Beer tales, this should complete this thread

2003-07-15 Thread Fred Thomas
~ Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams w

Re: door hardware

2003-07-15 Thread William Davies
- Original Message - From: Gary Leroux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I am re-installing my door panels on my 1970 spit and I have forgotten where the > springs for the window winder and door handle go. I have installed the panel then > have added the spring, the bezel and finally the handles b

Re: door hardware

2003-07-15 Thread ZoboHerald
Gary Leroux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am re-installing my door panels on my 1970 spit and I have forgotten where the > springs for the window winder and door handle go. I have installed the panel then > have added the spring, the bezel and finally the handles but it doesn't look right >

Re: Engine temperature

2003-07-15 Thread Jeff McNeal
To more or less corroberate Ken's results, I bought two quarts from the case he purchased last year, and used this stuff in my freshly rebuilt engine. I have a new 190 degree thermostat, new wiring harness, new temperature sender and NOS temp gauge, stock narrow width Mk3 radiator and stock mechan

Engine temperature

2003-07-15 Thread Ken
Ok, the test results are in. A 10:1 mixture of distilled water and Zerex Racing Super Coolant does a better job of cooling than a normal 50-50 mix of anti-freeze and water. With the antifreeze / water mix, in outside temps of 85-90 degrees F, the temp gauge would hover around the 3/4 mark. If stopp

Re: Laminated glass chip repair

2003-07-15 Thread Fred Thomas
J.C. Whitney sells a very good repair kit with all the tools necessary to do the job right, been using it for many years, the biggest secret is dampness that is already in the crack must be removed using a heat lamp and being very carefull not to use to much heat so as to expand the crack, water is

Re: Are window regulators repairable?

2003-07-15 Thread Dave Fain
Throw it away and find a good used one. If you can't find one locally, the members of this list are sure to have some spares lying around. Dave >The passenger side window regulator on my car is pretty >dodgy. I just installed the >window glass yesterday and >noted that the mechanism slips wh

Re: Windscreen Tint

2003-07-15 Thread Nolan Penney
An easy way to the trim if a make an easy tool Sure, I'm interested in hearing you elaborate on this! - The information contained in this communication may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be l

Windscreen Tint

2003-07-15 Thread James Carruthers
Well, they came around and fitted my new windscreen - #50 excess and thats all it was. A bit of a surprise when I realised that it was tinted and had the top tint too... not really what I wanted... but in actual fact its alright... http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hj.carruthers/mk3/03.07.15/DSCF0040

RE: tie bar spacing shims and rear wheel alignment

2003-07-15 Thread Gosling, Richard B
Steve, I don't know where you live, but in the UK many tyre shops (e.g Kwik Fit) will check your wheel alignment for free - they then charge you for adjustment, if it's needed. This is a service I take frequent advantage of, and I recommend you and all other listers do the same! Richard & Daffy

MkII seat details

2003-07-15 Thread Steve Carter
Hi All, A shoddy repair to one of my seats broke the other day and investigation shows that the back plate (which is a solid curved sheet of metal on the MkII has rusted and doesn't reach the bottom part of the frame all the way across. I've not been able to find such good info on the seats as fo