- 1. Re: MGB overheating (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:50:17 -0500
- I discovered that the EGR valve was plugged on my B. I pulled the plug out and I see a lot of smoke in the exhaust. The plugs are a little black but not gunky. I get quite a bit of air pushing out of
- /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00221.html (6,693 bytes)
- 2. shuttering (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:02:25 -0500
- My A is starting to shutter when I let out the clutch. I have heard to check the engine mounts. What else should I look for? Mike
- /html/mgs/2005-06/msg00229.html (6,282 bytes)
- 3. chattering (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:11:56 -0500
- My A is chattering or shaking when I let out the clutch. I know I need to check the engine mounts, what else should I check? Thanks, Mike
- /html/mgs/2005-06/msg00338.html (6,423 bytes)
- 4. chattering (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:28:51 -0500
- My 65B has black vinyl seats with red trim. Was vinyl likely original, was red trim likely orginal? Thanks, Mike
- /html/mgs/2005-06/msg00339.html (6,477 bytes)
- 5. new article on Iran & Rover (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 22:35:42 -0500
- FYI http://slate.msn.com/id/2118029/
- /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00075.html (6,402 bytes)
- 6. Still battling clutch (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 18:31:58 -0500
- I've asked for quite a bit of advice regarding my clutch lately and I still haven't solved the problem. I have clutch spin - (not slip). The clutch won't disengage the engine. The travel on my slave
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00152.html (8,488 bytes)
- 7. update on clutch battle (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:54:41 -0500
- Thanks again for all the suggestions on my clutch battle. I have discovered, hooking up a turnbuckle and chain to the frame that my clutch works fine at what would be 1/2" of master cylinder travel b
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00162.html (7,164 bytes)
- 8. Re: V1 #1760 (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 11:29:50 -0500
- I agree. Your description here is exactly why I didn't think it was hydraulics. My bushings on the pedals are fine. There is no free play. The master cylinder push rod goes all the way into the cylin
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00176.html (8,919 bytes)
- 9. latest on MG Rover (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 23:27:30 -0500
- Two Iranian car companies may be interested in buying stricken UK car firm MG Rover, it has been confirmed. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4472939.stm
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00248.html (7,128 bytes)
- 10. clutch saga continues-solution in sight! (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 11:19:48 -0500
- Hi all, I thought I would update you on the latest on my clutch spin (not slip). I replaced the rubber hose and the old one looked in good shape so I pulled the guts out of the master cylinder to rep
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00305.html (8,133 bytes)
- 11. clutch saga isn't over - (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 13:30:38 -0500
- Ok, here is the latest problem. I am pressure bleeding the clutch. I push the fluid down the line and the reservoir is topped off. I try to pump the clutch and the fluid gets pushed up into the tube
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00331.html (6,590 bytes)
- 12. Re: Passed inspection and back on the road (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 13:06:34 -0600
- I have an early B. Can someone tell me the original routing of the water temp. line to the firewall and which hole it went through? Does it head straight back down the block or does it head over to t
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00042.html (7,235 bytes)
- 13. oil filter (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 17:47:19 -0600
- I bought an spin on oil filter adapter for my MGB and It recommends the Fram 2825 filter. After mounting the unit (I have the oil cooler) I discovered the 2850 is too long. I'm a little amazed at all
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00115.html (6,789 bytes)
- 14. clutch (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:24:48 -0600
- I replaced the clutch in my 65 B and the pedal is extremely hard to push in and it won't disengage the engine. I had my wife push the clutch in. I don't know how far she got the pedal down but I felt
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00179.html (6,824 bytes)
- 15. clutch problem (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:33:38 -0600
- Last Fall my clutch exhibit what the manual described and many of you thought was clutch spin. The hydraulics seemed to be providing the proper movement of the cylinder. Anyway, I pulled the engine a
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00300.html (6,727 bytes)
- 16. PVC valve (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 11:47:18 -0600
- I discovered the vacuum side of my PVC valve has been intentionally plugged on my B. It is a 65 or 66 which were the first years of the valve. The car runs great. I'm kinda of assuming that it might
- /html/mgs/2005-02/msg00070.html (6,920 bytes)
- 17. Re: Why do (or did) the British drive on the left. (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 09:43:25 -0600
- Try this site for the the history of why. Mike
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00272.html (8,727 bytes)
- 18. Illinois Legislative Alert (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 16:15:52 -0600
- There have been some discussions floating around about insurance. I switched to Hagerty and one of the things I like is that they represent car enthusiasts to legislatures. If you live in Illinois, I
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00420.html (8,776 bytes)
- 19. car nazis (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 12:44:55 -0600
- Tim, the law change in Illinois is aimed at not having to go to court for enforcement. The Law in Illinois permits the police to impound a car from your driveway if it has been inoperable for 30 days
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00431.html (7,553 bytes)
- 20. Re: owning cars (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Duvall <duvallcom@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 17:35:16 -0600
- I find the varieties of cars everyone has owned interesting. I currently drive a 98 black Mustang GT (loaded with options) for bad weather business and distance transportation ( not that I ever go an
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00078.html (6,755 bytes)
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