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MG MGB (1962-1980) repair manuals
A repair manual for your MG MGB (1962-1980)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on MG sports cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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MG MGB Roadster / GT Coupé - 1798 cc (1962-1980) (Jubilee Edition) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the MG MGB Roadster and GT Coupé.
Petrol engines: 1.8 (1798 cc, BMC B series).
Production years: 1962-1980.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the MGB GT V8.
New edition of manual HZ0111MG, published on the occasion of the 50-year jubilee of Haynes, with colour photos and wiring diagrams in colour.
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This Haynes manual for the MG MGB 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, heater, 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.
- Includes technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 240 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.79 in, hardback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2010) |
| Series: | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (4894) |
| ISBN: | 9781844258949 |
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MG MGB Roadster / GT Coupé - 1798 cc (1962-1980) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the MG MGB Roadster and MGB GT Coupé.
Petrol engines: 4 cylinders - 1.8 L (1798 cc, BMC B series).
Production years: 1962-1980.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the MGB GT V8.
This Haynes manual for the MG MGB Roadster and MGB GT Coupé describes service and repair of the petrol engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, 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 x 1.4 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.55 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2013) |
| Series: | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (0111) |
| ISBN: | 9780857337078 |
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MG MGB & MGB GT - Mk 2 & Mk 3 (1968-1981) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual
Autobooks repair manual for the MG MGB and MGB GT, Mk 2 and Mk 3.
Production years: 1968-1981.
Glove Box Edition on A5-format. Fits in the glovebox.
This Autobooks Manual for the MG MGB and MGB GT sports cars (Mk 2 and Mk 3 models) 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: | 192 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos, drawings and exploded views |
| Publisher: | Autobooks / Brooklands Books (GB, 1996) |
| Series: | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 935) |
| ISBN: | 9781855200944 |
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MGA & MGB | Clymer Owner's Workshop Manual
Floyd Clymer manual (reprint) for the MGA and MGB sports cars.
Versions:
- MGA 1500 (1955-1959), MGA 1600 Mk I (1959-1961), MGA 1600 Mk II (1961-1962)
- MGB Mk I (1962-1967) and MGB Mk II (1967-1970).
Also useable for the mechanical components of the last MGB series (1970-1980).
Petrol engines: 1500, 1600 and 1800 cc.
This Clymer repair manual for the MGA and MGB contains extensive information for maintenance, repair and overhaul of all mechanical and electric components.
It covers in detail the 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8 litre 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 reproduction of the instruction manual MGB & MGB GT Owners Handbook.
- Reprint of the original Clymer book from the 1970s.
Product details
| Author: | Floyd Clymer |
| Details: | 474 pages, 21.5 x 14 x 2.6 cm / 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.02 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 251 photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Veloce Press (USA, 2009) |
| Series: | Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint |
| ISBN: | 9781588500915 |
MGB Roadster and GT Coupe - 1.8 L / 110 cu in engine (1962-1980)
Haynes Repair Manual for the MG MGB Roadster and GT Coupé (US and Canadian models).
Gasoline engine: 4 cylinders - 1.8 L (110 cu in)
Model years: 1962-1980.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the MGB GT V8.
- This Haynes workshop manual on the MG MGB Roadster and GT Coupé describes with photos and step-by-step instructions for maintenance and repair of the 4-cylinder petrol engine (timing gear, 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.
- Covers also work on the clutch, the gearbox (removal and installation), the driveshafts, the braking system, the suspension, the steering gear, the body, the interior and the electrical system.
- Complete with a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 245 pages, 27 x 21.5 x 1.3 cm / 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.51 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 1989) |
| ISBN: | 9780856966231 |
MGB Step-by-Step Service Guide and Owner's Manual - All Models, First to Last
This service manual for the MGB and MGC offers comprehensive guidance for maintaining Roadster, GT, or V8 models in optimal condition. It includes full-service intervals and step-by-step instructions accompanied by around 300 clear photographs and line drawings, making it suitable for both beginners and experts.
Models covered:
- MGB 1800 cc Roadster and GT, chrome and rubber bumpers
- MGC and MGC GT
- MGB GT V8
- MG RV8.
The manual covers each service interval throughout the vehicle's lifetime, along with regular body maintenance and preservation tips. Helpful chapters on body repairs, buying spares, fault finding, safety, and passing the UK MoT are also provided.
Additionally, it contains trade secrets and tips to enhance reliability and preserve the car's value, which are not typically found in workshop manuals. A unique feature is the Service/Tune-Up Record, allowing owners to maintain a fully documented service history, thus adding value to their MGB.
Product details
| Author: | Lindsay Porter |
| Details: | 128 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.7 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.28 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | 300+ photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Porter Publishing Ltd (Gb, 2016) |
| ISBN: | 9781899238002 |
MG MGA / MGB & MGB GT (1955-1968) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual
Autobooks repair manual for the MG sports cars:
- MGA 1500, MGA 1600, MGA Twin Cam
- MGB and MGB GT.
Production years: 1955-1968.
Glove Box Edition on A5-format. Fits in the glovebox.
This Autobooks Manual for the MG MGA and MGB Mk 1 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: | 186 pages, 21.5 x 14 x 1.1 cm / 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.43 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos, drawings and exploded views |
| Publisher: | Autobooks / Brooklands Books (GB, 1996) |
| Series: | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 955) |
| ISBN: | 9781855200937 |
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MG MGA & MGB (1955-1968) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual
Autobooks repair manual for the MG MGA and MGB.
Production years: 1955-1968.
This Autobooks Manual for the MG MGA and MGB 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: | 178 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos, drawings and exploded views |
| Publisher: | Autobooks / Brooklands Books (GB, 1991) |
| Series: | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 955) |
| ISBN: | 9781783180356 |
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MG MGB and MGB GT (1968-1981) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual
Autobooks repair manual for the MG sports cars:
- MGB Mk 2
- MGB GT Mk 2
- MGB Mk 3
- MGB GT Mk 3.
Production years: 1968-1981.
This Autobooks Manual for the MG MGB and MGB GT (Mk 2 and Mk 3 models) 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: | 188 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos, drawings and exploded views |
| Publisher: | Autobooks / Brooklands Books (GB, 1992) |
| Series: | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 935) |
| ISBN: | 9781783180325 |
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MG MGB, MGA, MGA 1600, MGA 1600 Mk II | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the MGA, MGA 1600, MGA 1600 Mk II and MGB.
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This Bucheli repair manual for the MGA, MGA 1600, MGA 1600 Mk II and MGB 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.
Product details
| Details: | 96 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2014) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (92) |
| ISBN: | 9783716821879 |
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