- 1. Quality (was: Re: Lowering) (score: 1)
- Author: Jay and Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Fri, 01 Jan 1999 11:30:28 -0800
- Why is it sometimes that replacement parts are so crappy? I've gotten parts from Moss, Vicky Brit, Proper MG, and Brit Tek. At least one part from Moss and Proper MG were of questionable quality. The
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00023.html (8,857 bytes)
- 2. Re: Quality (was: Re: Lowering) (score: 1)
- Author: Jay and Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Fri, 01 Jan 1999 14:53:04 -0800
- As I was helping my brother tune his Weber carbed '78 B, this exact thing came to mind. However lofty we place Moss and others, they are still there to make a profit. While I realize they do support
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00040.html (9,469 bytes)
- 3. Re: DPO Woes for 1999 (score: 1)
- Author: Jay and Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1999 11:11:17 -0800
- <snip> ...Is it just Dan, unfortunately, since the MGBs are not very expensive cars to buy, many people will buy the vehicle and neglect it horribly. They figure that they can afford to let the vehic
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00201.html (8,744 bytes)
- 4. Brake bleeders and master cylinders (was Re: Ups and Downs) (score: 1)
- Author: Jay and Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 08:50:53 -0600
- Art and all, do you guys believe the fancy brake bleeders are bad? As I peruse the Porsche mailing lists that I am subscribed to, I am hearing good things about the Sanp-On and various other brake bl
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00376.html (9,135 bytes)
- 5. Re: halogenated hydrocarbons (score: 1)
- Author: Jay and Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 08:22:34 -0600
- Well, at the engineering company I used to work at, I had to do some research on remediation of soil and groundwater with halogenated volatile contamination. The chemicals of concern were trichloroet
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00708.html (8,735 bytes)
- 6. Re: Math (score: 1)
- Author: Jay and Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 08:19:46 -0600
- Neil, how are you measuring your combustion chamber volume? You need to have pistons and rods and crank in situ when you measure this, since deck height affects the combustion chamber size. How are
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00850.html (8,257 bytes)
- 7. Re: Engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Jay and Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 10:57:17 -0600
- You will likely give up some torque to get the horsepower, but given the MGB's long stoke motor, you will be best to retain the torque. Aside from the brief stint at 4500 RPM, you aren't up there ver
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01387.html (9,953 bytes)
- 8. Re: Transmission oil (score: 1)
- Author: Jay and Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 10:13:27 -0600
- 90 wt gear oil and 20w50 are the same viscosity at 20 degrees Celcius. Remember, gear oil and motor oil are gauged on different scales. To say that synthetics should not be used in older cars is ludi
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01482.html (8,944 bytes)
- 9. Suspension questions (lowered '78 B) (score: 1)
- Author: Jay and Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 20:11:32 -0800
- Hi all, I have some questions about my brother's MGB. He use Moss' lowered springs in front, along with a 3/4" front sway bar. We have the original, functioning Armstrong lever shocks up front, and S
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01724.html (7,713 bytes)
- 10. Re: Flywheel bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 19:54:37 -0600
- The bolts gotten them then remove Larry, go get yerself a welder and weld on a set of 1/2" square bar stock to the tops of the flywheel bolts. Then go get your favorite open-end wrench and go to tow
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00815.html (7,173 bytes)
- 11. Re: Brake JOB Do's and Don'ts (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 13:18:39 -0600
- front I Erik, can't say if this is absolutely true, but what was considered DOT 3 back in the day, is now considered DOT4 brake fluid. I use the silicone fluid in my car, mainly to avert the potenti
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01041.html (8,292 bytes)
- 12. Re: True or False (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 17:02:50 -0500
- there raining. break, about I agree with many that the MGB can very well be a reliable car, IF it is maintained very well. This may very well mean a full restoration of the car. Components that may
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00171.html (10,201 bytes)
- 13. Re: True or False (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 14:27:38 -0500
- prowess. don't think value to car for idea! See, this is definitely where I have to agree with Barney. I made a similar comment about how we can get our money out of our cars. I was immediately slap
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00237.html (10,051 bytes)
- 14. I want quiet brakes - '70 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 16:13:16 -0500
- I need to replace the front brake pads on my MG. I plan on applying anti-seize compound to the backs of the pads to prevent any binding between pads and pistons, but more importantly I need to choose
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00634.html (7,793 bytes)
- 15. Leading vs. bondo (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 13:44:33 -0500
- This messge was posted to one of the Porsche mailing lists. It has some good info about leading your car. The warnings at the end have convinced me to just stick with bondo. Bondo has a bad name beca
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00896.html (10,141 bytes)
- 16. Crane HI-6 ignition box; better mileage, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 10:07:59 -0500
- Hi all, I'd like to report on the installation and running of a the Crane HI-6 ignition box. First, the HI-6 is not your average Joe Schmuck electronic igntion box. It advertisers multiple sparks at
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01019.html (9,366 bytes)
- 17. Re: MGB Wheel Bearings and Porsche brakes (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 09:49:23 -0500
- Eric, I believe it had to do with the bearings not being very good at taking lateral loads. I believe modern bearings are able to handle the torque, so this is no longer a problem. IF you are replac
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01020.html (7,360 bytes)
- 18. Ceramic coatings = cooler headers (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 20:31:19 -0600
- Hi all, I have been doing some research for myself and my brother. His V8 is about to be installed, but we still have some small points to work out. He needs headers for his engine. Stainless headers
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01187.html (9,011 bytes)
- 19. Re: Ceramic coatings = cooler headers (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 19:44:59 -0600
- between brew" not Jim and all, I can get some Techline products (exhaust coating material) and apply to a header. Would ANYONE who has a fresh header be willing to send it to me? I would be willing
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01245.html (8,106 bytes)
- 20. Re: Rear end (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hartwig" <mhartwig@cbu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 18:24:09 -0600
- miles on her. The rear end has developed a clunk which may be washers or may be something else. Since I am hoping in a few years to do the Rover V8 conversion anyway I thought that now might be the
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01360.html (7,293 bytes)
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