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This blog offers guidance and advice in support of our lasting love affair with the MGB.
Few cars can boast such an enduring, fascinating attraction. We remain  drawn to the simplicity of design, affordability of price, availability of parts/accessories...and the everlasting thrill of driving this amazing sports car. We welcome email comments and contributions.

Engine Oil Pan Gasket

MGB owners are used to oil leaks. Many come from the engine pan seal that weeps slightly...until it travels the undercarriage and creates obnoxious odors.It's not difficult to elevate the car and replace the gasket seal yourself. This video will help.

Valve Cover Gasket

MGB owners often suffer engine odor and floor drips due to leaky valve covers.

When replacing the valve cover gasket, It's difficult to align the gasket, hold its posture and tighten things down properly. This video gives some tips to help you do a better job..and stop the drips.

Sewing Zippers

Here's a simple way to repair the zipper of an MGB rear window. 

Okay, it's not manly...but a guy can do it.

MGB Grille Panel Removal

It's easy to remove the front grille panel of an MGB. You then gain easy access for mounting a pusher fan,,or working on the electric horns. And you can give the panel a fresh coat of paint.

Checking A Fuel Smell

Exhaust odor, fuel smell or something else from the MGB was giving me a headache,  Luckily I got back to the shop and investigated the the trunk area.  Ooops, my hand slipped against the gas line... and it snapped from the tank. It must have been leaking fumes and ready to fall apart. A new length of cooper tube was soldered to the salvaged fitting and reattached. Once the line was secured, the car ran fine - no nauseous odor.

Fuel Pressure Regulator

Some of the older carburators have faulty floats and worn needle seats that are known to flood or leak fuel on occasion. Having a replacement electric fuel pump that delivers heavy pressure doesn't help the situation.  You can install a fuel regulator to maintain proper gas pressure before it reaches the carburator. You might avoid an unfortunate gas spill. 

Luggage Rack

My 1980 MGB has a luggage rack that was always seemed to wobble.  The top bar would shake when the trunk lid was slammed shut. It just was not a solid fixture. We solved the problem by applying some A-B Marine Weld to hold things together. It's an easy fix!

Cool Seat Covers

The black leather seats of my 1980 MGB are in excellent condition. However, they get very hot under our Florida sun....and we usually wear shorts.  OUCH! 

I prefer the cooler comfort of sheepskin seat covers. This video tells where to get them...and some installation tips.

Thank The Vendors

It's time to thank Moss Motors and Victoria British and other suppliers of auto parts. Their catalogs, auto components and piece parts help us restore, repair, understand and enjoy our MGB's.  

Cooling Fans

I added electric fans to both of my MGB's.  I prefer their performance and favor removing the fan burden from the engine.  With your a/c running - it's critical to have an efficient cooling system. 

Relocating The Alternator

To provide spacing for my a/c compressor, we elevated the alternator, added a turnbuckle and aligned the respective drive belts.