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MG Midget (1958-1980) repair manuals (1/2)
A repair manual for your MG Midget (1958-1980)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on MG sports cars (1/2).
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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MG Midget / Austin-Healey Sprite (1958-1980) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual
Haynes Classic Repair Manual for the:
- MG Midget Mk I, II, III and 1500
- Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I 'Frogeye', II, III and IV.
Petrol engines: 1.0 (948 cc, 9CG), 1.1 (1098 cc, 10), 1.3 (1275 cc, A-Series, 12) and 1.5 (1493 cc, PE94).
Production years: 1958-1980.
This Haynes manual for the Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget sports cars describes service and repair of the engine (valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the cooling system, ventilation, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 256 pages, 27 x 21.5 x 1.3 cm / 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.51 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2013) |
| Series: | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0265) |
| ISBN: | 9780857336903 |
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Austin-Healey Sprite / MG Midget (1958-1980) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual
Autobooks repair manual for the sports cars:
- Austin-Healey Sprite Mk 1, 2, 3, 4
- MG Midget Mk 1, 2, 3, 1500.
Production years: 1958-1980.
Glove Box Edition on A5-format. Fits in the glovebox.
This Autobooks Manual for the Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget sports cars provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering box, brakes, the electrical system and the body.
- Includes tables with detailed service data and torque specifications.
- Complete with wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 180 pages, 22 x 15 x 1.1 cm / 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.43 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos, drawings and exploded views |
| Publisher: | Autobooks / Brooklands Books (GB, 1996) |
| Series: | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 442) |
| ISBN: | 9781855201255 |
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Austin-Healey Sprite Mk 2, 3 & 4 / MG Midget - Official Workshop Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the sports cars:
- Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II, III, IV
- MG Midget Mk I, II, III up to chassis number GAN 5-153920 (1974 model).
Petrol engines: 948, 1098 and 1275 cc.
This is the same technical manual that was used in the Austin and MG dealer's workshops at the time. Austin reference: AKD4021.
Product details
| Details: | 330 pages, 28.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm / 11.2 x 8.25 x 0.75 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Brooklands Books (GB, 1996) |
| ISBN: | 9781855202818 |
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Austin-Healey Sprite / MG Midget - 948cc, 1098cc, 1275cc (1958-1971) | Clymer Owner's Workshop Manual
Floyd Clymer manual (reprint) for the Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget.
Petrol engines: 948 cc, 1098 cc and 1275 cc.
Production years: 1958-1971.
This Clymer repair manual for the Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget sports cars contains extensive information for maintenance, repair and overhaul of all mechanical and electric components.
It covers in detail the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
It also provides instructions for work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, the electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes technical specifications and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Also features a chapter on tuning with instructions for fitting a Judson Supercharger.
- Updated reprint of the original Clymer book from 1970.
Product details
| Author: | Floyd Clymer |
| Details: | 344 pages, 21.5 x 14 cm / 8.5 x 5.5 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 200+ drawings |
| Publisher: | Floyd Clymer / VelocePress (USA, 2015) |
| Series: | Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint |
| ISBN: | 9781588501264 |
MG Midget / Austin Healy Sprite (1958-1980) | Haynes Repair Manual
American Haynes Repair Manual for the MG Midget and Austin Healy Sprite (US and Canadian models).
Gasoline engines:
- 1.0 L (948 cc)
- 1.1 L (1098 cc)
- 1.3 L (1275 cc)
- 1.5 L (1493 cc)
Model years: 1958-1980.
- This Haynes manual for the MG Midget / and Austin Healy Sprite describes with photos and detailed step-by-step instructions the maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and crankshaft), the cooling system, the heater, the fuel system, the exhaust, the starting and charging system.
- Also covers the clutch, the gearbox (removal and installation), the drive shafts, the brake system, the suspension, the steering gear, the body, the interior and the electrical system.
- Based on a complete disassembly and assembly.
- Complete with a maintenance schedule, technical data, tightening torques and tables for troubleshooting.
- Clear, comprehensive electrical diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 242 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.6 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.63 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 700+ photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 2005) |
| Series: | Haynes Auto Repair Manual (66015) |
| ISBN: | 9780856965883 |
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Austin-Healey Sprite / MG Midget (1958-1980) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual
Autobooks repair manual for the:
- Austin Healey Sprite 1 (1958-1961), Sprite 2 (1961-1964), Sprite 3 (1964-1966) and Sprite 4 (1966-1971)
- MG Midget 1 (1961-1964), Midget 2 (1964-1966), Midget 3 (1966-1974) and Midget 1500 (1974-1980).
This Autobooks Manual for the Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget sports cars provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering gear, brakes, the electrical system and the body.
- Includes tables with detailed service data and torque specifications.
- Complete with wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Author: | Autobooks |
| Details: | 196 pages, 23.5 x 19 x 1 cm / 9.25 x 7.5 x 0.39 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos, drawings and exploded views |
| Publisher: | Veloce Press (USA, 2001) |
| Series: | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual |
| ISBN: | 9781588500298 |
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Austin Healey Sprite Mk II / MG Midget | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite Mk II
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This Bucheli repair manual for the MG Midget / Austin Healey Sprite Mk II provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 1st edition (1970).
Product details
| Details: | 74 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (95) |
| ISBN: | 9783716822364 |
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