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
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