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101. Re: Water Pump Replacement (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2003 09:50:31 -0700; I've heard of it, but have never done it and have not experienced any leakage as a result of not doing it. It is probably not a bad idea, and one could even do it with a drill motor just prior to in; /html/mg-t/2003-07/msg00009.html (7,007 bytes)
102. Re: Brake/Stop Light Switch (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 20:04:44 -0700; Your problem is burned contacts in the switch. The burned condition causes a high resistance and when current is drawn by the light bulbs, all of the voltage is dropped across the switch. This is why; /html/mg-t/2003-07/msg00024.html (9,109 bytes)
103. Re: TD Lug Wrench and shock absorber fluid. (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:19:22 -0700; Re. Shock absorber fluid. The best (and cheapest) fluid to get is motorcycle fork oil. It comes in various weights so you can set things to ride as stiff as you like - I use 10W and find it to be a; /html/mg-t/2003-07/msg00034.html (7,342 bytes)
104. Re: Condensor plate screws (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 12:05:31 -0700; The screws in question are a 4BA X 9mm screw. There is enough depth to the hole to go with a 12mm length, but you would be working with few good threads at the bottom of the hole and that would make; /html/mg-t/2003-07/msg00048.html (8,839 bytes)
105. Re: Condensor plate screws (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:55:06 -0700; You may be correct regarding the lengths. Since the BA threads are in actuality a metric thread, I just assumed that the lengths would also be metric, but maybe not. Anyway, the original screw is ju; /html/mg-t/2003-07/msg00052.html (7,295 bytes)
106. Re: Transmission Tips (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 10:15:47 -0700; Bob Howards write up on things to do to improve shifting/clutch action is absolutely unbeatable. I would like to add a couple of items. First, if the web for the rear mount on the transmission is br; /html/mg-t/2003-05/msg00020.html (8,901 bytes)
107. Re: VIN Number (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 20:28:34 -0700; The VIN number is the car # and is stamped on the left front frame extension, just under the fender flange that attaches to the frame. The complete car # is on the first two lines of the maker's plat; /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00026.html (6,934 bytes)
108. Re: [MG-MGB] Tightness in 1st Gear - Warm Engine (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 12:07:11 -0700; I got into this discussion late, so am not sure what the original question was, but from the various answers have been, I suspect that this revolves around a very common situation with transmissions; /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00040.html (9,451 bytes)
109. Re: Quick Vendor Question (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 22:35:24 -0700; I'll second Terry's opinion. Good supply of parts and first rate knowledge of all things T series MG. Dave /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.t; /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00058.html (7,077 bytes)
110. Re: side curtain stowage compartment (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 20:45:10 -0700; Why waste the space on castrol when the space could be more profitably used for wine storage when on trips. Dave /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http:/; /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00068.html (6,905 bytes)
111. Re: Heater Installation (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2003 15:48:57 -0800; With a bit of fussing around, a shutoff valve from an import pickup truck can be rigged up on the back of the heater housing (Arnolt type heater), along with a short piece of choke cable. This allows; /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00004.html (7,568 bytes)
112. Re: Alternator for a TD? (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 23:49:09 -0800; Someone set up an alternator with an adapter on the back for the tach drive, but I don't remember who it was. The problem that I see with an alternator, is that they like a much higher rpm to produc; /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00044.html (9,483 bytes)
113. Re: MG TD Engine Plate Removal (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 11:51:34 -0800; Cloth wrapped vice grips? This sounds terribly complicated for removal of a drive rivet when a 3/32" or 1/8" drift punch and a 8 oz ball peen from inside the block will drive the pin out in seconds.; /html/mg-t/2002-12/msg00012.html (8,133 bytes)
114. Re: MG TD Engine Plate Removal (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:58:58 -0800; It has been about 2 years since I put my engine back together, but at that time I got one of the drive rivets from Moss (ordered ahead of time, I didn't realize that I would be able to reuse the ori; /html/mg-t/2002-12/msg00014.html (7,912 bytes)
115. Re: Warning - leaking replacement flexible fuel lines (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:31:40 -0800; I will second the suggestion of using the lines with the teflon linings that Moss sell. I have had these fuel lines in my TD for the past 20 years and have never had a problem. Dave /// unsubscribe/c; /html/mg-t/2002-12/msg00030.html (7,418 bytes)
116. Re: GTLMA brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 15:07:43 -0800; If the switch to silicone is made in a system that has had DOT 3 or DOT 4, it must be flushed completely and all the seals replaced. It seems that, while silicone and DOT 3 & 4 are not incompatible,; /html/mg-t/2002-11/msg00025.html (7,799 bytes)
117. Re: GTLMA brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Dave & Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 19:27:40 -0800; That is one of the drawbacks to silicone fluid, if water does find it's way into the system through accident or condensation, it will statify and remain there. To date, the only repair I have had to; /html/mg-t/2002-11/msg00029.html (7,728 bytes)
118. Re: Water Pump Replacement Adventure Continues... (score: 1): Author: Dave and Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:14:43 -0700; There is a 5-0.80mm size bolt for the cam thrust plate and a 5-0.75 for the bolts securing the fan blades to the water pump pully. Send me your e-mail address for a complete list of fasteners used on; /html/mg-t/2002-09/msg00048.html (7,458 bytes)
119. Torque list (score: 1): Author: Dave and Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 21:38:20 -0700; To all who requested the XPAG/XPEG fastener list, I also included the list of torque specs that I worked up from the shop manual, Woods special tuning manual, scool of hard knocks and by picking the; /html/mg-t/2002-09/msg00049.html (7,739 bytes)
120. Re: Can't Read Dip Stick when Engine Hot (score: 1): Author: Dave and Liz DuBois <ddubois@sinclair.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 22:36:04 -0700; Are you sure that the oil has all drained back into the sump? When I have been traveling with the TD, I check the oil level in the morning after it has all drained back to the sump. Otherwise, I get; /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00013.html (7,312 bytes)

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