Best place to get

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#1 Best place to get

Post by Animal » Sat Jul 16, 2016 4:02 pm

A new flywheel and clutch kit from ? SNG Barratt ?

It's a late '68 S2 OTS.

The flywheel teeth have pretty much gone, so starting was hit and miss, now not possible.

Whilst the engine is out, was thinking of replacing the clutch (plus head gasket).

Any suggestions greatfully received !

Many thanks,

Gary
1968 S2 OTS

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#2 Re: Best place to get

Post by mgcjag » Sat Jul 16, 2016 4:15 pm

Hi Gary why replace the head gasket are you having problems
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#3 Re: Best place to get

Post by abowie » Sat Jul 16, 2016 4:37 pm

If you are not having trouble with the engine I would leave the head very much alone, especially as it's probably a long stud motor.
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#4 Re: Best place to get

Post by Animal » Sat Jul 16, 2016 6:17 pm

Hi - getting some slight leaks through the studs up top.

Just thought it made sense - am I being naive and missing something ?
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#5 Re: Best place to get

Post by mgcjag » Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:08 pm

If it's coolant leaking then try some bars leaks worked for a friend of mine
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#6 Re: Best place to get

Post by Animal » Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:18 pm

Sorry, missed a bit of detail off - oil coming out the top end studs. Not lots, just when the engines been running/ used for a bit.
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#7 Re: Best place to get

Post by abowie » Sun Jul 17, 2016 1:15 am

Oil shouldn't be able to leak out around the head studs although coolant can.

Are you sure it's not coming from the cam covers and running down into the centre of the head?
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#8 Re: Best place to get

Post by Animal » Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:48 am

No, it's definitely oil (not a lot admittedly) seeping out through one of the headstuds - LHS nearest the bulkhead.
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