If the cover ( in this case with magnets isn't at all not completely true. Isn't the packing around the solenoid wire rubber (from memory could be wrong).ġ. Very interesting Paul! I have a tiny weep around the solenoid cover, but nothing very bothersome at all. Steven, Those washers with the sealing ring are called 'DOWTY Washers' in case you need to google them. I avoided going any deeper when changing the gasket, but I think the next step is to get the kit with the three O-rings and another gasket, and maybe see about increasing the packing round the wire. There was a very slight oil stain at a couple of the screws, possibly because they hadn't been completely clean, but the biggest stain radiated out from where the wire goes 'under' the solenoid cover. Left overnight the paper moulded itself to the OD, clearly showing all the screw heads, solenoid cover, sump and the plug. I cleaned the whole of the bottom face including solenoid cover, sump and relief valve plug as best I could, then put a sheet of blue paper (hand wipe) over a sheet of polystyrene, with a board underneath, and jacked up the 'sandwich' under the OD, just enough to start lifting the gearbox on it rear mounts. I've just changed the solenoid gasket, and used just a smear of sealant on both faces and the bolt threads, but it still seeps a bit. I agree that it is not good to aggressively apply any type of sealer to the edges of the o/d filer. Others have also tried using metal sealing washers that have a neoprene/rubber inner ring where it meets the bolt with some success. I looked and do have Permatex #2 which I would only have bought for that purpose.įrom different videos I conservative on putting compounds on there only because J Twist and others mention it could gum up the OD. I believe I tried something like that before on advice from a MG mechanic. I've given up however, with the wealth of knowledge here I wondered if someone has heard of this and a possible cure?Īpply a little bit of Permatex #2 around the bolt holes, then insert the bolts. Replaced the solenoid gasket while I was there. I bought a new screen/gasket and carefully cleaned and replaced but that didn't resolve it.

It appears to be coming through the bolts holding the main plate on. The one issue I can't seem to resolve is the OD leaks. OD works fine and even had new synchos put in last time. MG MGB Technical - Stopping an OD oil leak? I have a late model side-fill OD trans in the '71 MGB.

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