Fri, 16 Jul 1999 19:53:15 +0800 - Message No. 6022
From: Ned & Janet Hourani

Subject: INFORMATION!!!


Dear Friends,
Thank you for the suggestions you sent me regarding the noise I'm hearing.
It is most likely the clutch springs and they may need to be replaced, I'm
still waiting to have it confirmed. My brakes are extremely squeaky, I was
told that they're quite thin (they don't bite as well as they used to) and
need to be replaced, has anyone experienced that squeakiness due to their
thin brake pads?
I do have a manual arriving in a few weeks, but I need to ask if it's
recommended to change all the brake pads(i.e: front & rear) at the same
time or only the thin ones. Does anyone have any idea regarding the price
of the clutch springs and if it's the complete assembly or just the
springs? I may need to change my brake assembly (nissin) to new ones as
mine have some scrathes inside the cylinders, no leaks though, is it
necessary to change them and if so, any idea on the price would be likewise
greatly appreciated.
Some time ago there was a discussion on tire pressures. I believe that
29-31psi was mentioned, could someone kindly let me know the exact pressure
for the front/rear. I'm asking this because my tires, a Metzeler(front)
specifies the pressure at 41psi and the rear tire, a Michelin, specifies 42
psi, which is quite a difference. Also, lately my mileage has gone down a
bit, from the average of 14.5kms per liter to 13.5kms per liter, could the
noise that I'm experiencing account for that? My coolant is generally good
but recently I had to top it, now a few months later I noticed that it's a
bit low, still well above the minimum, is this normal? (I do live in a
tropical country and it gets quite hot). When and if I do top it, should I
dilute the coolant or un-diluted?
Thank you in advance, I look forward to hearing your suggestions.
In His Name,
Ned @359.



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