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Many thanks Neal

Does anyone know the thread of the bolt that holds down the spare wheel in an MGB GT please. It is clearly not metric!

I have a factory original 1976 MGB GT V8 which I use for track days. I am fitting Frontline brakes and wonder if there is a more powerful brake servo and / or master cylinder to help further improve the braking?

Hello Ian and many thanks - that gives me hope. Cheers Rene

The oil/temp (combined) gauge needs replacing in my MGB GT and I have a new one from Rimmer. But how do I get the old one out and new one in please? There is not exactly a lot of space to get behind it in the dashboard. What's the trick please?

My MGB is a 1976 GT V8 factory original with the 3.5 litre engine. What are the head bolt torque settings please? The engine is absolutely standard and original.

My 1976 factory original GT V8 is used for track days and currently has the original 14" wheels with 185/70R14 tyres.

I'm thinking of 15" wheels with 195/55R15 tyres or maybe better still...

16" wheels with 195/55R16 tyres.

However, I don't want to flair the wheel arches. Has anyone tried such ...

I have read the notes that say “It is essential you do not overfill the expansion tank. It should be between a quarter and a third full when cold. If it is too full then you can get syphonage from the radiator and then consequent overheating.”

So, I always check the expansion tank is between a ...

Thanks everyone - comments have been helpful. The job is now done and fortunately I had the original taper bolts which do make life easier. Also, I used a countersink bit on a drill to gently open the carpet hairs so the hole is more visible and easier to get the taper bolt started.

I put the seat ...

Wow - many thanks for the tips and quick response all. I would never have thought of doing these things and will try them. Cheers