MG MGB and MGB GT Tech Talk
I left the B in the garage for about 6 weeks while I covered a few other things!!
The battery was low (No problem) and there was NO clutch (Big Problem)
I know there must be a bad seal as the presure left me while the car was sitting< I have a new clutch hose and I think I have a rebuild kit too.
Can anyone offer some advice? Big job or small job?
Thabnks, Lee in VA....
Lee,
I'd check to see which cylinder is leaking first then go from there. The master is a bugger to get out especially the bottom bolt. I put the bottom one back in from the rear (firewall side) and JB weld it to the back side of the Master cylinder. To access the banjo fitting on the firewall side pull the rubber plug out of the firewall to put a socket on it from inside the cabin.
As Paul said....knowing which cylinder is a big deal. Maybe not a bad idea to replace the flex hose anyway, but you can rebuild or replace the slave in a half hour....the master....well, I hope you're a drinking man. It can be done for sure but it tries your patience.
Replacing that hose ain't no prize either. After almost 30 years the retaining nuts on the hose will require several hours of soaking in rust penetrating oil. Is there any visible signs of brake fluid under the car? If so this indicates that it is the slave. If not then the master cylinder is bypassing the seals internally. It is a bit of a pain to get to but if you follow the suggestions given on this board you'll find it a learning experience. RAY P.S. That hose is a real stinker to get to being between the starter and the frame rail.
