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Q & A: MGB Rear Seal
Friday March 13th, 2009
Got a quick question. I am now rebuilding a '68 MGB whose engine had been rebuilt several years ago and has good compression. It leaks oil from the rear of the engine - leaves a spot about 5" in diameter each time I park it after driving. Sounds like a rear main seal. But here's what's strange. I put the car up on ramps, had it idling while I lay underneath, and watched for oil dripping and never saw anything! Waited about 10 minutes with engine idling. So, appears not to leak while running but only after shutdown.
Any ideas? Like to avoid removing the engine if not required.
If the engine is leaking from the rear seal, it is doing so for one of two reasons: 1) the engine is pressurizing and oil is blowing out wherever it can (including the rear seal); or 2) the seal and/or crank is faulty. If 1), then the engine won... read more
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It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot
stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the
top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself,
your passenger, and all others on the road.
John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)