MGB engine bay back to standard

I had collected the parts over a period of time so i thought i would have a go at fitting … More

Open Wide!

Disconnecting the bonnet stay and using a prop to open the bonnet to near it’s maximum makes working on the … More

3 Simple Steps to Safely Clean your Car Engine Bay

The fit and finish of a car’s exterior often gets all the attention, and most classic car owners will happily … More

Rocker Cover & Air Filter Refurb

Another eBay job lot of some poorly painted parts that i thought i would have a go at tidying up. … More

Chicagoland MG Club:Tech Tips

An interesting little mod if you don’t trust your bonnet release cable. Suppose could apply to many cars. http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/techtips/mgb/103.html

#MGB oil cooler pipework unions

On the rubber bumper cars that have the oil cooler located under the rad rather than in front of it- … More

Sharp Cable Ends Solution

I’ve been caught out many times when fiddling in the engine compartment or behind the dash and landed up with … More

Engine Bay after some tidying up

I reckon the bay of my mgb is getting pretty close to original – well a lot closer than it … More

Some engine bay bits that get lost to time

Over the 40+ years my MGB had been maintained and modified and then refurbished some bits were bound to get … More

Maximise MGB Bonnet opening

The mgb engine is pretty has good access with normal bonnet opening but for some jobs it’s good a bit … More

Rattling bonnet release cable

I have been plagued for a long time to establish where a rattle was coming from which I thought was … More

MGB Wing mounted fuel pipe

In the cause of bringing standard parts back to an engine compartment that has had many years of tinkering i … More

Bonnet Release Cable Clip

Another clip i noticed on other MGBs that was missing on mine. Gives the cable additional support which must often … More

MGB Fuel Filter Location

During the first year of ownership of my MGB there were 3 instances when the car lost power as if … More

MGB Upper Bonnet Seal

Another item that has been lost to time on most MGBs. It is a seal that is attached to the … More

MGB Bonnet Grill Buffer ADA803

ADA803 bonnet grill buffer. A little item that often gets lost with the passage of time. It ensures an even … 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

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

What was the Original MGB Engine bay layout like?

The wiring in my engine bay has always looked a bit different to others that I’ve seen at shows – … More

Polished SU Carburator’s and Rocker Covers

Polished SU Carburator’s and valve covers Handy tip if you like shiney engine bits. Guess if you’ve nothing else to … More

Quick release bonnet stay

It’s much easier to work on the engine when the bonnet is raised almost to a vertical position. So I … More

Repositioned MGB fuel filter

As per a previous post i have decided to move the fuel filter into a position that it can be … More

MGB Fuel filter Location Debate

Fuel filter | MG MGB Technical | MG-Cars.net An interesting forum discussion about the use of a fuel filter. Mine … More

Engine Bay Tidy Up

Good opportunity whilst the engine is out to have an engine bay repaint. A lot of muck, some flaking paint … More

Under the bonnet

Looks ok but a lot of tidying up required. Looks like there has been a brake fluid leak in the … More