Track rod ends dustcap replacement

I am thinking of getting the car MOTed as now coming to 4 years since the last MOT and just … More

Track Rod End Rubber …… again!

OK it’s been a few years since I replaced these but not many miles and split again. I noticed this … More

MGB Anti-tramp Bars

Bought some used anti tramp bars recently not because I particularly needed them but they were a fraction of the … More

Gimme a brake… Lockeed Caliper overhaul (Part 2)

As mentioned before the Lockheed calipers I took of Mildred (my 1973 MGB GT) are in a really bad condition. … More

15 classics that rocked RoStyle wheels

It seems pretty nuts these days, but back in the 1960s, ’70s and early ’80s, there were a huge number … More

MGB GT Rubber Bumper Limited Edition Restoration and Maintenance: King pin/front hub strip and replace

Not a job I’ve done yet as mine are in pretty good shape but I’m hanging on to this post … More

let’s talk Brake Fluid

Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it can absorb moisture from the air over … More

Day 477 – Powder & Paint…

… are usually found in on a stage, and that’s exactly what’s happened on the car, I’ve reached a stage … More

Tyred – Tyre Decoder

Tyres in the UK are manufactured with a DOT stamp on the sidewall. The DOT code holds the key information … More

MGB Brake Squeal – AGAIN! (Part 1 of 3)

Some friends say “forget about it” and that they had stopped chasing brake squeal years ago. I can’t do that. … More

MGB Brake Squeal – Solved

I found an old diagram about MG calipers and pistons and realized that the new calipers from Moss have the … More

MGB post trip maintenance and thoughts

Just a few days after I came home on April 1st, my son visited for a few days. He took … More

Understeer / Oversteer

A useful chart explaining how different settings and their effects on understeer or oversteer. You don’t really want to experience … More

Replacing MGB Front Lever Shocks – What they don’t tell you…

Others said get a bigger hammer. I tried that to no avail. In fact, I tried tapping, smacking, hammering to … More

Adjusting MGB Indicator Cancellation

Looking down the steering column once the steering wheel is removed you can see the 2 indicator cancel triggers (marked … More

Removing the MGB Steering Wheel

After fitting new track rod ends I realised I would need to have the tracking reset. So before that I … More

Track rod Ends with Grease Nipple!

I recently was making some adjustments to the tracking after fitting some castor correction wedges and noticed that on one … More

Converting “Toe In” mm to deg

A handy chart to convert degrees and mm for toe in readings. All the MGB measurements I could find were … More

Gunsons Trakrite

It’s years since I bought this Trakrite – must be in the 80s or 90s and so out it came … More

MGB Castor Correction Kit – Part 2

The half nuts arrived so i could continue with the job. After fitting them a few threads i dropped the … More

MGB Castor Correction Kit – Part 1

I have read mixed reports on the effectiveness of these castor correction wedges but I decided that seeing as I … More

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

Vented Discs Beware

Spotted this on one of the social media platforms. Apparently this is a risk if you are using vented discs … More

Front axle

There are several methods mentioned to remount the Front axle but most require a lift for the car, and even … More

easysteer – #MGB Power Steering

The cars steering column is the same column as fitted to the car originally but with the addition of an … More

Discounted Pirelli Tyres

National Tyres and Autocare Centres are offering up to 25% off Pirelli Tyres (click link below). They are the largest … More

Watch “Why original Armstrong shocks are typically a good idea” on YouTube

Something perhaps we already thought but still an interesting video if you had any doubts. See …… https://youtu.be/H5WJZl_RZPg

Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments

MGBs were produced with a castor angle of 6.5 degrees to allow for tyre slip of 10 to 11 degrees. … More

Drive Shaft U-Joint Orientation

Some useful information that applies to drive shafts, half shafts and steering columns that i found on the mgexp.com website … More

#MGB Rear Shocks Knock!

I replaced the rear shocks earlier this year and having just read that unless these are bolted in really tight … More

Gunsons Eezibleed

My latest purchase arrived today ready to swop the clutch slave cylinder this coming week. It uses air pressure from … More

Refreshing the MGB GT Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks – MGB1967.com

“The MGB Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks are one part that I imagine doesn’t tend to get the maintenance they really … More

Jacking up both front and back of car

Spotted this picture whilst on the MGExp.com forum showing how the car has been jacked up. I guess this arrangement … More

6 top tips for looking after your car tyres during lockdown

While you might think one of the few benefits of this lockdown situation is that your car is sitting unused, … More

Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments

“Lighten the steering of your MGB and reduce mid-corner weighting with our castor correction wedges – the original and still … More

Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar – update

Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar I have been aware of the mounting brackets to the rear…

Ron Hopkinson #MGB Suspension Kits

There are several alternative suspension kits available for the MGB. The first on the scene was the Ron Hopkinson kit, … More

Replacement Antiroll bar rubbers

Before I could fit the Ron Hopkinson rear anti Roll bars i needed to find some new rubbers. Took me … More

Relocating Bump Stops on MGB Lowered Suspension

A previous owner lowered the suspension on my MGB when he converted it to chrome bumpers ….. but he didn’t … More

#MGB Anti Roll Bar Clamps

My MGB came with a 7/8" anti roll bar (fitted during its racing days) and a comment was made recently … More

#MGB Rear Towing Eye

Whilst I had the back of the car jacked up recently I took the opportunity to add a towing loop. … More

Steering Rack Lubrication

I’ve never checked the steering rack since I’ve had the car as the previous owner had a new one fitted. … More

Leaf Spring Greaser

I inhereted the tool many years ago without initially realising what it was or did. This was the first time … More

Replacing my MGB Rear Shockers

The mot had an advisory that the rear shocks were seeping – not leaking. About a year ago i bought … More

“Botch Up” Axle Strap Pin – Sorted

Whilst having the back of the car jacked up was a good opportunity to swop the axle straps. Although my … More

Which Brake Fluid – which DOT? for your #ClassicCar

A very comprehensive article all about brake fluids. http://www.v8register.net/articles/Brake%20fluids%20article%20R5%20Bob%20Owen%20230109.pdf

Suspension Tuning – Understeer / Oversteer

Modifications to the suspension will normally affect the handling characteristics. These terms are recognizable as follows: Understeer:- The vehicle will … More

Measuring Camber Angle

Following on from a previous post (https://mgbtips.wordpress.com/2019/11/19/negative-camber-good-or-bad/) about the benefits of a small Camber Angle i decided i would measure … More

Negative Camber – Good or bad?

Lowering the MGB with standard lowering kits automatically gives a small negative camber on the front suspension. Rear suspension lowering … More

Lowering MGB suspension – don’t forget bump stops and axle strap mods

When lowering the front suspension the bump stops will remain in the same position! This means that if you hit … More

Needle bearing – MGB trunnions

Needle bearings that replaces bronze thrust washer in the top trunnion. Complete car set. Based on comments I’ve found on … More

Correct Ride Height for the MGB

I read a recent article recently about the MGB ride height and how to measure it. You measure from the … More

MGB Tyre Pressures by Longstone

There is a lot of different views as to the best tyre pressures for the MGB. The handbook states 21 … More

MGB Torque Wrench Settings

A useful document which covers about every nut and bolt on the car. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Add9348b1-7d86-4ad8-af47-a15030c943bc The only other thing you need … More

Classic Brakes – Classic Motorsports

Tech Talk: Classic Brakes | Articles | Classic Motorsports Don’t Settle for So-So Performance From Your Classic Car’s Brakes. https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/tech-talk-diagnosing-classic-brakes/