at the very least use the V8 style bushings they are much longer wearing
than the OEM parts, thus they don't swell and break up like the stock parts.
They should last nearly forever. Prothane is a matter of choice, it will
make everything tighter (handling) but will increase road noise and
vibration to some extent. There is no easy answer on this one since it is
completely a matter of taste. If comfort is paramount use the V8 bushes, if
performance is of more interest and comfort not so then it is a tossup, but
ultimately the prothane should perform better.
One concern with braded lines on a street car, is that dirt will get under
the braid and will chafe the rubber underneath; the braid will
simultaneously hide this chafing from view. I wouldn't go back and replace
them with rubber, but I'd be a little watchful of their true condition in
the long run.
james
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Furbish <BarnOwl@world.std.com>
To: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: 24 March, 2002 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: 2002 plans for my 68 MGB GT so far, please help. TIA
> Thank you for your response Paul.
>
> One thing, I found the A frame bushings completely shot
> there's slop between the surfaces, and I suspect other
> bushings are 34 years old too. I've got the time to tear it
> down this year and get 'it right'- I don't have the money to
> do both, to do repairs 'and' register and insure it this year.
> I would like to replace these bushings just to know everything
> is complete, tight and repaired to original specs.
>
> Are you saying Prothane bushings should not be used ?
> Are you saying I should replace the bushings with the OEM material ?
>
> I replaced the brake lines with braided lines because the past owner
> had them in a package when I bought the car, I think it would have been
> useless to go buy new ones when those were right there.
>
> I know I'm a greenhorn when working on my BGT, but I don't have a lot
> of money or even more than a 1 car (cramped) garage to work on it, but I
> want to do it right. Please bear with me and give me a hand if you could,
> Paul.
>
> Thank you in advance-I hope.
>
> Dan
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