1980 MGB Roadster oil pan gasket - MGB repair to stop oil leaks

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@forestghost7 7 жыл бұрын

thanks Tom! if I may add 1 little thing - I found getting at those difficult front bolts was made easier by jacking up the pan itself ... just a tiny bit, like 1/2"; no more (so the motor mounts won't tear). small 1/4" drive ratchet then fits in there, just my 2c worth :)

@jg769 4 жыл бұрын

Did this today. Getting to those three bolts at the front isn’t as bad as you might expect. The tiny ratchet is a must though.

@THOMMGB 4 жыл бұрын

To remove those small 7/16" front bolts, I used a 7/16" 12 point universal combo socket and an extension. 1/4 drive, of course. I had to special order this socket from a tool place, but it worked like a charm. To get as good a seal as possible, I also pounded the oil pans 19 dimpled holes flat with a hammer and a piece of wood.

@Cre8tvMG 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the dowel trick!

@LAvoiceoversInc 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you... You are a treasure!

@tonythespeedy 12 жыл бұрын

I like this guy.

@brenttauscheck8147 2 жыл бұрын

Dirt is suspended in the oil when oil is hot. Do oil changes in any engine when hot

@vincebriffa9694 5 жыл бұрын

I tried to remove a oil pan of a 1968 Mgb 1800 and it is impossible to remove the front bolts , 1/4 inch socket fits but there is no space to fit a ratchet, and even I cannot see the bolts just feel them, I think not all the models can do this job.

@70Grande 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, you are right. I have a 70 MGB GT and that clearance is maybe 3/4"!!! I had to buy this crazy ratchet set from O'Reilly to get them loose. Then, I had to use an open end box wrench the rest of the way. It took like what seemed an eternity! I did not raise the engine because I was afraid something would break! But I might try raising that 1/2" next time. Good luck!