MGB Register Forum

I have a earl B with the banjo axel which is now getting tired and wondered if it would be a straight swop to fit a tube axel?? did a bit of research and it seems the prop and springs are the same, well at least the part numbers are has any done this and is it straight forward I know brake pipes mig...

Is it just the paint that lets it down or are there body panels that need replacing? If the panels are sound you might be able to get it cut and polished? but if there are issues with the panels and they need work this could be costly. I would keep the price as it is and amend the advert stating it ...

How many miles has it done? could be worth looking at the splines on the half shafts,

From a buyers perspective I would be wary of a vehicle that has just been resprayed as you never know what it may be hiding? a repaint that has been done say three or so years ago would be a better bet as any nasties underneath the new paint would have manifested itself by then, offering it for sale...

You could try asking Beech Hill Garage but they will probably offer to do it for you at a cost??

Ok so just done this and found that both the thrust washer and shims are subject to wear, new thrust washer significantly thicker than the old one.
So new washer and two new shims (57 thou) gave correct clearance of 0.02 thou.

You should have a rubber pipe coming off the tappet chest cover nearest the front of the engine which connects to the carbs. check this for sludge and any blockages, also remove the tappet chest cover which has a gauze filter in it clean this out with petrol and blow it dry with compressed air if yo...

Do a wet and dry compression test that would confirm rings or something else, if it was a reputable engine rebuilder member of FER then it should have a decent warranty I would not dismantle anything as that could invalidate any warranty that may be valid. take it back to them and insist they sort it.

Very common MGB problem. I had a set of Mintex pads which were terrible. I now have GreenStuff pads and all is quiet. I tried the 3M brake anti-squeal shims - they worked at first but the noise came back after a short while. I'm afraid your drilled and grooved discs won't be helping. They really ar...

I think they are EBC though not 100%