1959 MG Mga Engine Parts

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

2 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 1959 MG Mga come from 2 brands — DURA-BOND and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes DURA-BOND DA2 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 3C4306.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 54032100.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 10034600.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 52055900.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Cylinder seal surface. Read more

4 Cylinder Repair Sleeve parts for the 1959 MG Mga come from MELLING.

Part numbers include MELLING CSL720, MELLING CSL620 and MELLING CSL629, among others listed above.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 50063300.

This table covers the Intake & Exhaust Manifold gasket sets. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

4 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts for the 1959 MG Mga come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 13050800, FEL-PRO MS22506B and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15234, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

5 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 1959 MG Mga, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, WESTAR and PIONEER.

This group includes DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A2736, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A2735 and PIONEER 602736 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 18000900.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

2 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1959 MG Mga, from HASTINGS / BALDWIN and WIX. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF172 and WIX 51300.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 1959 MG Mga — AJUSA 59007000.

This table covers the Timing Belt pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

BECK/ARNLEY supplies both parts for the 1959 MG Mga. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Mga.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 0513860 and BECK/ARNLEY 0513954.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 2352.

This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

One part is listed for the 1959 MG Mga — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 60005.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

6 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1959 MG Mga, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, FEL-PRO, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO VS215091 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO VS215091, BECK/ARNLEY 0360081 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0955214, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering. Read more

ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS supplies the 4 Valve Guide parts for the 1959 MG Mga.

Part numbers include ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG751BR, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG752BR and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG751CI, among others listed above.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

3 Valve Stem Seal parts are listed for the 1959 MG Mga, from AJUSA and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 12006300, AJUSA 57014400 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS SS105.