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From: tgpt_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Tom Guptill)
Subject: Re: reliable cars
Organization: University of Rochester - Rochester, New York
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 12:49:17 GMT

In <1992Aug19.054125.28541@mintaka.lcs.mit.edu> lusky@hal.gnu.ai.mit.edu (Jonathan R. Lusky) writes:

>You left out one major part, which i suspect may have been what stranded
>the previous poster...  The injection pump!  Don't ever run a vw diesel out of
>fuel!

And don't forget to drain the water from the fuel filter.



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From: sbirdam@cc.curtin.edu.au
Subject: <None>
Organization: Curtin University of Technology
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 08:43:25 GMT

IMHO I believe that the GTHO XY Falcon is the hottest.
Similar looking to the standard XY, which in its own right is a
muscley looking car, the GT is just a bit more brutish.
Not a sleek car at all, these Australian falcons just ooze muscle.
A pity this is only on looks alone, because the XY GT's have the go
to match the looks. But thats not the point right.
LONG LIVE THE PHASE THREE !!!!!!!

AMB.

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From: tedebear@leland.Stanford.EDU (Theodore Chen)
Subject: Re: Address for Manufacturer of McGuard Lug Locks?
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 21:08:21 GMT

and if you can't sell the car, replace the axles.

Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: ramsey@kona.cs.ucla.edu (Brenda Ramsey)
Subject: Car Alarms and Lojack/Teletrack
Originator: ramsey@kona.cs.ucla.edu
Organization: UCLA Computer Science Department
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 15:15:52 GMT

Just bought a new car and need to have an alarm installed.
The dealer puts in "mirage 9500".

My son can provide me with a Hofco or Derringer at cost.

Anyone have any recommendations, comments on these systems?

Also, any LoJack/Teletrack users?

Will appreciate all the info I can get before noontime today 8/20.

Brenda

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From: charlie@leland.Stanford.EDU (Charlie Channel, Jr.)
Subject: Re: reliable cars
Organization: Stanford U
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 16:11:02 GMT

In article <1992Aug19.131836.20584@mcnc.org> brooks@mcnc.org (Ted Brooks) writes:
>You obviously haven't run across too many Dart owners. They were popular among
>many taxicab companies and lazy owners because the slant 6 engine was virtually
>indestructible. I only know of 2 people who killed a Dodge/Plymouth slant 6 
>before 150,000 miles - both had a habit of neither changing nor checking their
>oil. The only odd thing about them was the solid valve lifters. Nobody ever
>adjusted them (at least till they met up with me :-) ). You could always tell
>a slant 6 going down the road from the tap of misadjusted tappets, but it
>never seemed to hurt them very much.
> 
>Ted Brooks

Ted is correct.  I onced owned a '65 Plymouth Valiant with a slant 6.
Virtually indestructable.  Witness the day my wife drove the thing
without water in the radiator, pulled into a gas station, turned off
the engine and then attempted to put water in the radiator.  The only
thing that cracked was the cast iron housing that attaches to the
block that covers the thermostat.  I parked the car for 3 months.  One
day, I had to move it from the parking lot.  I put in water, it
cranked 3 times and started.  Immediately drove to a parts store and
replaced the little metal thing.  Thereafter, it was driven for
several thousand miles.  When I gave it to a buddy, I think it had
about 190,000 on the meter.  It didn't burn much oil, but it sure used
a lot.  The rear seal had worn out.  I understand it was used for
about another year in that condition before the engine was recycled
after being rebuilt and the body was sent to the bone yard.  Never had
another car like that . . . never.

How do you know that you've got a reliable car?  It's when your
college buddies come by for a visit and say, 'You still driving that
thing?'

C



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From: gene@wucs1.wustl.edu (_Floor_)
Subject: Re: reliable cars
Organization: The K-Zoo Crew
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 15:09:29 GMT

In article <1992Aug18.220910.27207@linus.mitre.org> rll@frieda.mitre.org (Roberto L. Landrau) writes:
] excellent choice.  The most difficult task I have encountered so far
] has been adjusting the Air Conditioner belt.  Solution: $25.00 at the

Have you tried changing the glow plugs!?! _THAT_ was hard!!!

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From: chrisp@regenmeister.Sun.COM (Chris Prael)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Lotus Elan vs Mercury Capri
Date: 14 Aug 92 17:05:50 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems Inc., Mountain View, CA
NNTP-Posting-Host: regenmeister

From article <1992Aug14.131505.21385@leland.Stanford.EDU>, by tedebear@leland.Stanford.EDU (Theodore Chen):

> maybe the cars are different in new zealand.  but i've driven the miata and
> the capri XR2 (which has a turbo), and the capri is much faster.  the miata
> has sweet handling, though.  too bad it just doesn't have the engine to go
> with it.  now if it had the 302...

... it would wallow a lot worse than the Mustang!

chrisp
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From: wilson@mailhost.aa.cad.slb.com (David Wilson)
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.driving,rec.autos.sport,rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: reliable cars
Date: 21 Aug 92 16:04:24 GMT
Organization: Schlumberger CAD/CAM; Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA)

In article <1992Aug19.161102.2821@morrow.stanford.edu> charlie@leland.Stanford.EDU (Charlie Channel, Jr.) writes:
>In article <1992Aug19.131836.20584@mcnc.org> brooks@mcnc.org (Ted Brooks) writes:
>>You obviously haven't run across too many Dart owners. They were popular among
>>many taxicab companies and lazy owners because the slant 6 engine was virtually
>>indestructible. I only know of 2 people who killed a Dodge/Plymouth slant 6 
>>before 150,000 miles - both had a habit of neither changing nor checking their
>>oil. The only odd thing about them was the solid valve lifters. Nobody ever
>>adjusted them (at least till they met up with me :-) ). You could always tell
>>a slant 6 going down the road from the tap of misadjusted tappets, but it
>>never seemed to hurt them very much.
>> 
>>Ted Brooks
>
>Ted is correct.  I onced owned a '65 Plymouth Valiant with a slant 6.
>Virtually indestructable.  Witness the day my wife drove the thing
>without water in the radiator, pulled into a gas station, turned off
>the engine and then attempted to put water in the radiator.  The only
>thing that cracked was the cast iron housing that attaches to the
>block that covers the thermostat.  I parked the car for 3 months.  One
>day, I had to move it from the parking lot.  I put in water, it
>cranked 3 times and started.  Immediately drove to a parts store and
>replaced the little metal thing.  Thereafter, it was driven for
>several thousand miles.  When I gave it to a buddy, I think it had
>about 190,000 on the meter.  It didn't burn much oil, but it sure used
>a lot.  The rear seal had worn out.  I understand it was used for
>about another year in that condition before the engine was recycled
>after being rebuilt and the body was sent to the bone yard.  Never had
>another car like that . . . never.
>
>How do you know that you've got a reliable car?  It's when your
>college buddies come by for a visit and say, 'You still driving that
>thing?'
>
>C


This trash doesn't belong in rec.autos.sport!  Quit mindlessly spraying this stuff
to 5 different groups.
From: granteri@pnet51.orb.mn.org (Grant Erickson)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: CRX vs Del Sol
Date: 19 Aug 92 02:05:12 GMT
Organization: People-Net [pnet51], Minneapolis, MN.

synth@deepthought.unm.edu (Synth F. Oberheim) writes:
>
>Well, what's done is done.  If you want serious driving, go find a one- or
>two-year-old CRX Si and have some *real* fun ...
>
>
>===============================================================================
>    :: :: :: :: ::     Synth F.    synth@deepthought.unm.edu    U S E N E T   
> :: :: :: :: :: :: ::  Oberheim    synth@yenta.alb.nm.us             in color!
>===============================================================================
>FROM 1992 GM CAR OWNERS MANUAL: "Don't use radiator antifreeze in your
>                                 windshield washer.  It can damage your paint."


Some time, some money, and a call to Jackson Racing, and YOU can have a LOT of
fun with a newer CRX Si. A friend of mine has a yellow 1991 CRX Si, and he has
thrown in cams, headers, wires, ram air, springs, Tokico shocks, stiffer roll
bars, new tires, etc. and that thing GOES.

I only wish someone would come out with some toys like the headers and cams
for my SE-R!
/s
 
Grant Erickson
 
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From: salil@igor.tamri.com (Salil Saxena)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Lotus Elan vs Mercury Capri
Date: 15 Aug 92 00:16:02 GMT
Organization: TOSHIBA America MRI, South San Francisco, CA

In article <10AUG92.17291959.0044@vmxa.polymtl.ca> TE00 <TE00@polytec1.polymtl.ca> writes:
>In article <16640fINN3fm@hal.com> crash@hal.com (Chris Craddock) writes:
>>In article <1992Aug9.215121.1635@lgc.com>, rcc@zycor.lgc.com (Randal C. Clarke) writes:
>>|>
>>|>     Yesterday I saw what appeared to be a brand new Lotus Elan...basically it
>>|> looked like a Mercury Capri convertable with some funky aftermarket parts.
>>|> Are they cousins?  (i.e.  a collaboration between Lotus and Ford Australia)
>>|> How does the Elan compare with the Capri in terms of price, performance and
>>|> reliability?
>>
>>Er, well apart from the fact that they are both front-wheel drive pus-boxes
>>masquerading as sports cars - they have absolutely nothing in common.
>>
>I just read in R&T that Lotus has stopped production of the Elan.
>It handled great, but didn't sell well (too expensive for its class?)

Plus the weak economy in the US didn't help much.

Worldwide production of the Lotus Elan is something around 3800 in a 2 - 2 1/2
year span.  There are only 545 US versions of the Elan (different front & rear
bumpers, wheels & tires, and an airbag).

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South San Francisco, CA  94080		Phone: (415) 872-2722 x2283
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Opionions expressed are mine and only mine <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
From: erich.lim@cutting.hou.tx.us (Erich Lim) 
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: BEST WAY TO GET RID OF SU
Date: 19 Aug 92 00:36:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: The Cutting Edge - Houston, TX - 713-466-1525
Reply-To: erich.lim@cutting.hou.tx.us (Erich Lim) 

-> My new Integra has already picked up its share of scratches.
-> Fortunately, none of them are deep.  I'm dithering over the best way
-> to cope with them:
->
-> 1.  Just buff 'em out with rubbing compound (any particular types
-> that  work best?)
-> 2.  Touch-up paint (necessary for surface scratches? what's the best
-> way to apply it?)

  I know what you mean, I have a 91'Integra and it's full of scratches.
The best way (if it's a very thin scratch) is to use  EAGLE 1's  Ultra
Glaze and Sealer.  If the scratch is a little bigger, then you'll have
to use rubbing compound.  Watch out on how you use it, if you use it
over handpainted pinstripping, the stripes will fade off.  Also
everytime you use it, the paint becomes thinner and thinner.


 Erich Lim
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Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: bednarek@picard.med.ge.com (Dennis Bednarek Mfg 4-6971)
Subject: Re: ANYBODY INTO 64-73 MUSCLECARS??
Organization: GE Medical Systems, Magnetic Resonance
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 11:43:11 GMT


I believe they stopped making cars in 1974 with polution laws etc. 
Anyone know where I can find a 427 or 454 NOVA to rebuild, thats my next
goal, and to get it under 11 sec. onthe quarter as well as streetable.
Gee I'm asking for a lot.....
Now Nitrus or Blown???????????????

Chevies still Rule


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From: jrd@po.CWRU.Edu (John R. Daker)
Subject: Re: Hottest-looking car of all time
Reply-To: jrd@po.CWRU.Edu (John R. Daker)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 92 20:04:25 GMT


In a previous article, bowers@rigel.dfrf.nasa.gov (Al Bowers) says:

>In article <1992Aug12.093642.554@ccsvax.sfasu.edu> mcwilljg@euler.sfasu.edu (Joseph McWilliams) writes:
>
>>Jaguar XK-E  This automobile defines the ideal in sports cars.  Nothing  
>>else has ever come close.
>
>There is only one reply to such a statement.  Lucas and rust.  :-)
>
>I like the way the E-type (there is no such thing in the official
>factory documentation as an XK-E) looks.  But with that boat anchor 6
>or their itty-bitty 12, sorry.  Enzo still carries more panache, even
>under Fiat wings...

No no AL, everybody is wrong.  It's an AMC Gremlin with a 401.  In yellow.
With a black vinyl interior.  And hubcaps.

Or is it a Ferrari 250 GTO?

I always get those two mixed up.
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Anyone know where a mechanical engineer can get a job?
From: alyoung@kiwi.ucs.indiana.edu (Amy Young Leith)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: CRX vs Del Sol
Date: 20 Aug 92 02:55:04 GMT
Organization: Indiana University, Bloomington

In article <36899@sdcc12.ucsd.edu> za72@sdcc3.ucsd.edu (mo'money) writes:
>I was wondering what are people's opinions in
>regard to the new Del Sol as compare to the CRX.
>
>IMHO, the new Del Sol looks as stupid as the new Prelude.

I think the current trend has KILLED a lot of great cars.  I'd much
prefer a 1990 prelude to a 1993.  Does EVERYTHING have to look like an
egg or a bubble?  =)  I'd die for a black 1989 Thunderbird SuperCoupe.
*grin*

I was greatly saddened when, finally in a position to buy a new car
and dying for a CRX, I found out they don't make them.  

My question is... are there places where you can do a "used car"
search?  I know pretty much what I want, and I would consider buying a
used CRX (as if you can call 1992 used).   My main criterion?  That
raspberry color and air conditioning.  *grin*

amy
From: leonglaw@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com (Lawrence Leong)
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 14:02:33 GMT
Subject: Re: Mustang SVO (Was Re: 86-88 T'bird: Turbo, V6 or V8?)
Organization: HP Singapore
Newsgroups: rec.autos

In rec.autos, jfox@hooksett.East.Sun.COM (John Fox - SunExpress IR) writes:

|In article 17AUG199212113842@tm0006.lerc.nasa.gov, rmc1862@tm0006.lerc.nasa.gov (Rodger M. Cliff) writes:
|> In article <1992Aug16.101236.29906@tsoft.sf-bay.org>, meiboy@tsoft.sf-bay.org (MeiBoy of UCU) writes...
|> >In article <14005@auspex-gw.auspex.com> tpickett@auspex.com (Tom Pickett) writes:
|> >>In article <1TwcPB4w165w@fringe.rain.com>, dean@fringe.rain.com (Dean 
|> >>Woodward) writes:
|> 
|> >>What I would like to see is an updated and more powerful Mustang SVO,
|> >>maybe with a turbocharged V-6.  That would be worth it I think.
|> 
|> >Real Mustang enthusiasts would never go for this for turbos tarnish 
|> >its muscle car image
|> 
|> I hate to agree with you, but I think you're right; the Mustang SVO proves the
|> point.  The SVO was superior to the GT, except in acceleration.  We see which 
|> one is still available today.  What Ford needs to do is bring back an updated
|> version of the Merkur XR4TI (RWD!) and shoehorn in the SHO motor.  The price 
|> would be much higher than the Mustang, but it could go up against a BMW 325
|> with a better price and more performance.
|> 
|What you describe Ford already produces(ed). I was in England in late 87 and
|had the pleasure of riding in (owner wouldn't let me drive) a Cosworth Sierra.
|The Sierra is basically the same as (identical to?) an XR4ti (which ain't
|that different that what a 2-door Taurus would be). Anyway, this Cosworth
|FLEW! I was so astounded I didn't even get details on the engine, but it had

Since you didn't complain about the lack of carpeting :-), you probably sat
in the production version (detuned, 200hp).  The original version was just
under 400hp.  Not exactly an everyday commute car (but sure won't mind having
one).

|some serious hp - especially for that day.
|I like to think the SHO is the americanized attempt of that wonderful car.
|
|John
From: bdm@druwa.ATT.COM (Brian Millham)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Engine Restore (was Re: SLICK 50: Good or bad?)
Date: 19 Aug 92 19:54:09 GMT

in article <72@byu.edu>, earlyd@ee.byu.edu (David Early) says:
> Nntp-Posting-Host: wombat.ee.byu.edu

> Well, I am always sceptical about things ike S50 ......

Me too.  But..

I have a '70 Chevy pickup (350CID) that puts out oil smoke when I start
it.  More than likely it needs valve guides, since it doesn't smoke after
about 30 seconds, and passes emissions with flying colors, and also
doesn't use oil.

I keep hearing good things about a product called "Engine Restore", so
I decided to dump a quart in at my last oil change.  After driving for
about a week, I noticed no more smoke on startup!  Even if I let the
truck sit for a week, no smoke!  I was impressed with this, and told
a friend about it.

He put a quart in his '78 Ford van (351CID), which also smokes on startup.
Within about a week, no smoke from his van either.

Now for the real measurable part:  He took his van in for an emissions
test about a month after putting this stuff in.  The van passed, with
numbers 10% better than last year!  He did nothing to the engine in the
last year, other than oil changes.  Not even new plugs.  So what caused
the emissions to decrease by 10%?  It must be the "Engine Restore".

Has anyone else used this product?  Myself and my friend are now
believers in it.
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From: rat@erg.sri.com (Ray Trent)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Consumers Union needs a new driver
Date: 18 Aug 92 18:19:11 GMT
Reply-To: rat@erg.sri.com (Ray Trent)
Distribution: usa
Organization: SRI International, Menlo Park, CA

In the referenced article, johnsh@aix.rpi.edu (Hugh Johnson) writes:
>I'd love to see anyone who bought one of Mazda's gorgeous new RX-7's sell
>it immediately because it didn't ride nice and soft like a Buick Roadmaster.
>There are SPORTS CARS, guys! They aren't practical, or comfortable.  They
>are fast, furious and fun.  Cars that cater to the ego as much as to the road.
>If CR can't see that, maybe they should stick to testing econoboxes. 

Does CR still trumpet off loudly about how proud they are that, unlike
all those fly-by-night disreputable car rags, they have only *one*
standard by which they judge *all* cars: the family sedan? (!?!?!?!)

Me: Hmmm, maybe I'll buy a truck.
CR: It makes a lousy family sedan.
Me: Hmmm, maybe I'll buy a sports car.
CR: It makes a lousy family sedan.
Me: Hmmm, maybe I'll buy a Zamboni.
CR: It makes a lousy family sedan.

Is this getting old or what?
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 When you're up, it's a long way down
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Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.tech
From: chang@pioneer.arc.nasa.gov (Zwei-Tseng Chang -- ACF)
Subject: Help me find Hub Centric Rings for my car ('89 MR2 + Enkei wheels)
Organization: NASA Ames Res. Ctr. Mtn Vw CA 94035
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 92 16:55:25 GMT



I need your help to find the right size hub centric rings to fit
my Enkei wheels to my '89 Toyota MR2.

I have the following:

1)  ENK82-4640-1   14x6 4-100 FWD left   ( 2 left wheels )
2)  ENK82-4640-2   14x6 4-100 FWD right  ( 2 right wheels )
3)  Dunlop D60 M2  195-60-R14            ( 4 tires )


The problem I have:

Steering wheel vibrates when the car is travelling at 50-70 mph


Possible cause (given to me by many shops that I visited):

The wheels are not balanced.


I have had the front 2 wheels high speed balanced with wheels on
the car at 90mph.  And the shop told me that the tires are still
not perfectly balanced because the Enkei wheels are not designed
to fit my MR2 and I will need some hub centric rings to have the
wheels balanced right.

I have been calling and visiting many shops for the past 4 weeks to
find the right hub centric rings for my wheels.  But so far no luck.
I even called Enkei and asked for their help.  The only thing they can
suggest is to go to machine shop and have them custom made the rings
for me.


I need your help to find me the hub centric rings.  Or should I just
sell these wheels and buy new wheels to fit my car?  Any infomation,
any suggestions appreciated.

Please e-mail to:    chang@george.arc.nasa.gov
              or:    chang@pioneer.arc.nasa.gov


Thank you,

Ray Chang


Newsgroups: rec.autos