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21. Old Road & Tracks (score: 1)
Author: Donald Scott <scottdon@napanet.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 21:17:59 -0800
I bought two sets of old R&T's and many Car and Drivers. I have many duplicates, some from the '50's. Anybody interested? Does anyone have any old issues of Car Life (the domestic sister of R&T) they
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01256.html (6,499 bytes)

22. Re: Old Road & Tracks (score: 1)
Author: Donald Scott <scottdon@napanet.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 19:42:37 -0800
I received several replies inquiring about the old R&T's. I will need a few days to go through them and see exactly what I have. Don Scott
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01290.html (6,440 bytes)

23. Riley 1.5, Datsun 510 (score: 1)
Author: Donald Scott <scottdon@napanet.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 20:26:42 -0800
I used to own a '59 MG Magnette which was my wife's daily driver. Now my wife is driving a worn out Datsun B210. Does anyone know of a nice (original, low mileage) Riley 1.5 or Datsun 510 for sale? D
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01298.html (6,312 bytes)

24. MGTF replica (score: 1)
Author: Donald Scott <scottdon@napanet.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:54:31 -0800
Anybody out there ever seen a MGTF replica that was built by the Great Lakes Motor Car Company? It is a fibreglass replica, exactly like a TF I'm told. The car is based on MGB suspension, engine, etc
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01580.html (6,778 bytes)

25. Anyone in Seattle area? (score: 1)
Author: don@napanet.net
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 16:11:32 -0700
Hello MG folks, I've been looking for a Civic or CRX Si for a long time. I know it's not British, but they are sporty and small. Unfortunately, most of these cars are modified and/or worn out. There'
/html/mgs/2006-05/msg00095.html (6,074 bytes)

26. Not a solution to the oil problem (score: 1)
Author: don@napanet.net
Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 13:18:41 -0700
Sorry, but it's Fox News and they are a bunch of right-wing liars. I would say this is wishful thinking. http://www.opednews.com Quoting Rick Brown <mgrick@mgcars.org.uk>:
/html/mgs/2006-05/msg00127.html (7,703 bytes)

27. RE: Head re-torque (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 19:09:25 -0700
I had always thought when retorquing that you proceed one at a time, loosening each nut slightly, then retorquing to the proper spec. That's how I've done it for 30 years and it always worked for me.
/html/mgs/2006-05/msg00202.html (9,807 bytes)

28. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: don@napanet.net
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:19:14 -0700
On the same topic of obtaining parts for old British sports cars I've had MGs since 1967. My enthusiasm has shifted to Japanese cars for many reasons. One of those reasons is the poor quality of repl
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00172.html (9,683 bytes)

29. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: don@napanet.net
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:00:51 -0700
I had the same thing happen on replacement rack seals! They developed cracks and then oil leaks after about two years. And that was 25 years ago! Quoting "S. Allen" <scottallen3663@gmail.com>:
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00176.html (7,989 bytes)

30. Re: Mail Orders..... (score: 1)
Author: don@napanet.net
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:55:42 -0700
I still like British cars, and I still have an MGA and an MGB. However, the driving conditions on US roads sucks. You're forced to go 80 mph one minute, then you have to stop suddenly, and then you'r
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00179.html (8,757 bytes)

31. Re: my new 74 MGB- Tragedy! (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:39:04 -0700
Hi Roger, Sorry about the damage to your car. I've never had anything like that happen to a car. It's one thing to have someone hit my car when its parked then discover the damage, but at least I wou
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00205.html (8,260 bytes)

32. MGA starter (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 19:35:48 -0700
Hi Guys, The starter in my '62 MGA is dragging. I used to rebuild the things myself, but in my old age I don't want to go through the hassle. Any recommendations on buying a rebuilt one? There is one
/html/mgs/2006-06/msg00297.html (6,619 bytes)

33. grounds (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2006 11:08:26 -0700
I just installed a rebuilt starter in my old '62 MGA. Prior to this I had installed two new batteries which didn't revive the car. (They did need replacement from age.) Well, the new starter cranked
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00039.html (7,184 bytes)

34. Re: Why I like my rubber bumper MG ( was Re: MG Pricing) (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:51:20 -0700
Sorry. Cars are a matter of individual taste. It's just that the newer Bs had more complexity when new, then when you compound it now with deterioration due to the age of the cars, it makes them a ch
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00078.html (8,670 bytes)

35. RE: Why I like my rubber bumper MG ( was Re: MG Pricing) (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:33:49 -0700
It's not simple, but it doesn't break very often. I'm on my second Miata now and the only things I've had to do on them is brakes, timing belt, and tune ups. Both cars had less than 100k miles so I'm
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00080.html (10,140 bytes)

36. Re: can you tell me what this is (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:22:01 -0700
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00262.html (7,243 bytes)

37. Re: can you tell me what this is (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:50:09 -0700
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00263.html (7,332 bytes)

38. RE: Introducing Shell V-Power (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:20:45 -0700
http://www.alternet.org/story/13997/
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00293.html (7,318 bytes)

39. Re: No oil pressure - rebuilt engine (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:56:57 -0700
Years ago, I rebuilt the engine in my '67 B GT and had no oil pressure when I fired it up. I tried priming it with a pressure tank loaned to me by the machine shop that did the work on the engine. I
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00338.html (7,326 bytes)

40. Girling Rubber Grease (score: 1)
Author: don <don@napanet.net>
Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:10:47 -0700
I have a tube of Girling Rubber Grease which I bought many years ago for assembling brake calipers on MGAs and MGBs. Since this stuff is designed to lubricate without damaging rubber, I have also use
/html/mgs/2006-09/msg00020.html (7,574 bytes)

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