Andy,
I had the same problem on my '68 Midget. I just couldn't get the new e-clips
back on.
I went to a local Ace Hardware and got the same size e-clip but they weren't
quite as thick so I was able to slide them on alot easier.
That was a year ago and so far so good.
Dick Watson
'69 and '78 Midgets
(both running well now)
-----Original Message-----
From: ame@synaptics.com <ame@synaptics.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 9:31 AM
Subject: Tool of the Devil (E-clips)
> Hi all,
>
> I have posted a similar query on the MG BBS on the Web as my email was
> down all weekend.
>
> I was attempting to change the rear RHS brake cylinder at the weekend.
> The old one came out just fine, but I couldn't get the E-clip on to
> hold the new one in place, so the Marquis is currently undriveable.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions for getting the clip on without the
> 'special tool', I fussed with it for hours yesterday, it can't be that
> hard.
>
> Any and all help appreciated.
>
> Andy
> --
> '69 Roadster 'The Marquis of Granby'
>
>
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