Sorry you didn't get any replies on your previous post.
I think on this list you are only allowed to ask about towing with the
driveshaft installed and perhaps about what type of oil to use in the
gearbox... ;>)
Actually, I'd never heard about or seen these type of side covers. I guess
you'll need to buy them and then give us a user report. Or just straighten
out your old side covers or buy some used ones in better shape . They are
just sheet metal. Most common error is to use too much torque when
installing the central bolt and/or not replacing the grommet/seal around the
bolt.
Eric
1960 MGA
----- Original Message -----
> Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 14:45:20 -0400
> From: Chris Thompson <ct@cthompson.com>
> Subject: Side Plate Replacement
>
> I sent this request a few weeks back and surprisingly didnt get a
response.
> That's never happened before. So, either it didn't get through, or I broke
> some unwritten list rule that made everyone turn their back on me Klingon
> style. I'll try again. :)
>
> I have a 1973 B roadster, with what I believe to be the original 1973 18V,
> which leaks (nay, spews) oil. The most likely culprit is the side/tappet
> cover, which appears to be dented and misshapen, and I suspect it's got no
> valid seal.
>
> Since these covers aren't available new, I was looking at the solid Side
> Plate from British Automotive at http://www.mgbmga.com/tech/mgb3.htm
>
> Does anyone have any experience with these? It makes perfect sense to me,
> though I'm just a neophyte with regard to engine work.
>
> Since this removes the vent pipe, I'll need to re vent from the carbs. The
> tech sheet at british automotive is a bit confusing to me. Is it
sufficient
> to take the hose that was attached to the side cover and attach it to the
> curved pipe coming out the top of the rocker cover?
>
> My car is largely desmogged, no air pump, air rail holes plugged, etc. But
> the curved pipe on the rear of the rocker cover is still connected to what
I
> take to be a charcoal canister.
>
> At over 25 years old, the car is not subject to ohio emissions laws, so I
> can remove the charcoal canister. Seems easier than drilling a hole where
> the tech sheet recommends.
>
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