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

Electric Fan Installation

Bouyed up by the recent breakthrough on the brakes, I today installed the electric fan from Revotec. I am expecting … More

MGB Coolant Drains Discovered

I recently removed the radiator to do another job so had to drain it down. The first time I did … More

Can You Mix Different Anti-Freeze with Each Other? – Mechanic Base

Many drivers are unsure about mixing the two brands because the ingredients are different. Most antifreeze products use ethylene glycol … More

Temperature Probe Sealing Copper Washer | Brit Car Fixes

The little sealing copper washer is crucial to sealing the temperature probe fitting in the head. If it is missing, … More

3 ways your thermostat can fail (and what you can do about it) | Haynes Publishing

This inexpensive part has a simple but important job, and like any hard-working part on your car, it needs replacement … More

Cleaning Heavy Rust Deposits from the Engine Block

I have never had to use this stuff but have read it is one of the ways to clean out … More

Testing a Temperature Sensor

An interesting post on the MGexp forum about how to test your temperature sender and or gauge. Simply based on … More

Back Flushing the Radiator – Classic Car Hub

Back flushing helps to remove corrosion build up from inside your radiator and restore optimal flow. To back flush your … More

Alternative Radiator Seal from Muenchausen’s Garage

Most don’t bother (perhaps not realising there is supposed to be a seal in the gap). “Some have opted to … More

Using a thermostat and blocking sleeve?

An interesting thread on the MGExp forum relating to the change in the original type of thermostat used on the … More

MGB Engine Cooling Issues

For many MGB and MGA owners, one of the nagging issues that keeps them from enjoying their cars to the … More

Add an Expansion Tank

Every car seems to be different as this article describes how the author added an expansion tank to his MGB … More

#MGB Radiator Caps – which one for your car?

My 1975 MGB came with a 15psi rad cap which for 2 years has been no problem. Whilst glancing through … More

Oil cooler shrouds for winter driving

https://www.lbcarco.com/oil-cooler-and-radiator-shrouds.htm An alternative way to help reduce over cooling – not sure how effective it is. I am sure the … More

Radiator Air Duct

Having realised this panel was missing from my MGB and been able to locate a panel as they were only … More

Radiator Fan Seal and Overflow fasteners

A couple of inexpensive and easy jobs to tidy up the engine compartment back to original “spec”.The rad overflow pipe … More

Mocal Performance Oil Coolers

Oil Coolers Mocal brand oil coolers Maker of performance oil coolers. http://www.mocal.co.uk/products-oilcoolers.html

Radiator Overflow Pipe

I have seen so many different ways that this pipe has been positioned by owners of other MGB’s. When i … More

Oil Cooler Air Duct BHH1622

This cover that sits under the oil cooler and fills the gap between the rad and the front plates guides … More

Understanding your car’s cooling system | Haynes Publishing

Understanding your car’s cooling system An interesting article that applies to both classics and modern cars.

Hidden Radiator Drain Plug

Until i had the engine out i thought the only way to drain the rad was to remove the bottom … More

Before removing the radiator cap …..

I’m sure most fit diy car enthusiasts know that you must never remove the radiator car when the engine is … More

MGB Radiator Muff

Was given this period radiator muff for cold weather use. Looks very period. Have tried it out this winter – … More

MGB Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug

Since i had the car i often wondered if and where the drain was so i could give the engine … More

Radiator ID Plate

Nothing spectacular but with a date of 8/91 obviously not an original rad on a 1975 car. Whether it was … More