thanks everyone

I have been encouraging her to drive it daily until she wants to store it for the winter I still haven't had a chance to see it yet, but I will this weekend. right now part of it will be finding a trustworthy mechanic that is willing to work on it is going to be the trick. Not many in our area - so it seems.

thanks for the info

- square filter with springs is what I was told - sounded strange to me too - I'll have a look soon

Sean