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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Restoration video


this is slightly off-topic. i have just watched a video of a Fiat 500 engine and gearbox swap. the guy makes it look so easy. is it as straightforward with a midget ? i guess what impressed me is how the engine slides out from under the car and you don't need to use an engine crane.

You can watch the video on YouTube - it is from the 'Wheeler Dealers' series and comes in 5 parts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJv6xwlsjj0&feature=related
See-See Leong

With a midget it's a bit more involved
You have to take off the bonnet and use a engine crane.

You can chose to remove engine and gearbox or just the engine both have their pro's and cons.
But generaly speaking it's only removing some nuts and bolts and it is out.
Anny one who can do normal maintenance can with help of a haynes or workshop manual remove and refit an engine
Onno Könemann

Apparently the difficult bit for some is getting the engine to work again when you put it back in...he'll be along in a minute.
Brad 1380

WOHAAAAAAAA
oh god Brad you can realy sweap me of the floor now.
Thanks for that

Midgets NOT rocket science (for most...)
Onno Könemann

What time is it in St. Louis? He could be out painting houses.

Bernie.
b higginson

Maybe a bit harsh, but not untrue. I'd happily put a tenner towards Deb's airfare just to have the BBS back to normal.
Brad 1380

We have a beetle that we use for running engines in (obviously not A-series)

Drive car in, Engine deloomed (3 or so wires), dropped out, and new one in and running, drive out, can be done in approx 10 minutes. Only modification done is the rear valance is removeable.

Type 2 Van/Bus can be done in 15-20 mins.

The wee 500's are basically the same.
PeterJMoore

This thread was discussed between 05/08/2010 and 06/08/2010

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