I'm a fan of Harbor Freight tools for simple jobs not requiring brute force, rusted bolts, etc...for those I get out the quality tools. I'd like a car lift but Harbor Freight?....do you actually get under the car???? Any negatives about your lift? What is the weight capacity? My fear is a blown seal and down comes the car.
@Mark622111 I looked closely at the car lift from HF before buying it. It's very substantial; rated to 6000 pounds. Nevertheless, especially when I'm jacking up my 3500lb subaru, I put extra 4x4 wooden posts under the metal to give me more confidence. The car doesn't 'rest' on the hydraulics anyway - there's a ratchet device that jams the downward motion of the jack. So that feature is reassuring. It did cost about $1k. It's quite 'high' - I drive the MG onto planks of wood to get clearance.
@TOW4LESS1 I'm not sure which wheel you are referring too exactly. You dont have to loosen the big crown wheel - just the 4 small wheels in the differential cage. You do have to remove one of the axles to be able to remove these 4 small wheels.
@markwilliampayne I have not done any work on the pinion. I considered replacing the bearing and the oil seal but the workshop manual details a number of somewhat complicated measurements, shims and torque settings that put me off. So good luck with your job - maybe video that so others can benefit from your experience?
I have to do this exact repair, after watching this video, I'm going to give it a try myself. Where did you get the Thrust washers from? and the Hydrolic jack?
@glenn1253 try Moss Motors for the parts - they are really easy to get. The Hydraulic jack I got from HarborFreight tools. I bought that to make the EV conversion easier - it cost about $900 - but I've since used it a lot. Good luck with the MG fix!
great informative video ,you make it look to easy .p.s we english dont repair our classics and stroke the pussy on the same day ,it needs two compleatly different skill sets .thanks john u.k
many Thanks Mike! I did the job; video was a GREAT help. Axle now as new, no noises
TheGreasemonkie 2 months ago
@TheGreasemonkie You're welcome! Glad your project went well. Happy driving!
mikeatyouttube 2 months ago
I'm a fan of Harbor Freight tools for simple jobs not requiring brute force, rusted bolts, etc...for those I get out the quality tools. I'd like a car lift but Harbor Freight?....do you actually get under the car???? Any negatives about your lift? What is the weight capacity? My fear is a blown seal and down comes the car.
Mark622111 5 months ago
@Mark622111 I looked closely at the car lift from HF before buying it. It's very substantial; rated to 6000 pounds. Nevertheless, especially when I'm jacking up my 3500lb subaru, I put extra 4x4 wooden posts under the metal to give me more confidence. The car doesn't 'rest' on the hydraulics anyway - there's a ratchet device that jams the downward motion of the jack. So that feature is reassuring. It did cost about $1k. It's quite 'high' - I drive the MG onto planks of wood to get clearance.
mikeatyouttube 5 months ago
hey buddy,,,,,does it need to lose the wheel to do the differential?
TOW4LESS1 6 months ago
@TOW4LESS1 I'm not sure which wheel you are referring too exactly. You dont have to loosen the big crown wheel - just the 4 small wheels in the differential cage. You do have to remove one of the axles to be able to remove these 4 small wheels.
mikeatyouttube 6 months ago
@mikeatyouttube okay....
TOW4LESS1 6 months ago
hi mike:good job on the video. I am replacing the carrier bearings and pinion bearings in my '79B.any experience with this process?
markwilliampayne 10 months ago
@markwilliampayne I have not done any work on the pinion. I considered replacing the bearing and the oil seal but the workshop manual details a number of somewhat complicated measurements, shims and torque settings that put me off. So good luck with your job - maybe video that so others can benefit from your experience?
mikeatyouttube 10 months ago
I have to do this exact repair, after watching this video, I'm going to give it a try myself. Where did you get the Thrust washers from? and the Hydrolic jack?
Glenn, Canada
glenn1253 1 year ago
@glenn1253 try Moss Motors for the parts - they are really easy to get. The Hydraulic jack I got from HarborFreight tools. I bought that to make the EV conversion easier - it cost about $900 - but I've since used it a lot. Good luck with the MG fix!
mikeatyouttube 1 year ago
great informative video ,you make it look to easy .p.s we english dont repair our classics and stroke the pussy on the same day ,it needs two compleatly different skill sets .thanks john u.k
jpsspark 1 year ago
Thanks for taking the time to put it on youtube, very imformative
mgb40v8 1 year ago