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121. WTB plastic MGA grill (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 07:42:27 -0400; I know someone who is looking for a MKII model. If anyone has one they would like to sell, let me know and I will pass it along. Thanks Safety Fast! Gordie Bird '62 MGA '67 MGBGT [demime 0.99d.1 remo; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00323.html (6,505 bytes)
122. RE: MGA rear valence shape? (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2004 14:04:41 -0400; I just put a yard stick across mine, on center of the bumper mount holes and I show 1/4" in measured from the inner rim of the bumper mount hole on either side...not that mine is correct, but it does; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00458.html (7,637 bytes)
123. RE: Looking for expertise, was rebuild or part out? (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 20:58:30 -0500; Well, some of the best info I have found on the B series engine comes from http://www.studdsey.fsnet.co.uk/mgbtunings.htm. He goes way further than I've ever attempted, but some good info. Trans, we; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00135.html (8,711 bytes)
124. Pinion oil seal (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:52:50 -0500; Replacement in the tube type rear axle. I'm reading the manual about measuring the torque required to rotate the pinion (with special tool 18G 207) and using extreme care upon tightening the nut beca; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00177.html (6,819 bytes)
125. RE: Pinion oil seal (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:06:07 -0500; Well, the link was a big help, along with other suggestions. I think I've got it, but I may have overtightened by 1/12 due to misalignment of socket upon reassembly. Oh well, we'll see tomorrow if it; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00193.html (7,541 bytes)
126. Pinion oil seal for tube type axle (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:12:18 -0500; Thanks for the tips and links. I've replaced it and put @ 100mi on it so far with not problems. No way I could budge the nut with a 1/2" breaker bar. Just couldn't keep the pinion from rotating. I en; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00211.html (7,019 bytes)
127. RE: Pinion oil seal for tube type axle (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:31:22 -0500; Yep, I'm with you, JFDI! No funny noises, at least not from the rear end, no pun intended;^) Thanks again. Gordie; /html/mgs/2006-03/msg00213.html (7,062 bytes)
128. RE: Fuel Prices (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:55:26 -0400; Geez Dean, keep that quiet, we don't want the fuel cos catching on... Safety Fast! Gordie Bird '62 MGA '67 MGBGT; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00202.html (7,574 bytes)
129. RE: I did my part (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:34:34 -0400; It rained Sunday here, but I got my fresh built A out for it's first 170mi on Saturday and I'm very pleased, not a hiccup. I do have a sizeable punch list, but none a show stopper. After 2 summers w; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00233.html (7,048 bytes)
130. RE: Redline oil Products? (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 21:13:02 -0400; I'm going to try the MTL. I'd say either that or the MT90. A friend has been using it in his MGA and loves it. His trans is rather smooth as compared to mine, freshly rebuilt. I use MT90 in my Audi; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00157.html (7,420 bytes)
131. Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 20:33:45 -0400; So, I've got nearly 1000 miles on my newly rebuilt engine in my MK II MGA and I figure it's time to re-torque the head. So, whattaya think, slowly loosen all of them in reverse order, then re-torque,; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00195.html (7,466 bytes)
132. RE: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 21:17:44 -0400; Oh, I forgot to mention, I have ARP studs if that makes any difference.; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00197.html (7,627 bytes)
133. RE: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 21:33:24 -0400; Hey, I've always muddled my way through, and I've never advertised myself as a "pro mechanic". In fact, that ad (there's only been one that I know of) was not my idea, nor my copy, and I've requested; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00200.html (8,803 bytes)
134. FW: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 05:04:12 -0400; <<...slowly loosen all of them in reverse order, then re-torque, ...>> Not all, Gordie!! Reverse order IS correct but one at a time. Un-Do approx. 1/4 to 1/2 turn (just so exsisting torque is defeate; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00209.html (8,480 bytes)
135. FW: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 05:10:12 -0400; <<...slowly loosen all of them in reverse order, then re-torque, ...>> Not all, Gordie!! Reverse order IS correct but one at a time. Un-Do approx. 1/4 to 1/2 turn (just so exsisting torque is defeate; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00210.html (8,340 bytes)
136. RE: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 05:12:26 -0400; I'm thinking Lawie's last name is Rhodes. Gordie; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00211.html (11,433 bytes)
137. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: mg_garage@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 16:01:25 +0000; Now that I have everyone's opinion, I have always done it the way Ian described. Since I put in the hot s*it ARP studs I figured I'd get their take on it. Al, from tech support at ARP, said that I sh; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00218.html (9,574 bytes)
138. RE: Minilite style wheels (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 17:38:24 -0400; I've got 15" minilite replicas on my BGT and they look great. The hardest corner tends to get a slight fender rub on the rear, but I've yet to see a witness mark. I'm thinking they are rubbing on th; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00241.html (7,469 bytes)
139. RE: 1971 MG Midget Trouble (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 06:10:04 -0400; Yes, very easy. I was as careful and sure as possible when I built my 1622 a couple months ago. Sure enough, it was 1800 out. Safety Fast! Gordie Bird '62 MGA '67 MGBGT; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00274.html (7,727 bytes)
140. RE: MGA For The Brave At Heart (Only!) (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 17:34:14 -0400; Wow, I don't like the dash treatment and really don't like the cutout rear deck area. Quad 1500 park lights is an interesting touch. I don't know values in Holland, but I'd say it's overpriced by dou; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00317.html (7,490 bytes)

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