I would replace the tie rod ends not just the boots and while you have
them off this is the time to do the gaiters as you mentioned. While you
have things apart this is the time to check your wheel bearings. Also how
are your shocks and swivel axles and springs? You might want to hold up on
your parts order until you get every thing apart. If your trunnion bolts
are seized then you will have remove them using drastic measures...but
that is another subject. If you can't get the bolts out after 20 minutes
oh hanmmering they're not comming out. So may have to order these also,
along with the spacers. That is why recommend holding off on the order.
...Art
On Sun, 15 Feb 1998 ame@synaptics.com wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am fairly new to this list, but have been working on my MG for about
> 6 months now. My next job is the front end. Springs and shocks are
> okay, but my A-arm pivots are bent, and whilst I'm under there I plan
> to replace most of the rubbery bits and the brake flex lines. Once
> that is all square I shall replace the WW hubs and fit new wheels and
> tyres (oh, please please please, can I?)
>
> I would very much appreciate advice on the following questions (and I
> want to do these jobs in weekend-sized chunks as this is my daily
> driver):
>
> 1) Have I identified all the rubber bits to replace, and are there any
> other components, (washers, pins, nuts, bolts etc.) that I should
> order in as spares (I plan to re-use all parts that are on the car
> right now):
>
> A-arm pivot bush (4) (will use V8 type)
> Top trunnion bush (4)
> Outer balljoint boot (2)
> Lower fulcrum seal (4)
> Anti-roll bar bush (2)
>
> (The anti-roll bar bearing/bush is okay)
>
> 2) Is there anything else worth doing whilst I'm at it?
>
> 3) Can I treat replacing the rubber gaiters on the steering rack as a
> separate job, or is it easier to do it with the other work?
>
> 4) The RHS splash panel is missing (I can't believe I never
> noticed)!!! How can I ascertain there is no damage before I fit a new
> panel and seal it up (there appears to be no rust, I could be lucky)
>
> 5) Er...
>
> 6) that's it.
>
> I consider myself very lucky to have this MG, it's in very good
> condition considering its age. It must be true what they say about
> the Californian climate being good for it.
>
> Any and all advice gratefully received.
>
> Andy
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> '69 MGB Roadster
>
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