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September 29th, 2008

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Q & A: MGB Sidecover Gasket

Monday December 22nd, 2008
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
I've recently (within the last two year) completed a 99.9% restoration, and dont like the way my front tappet cover is affixed. Since purchasing the car in '92, I have had multiple oil leaks, yet after rebuilding the engine only the front tappet cover has leaked more than other spots.

I replaced the origonal front cover with a more planer unit purchased from Motorhead (Fairfax, VA) and used excessive amounts of RTV...but I'm afraid if I hit that breather hose, I'll knock the cover loose.

Do you sell a unitary tappet cover replacement for both covers?
Funny your email should arrive right now. We ALWAYS change the side cover gaskets when the engine is out of the car. The trick here is to use a THIN cork gasket -- made for the MGA. Those thick cork or thick rubber gaskets are simply not suitabl... read more