# \#mg **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mg/928.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Gearbox Main- & Input Shaft Endfloat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-main-input-shaft-endfloat/200870)
**Author:** [@der\_wolf\_194040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/der_wolf_194040)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-main-input-shaft-endfloat/200870 "2025-07-08T15:19:57Z")
Hello, new to this forum with a general question on gearbox endfloat - maybe someone here has the knowledge to help me. I am rebuilding the (manual) gearbox (all helical gears except for 1st/reverse) for my 1964 MG Mid… --- ## [Creaking from brake and accelerator from MG HECTOR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-from-brake-and-accelerator-from-mg-hector/177115)
**Author:** [@Sm00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sm00)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-from-brake-and-accelerator-from-mg-hector/177115 "2021-05-31T09:04:57Z")
Hi , I own a Mg Hector hybrid (6 months old) 6500 km on the odo. A creaking noise comes whenever the brake or accelerator is pressed specially when the angle dips or raises as in braking or accelerating. It has gone f… --- ## [What would my MG ZR 05 plate be worth SCRAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-my-mg-zr-05-plate-be-worth-scrap/176309)
**Author:** [@jamie.hackett.stour\_174860](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamie.hackett.stour_174860)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-my-mg-zr-05-plate-be-worth-scrap/176309 "2021-04-23T13:26:21Z")
Ive had quotes online from £50 to £250 Its been sat on my drive for 3 years, Head gasket has gone on it. All the sites say as long as it has all it parts “Working or not” and has 4 wheels “A complete car” then it does … --- ## [1979 MGB oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mgb-oil-change-interval/165158)
**Author:** [@ReedJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReedJohnson)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2020, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mgb-oil-change-interval/165158 "2020-08-05T04:53:11Z")
I have a 1979 MGB. 95,000 or so. No issues and I am an old diesel engineer mechanic from a previous career with Caterpillar. We all know we can change or should change the oil on newer cars when the change oil light come… --- ## [Classic MG Midgets, MGBs, Triumphs, Alfa Romeros, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-mg-midgets-mgbs-triumphs-alfa-romeros-etc/167163)
**Author:** [@Chuck-131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck-131)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-mg-midgets-mgbs-triumphs-alfa-romeros-etc/167163 "2020-07-12T12:22:15Z")
I’ve been warned not to buy any of these, unless you know and enjoy fixing cars(I am not good at that). I’ve read some positive reviews about these little classics(of course, those reviewers might be good with cars, for… --- ## [1950's Stage Tuning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950s-stage-tuning/161404)
**Author:** [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950s-stage-tuning/161404 "2020-03-20T02:37:22Z")
An interesting Autocar article on Stage Tuning (Hot Rodding) your MG TD from Stock (Stage 1, 58 HP) through Competition (Stage 3 - 5, Supercharged 90 HP). https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd\_performing\_midgets.htm So… --- ## [1979 MG MGB clutch slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mg-mgb-clutch-slipping/153682)
**Author:** [@NedShaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NedShaver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mg-mgb-clutch-slipping/153682 "2019-11-28T15:56:51Z")
Clutch slips a little. I can still drive it , and no clutch smell. It is a MGB with overdrive. You’re MG make ,will not let you put in a model. --- ## [Noise in my 77 mgb engineer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-my-77-mgb-engineer/138360)
**Author:** [@Jennyc57006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennyc57006)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-my-77-mgb-engineer/138360 "2019-04-14T03:29:23Z")
I took my car to a mechanic for some long overdue work. In the course of fixing the original issue (brakes) the mechanic heard a noise in the engine that he couldn’t identify. Now he is recommending an engine overhaul or… --- ## [Central locking problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-problem/98570)
**Author:** [@goldnun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goldnun)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-problem/98570 "2017-01-16T04:32:46Z")
Hi my Central locking will lock the car but wont unlock it. (I have to use key to open it) the boot opens with fob also car alarm is fine. so the fob works and that. its just the unlock that wont work i can use the key s… --- ## [Falling Oil Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/falling-oil-pressure/85755)
**Author:** [@sneary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sneary)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/falling-oil-pressure/85755 "2014-07-03T01:27:16Z")
I have recently acquired a 1975 MG Midget. The previous owner drove it VERY infrequently. I gave it an oil/filter change when we got it. For the most part it runs well and starts right up, but during the last few trips… --- ## [MG TD losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-td-losing-power/63639)
**Author:** [@RickNY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickNY)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-td-losing-power/63639 "2011-06-04T15:49:17Z")
Sorry Tommy, but you really were way off on this one. Dave from Steamboat Springs complained about his '51 MG TD losing power on steady driving. The carburettor (yes, that is the British spelling) dashpots are only for… --- ## [Removal of Brake Drum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-brake-drum/59204)
**Author:** [@JohnGabriele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnGabriele)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-brake-drum/59204 "2011-01-12T14:58:13Z")
I have a 1951 MG TD and am trying to remove the brake hub, which is stuck solid. I have released the hand brake cable and tapped the hub with a hammer. No change. Any advice? --- ## [Congrats to Jack on 43 years of marriage and 25 of MGB ownership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/congrats-to-jack-on-43-years-of-marriage-and-25-of-mgb-ownership/58551)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2010, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/congrats-to-jack-on-43-years-of-marriage-and-25-of-mgb-ownership/58551 "2010-12-11T15:55:32Z")
His wife is both wise, and a very good sport to not be upset about his keeping the MG and having it restored. Three cheers to both of them. --- ## [Towing Capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity/56043)
**Author:** [@NYNEXIT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYNEXIT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity/56043 "2010-10-07T20:25:19Z")
Hi! I have a 2005 ford escape limited 6 cylinder automatic. I need to tow a 1952 RED MG TD convertible to Maine on a trailer that is flat (where all the wheels are off the ground) Do I have the towing capacity ? --- ## [52 MG TD that won't move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/52-mg-td-that-wont-move/52783)
**Author:** [@NYNEXIT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYNEXIT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/52-mg-td-that-wont-move/52783 "2010-08-02T18:46:42Z")
Hi, I have a 52 MG that has been in the garage for 20 years. I'm trying to roll it out but only 1 wheel will turn! The car is in neutral. I ended up dragging it out and now I can't get it back in ! Any ideas ! --- ## [Hey! No MG Love for My Car Talk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-no-mg-love-for-my-car-talk/44593)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-no-mg-love-for-my-car-talk/44593 "2010-02-16T23:47:25Z")
Was going to add my MG Midget to the My Car Talk thing, but NO MG! But you've got "Maybach", "Panoz", and "Saleen" Who the heck drives a Saleen? What the heck IS a Saleen? ACK! I can't even indicate my car is an… --- ## [Since it seems to be such a pain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/since-it-seems-to-be-such-a-pain/43902)
**Author:** [@stewart435](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stewart435)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/since-it-seems-to-be-such-a-pain/43902 "2010-02-06T00:07:01Z")
... has Tommy ever thought about selling your MG? I'm old enough to still think they are really cool. --- ## [The mgb project](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mgb-project/35704)
**Author:** [@IamFredUno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IamFredUno)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mgb-project/35704 "2009-09-28T13:28:59Z")
I am looking a a project car to enlighten me. I am car dumb, but have found a great mechanic willing to help me learn how to restore/rebuild but not untill I decide everything I want. I was thinking about this MGB d… --- ## [Antique Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antique-dilemma/37214)
**Author:** [@kellygreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellygreen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antique-dilemma/37214 "2009-09-28T04:35:21Z")
I inherited a 1951 MG from my (still living!!!) father. I live in Cleveland and have a detached, non-insulated, occasionally mousy garage. How do I keep the mice and bugs out of the car (interior and engine)? And how… --- ## [1978 Midget was fine pre-June rain, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-midget-was-fine-pre-june-rain-now-wont-start/33732)
**Author:** [@sunfish201](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunfish201)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2009, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-midget-was-fine-pre-june-rain-now-wont-start/33732 "2009-07-21T04:00:00Z")
My 78 midget was running like butter until New England rain had me park it for a few weeks. Now it won't start. It was time to fill the gas tank when I parked it, was planning to fill it up the next day (and then the r… --- ## [MG Midget - worth the cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-midget-worth-the-cost/31605)
**Author:** [@grahampsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grahampsmith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2009, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-midget-worth-the-cost/31605 "2009-06-09T04:10:37Z")
I've had my eye on a car that is older than me (but not by much) - a 1979 MG Midget. The one I've had my eye on has less than 60K miles on it, and is described by the owner as 'runs great, garage kept'. My father used … --- ## [Can anyone help me with my MG? PLEASE!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-with-my-mg-please/24810)
**Author:** [@mgchick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgchick)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-with-my-mg-please/24810 "2009-02-02T18:27:10Z")
I have a 73 MGB that I am restoring with my dad and we have run into a glitch or problem of some sort with the fuel system. We changed Fuel tank, pump, filter and CARBURETOR (it has a brand new weber now), so we don't TH… --- ## [MG cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-cars/18835)
**Author:** [@melsiedman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melsiedman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-cars/18835 "2008-08-29T18:59:06Z")
I have a 1951 MG TD that needs some serious engine work (rebuild probably) Where or who can I go to. I live in the Plymouth MA. area. But will go anywhere (within reason) for quality work. --- ## [Old tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-tires/15038)
**Author:** [@carnutgrany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carnutgrany)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-tires/15038 "2008-06-09T19:42:43Z")
I was lucky enough to find a 1964 MGB that had been in dry storage for 34 years. It is in great shape and has no rust.Since I am involved in public education, money is very tight. My question-- do I need to replace the … --- ## [1969 MGB Lean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-mgb-lean/10568)
**Author:** [@69mginItalia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/69mginItalia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2008, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-mgb-lean/10568 "2008-02-17T06:21:11Z")
I know it's a long shot, but here it goes! I have a 1969 MGB which I've been working on for the past few years here in Italy. Engine and body wise, the vehicle is in great condition. I purchased it in the year 2000 and… --- ## [White smoke - '67 MG Midget](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-67-mg-midget/3647)
**Author:** [@davidsonsw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidsonsw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2007, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-67-mg-midget/3647 "2007-08-25T18:24:07Z")
Sometimes I get white smoke. Happens most often when I accelerate from standing still, or RPMs are below 3000. Car is running at normal temperature 190-200 degrees. No signs of head gasket leaks or enging block cracks. F… --- ## [MG Logo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-logo/1414)
**Author:** [@John\_Roskopf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Roskopf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2007, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-logo/1414 "2007-07-08T04:12:48Z")
I have an old sterling silver MG logo, but it is more than the standard MG octagon. There are lions standing on either side, holding up a wheel over the octagon. The wheel has a pair of wings running across it. There is …