I need more info about OIL LEAKS in a 1979MGB

Asked by GuruD98SFZ Aug 30, 2023 at 09:29 AM about the 1979 MG MGB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Is it common for MGB's to leak engine oil? Do the seals/gaskets need to be
routinely changed such as evry 2 years or so?

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Gene answered 8 months ago

yes they do leak oil after a period of time but not every two years unless there is something wrong with the engine itself

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james answered 8 months ago

A 44 year old vehicle will leak, it will squeak, it will rattle, and it will sometimes have a mind of its own! They're only new once. Jim

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