MG MGB GT GHD5 User Manual

TRANSMISSION
G EAR BOX
Checking
Early cars:
To gain access to the gearbox combined oil filler and dipstick (l),
Fig. 7
lift the carpet on the right-hand side of the gearbox cover at the rear of the radio
console and remove the rubber plug (2).
Later cars: The correct level is at the bottom of the filler level plug hole. From
underneath the car, remove the filler/level plug
(8) and check the oil level.
Clean around the dipstick before removing it.
The oil level must
be maintained at the 'HIGH' mark on the dipstick.
OVERDRIVE
Draining
Remove the plug (3) to drain the oil from the gearbox and overdrive unit.
Sump filter Drain the gearbox and overdrive unit. Clean the sump cover and its immediate
surroundings.
Remove the cover securing screws, withdraw the cover
(4) and the filter (5).
Clean all metallic particles from the two magnets fitted to the inside of the cover,
wash the cover and filter in petrol (gasoline). Refit the filter and cover.
Relief valve Remove the plug and the seal (6), withdraw the relief valve approximately
filter + in. (12 mm.) and remove the filter (7). Wash the filter, plug and seal in petrol
(gasoline).
Fit the filter to the relief valve, push the valve fully home and refit the plug and
seal.
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MG MGB GT GHD5 Specifications

General

Brand	MG
Model	MGB GT GHD5
Category	Automobile
Language	English