PBR in Australia makes (still makes?) a fantastic replacement unit for
about half the cost of the lockheed unit. Works great - been on my
BJ8 for 15 years & 50K miles - no probs. I think the model number is
VH 44 B. You can get them from the healey factory in melbourne.
On 9/15/08, Frank Magnusson <fmags@cox.net> wrote:
> Hi Carroll, you're right, they are the Girling Mk2b units. I cannot get
> mine
> apart, so I may cut off the band, and do like Bob suggests if I can squeeze
> the two halves together. Or, I may opt for the Lockheed replacement which
> isn't cheap either...
>
> Is a replacement band available thru MGC sources?
>
> Thanks,
> Frank
>
> <Guys, from what your explaining I think you may possibly have the Girling
> Mk
> 2b units. Common on the MGC. Kits are not cheap!!!! The N.A. MGC has two
> booster units (ouch) Do your repair kits have a replacement band? as you
> have to cut off the original type, or you may already have the replacement
> band which has a screw that tightens the band . What are the numbers on the
> alum housing ? I can check mine at the shop.
>
> Carroll Phillips >
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