Re: LRO: Stalling/Rough idling SIII and . . .

From: John Cranfield (john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed May 16 2001 - 09:25:01 EDT

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    You could do as most of us do. Park it on a slope so you don't see the
    lean and happily ignore it.
    John and Muddy

    "KURT W. KRAUSS" wrote:
    >
    > Just got my '73 SIII back from my mechanic (I know- I know - I should do
    > the work myself) and he replaced the valve seals and front pipe where it
    > meets the new exhaust manifold, reset the timing and replaced the spark
    > plugs. It no longer smokes on start up and idles beautifully. It also
    > has ceased popping like a 2 stroke Saab when going down hills in gear.
    > You could feel the exhaust leak between where the manifold and old front
    > pipe met, apparently causing this "popping" condition and idle problem.
    > Next question. It seems to be leaning to the right side. I remember
    > reading somewhere that sagging springs can be caused by not enough use.
    > It only has 17,500 original miles. Any suggestions? If I replace the
    > springs, do I have to do all 4?
    > Kurt Krauss
    > 73 NAS SIII 88



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