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MGB tips mods and maintenance

information about the MGB and MGB GT classic cars including news and reviews, techs and specs – also updates on repairs, servicing and diy modifications I do on my own MGB Roadster. I am no expert on these cars – just a keen enthusiast – but I hope these posts will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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Tag: oil leaks

Leaking tappet covers again!

I had a dry engine till recently which looked like was coming from the tappet covers. So off with the … More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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MG Oil Leak Inspection Sheet – MGB1967.com

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

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