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1. Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: Robert Haigney <Robert.Haigney@anixter.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 13:37:06 -0800; I'm a new MG owner, I purchased a 69 MGB-GT, I'm having a problem and was wondering if anyone knew what it might be, there's a knocking noise, it started just recently, I haven't driven the car since; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00284.html (7,987 bytes)
2. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: Bob Hill <oldcars@newt.vallnet.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 15:57:27 -0600 (EST); Based on the description of the sound you are hearing adn the fact that you can't get over 35MPH, I would tend to agree with the mechanic. Of course I can't be sure not actually having heard the sou; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00288.html (8,662 bytes)
3. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: "James H. Nazarian" <microdoc@apk.net>; Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 18:09:31 -0500; How many miles on the engine? 60-70K miles or some multiple of that will almost definitely spell rebuild time. Warm the engine ever so gently, then drain the oil and inspect it for bronze metal flak; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00294.html (9,453 bytes)
4. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: "Neil Cotty" <neilc@apphosting.com>; Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 11:35:15 +1100; If you want to see what bearing fragments look like and what a spun bearing can do to a motor, take a look at my website. http://www.apphosting.com/mgstuff/ Look under MGB GT. Mine didn't give any w; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00297.html (8,360 bytes)
5. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 16:40:53 -0800; Oh dear. I am afraid that that is precisely the symptom of main bearing damage. At least that is how mine manifested itself. Clunking or knocking sound, rapidly growing louder, until performance was; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00299.html (9,290 bytes)
6. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 18:32:32 -0800; It certainly sounds as if one or more bearings have died. How many miles do you have on that engine? What is your oil pressure? The '69s and (maybe) 68's were shipped with an unconscionably defectiv; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00300.html (9,088 bytes)
7. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: "James H. Nazarian" <microdoc@apk.net>; Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 00:09:40 -0500; Too many odometers in too many MG's told a similar tale. It isn't carved in that the engine must be rebuilt at that mileage, only something I have observed in a bunch of engines. Another theory I hav; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00309.html (9,218 bytes)
8. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: "James H. Nazarian" <microdoc@apk.net>; Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 00:26:35 -0500; BTW, where are you and the car located? Maybe some of us in your proximity would like to offer a physical hand and some moral support to a new MG owner. MG people have been known to do that. They wi; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00311.html (10,878 bytes)
9. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>; Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 00:51:13; Totally depends on the mileage. I initially grew up thinking X miles was a "lot", but in later years I learned from my father was a salesman who put on probably 30k to 50k miles a year. I myself now; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00312.html (9,664 bytes)
10. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: John Cahoon <j_cahoon@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 06:40:06 -0800 (PST); In my 26 years experience of testing and formulation oils for automobiles, I have seen much information about long drain intervals. My general opinion is that anything over 3000 miles is asking for t; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00324.html (10,470 bytes)
11. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: Robert Haigney <Robert.Haigney@anixter.com>; Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 9:24:27 -0800; I'm out in Sunny California, not too far from Riverside, I'm going to take a look at the bearings tomorrow, as from reading everyone's e-mails this seems to be the main consensus, the engine runs gre; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00338.html (8,208 bytes)
12. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: "James H. Nazarian" <microdoc@apk.net>; Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 15:14:15 -0500; Good for you!!! Glad to hear you have made the decision to DIY. Never mind that you may save some $$$, but you'll get a great sense of satisfaction when you start it up and drive off anew! (counting; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00359.html (9,606 bytes)
13. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 21:04:13 -0000; DIY. Now there's a good phrase. The current UK Automobile Association magazine redefines it as 'Done It Yesterday (and now it doesn't work)' for some of the problems they get called out to. The owner; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00363.html (8,082 bytes)
14. Re: Problem with my MG... (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 22:17:18 -0800; If you rebuild the engine, be sure to check the camshaft. On my 69 engine, the lobes for the #1 valves were worn nearly round. Courtesy of that blasted oil filter. Machine shops can often get bearing; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00390.html (10,257 bytes)

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