One of the reasons I drive an MG is so because I know where the spark plugs
are and I can fix most of the stuff that goes wrong. I have found that with
the new stuff it is best to give it to the mechanic because you really need
one of those computer code readers to acuratly diagnose and fix anything!!
Of course you can change the oil and replace a light bulb but thats about
it!! Oh I forgot be sure your check book is fat!
Safety Fast !!!
Ross Overcash, 74B, NAMGBR 2-1172, Ayer MA
http://www.tiac.com/users/jroverca/index.htm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of miker15@juno.com
> Sent: Sunday, March 01, 1998 4:19 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: mea culpa - off topic but related
>
>
> I throw myself on the mercy of the list......i am in danger of restoring
> a Ford!
> I have to return my leased jeep this week and since im not in a position
> to take on another $400/month one i thought i'd look around for another
> set of wheels as a goat hauler (well kids, bags, dogs etc - stuff that
> isnt allowed in my real cars unless we're fleeing floods, pestilence,
> creditors and the like).
> My sister in law has a 93 escort wagon that she bought new but 2 years
> ago a huge tree limb fell on it and she's had a phobia about it ever
> since and it has sat dormant (under the very same tree.......)Since she
> said i could have it (the very best price i know of) off i went this
> morning to look at it and see if i could get it going - its in pretty
> good shape except for a cracked windscreen, a small dent in the roof and
> domiciles for myriad insects, moulds and peculiar smells..... I was going
> to rescusitate it properly - as you would a "real" 1800 engine.....but
> hell, i couldnt even FIND the spark plugs at first and it doesnt have a
> carb so i was pretty much stumped . Casting caution to the wind i hooked
> it up to my trusty 69 battery and gave it a few cranks - started (and
> ran) just fine but the brakes were frozen so i decided i'd get it towed
> to my local mechanics (who will likely know where the plugs are and how
> petrol get squirted into the engine) - So sometime this week i will get
> to do all the safety/emissions BS i usually do for the Bs - i dont
> suppose Moss have a catalogue for these do they?? hehe
>
> mike robson
> 69 roadster
> 70 BGT
> 72 roadster
>
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