- 121. Re: Spit/GT6 conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Mar 92 13:02:50 PST
- mjb Just as a matter of curiosity (since I'm a GT6 owner who wishes he had a covertible) wouldn't it be easier to put a Spit body on a GT6 chassis? Does a Spit body pretty much bolt on to the GT6 fr
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00198.html (7,359 bytes)
- 122. Re:GT6/Spit conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Mar 92 09:23:00 PST
- A couple more comments/questions on this. First, the GT6 is a 2.0 Liter engine. I noticed in my Haynes manual that the Vitesse convertible, which essentially has the same frame only came with a 1.6
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00215.html (7,433 bytes)
- 123. Re: Gas Additives/smog check (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Mar 92 11:56:15 PST
- Dickn sez: I saw that procedure in some car magazine I can't recall. I think they mixed the fuel so it was 20% methanol(or ethanol). It's supposed to work well if your car runs rich and you just want
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00227.html (7,053 bytes)
- 124. Engine problems (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Mar 92 07:50:31 PST
- This is a problem I'm having with another vehicle(not my GT6)but I figured I'd throw it out on the net and see what y'all think. Symptoms: Not a lot of power, using a lot of oil (about 2 qts. every 1
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00268.html (7,349 bytes)
- 125. Re: Machine shops (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Mar 92 09:54:32 PST
- It's been a while since I did a motor myself, but when I did some checking around for my '68 Firebird (350 V8), I was better off giving a shop the engine and let them do the rebuild. The machine wor
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00271.html (7,183 bytes)
- 126. Re: Oil coolers... (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Mar 92 14:14:10 PST
- In other words you want a check valve. I know Parker makes them or they're probably available at hydraulic/fluid handling suppliers. They let the fluid flow in one direction only. Mike G.
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00330.html (6,660 bytes)
- 127. Gasket stuff (was Back on the road again) (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Mar 92 08:12:37 PST
- <origional text deleted> I rarely use the silicon type sealer, if it's put on both sides of gaskets especially rubber pan gaskets, the gasket can slip out of place. I use a little Hi-Tack to hold Gas
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00377.html (7,400 bytes)
- 128. LBC car ads-San Jose Merc news (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Mar 92 11:12:23 PST
- Saw a few LBC ads in the San Jose Merc today as follows: -'71 GT6, no trans, good engine $375 (408)688-7203. -'65 Midget, new clutch, needs minor work $900 (408)295-6616. -'74 Midget, runs good, need
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00484.html (7,236 bytes)
- 129. Re: LBC ads-TR Only (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Mar 92 08:17:59 PST
- Chris sez: I've had the same experience with Triumphs Only, I hardly shop there anymore. Half the time Wayne's not there and he seems to be the only one that deals with parts. I bought a used GT6 tra
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00499.html (7,953 bytes)
- 130. Re: Re: TR-only (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Mar 92 12:35:12 PST
- I actually still use TR-only occasionally (in my last posting I said I didn't use them at all anymore). I usually call around for the best deal. The biggest problem I have with TR-only is Wayne's hou
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00515.html (7,643 bytes)
- 131. Re: Clanking Car (score: 1)
- Author: Geronimo x54903 page 951-3432 <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Mar 92 14:29:24 PST
- My GT6 had a clunk in the rear for the longest time, I could only hear it when making a left turn and going about 20mph or less. I figured it was a U-joint, but I looked under the car twice, up on j
- /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00547.html (7,408 bytes)
- 132. RE: britcar vendors A>D (fwd) (score: 1)
- Author: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6478" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jan 93 14:48:27 PST
- Thanks for the listing of LBC parts suplliers. I took the liberty of combining all three portions you sent and I uploaded them to Hoosier (sol directory) for those that want to download directly. It
- /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00027.html (6,838 bytes)
- 133. Fuel Octanes and Home brew Octane boosters (score: 1)
- Author: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6478" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Jan 93 07:38:42 PST
- I pulled this off the Vette list, first part is Sunoco Fual info, the second is about various octane boosters and how to mix your own brew. Mike G. == First, some data about the Sunoco CAM2 fuels fro
- /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00093.html (12,151 bytes)
- 134. Re: Other car lists (score: 1)
- Author: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6478" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Jan 93 15:46:17 PST
- You can add the Corvette list: vettes-request@compaq.com Mike G.
- /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00107.html (6,955 bytes)
- 135. RE: MT Reports on New Camaro (score: 1)
- Author: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6478" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jan 93 10:47:48 PST
- Sounds like they've improved the speed, but what about handling and reliabilityelse? I remember driving a friends mid 80's Camaro through the mountains and it was like driving a yacht. He had many p
- /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00194.html (7,598 bytes)
- 136. RE: MT Reports on New Camaro (score: 1)
- Author: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6478" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jan 93 14:04:29 PST
- Ooops!! Wrong list. Yes, I do own several GMs besides the GT6. BTW Daren, I stop by when you're ready and we'll discuss stereos'. Mike
- /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00206.html (6,966 bytes)
- 137. CFC-12 Refrigerant Drop in Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6478" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jan 93 13:33:23 PST
- This is an interesting product and paper for those of you with A/C in your autos. The author (George Goble) can be reached at ghg@ecn.purdue.edu and the suppliers are: Peoples Welding Supply at (317)
- /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00420.html (109,779 bytes)
- 138. Long refrigerant posting (score: 1)
- Author: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6478" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 93 07:46:51 PST
- Sorry to bombard the list with such a huge posting about the CFC substitute. I did, however, get several positive responses about posting the paper after mjb lambasted me. I will try to restrain myse
- /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00433.html (6,565 bytes)
- 139. English Car Spares-Anyone used 'em? (score: 1)
- Author: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6478" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 93 08:34:37 PST
- I found a GT6 rear (3.27 gears) at English Car Spares in Georgia for $200. He says it needs carrier bearings but the gears are good. Has anyone dealt with them before? It'll cost $60 to replace the b
- /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00438.html (7,263 bytes)
- 140. Re: English Car Spares-anyone used 'em? (score: 1)
- Author: "GERONIMO, SC9-32, 765-4903, PAGE 231-6478" <GENDIMEN@T12SYS.intel.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 93 09:37:18 PST
- I don't think there's a difference between MKII and III rears from what I've been told. TRF had some gears in their summer catalog for $150, but I don't know what MK they were for. Yes, they are reb
- /html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00440.html (7,860 bytes)
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