- 1. Re: Confused by speeds stated (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 11 May 2002 11:36:55 +0100
- Hi Folks, My GT has the opposite problem...... after fitting a reconed box and engine the speedo reads under! Real easy to hit the speed cameras up here in Scotland at the wrong speed! David 90 Jagua
- /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00395.html (9,102 bytes)
- 2. Re: Windscreen leaks (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 20:19:41 +0000
- Windscreen wiper boss grommet? David 73 MG B GT 90 Jaguar XJR 4Lt -- Dr David M McNaughton Haddington East Lothian Radio GM8 KOF /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net
- /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00214.html (8,315 bytes)
- 3. heat! (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 10:51:20 +0100
- Hi David, first you need to look at the valve on the block which is controlled by the heat switch. Try to turn it manually perhaps to get some water flowing. Second - you may have a blocked heater co
- /html/mgs/2001-10/msg00568.html (7,925 bytes)
- 4. Service exchange gearbox - fault (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2001 10:01:17 +0100
- Hi Folks, Just had my engine and g/box replaced with Moss Europe Service exchange items. I live in Scotland. The "new" gearbox is very noise indeed ( layshaft). In fact it is worse than the one it re
- /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00064.html (6,702 bytes)
- 5. Clik-adjust - how many clicks? (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 16:25:55 +0100
- Hi folks, I should have written it down - I know! - but one of the contributors kindly sent in an e mail with the number of clicks for setting the MGB tappets with the clik-adjust tool. Can anyone he
- /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00077.html (6,757 bytes)
- 6. Coolant loss (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 18:46:51 +0100
- Hi Folks, Your advise please! Am loosing a fair bit of coolant - can not see any external leaks! Only suspect is the heater matrix - I was a bit forceful in replacing the heater unit recently and may
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00328.html (7,091 bytes)
- 7. Coolant loss thanks...... (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 05:51:03 +0100
- Hi Folks, Thanks for all the replies as always what a great help you all are. Looks like it must be the cylinder head and not heater core. So its off with the head and I will have a look. David 73 B
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00348.html (6,541 bytes)
- 8. Rear g/box mount - how awful? (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 17:33:12 +0100
- Hi Folks, I am going to pull the engine and box on my 73 GT -am probably going to replace with a reconditioned engine and box from the MG Owners Club here in the UK -- question is -- how awful is the
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00787.html (7,035 bytes)
- 9. Re: MGB Heater box removal/refit (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 05:47:55 +0100
- This HATEFUL job I have attempted twice --and the ** flap still does not move freely. The fit on my 73 BGT is just far too tight and the cable gets trapped and bent as I "slide" the heater box back
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00742.html (9,850 bytes)
- 10. Head Gasket blown - then temp sensor REFUSES to budge (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 15:11:49 +0000
- Hi Folks, My daily driver failed me for the first time today! Got her towed home and the head off this morning. It has blown between cylinders 3 and 4 - I have ordered a replacement gasket - HOWEVER
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00110.html (7,782 bytes)
- 11. Re: Head Gasket blown - then temp sensor REFUSES to budge (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 07:48:21 +0000
- Its the gas one - capillary. David -- Dr David M McNaughton Haddington East Lothian Radio GM8 KOF
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00152.html (8,838 bytes)
- 12. wheel bearings - try Haynes Restoration manual (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 06:45:14 +0000
- Haynes - Restoration Manual by Lindsay Porter. isbn 1 85960 - 607 - 5 Gives a great method - really clear - helped me enormously when i replaced the bearings. David 73 BGT In message <3A0773DB.EDA88
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00265.html (7,731 bytes)
- 13. Off List for 2 weeks - lecture trip to Australia (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 09:57:39 +0100
- Off list for two weeks - lecture trip to Australia David -- Dr David M McNaughton Haddington East Lothian Radio GM8 KOF
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00548.html (6,431 bytes)
- 14. Re: ACK!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 10:12:25 +0100
- Hey what kind of a vehicle was a 6 year old driving to do that kind of Seriously - sorry to hear that you just know by the sound that we are talking cash. David -- Dr David M McNaughton Haddington Ea
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00679.html (7,459 bytes)
- 15. Water Pump - on its way out! (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 20:03:03 +0100
- Hi Folks, Another question! I use my MG every day and cover 172 miles. I just noticed a real small drip of coolant on the front cross member. It is under the water pump and I guess the seal is leakin
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00922.html (7,426 bytes)
- 16. Water Pump - on its way out ------ THANKS (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 07:26:17 +0100
- Hi Folks As always thanks for the advice from the list - It is really appreciated. I will just use the car very cannily until the new pump arrives. Nice job for the weekend - looks straightforward --
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00948.html (7,527 bytes)
- 17. Re: Accelerator Linkage (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 21:19:22 +0100
- Much easier on a LHD than a RHD ( voice of experience - knuckles still Just a small spanner -- David -- Dr David M McNaughton Haddington East Lothian Radio GM8 KOF
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01401.html (6,936 bytes)
- 18. Alternator Question - igntion light (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 21:39:13 +0100
- Hi Folks, Again - help please from the list. Just back from my 84 mile commute with the ignition light on - first time I have seen this - It is dim until you rev up - then it gets brighter - brighter
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00846.html (7,299 bytes)
- 19. Re: Alternator Question - igntion light (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 05:43:42 +0100
- Thanks - that is my gut feeling - the battery was still charging (some !)as it ran with h/lights etc all the way home. Thanks for taking the time to reply. David -- Dr David M McNaughton Haddington
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00858.html (8,474 bytes)
- 20. Alternator Question - igntion light _ fixed!! Thanks all (score: 1)
- Author: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 21:07:35 +0100
- Thanks again to the list Exchange unit fixed the problem - Easy job (or so I thought) - getting the pulley off the old unit was interesting to say the least -- dug out the junior hacksaw in the end -
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00889.html (8,101 bytes)
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