Such a great and useful video. I drove my 72 MGB that I am presently restoring from 77-81 prior to storage and NEVER greased it! In replacing the entire swivel assemblies recently, I noticed that the parts arrived ungreased so your video is a timely one! Also, I loved the dual camera angles through the use of a GoPro. Santa has one under the Christmas tree for me that I will put to good use. Another great Video!
Many thanks for your comment - I was told that not greasing the joints will cause wear very quickly... that said, another viewer noticed my track rod end rubbers were a bit worn so that's a job for after Christmas! :-)
@ I have previous commented. I’d like to know where to Jack up the car front and back using a scissor Jack as an emergency roadside wheel change. Thanks
Thanks for your comment - I really struggled with the standard one and was worried about damaging the nipple when removing the grease gun with the standard coupler. The one I bought was this one - amzn.to/41Jn90b
@ follow your videos all the time. I’ve been a mechanic all my life, greasing so that it’s just showing past the seals is sufficient. I’ve got a 68 gt.
Many thanks for your comment - yes, the ramp is a real game changer but, as you can hear from the video, its really because I have a breathing issue which makes lugging trolley jacks around hard work. I do need to use one occasionally when I need just one half of the car in the air...
Many thanks for your comment - good spot. The car's on the ramp at the moment as I'm dealing with the surface rust and lanoguarding it so I'll take a closer look and replace if necessary!
Was trying to work out what blue roll was. Then it dawned on me that you are referring to, what we called in the Australia Army, ROAR, Rag On A Roll. Now I need to watch again and pay more attention. Love the videos and frankly quite jealous of your MGB GT as I a have admired these cars since my childhood. Cheers
Many thanks for your comment - sorry I should have exp0lained what blue roll is! I'm very proud of the GT and have waited a long time to get one as like you, I've wanted one for many years!
You forgot the hardy spicer joint on the propshaft! I think you pumped half a cartridge of grease into the splined sliding joint which might give it a hydraulic lock when the rear suspension moves up and down ! Otherwise great work 👌
Thanks for your comment. That said, I'm a bit confused because according to the workshop manual, there's only one grease point on the propshaft.. which bit did I miss? Also, I thought it was a good idea to pump plenty of grease through any joint to drive out any of the old worn out grease - is this not the right approach?
@ there’s usually one actually on the hardy spicer joint in between two of the lobes itself, there is on ours , but sometimes if it’s been replaced they come as a sealed unit and there’s no grease nipple hope this clarifies it 👍
Many thanks for your comment. We got the ramps from Equipment4garages. I actually visited them to check that I could fit my lowered GT on the ramp. We did a video when we got the ramp here - th-cam.com/video/ZcczNl7JblI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your comment - I think the recommended interval is every 3000 miles, but I do it a bit more frequently - probably 1500-2000 miles - I reckon that the fresher the grease the better, but I might be wrong!
This is the best MGB how to video I’ve ever seen. Nice one, mate.
Many thanks for your comment - that's really kind.. I try to make them and include the info I would like to see as a neewbie!
Outstanding video. For us folks that have wire wheels. Don't forget the splines on the knock off wheels.
Many thanks for your comment - fair point - as you saw, I have minilites so don't have to deal with splines!
@@americanpatriot2422 don’t put too much in there
Such a great and useful video. I drove my 72 MGB that I am presently restoring from 77-81 prior to storage and NEVER greased it! In replacing the entire swivel assemblies recently, I noticed that the parts arrived ungreased so your video is a timely one! Also, I loved the dual camera angles through the use of a GoPro. Santa has one under the Christmas tree for me that I will put to good use. Another great Video!
Many thanks for your comment - I was told that not greasing the joints will cause wear very quickly... that said, another viewer noticed my track rod end rubbers were a bit worn so that's a job for after Christmas! :-)
Keep them maintenance videos coming. They are so handy for us beginners 😊
Many thanks for your comment - so glad you're finding them useful. Let me know if there's other things you'd like covered!
@ I have previous commented. I’d like to know where to Jack up the car front and back using a scissor Jack as an emergency roadside wheel change. Thanks
Like the end on your grease gun, might have to get one of those.
Thanks for your comment - I really struggled with the standard one and was worried about damaging the nipple when removing the grease gun with the standard coupler. The one I bought was this one - amzn.to/41Jn90b
@ClassicMGB thanks will take a look.
Beautiful MGB GT.
Always an outstanding video and presentation.
Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you and your family.
Many thanks for your comment as always - the same to you my friend!
Thanks Graham. Very useful for new owners/maintainers :) My GT is the same year as yours, so very relevant.
Many thanks for your comment - really glad that it was helpful. Let us know if there are other videos that you'd find useful!
Omg never seen anyone get in such a mess with the grease. Great video how to lubricate joints etc.
Many thanks for your comment - ha ha I do seem to make a bit of a meal of it - hopefully I'll improve a bit as I get more practice! :-)
@ follow your videos all the time. I’ve been a mechanic all my life, greasing so that it’s just showing past the seals is sufficient. I’ve got a 68 gt.
@@AndrewTimms-o4t I was taught to pump plenty in so it forces all the old grease out - probably someone wanting to sell me grease!!! :-)
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Certainly getting the use of the ramp now Graham! Loving these have a go videos 👍
Hi Wayne - Many thanks for your comment as always! I think that's a great title - might use it.. "Have a Go" videos :-)
ramp envy! axle stands for me. thanks for the info
Many thanks for your comment - yes, the ramp is a real game changer but, as you can hear from the video, its really because I have a breathing issue which makes lugging trolley jacks around hard work. I do need to use one occasionally when I need just one half of the car in the air...
Looks like you need to replace your track rod ends as the rubbers are split.
Many thanks for your comment - good spot. The car's on the ramp at the moment as I'm dealing with the surface rust and lanoguarding it so I'll take a closer look and replace if necessary!
Was trying to work out what blue roll was. Then it dawned on me that you are referring to, what we called in the Australia Army, ROAR, Rag On A Roll. Now I need to watch again and pay more attention. Love the videos and frankly quite jealous of your MGB GT as I a have admired these cars since my childhood. Cheers
Many thanks for your comment - sorry I should have exp0lained what blue roll is! I'm very proud of the GT and have waited a long time to get one as like you, I've wanted one for many years!
You forgot the hardy spicer joint on the propshaft! I think you pumped half a cartridge of grease into the splined sliding joint which might give it a hydraulic lock when the rear suspension moves up and down ! Otherwise great work 👌
Thanks for your comment. That said, I'm a bit confused because according to the workshop manual, there's only one grease point on the propshaft.. which bit did I miss? Also, I thought it was a good idea to pump plenty of grease through any joint to drive out any of the old worn out grease - is this not the right approach?
@ there’s usually one actually on the hardy spicer joint in between two of the lobes itself, there is on ours , but sometimes if it’s been replaced they come as a sealed unit and there’s no grease nipple hope this clarifies it 👍
I like the ramps . Where are they from please
Many thanks for your comment. We got the ramps from Equipment4garages. I actually visited them to check that I could fit my lowered GT on the ramp. We did a video when we got the ramp here - th-cam.com/video/ZcczNl7JblI/w-d-xo.html
And use Mobil one synthetic grease.
Thanks for your comment - I use bog standard grease as recommended in the workshop manual..
Great video! How ofter are you suppose to do that?
Thanks for your comment - I think the recommended interval is every 3000 miles, but I do it a bit more frequently - probably 1500-2000 miles - I reckon that the fresher the grease the better, but I might be wrong!