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47 - Friday, October 27, 1989 - North Shore News

AUTOM O0TIVE§

ASK THE
EXPERT £4

ASK THE Expert is a weekly column in the North
Shore News’ Autoinotives section. Each week a
reader’s question will be answered by twe or more
local experts in the automotives trade. This week’s
question is:

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Ihave a 1982 Stanza. How often should

“parts be changed such as electric igai-

@® tion rotors, anti-dieselling solenoids,

etc.? In the old days you were alerted to possible

ignition failure by gradual diminishing performance

of the poinis, plugs, etc., but not on modern cars

— they just quit!

Mike Dunne, Delta.

Most parts on today’s cars such as caps,

e rotors, wires and plugs generally require the
same frequency of replacement as in the ‘‘good old
days.’’ Parts I think you are referring to are placed
under the dreaded electronics label. They really are
maintenance-free and should not require a scheduled
replacement. Believe it or not, they are reliable. Un-
fortunately, when a problem does occur with them
it is usually termina!. Progress marches on!
Bob Matthews, Aers Auto Electric,
North Vanccuver.

; + NEWS photo hire Wekeflaid
DOUBLE THE PLEASURE .. ‘Local resident Andrew Langford recently posed inside the two-engine car he and his fa-
ther built. The Corvair Monza Sports a 110-cubic in. engine in the back and a 220-horse power water-cooled turbo engine
behind the driver's seat.

Lifferent drivers, driving conditions and

e weather conditions affect the rate at which
parts should be changed. The average life span for
ignition system components is approximately five

years. Components such as the anti-dieselling . a =

solenoid are usually changed as they fail. ]

Paul Pineau, North Shore Nissan, a TH EY RE ALMOS1 GONE

North Vancouver. Due to the success of our two
recent sales, this is ail we have left

of the 1989 Voikswagen mcdels.
Buy yours this Saturday!!

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Your owner’s manual specifies when to
A. change some items such as spark plugs, filters,
fluids, etc. Other parts such as ignition rotors, brake
linings, steering parts are inspected as part of
scheduled maintenance checks — and like tune-ups
or lubrication — they are replaced when they ap-
pear to be worn out or damagec. Parts such as semry
solenoids, sensors and contro] modules are replac- § Onl 7
ed only when they fail. It is true that these parts, § 1989 VW Jettas
due to their electronic design, quite frequently give §
no advance warning of impending failure. f First come, first serve
Jim Lanzo, Lynn Valiey Chevron, f at the last sale of 1989 VW madels

North Vexcouver.

Jetta

Only 46g”
1989 VW Foxes

First come, first serve
Saturday only October 28

If you have an auto-related question, write to:
“Ask the Expert,’’ North Shore News, 1139
Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M
2H4.

Only ‘*4’’
1989 VW Cabriolet

That's it folks — last chance
y Saturday

Cabriolet

Only seq

1989 VW Scirccco
16 Valve

The 1990's have arrived

We must make room

Scirocco , 8 ) this Saturday

On the Spot Financing 0.A.C.

1990 MAZDA 626

mm $16 840

YOU COULD WIN $25,690.
ASK YOUR SALES?AAN FOR DETAILS.

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