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

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

MGB Timing Cover Reinforcing Straps

Had the radiator off today to get ready to do another job which made an ideal opportunity to check how … More

Extra Rocker & Valve Lubrication – part 2

Following on from my previous post by John Howard …….. https://mgb.tips/2020/08/10/quieten-down-mgb-tappet-noise/ I made and added the mod to my motor … More

Category: Hints on Fixing Your British Car | Brit Car Fixes

A series of tips and hints from a maker of quite s lot of fixes for our cars. I have … More

MGB oil pan reinforcement plates

The MGB oil pan reinforcement plates will stop oil leakage from the front and rear of your 5 main bearing … More

After the MG meet!

I liked this post i found on Facebook:- “Thanks to everyone that showed up to yesterday’s MG meet, can’t wait … More

A guide to Classic Oils – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Cars For Sale Magazine

It’s 50 years since the multigrade oil was introduced to cater for modern cars like the Mini. And both have … More

Find Classic Car Engine Oils on Amazon – and delivered to your door

Modern engine oils may be kind to the environment for modern engines but they could kill your classic car’s engine! … More

Watch “33 MGB Oil Leaks” on YouTube

Some useful tips to identify first whether you are losing oil through the exhaust pipe or a leak from the … More

Quieten Down – #MGB Tappet Noise – part 1

I read an interesting article in the MGOC magazine (April 2019) by John Howard which i have thought about doing … More

We have oil pressure in the MGB GT — 1967 MGB GT

This turned out to be a very cool day. Donald Trump said a lot of stupid s**t about Covid-19 as … More

I’ll save you some grief when you install your MGB oil pump — 1967 MGB GT

You have finally put together your rebuilt MGB engine and the day has come to fire it up for the … More

ZDDP – What Does It All Mean? – Alexander Duckham & Co

ZDDP is added to Duckhams to enhance lubrication by acting as the ‘anti-wear’ additive. It is important to note that … More

MGB GT has an IV filled with oil — 1967 MGB GT

Filling the MGB transmission with oil on the earlier 4 syncho gearboxes is done through a hole on top of … More

Replacing #MGB Rear Gearbox Oil Seal

This is normally done with the engine gearbox out of the car as i did last year BUT with the … More

MG Oil Leak Inspection Sheet – MGB1967.com

Official British Leyland Inspection Sheet see original at ….. MG Inspection Sheet — 1967 MGB GT

#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

Gearbox Oil Spec #MGB

I found this Technical Service Bulletin on the net which applies to the mgb issued April 1975. It was on … More

WD-40 Myths & Fun Facts | Facts About WD-40 Degreaser Products | WD-40

All about this lubricant that most of us use in some way or other on our classic cars. https://www.wd40.com/myths-legends-fun-facts/

MGB Timing Cover Reinforcing Plate

Having suspected that the timing cover gasket flange was distorted and confirmed that when it was removed and checked on … More

Oil Leak / Distorted Timing Cover Joint

After having the engine out earlier this year and replacing all the gaskets that were likely to be leaking – … More

Crap Gaskets

How far out can a gasket be. I wasn’t going to risk using the gasket without elongating several of the … More

Base Oils Explained

https://www.kewengineering.co.uk/Auto_oils/mineral_or_synthetic_oil.htm Everything about oils, how they work and the difference in the different specs. Explained in both easy terms for … More