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MG MGA - Engine Pulling Puzzle

Here's a tough one. I can't get the engine out of my MGA. Photos and a description of the problem here:

http://mgablog.com/archives/2005/06/engine_pulling.html

I could really use some help on this one ... I just can't figure out how to get this baby loose.
Rich

Had the same problem. TAKE THE PULLY OFF THE CRANK.
C.C. Jones

I always remove engine and gearbox seperately. A bit more work but a lot easier (in my eyes) and less chance of damaging bodywork

Clive
Clive Skehorn

Boom! Got it. Here's the update:

http://mgablog.com/archives/2005/06/engine_pulled.html
Rich

I'm with Clive. I also remove the head as it's usually coming off anyway and with that off it's a little lighter also. Gary
gary starr

I had trouble with the gearbox dipstick getting caught up too.

When putting the engine back, put the felt seal in the timing cover, put the crankshaft pulley in place through the cover, and reasemble back on to the engine together.

Cheers
ian f
Ian Fraser

This thread was discussed between 17/06/2005 and 18/06/2005

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