On Tue, Jun 16, 1998 at 12:05:20PM +1000, Dennis Plunkett wrote:

> The tourque converter in an automatic gearbox is the base point for engine
> controlled non roll back. On some manual cars the brakes are used.

Or you can slip the clutch. Wanna know what a replacement clutch for
a Nissan Patrol costs? No you don't! Moral: don't buy manual transmission
cars if other people are going to drive them.

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