After I removed mine for the first time, I cut slots across the front five bolt
heads with a hacksaw. Then, when reinstalling them, one can speed them on and
cinch them up with a minimum of grief, as Paul says. Next time they need to
come off, you can loosen them with a spanner and remove fairly quickly with a
long, thin screwdriver. YMMY.
David
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mgs [mailto:mgs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Hunt
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 5:37 AM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] MGB oil pan removal
>
> I've not had to do it on my 4-cylinder but have on the V8 which is similar. I
> used a ring spanner from the front - ratchet ring ideally. If you can lift the
> engine that should give more room, as would disconnecting at least the left-
> hand engine mount. I think I raised my
> V8 putting a block of wood largely covering the sump pan and jacking under
> that.
>
> PaulH.
>
> On 10/08/2023 03:40, John DiFede wrote:
> > Hello all. Iâ??ve been lurking on the list and havenâ??t posted in ages.
> > I want to remove the oil pan on my 1973 MGB to replace the gasket. The
> front pan bolts are hidden behind the crossmember. Does anyone have
> advice for removing these bolts?
> > Thanks
> > John DiFede
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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