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MGB tips mods and maintenance

MGB tips mods and maintenance

a collection of classic car tech tips, tricks, ideas and information all about performance, modifications, maintaining the MG MGB and GT from across the Internet. Also tuning, servicing, repairs and mods on my own classic car a 1975 MGB Roadster

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Category: Maintenance

Testing Classic Vacuum Advance

A vacuum modulator was introduced to later cars as emission controls became tighter. I will write about these separately and … More

classic car, vacuum advance

Removing Hub Nuts – clockwise or anti-clockwise?

It’s important that when undoing the hub nuts – front and back – that they are undone the correct direction. … More

direction, hub nuts, undo

Wiper stub nut removal

I recently needed to remove the wiper stubs to replace the rubber seal between it and the body …. but … More

Maintenance, mgb, wiper

DIY Car Service Parts

Replacing your car parts? Looking for car parts at the best prices to self-service your vehicle? You’re in the right … More

car, parts, shopping

Technical topics, penetrating oils, rust release fluids, V8 Register, MG Car Club

Penetrating oils – how do they compare?The classic car fraternity is often faced with bolts that are difficult to release … 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

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When ever I find useful and interesting information about the MG MGB & GT (or any other classic cars) I upload it to these pages for future reference - including jobs and mods I do on my own MGB....... hope you find them useful.
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