Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83 based; site homxa.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxr!mhuxt!houxm!homxa!delbene From: delbene@homxa.UUCP (K.DELBENE) Newsgroups: net.auto Subject: MGB Clutch Problems Message-ID: <990@homxa.UUCP> Date: Wed, 3-Jul-85 10:33:51 EDT Article-I.D.: homxa.990 Posted: Wed Jul 3 10:33:51 1985 Date-Received: Thu, 4-Jul-85 04:18:50 EDT Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ Lines: 30 I've got a '79 MGB that's developed clutch spin. Since the car only has 23000 miles on it, I've got to assume that oil has gotten into the clutch area from either the transmission or rear seal. Having lots of demands on my time, I have a dilemma to face. Do I change the clutch myself or allow myself to be ripped off to the tune of $300+. Hence, my questions: 1) Anybody have any experience with MGB clutches? Do I really have to pull the engine? Is it really easier to just pull the engine and leave the transmission in place? (I've changed a number of clutches in my days, so I'm relatively familiar with the generic operation). Where's the best place to attach the tackle? Am I better off renting a "cherry picker" to take the motor out? 2) I know the typical sources of oil/grease that cause clutch spin. Anybody had experience with such leaks etc. on MGBs or other such pieces of fine British craftmanship? How bad are the seals to replace? Which ones should I suspect? 3) Besides enduring the clutch spin (I happens when I punch it in a high gear), am I introducing any great risks in waiting ~1 month to do this job. The reason I ask is that I've got a new head that I'll be putting on next month, and it would be nice to do them at the same time. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Kurt D. Del Bene ...!ihnp4!houxm!homxa!delbene