In response to a question about tranny fluid, Proudfoot, Andrew wrote:
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> Dennis;
> I asked the same questions of the list not too long ago. One of those
> its winter what can I do to spend time with the B type jobs. These are
> the replies I got. Makes me feel a bit like an infomercial!!!!!!!:-) I
> haven't tried any yet as I believe I (we) are better off waiting to take
> the car for a drive and warm things up. YMMV, as may your weather!!!!:-)
> So you stopped all the oil leaks in your 77? Please tell me more. I've
> discussed this thought with several enthusiasts but get nothing but
> chuckles in reply!!! I figure it didn't leak on the showroom floor so
> why should it leak in my garage.
> Look forward to your reply as I said your mileage may vary and I may
> have deleted some I received. Personally I liked the sound of the funnel
> and tubing, one guy I remember used a plumbers 90 degree bend which fit
> the hole well. (i.e.- 1/2 inch copper pipe)
> Castrol 20W50 was definitely the fluid of choice.
Andy,
The only way I'd watch or listen to an infomercial is
with chains around my neck! Actually, you sound more
like the voice of reason...
Thanks for the HUGE response from everyone! I've got
to send in a check to the administrator, something
I'll do tonight.
Anyway, not to bore you all, I was going to discuss
how I managed to identify and solve all the engine
oil leaks.
I bought my MGB about two years ago. She's the cutest
little '77 MGB you've ever seen (a Father's pride).
When I first bought her, she was in terrible distress.
Almost all the electric's were malfunctioning. So, I
choose to do the obvious... tear out the entire wiring
harness (bumper to bumper) and replace it with a new
wiring harness. What a huge job! But I did solve almost
every electrical problem. Oh, but I diverge from the topic.
She also left oil stains everywhere! Parked at my brother's
home and when I drove off, she left a nice calling card.
I've been putting in about a quart of oil every 10 days and
she doesn't burn a drop!
First, I identified all the leaks. Several, there were!
The largest (and easiest) came from these two small panels
on the driver's side of the engine block. I dismantled all
parts on that side of the engine. Removed the carb (really
easy!) then took down the heat shield and intake/exhaust
manifold. Now I'm at those two panels! Took them off, scrubbed
them down, and replaced the gaskets. No more leaks here!
Next, on the passenger's side I found three leaks.
1) at the oil filter adapter (right on the engine block).
2) at the tube that goes from the oil filter adapter to
the engine block (adjacent to the distributor),
3) and another at the oil indicator tube (again, right on
the engine block).
I felt it would be easier to just simply pull all the parts
off, right down to the engine block. I replaced the oil
filter adapter with a new one. replaced the tube from the block
to the oil filter adapter, and finally, cleaned and tephloned
the oil pressure indicator tube.
Okay! end in sight. I solved all leaks on both sides of the
block. Looks like only two VERY minor drips left. One was found
at the timing chain cover... real easy!
The last and final leak... the most difficult, too, is right
at where the tranny meets the block. This leak is the least
of them all. A drop a day (if that). I don't know how I might
tackle this one. Suspect I'll wait till I rebuild the engine.
It does require pulling the engine, so I'll have to live with
this one for a while. Right now, my LBC is running better than
ever! The timing was off and when I pulled the distributor, I
was forced to reset the timing. She's in near mint condition,
so it may be some time before I consider a rebuild.
Hope I haven't bored you all too much. I really love my little
'77 B. No matter what the wife says!
Thanks for listening.
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Regards,
Dennis Berman
dberman@nortelnetworks.com
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