Depending on the condition of the engine you may want to replace
the oil leaking gaskets and possibly the bearings.
...Art
On Wed, 13 May 1998, John Fredrikson wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> Well, after leaving the "B" in storage all last summer it's time to get it
>back
> on the road. I know I'm up to the routine jobs associated with getting it up
> and running again after an extended time in storage but I do have a question.
>
> When it was put in storage a year and a half ago, the clutch was just starting
> to slip on hard acceleration. It will probably need to be replaced some time
> this year. The question is weather this is a job I want to attempt myself or
> would it be worth having a professional do? I have called a local shop that
> gave an estimate of $650. That seems a bit high.
>
> Can anyone give me any insight in replacing a clutch on a '72 MGB? What all is
> involved? What else should be replaced when the motor is pulled? What are some
> things to watch out for while doing the job?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice,
>
> John Fredrikson
> Minneapolis, MN
> '72 MGB
>
>
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