MGB Register Forum

The covers are removable. The foam cushions underneath slowly collapse over time and the rubber diaphragm under the sear can be damaged meaning that it is no longer attached to the frame at all points. All parts can be obtained from the MG Owners Club and perhaps other suppliers. New cushions to fit...

As with any modern replacements for old incandescent light bulbs take care. They can greatly increase the available light. BUT in an accident the other driver may claim they were dazzled by your lights causing the accident. The police will not look kindly on your 'improvements'. I have fitted the mo...

I use a small hydraulic jack. They are mechanically very efficient so the jacking process is very easy. HOWEVER the car is too low (just) to allow the jack to go under the car even on a smooth surface. So a second jack is needed to start the lifting process. If you are tempted to get a hydraulic jac...

I also have a 77 car with the spin on filter. Removing it makes quite mess, dropping oil over the engine. So before I remove it I punch a small hole in the end of the filter. A nail or small cold chisel with do this easily. Then most of the oil drains back in toe the sump in about 15 - 20 minutes (l...

Interesting. I have a 77 car. The rubber gaiter on the dipstick has become hard and no longer seals the tube in which the dipstick sits. As a result there is some blow-by of gases which carry oil droplets. These coat the area around it. There is not much but it looks messy. I tried soaking the dipst...