33 MGB Oil Leaks

[ocoee96]

Why isn't John's shop in my town?

Great video!

;-)

'76 MGB

[xfire7]

got a 67 b.Thx for the tip :)

[UnderseaCaveman]

Great video.....

I actually got the EVC leak problem. I am finally realizing the "big connection" and am going to change the filters/charcoal in the absorption canisters as smoke tends to come out of the Oil Filler cap rather than having a vacuum.

[donthuis]

The point about leaks via the oil pressure tube is that at idle, when looking under the hood, it may NOT leak. While at the road at higher speeds and oil pressure it does, but the oil then leaves less traces. That's why it took me more time to find.

[vachief]

thanks for the tips...

[MADDMANNIE04]

i have a big oil leak in my bmw e36, thanks john you gave me a good idea of where to start looking!!!

[Maximxvmax]

Excellent videos John. Thanks for sharing!

[cowboyhat101]

I know that one of my side covers is leaking oil. How difficult is it to change side cover gaskets? Anyone?

[Gromit801]

I never use silicone based sealant where oil can touch it. Oil eventually turns silicone into a stringy-goo. I use Permatex #2 for both sides of the oil pan gasket, side cover gaskets, filter head, and where the valve cover gasket meets the valve cover. Between the valve cover and the head, I use a liberal coating of anti-seize compound (seals and comes off easily for valve adjustment). I use silicone only around the cooling system.

I can proudly say my B has never leaked.

[Gevans38]

Wow, that was informative. I'm gonna bookmark this page and use it for future reference. Thank you for providing this service to everyone. Not only does this great knowledge help MG owners, but Metropolitan owners, like myself.

[M3addicted]

very good!

Could you maybe make a video about the Weber DCOE carburettor?

I'm having some problems to fine-tune it...

Thanks a lot!

[DaveGalligan]

Another great video. John, I have a 73 MGB and just bought a 72 project car for my son. We have it running and use your "youtubes" all the time. Thanks for your great contributions!!!!!

[hrsgroup]

There is a pipe which goes from the oil filter into the side of the block, towards the rear of the block on the right side. The pipe screws into a hex-head fitting. I have an oil leak between this fitting and the block. I cannot determine if the fitting is threaded into the block, which means just tightening some more, or whether it is a press-fit into the block, which means applying a wrench to it could create more of a leak. Does anyone know how this fitting is attached to the block?

[hrsgroup]

Great video on some of the real basic places for oil leaks. Lok at these first before thinking about stripping the engine.