dipping and sealing with an
aircraft tank sealer (red material). I really don't trust the POR and
Kream products. I have seen these fail due to some circumstances (maybe
application error, I don't know).


> Finally, when I put the winddhield back in the frame, am I wise to use
> silicone in the gasket, or just between the gasket and the body?  Is
> this a job for a (rank) amateur, or should I get a windhield specialist

If you are referring to the aquarium silicone sealer, than NO. I don't
think it necessary to use any sealer in/around the windscreen. If you do
need someting, I would use a 3M urethane base windshield sealer in the
rubber/glass channel.

Jan

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