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> I found a 1980 MGB LE listed in our paper for $2100 or best offer. It
> definitely has some problems, dented right fron wing, rust bubbles on
> left rear wing, noisy valve train, slight puffs of white smoke on
> accelleration, and the most disconcerting of all, ...when taking off
> from a standing start, the clutch has to be pumped a couple of time
> before it engages. I'm used to LBCs sometimes needing a pump or two
> to release the clutch, but never to engage it. This has to be
> repeated often while going through the gears.
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> Any ideas? How expensive, extensive to fix?
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> Also, the OD wiring was cut, so it did not function, could this have any
> connection to the recalcitrant clutch?
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> On the plus side, it comes with a free pair of vise grips to pull the bonnet
> release cable.
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> Any advice would be appreciated...it's this choice MG so far, or a Spi****e
> with a bondo nose and no door handles.
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> Robert Houston
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I found a 1980 MGB LE for $2700 which had an excellant engine and drive train
and no rust. Some body dents and needing TLC.
I say keep looking. There is better out there.
Richard :-)
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