MG
The Classic Marque

All done, bit of a struggle getting the engine back on the mounts ( both out together) was a challenge,thank goodness for the ramp and professional help ( me hindering him?). Seemed to be much more of a challenge and took probably twice as long than the B for some reason.

The new engine mounts have made a huge difference ( 4 mm on drivers side) The manifold bolts are well clear of the...

"Are there good coffee shops in Winchester?"

I have not been into to the town centre for a couple of years, But I understand that every other retail outlet there now sells coffee!

My ha’ pence worth.
Prior to fitting a new gasket / O-ring fit the half shaft and gauge the gap with feelers.
New gaskets come in varying thicknesses. Choose a gasket a couple of thou’ thicker than the gap to allow a fit with a bit of compression. Choose a gasket that is too thick and the halfshaft wont grip the bearing thus reducing lateral grip. Use Well-seal on the gasket if you wi...

The thing I think is to shorten the chat bot part as much as possible. Oddly, in my experience, the chat bots fail to answer questions posed technically and this will then trigger a message 'I am connecting you to a human' or similar wording. No doubt though that with greater AI, the bots will soon learn!


My NHS dentist of 38 years recently retired. Unable to find a qualified indivi...

Don’t forget, the left hand nut has a left hand thread. As least it should have.

ISTR reading Geoffrey Healey’s book and he said that they had a problem with the nut coming undone on early Frogeyes, as they had a right hand thread, as did the A30/35.

I once spent a lot of time trying to remove the LH nut from an A30 axle, thinking it was a LH thread. It wasn’t helped by the f...

Trev
Up to now I've always managed to speak to someone. I never accept their "starting price" and usually ask for "disconnections" who've always offered a better deal. But next time I'm intending to leave Virgin - I think their broadband is good but they've become too expensive for our needs.

Thanks Tim. I'm trying to borrow locally.
Are there good coffee shops in Winchester?

Yes, 1 & 7/8 in socket required.

I have one, and the 3/4 to 1/2 drive reducer.

Happy to lend but would have to post, given journey to Hereford from Winchester is a bit far for a drop off! - unless you happen to be in the area...

Guy, While speedi sleeves come in different sizes there is only size for the Sprite/Midget with the part number CR 99174. It is easily fitted and in my experience doesn't need anything to secure it. it does come with a tool to slide/press it on the axle but that may be a little on the short side and some very gentle persuasion (rubber or nylon faced hammer) to get it fully home. You'd be able to...

Size of spanner for locknut? I make it 1 7/8"