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Author: steve livesley
Updating my blogs gives me something to do whilst my wife watches endless soaps in the evenings
…. they are :-
mymotorhomemods.online for the improvements I do on our motorhome
uksites.wordpress.com for the places we go and stay in our motorhome
campsites.online a directory of campsites that we update and use for our travels
mgb.tips for the repairs and servicing I do on my 1975 MGB Roadster
mgzt.info for the work I do or have done to keep my MG ZT 260 on the road
Being There [Part One]
Symphony in B. Image: caradisiac National Treasure is a term which gets bandied about rather a lot in the media … More
Boconnoc steam fair
Today Sam and I took a trip out in the convertible to the Boconnoc steam fair. Thus is held every … More
MGB Brake Squeal – Solved
I found an old diagram about MG calipers and pistons and realized that the new calipers from Moss have the … More
MGB Center Console – Elbow Pain
A gentleman from the United States named Michael Ruckman has done something GREAT to help with this elbow pain. MGB … More
Day 121 – The Big Lift
So after several weeks, the big day finally arrived, time to take the engine and gearbox out of the car. … More
MGB post trip maintenance and thoughts
Just a few days after I came home on April 1st, my son visited for a few days. He took … More
Views: A 1978 MGB Electric ‘Car S.O.S.’ Conversion (UK)
Tim and Fuzz are taking on their 100th car: a 1978 MGB, which is also going to be their first … More
Let’s Keep Her Cool – Revotec Fan
Before installing the top hose, I had to cut a ¾” section out of the straight part coming from the … More
The RBW Roadster – Reinventing The MGB | Car & Classic Magazine
The Roadster certainly looks the part. It’s still very clearly an MGB, but the de-seamed shell, chunky MG RV8 bonnet … More
Cars & Coffee, Shireoaks Sports and Social Club, 23 July
Car Society UK would like to invite any clubs or enthusiasts for cars to come join us in Worksop on … More
Bramcote (Notts) Church Classic Car evening
A pleasant evening show of classic cars displayed in the local church hall car park. A good selection of cars … More
Day 99 – Nearly…
So nearly 100 days into the strip down and some real progress. Nearly ready to remove the engine and gearbox. … More
Carpenters Arms | Stanton by Dale | May 2022
There have been regular classic car meets here for a long time but this was the first time we have … More
2 April 2022 Horn of plenty
A clear, bright, cold April morning was rapidly warming up as I pushed the MGB out onto the driveway. Today … More
20 March 2022 Oil in the wrong places
Oil is vital stuff, finding its way between all those rapidly moving metal bits that make the engine go vroom … More
Day 64 – Fuel & Air
Fuel & air, both critical components in making the car work, and areas I’ve made some more progress on in … More
Replacement Clutch / Housing Rubber
A job I should have done when the engine was out and replaced the clutch. I thought would be a … More
4 March 2022 Batch Day #3
Shopping: The last of my three days dedicated to completing a batch of jobs on the MG started with an … More
Land of conFUS(E)ion
It is freezing outside – too cold to enjoy working in the garage. Last year around Christmas I started to … More
How to Clean Your Classic Car
Some people may believe that cleaning a classic car is the same as your standard modern car, this is not … More
Nottingham Classic Car Show May 2022
A great day out at the car show. I went with a pal who took his MG Midget. Perhaps not … More
A spark plug check after a good run out – May 2022
A good indicator how well the engine is running and the general condition of the engine can be seen from … More
The Great British Car Journey – April 2022
One Piece Aluminum Side Covers? : The MG Experience
Looks neat and probably makes a good oil seal but doesn’t look very original. More info at …… https://www.mgexp.com/forum/mgb-and-gt-forum.1/one-piece-aluminum-side-covers.4454018/
Double Rocker Cover Gaskets
As per a previous post that when I fitted the rocker cover I noticed that it was not sitting flat … More
Day 7 – Belted and Floored…
So steadily onwards with more done today. Today saw the removal of the seat belts for both seats and the … More
2 March 2022 Batch Day #1
I booked three days off from work, and a friend (Ashley) to help me tackle a batch of jobs on … More
Understeer / Oversteer
A useful chart explaining how different settings and their effects on understeer or oversteer. You don’t really want to experience … More
my MG classics|Facebook
this Facebook page is a selection of articles I post on my blogs relating to my 2 classic MG cars. … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 