[Mgs] MGB oil pan removal

[David F. Darby]

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 at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Hunt
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 5:37 AM
> To: mgs at 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.  I’ve been lurking on the list and haven’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
> >
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