Old car reliability

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <35DC69C3.E3A47251@nh.ultranet.com> Huw Powell writes:

> Phil neglects to mention that he keeps a an entire spare car in the
> boot.

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER today, I was carrying a spare brake reservoir
pressure sensor in the car - recently removed from my replaced brake
servo.

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER today, I met someone at an area meeting who had
all the symptoms of brake reservoir pressure sensor failure.

Go figure.

> I would think a little list of the things that can stop you cold would
> be a good idea.
>
> Tires
> electrical shorts and opens
> hoses - coolant, vacuum, oil, fuel, brake
> fuel pump
>
> what else?

Rubber.  In all its forms.  Bushes, belts, hoses and seals.

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 Phil Payne
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