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I must admit I don't have a problem. I do use blue hylomar on both the hub and the half shaft together with the gasket and O ring. Beware some replacement O rings are thinner than original. I also have a decent supply of NOS gaskets to ensure the gasket thickness is correct. Happy to let you have a couple.

Do you have an O-ring fitted?

Please - has anybody ever managed to achieve a good seal between the rear hub and the axle flange?
I never have, in numerous attempts over the last twenty years.

I understand that the paper gasket has to be compressed before the abutment shoulder of the shaft pulls up against the bearing races, and my manual says the gasket should be about 0.010 and no thinner, "otherwise an oil leak ...

Good find! A tad pricey though...

I do a weeks worth every day walking the dog, he demands 3 - 3.5 hours of walking every day.

I am a walking skeleton, the weight just drops off me!

Ashley Hinton sells the bonnet catch assembly in stainless steel
F I remember that correctly.

Good to (not!) hear :o)

Fix the catch.

Cut through yours via the spaces in the spring.

Buy a new one.

https://mgbhive.co.uk/product/12-mgb-midget-bonnet-locking-pin-14g2444/

Drill out remains. With then better access fix spinning captive nut.

Fit new pin. Adjust.

P.S. if you can't copy paste or save or download pictures, just do a screenshot instead.

Tried all the tips that has been advised, several worked for a short time but then the squealing came back.
I bought yet another set of brake pads (that’s the third set) Borg and Beck, they have a very thin metal backing to them, fitted them using ceramic grease and have driven over a hundred miles since and no squealing , yippee. It also giving me a better firmer brake pedal. So maybe I’ve...

I have been absent from the forum for several years due to persistent engine rebuild issues and some health problems.
I hope you are all in good shape and still enjoying your MGs.

The engine is finally running. With a few remaining tasks, I expect the whole saga to end successfully.