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Q & A: Main Bearing Seals

Tuesday July 03rd, 2007
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
It has been some time since we talked. You re-built a steering rack and front shocks for me sometime ago,both are doing well thank you.

I am installing the afore mentioned seals on the oil pan the 1969 MG Midget. As you can see there are several choices to make . Confusing to say the least. Not being a mechanic I have a couple of questions on the subject. Well,actually,a couple of dumb questions.

After soaking in oil would the seals need any further sealing other than Hylomar gasket seal at the point where the main and cap seals meet or would the Hylomar be compatible with the oil (I think not) to seal the entire cap "seal"?


Thanking you in advance.

John

John!

The modern corn gaskets provided with most kits won't break as they're impregnated with some sort of rubber or flexible plastic. Hence, no need to soak.

These gaskets are compressed dramatically and... read more