1958 MGA. My first car. When I turned 16. $1,250. 1963... The car blew a rod in southeast Kentucky. No MG repair shops back then. So We took it to a Hot rod shop. They bored and stoked it. Redid the cam and crank. car ran really good after that. I had an exhaust leak - I cut a soup can in half, bound it together with wire and wrapped the whole repair in furnace cement. Worked great. Had to work on the top. Stitching coming loose. So I went to our family doctor who was a surgeon. Got the largest suture needle, and used it and dental floss to restitch the roof. On cold mornings I used the crank to loosen up the engine. Went to a a 12 volt battery. 2 6volts were problematic.I loved that car. The only MGA in central Kentucky. It was a blast on back mountain roads. - Yes the girls also loved it. A 16 year old living large.
This was the first episode I ever saw of Wheelers. I remember thinking how could such a big guy manage to work on such a small car! I really got hooked on the show after this and have enjoyed every season. Although it was hard to see Ed go I've enjoyed the episodes with Ant and now with Elvis! Thanks for posting.
Thank you for saying that! Pretty tired of people complaining about Edd being gone... it’s been years, get over it already! His new channel is pretty awesome 😎
Ed China is a pleasure to watch. Explains what he is doing very well and makes it a lot easier for someone who is not a Mechanic to understand. It was to bad he had to put up with that other host on wheeler Dealers. Totally irritating and all talk no substance
Hi Ed, you are doing a great job! I have a VW T2 engine on one of my VW Oval beetles. Just realized that the knocking sound coming from the engine is the pulley that can be moved up and down! What do you suggest get rid of the engine or would it be worth rebuilding it which would cost quite a bit of money. It still runs but the sound is there. Your answer is much appreciated. Keep the good work going. Erwin
Would the hole drilled for the roll pin not cause problems with the new seal. Also I think I might have used some masking tape when drilling the hole, that swarf could have got in the engine.
I e heard recently, 4/2023 that the MGA engines have many slight differences so that a mass produced kit wouldn't fit each engine properly. I have heard that a way to keep an engine from leaking oil is to adjust the vacuum. So now, onto that. Any comments, I'd love to hear because this particular oil leak is ruining my clutch grip.
Wd would only put these videos up if edd wasn't being paid for them. I've always said edd and ant would be an awesome combination to have on their own show.
didn't drill the holes in the rear main bearing carrier to allow oil that passes the scroll seal and is captured by the lip seal to reenter the crankcase... My understanding is that results in a high failure rate.
I have this issue with my MGA. I do not see the 'modified plate' and other parts in the Moss online catalog. Does anyone know where to source these parts?
@@paulhunter123 Is that a valid excuse for incorrect lifting? What about the other three pads also under the body panels. There is no jacking points on MGA bodies because it has a separate chassis and wooden floors. The correct jacking is under the spring areas front and rear.
Video is too short and too condensed to be a proper presentation. I’m sorry, but this was poorly done😐 Thank you for trying and putting forth your best effort 👍 Much love and respect 🙏
I wish Ed's new show were as fast moving as this show is. His new show is slow, and boring. Get out of the green and into the grease. You're still a wonderful guy.
1958 MGA. My first car. When I turned 16. $1,250. 1963... The car blew a rod in southeast Kentucky. No MG repair shops back then. So We took it to a Hot rod shop. They bored and stoked it. Redid the cam and crank. car ran really good after that. I had an exhaust leak - I cut a soup can in half, bound it together with wire and wrapped the whole repair in furnace cement. Worked great. Had to work on the top. Stitching coming loose. So I went to our family doctor who was a surgeon. Got the largest suture needle, and used it and dental floss to restitch the roof. On cold mornings I used the crank to loosen up the engine. Went to a a 12 volt battery. 2 6volts were problematic.I loved that car. The only MGA in central Kentucky. It was a blast on back mountain roads. - Yes the girls also loved it. A 16 year old living large.
This was the first episode I ever saw of Wheelers. I remember thinking how could such a big guy manage to work on such a small car! I really got hooked on the show after this and have enjoyed every season. Although it was hard to see Ed go I've enjoyed the episodes with Ant and now with Elvis! Thanks for posting.
First car I ever had! Amazingly beautiful car! Best looking MGA ever!
Edd's the only reason l watched WD.
Me too, I cannot stand
Mike Brewer..
we get it, y'all miss Ed. but good news! he has his own YT channel!!
Thank you for saying that! Pretty tired of people complaining about Edd being gone... it’s been years, get over it already! His new channel is pretty awesome 😎
Heard Edd was a peice of work
@@mrmcgraw3706 Edd's a good lad you heard wrong
Ed China is a pleasure to watch. Explains what he is doing very well and makes it a lot easier for someone who is not a Mechanic to understand. It was to bad he had to put up with that other host on wheeler Dealers. Totally irritating and all talk no substance
So polite, that's not how most of us describe Mike!
I own a 1962 MGA, one of the best and enjoyable sports car i've ever owned
Same as me. Bought in 1967 for $425 Canadian. First car at 17.
Well done Ed
Thanks for the video guys. I remember helping my dad do the main seals on his B and A when I was growing up had not done this one.
Thanks ed for your passion and your come try🌏
Love Edd, Love Ant, Love Mike, Love Wheeler Dealers.
No arguments please.
@Gappie Al Kebabi I'm engaged but thanks.
Edd has his own YT channel Now, ive not watch WD since Edd left,
Saludos Edd. Desde Colonia Uruguay.
No rust? How about the bloody great patch above the lift arm at 0:52?
I saw that too, and I am sure there is more where that came from!
Obviously overlooked by the rotund one.
Thank You,Sir,Great Work.
This is what we always wanted to see not an ego. Any triumph stag stuff coming ?
Hi Ed, you are doing a great job! I have a VW T2 engine on one of my VW Oval beetles. Just realized that the knocking sound coming from the engine is the pulley that can be moved up and down! What do you suggest get rid of the engine or would it be worth rebuilding it which would cost quite a bit of money. It still runs but the sound is there. Your answer is much appreciated. Keep the good work going. Erwin
Amazing ... such expertise ...
Because of Edd China leaving WD I'd unsubscribed and subscribed at Edd China's Channel which I find far better then WD...
Pero pero ni poo o por OO OO popppo
That is how it marks its territory
Good morning
Where do I get the kit that wheeler dealer used to fix leak
Would the hole drilled for the roll pin not cause problems with the new seal. Also I think I might have used some masking tape when drilling the hole, that swarf could have got in the engine.
If it isn't leaking oil on the ground it isn't a proper English motor.
Or an American or a Harley Davidson
That interior!!!❤💘👌👌
Where can I purchase this ring and seal?
Have you been able to source these parts for this repair yet? I also need to do this before this roadster driving season.
Must be special bits, Moss only lists a kit for the A series engine. Perhaps Edd China would advise?
I e heard recently, 4/2023 that the MGA engines have many slight differences so that a mass produced kit wouldn't fit each engine properly. I have heard that a way to keep an engine from leaking oil is to adjust the vacuum. So now, onto that. Any comments, I'd love to hear because this particular oil leak is ruining my clutch grip.
Edd better be getting reveune from these
Wd would only put these videos up if edd wasn't being paid for them. I've always said edd and ant would be an awesome combination to have on their own show.
Wheeler Dealers only put these videos on TH-cam in an attempt to take away viewers from edd's channel.
I got a 62 with the 1800 that leaks in this spot could it be this simple I've had it rebuilt 3 times
how can I fix oil leak at filter housing to block please
didn't drill the holes in the rear main bearing carrier to allow oil that passes the scroll seal and is captured by the lip seal to reenter the crankcase... My understanding is that results in a high failure rate.
I found out it was easier to take out the radiator, engine, and transmission as a unit.
Can we have some vids of the MGB as well?
Got a MGA from 1956 ... It leaks .. and leaks,.. and leaks.... where can I find the Modified Engine Plate Kit ?
Traduz pra nós ou uma legenda em português...rs..grande abraço.
I have this issue with my MGA. I do not see the 'modified plate' and other parts in the Moss online catalog. Does anyone know where to source these parts?
If you find out, let me know too
It's a modification designed and manufactured here in the U.K by one of the M.G clubs, there are two, you need to do some research.
This would be far more enjoyable with closed captions for us with hearing impairments.
I stream to my hearing aids.
Boa tarde Nice amén vai trabalhar WD TV Mike brewer amigos edd China BOM 👌💪
What is the reason that this show goes through so many mechanics in such a short time? Is Mike that hard to deal and work with?
That speaks for itself?
Forgot how big Edd is and how tiny the MGA is.
If an MG doesn't leak oil, it's out of oil.
Porque não traduzem para o português?
I can't believe you lifted that MGA under the bodywork instead of the chassis. Look at the damage. 0:56. That is the wrong place to lift these cars.
wasnt that there already as they say
@@paulhunter123 Is that a valid excuse for incorrect lifting? What about the other three pads also under the body panels. There is no jacking points on MGA bodies because it has a separate chassis and wooden floors. The correct jacking is under the spring areas front and rear.
I HATE A VIDEOS SHOTLY CUT OR INCOMPLETE
I’ll pay you to do my 71 e type 4,2
Suzuki Samurai?
How about an engine and transmission swap? Say, out of a Mazda Miata or other RWD Japanese car.
easier to just keep adding oil 🙂
Useing Ed as clickbait....wrong...👎👎👎
You simply can not put a price tag on what these old cars can do for the human spirt.
Video is too short and too condensed to be a proper presentation. I’m sorry, but this was poorly done😐 Thank you for trying and putting forth your best effort 👍 Much love and respect 🙏
I wish Ed's new show were as fast moving as this show is. His new show is slow, and boring. Get out of the green and into the grease. You're still a wonderful guy.
Should have bought HEALEYBJ7