Repairs
I talk to a lot of MG owners about the condition of their engines. Over and over, I hear the phrase, “My engine is tired.” I tell them there is…
Read MoreBy John H Twist A common problem I hear from MG owners is “There’s a clunking sound in the rear of my car!” The Salisbury, Tubed-type, or “GT” rear axle…
Read MoreHello John,I have a stock 1971 MGB that appears to have jumped a tooth on the timing chain. The engine will start and run but has a pretty bad shake…
Read MoreQuestion: Dear Mr. Twist,Here is a thorny problem for you to cogitate! I have conducted extensive research and value your input. My 1955 TF 1500 is making a ticking sound,…
Read MoreGuest post by David Capallo In October 2022, John Twist visited me in Savannah, GA to replace the clutch on my 1951 MG TD. This was his second time visiting…
Read MoreDear John, How would you like to hear another MG adventure? I recently started up a TD that had the engine rebuilt several years ago. I went through the start-up…
Read MoreThe MGA restoration is a huge project! It will eat up time and money for several years. Take your most liberal estimate of the time and cost — then multiply…
Read MoreThe rules of selling an MG and buying an MG are so diametrical that they barely deserve to be covered in the same article. Yet they bear a symbiotic relationship…
Read MoreQUESTION: I hope you can help me. I had the head rebuilt on my 1969 MGB with hardened valve seats. The engine ran fine for a few minutes then started…
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