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MGB tips mods and maintenance

information about the MGB and MGB GT classic cars including news and reviews – also updates on repairs, servicing and diy modifications I do on my own MGB Roadster

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Category: Maintenance

Stubborn Oil Seal Removal

Looks a bit crude but works. Better than levering them out and risking damaging to contact surface of the component. … More

oil seals

Red Rubber Grease

I’ve had the radiator out the car whilst doing another job and although the last time i took it off … More

Maintenance, red rubber grease

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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