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Eliminating the Rattles

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hhj1397 Hans Jensen Philly, PA, USA 1969 MG MGC	Posted: July 23, 2012 07:19AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 225

After a long rebuild process my C has been finally enjoying the open road. It has been a joy to drive but the rattle, squeaks and bumps are detracting a bit from the ride. I will of course go through the shop manual in depth but I wanted to see if anyone had a quick answer as to the location and type of lubrication that I should use to try to eliminate some of the noise. Its mostly coming from the front suspension and steering column.

Thanks!

Hans

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Swamperca Swamper CA Nor Cal, USA 1969 MG MGB GT "Rat" 1969 MG MGC GT "A 69 MGC" 1970 MG MGB GT "Widow" 1971 MG MGB "Ruby" 1974 MG MGB "Groovy B"	Posted: July 23, 2012 11:56AM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 7,659

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kirks-auto robert kirk Davenport, Iowa, Rock Island, Illinois, Clearwater, USA	Posted: July 23, 2012 12:11PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 13,091

Poly bushings with silicone grease. Sooner or later you'll need to upgrade as several positions are NLA for front suspension bushings. I can help and include an overdue control cable to boot... smoking smiley

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hhj1397 Hans Jensen Philly, PA, USA 1969 MG MGC	Posted: July 23, 2012 01:02PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 225

Robert, that definitely tops my winter plans. I am hoping to get some miles on it this summer/fall though before! I guess until that point, just coat anything that rotates in wheel bearing grease?

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kirks-auto robert kirk Davenport, Iowa, Rock Island, Illinois, Clearwater, USA	Posted: July 23, 2012 01:06PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 13,091

Dino oil and grease will kill any old rubber bushings. If you wish use silicone grease...white pasty/clear brake stuff.

If you can grease the tie rod ends and the king pin....sometimes you have to get a gas axe to heat the KP to be sure you are flowing out the old and in the new. Virtually all LBCs have suffered over the years from lack of routine maintenance.

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