Engine and Gearbox Removal from an MGB with Step by Step Instructions
David Russell-Wilks David Russell-Wilks
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 Published On Aug 5, 2019

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Engine and Gearbox (Transmission) Removal from an MGB with Step by Step Instructions. My car is probably a bit more simple that others; there's no heater, smog system etc, but the principle should remain the same.

Any questions are always welcome, I tried to make the video detailed but not too long but I know with the camera angles it can be difficult to see what is happening

To start off with disconnect the battery, drain the engine oil and coolant

0:00 Introduction & tools required

1:04 Removing the carburettor

2:27 Removing the front shroud and radiator

6:50 Removing the alternator

7:30 The engine mounting bolts

8:35 Other engine connections

9:30 Dropping the steering rack (optional)

11:00 Working inside the car for the gearbox

12:00 Working under the car

12:30 Removing the exhaust (Moss TT System)

13:36 The clutch slave cylinder

15:07 Disconnecting the propshaft (apologies the camera was in the wrong place)

16:46 The gearbox crossmember

18:55 Attaching the lifting harness to the engine

20:10 Lifting the engine


Big thanks to my sponsors for 2019, www.schroth.com for the fantastic Flexi 2x2 harness, www.bg-racing.co.uk for the set up equipment and www.opieoils.co.uk/ for all the lubricants and brake fluids etc
#MGB #ClassicCars #DIY #EngineRemoval

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