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Subject: [Mgs] Hydraulics
From: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato)
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:55:47 -0400
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I think the issue was that British manufacturers were using natural 
rubber seals, while others switched to synthetic rubber seals.  The 
belief was that Castrol LMA was more compatible with the natural 
rubber.  It didn't matter whether it was a Triumph or an MG or whatever.

-Steve Trovato
strovato at optonline.net

At 11:37 AM 6/10/2011, Paul Root wrote:
>I was under the impression that was a Triumph that was the issue 
>with melting seals and DOT 3. Had a friend in college with a TR4 
>that had that happen to him.
>
>The service manual for the MGB says DOT 3 or DOT 4.

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