1963 MG MGB 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

This group shows a single part: 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 54031800.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. 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 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1963 MG MGB, from AJUSA and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

This group includes AJUSA 15015900, AJUSA 15038800 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1504002.

This table covers the Crankshaft Thrust washers. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 2T2252.

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

4 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1963 MG MGB come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes AJUSA 10023200, FEL-PRO 21183C and MAHLE / CLEVITE 3614 and the remaining parts above.

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

3 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1963 MG MGB come from 3 brands — AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes AJUSA 52055600, MAHLE / CLEVITE HS3614 and VICTOR REINZ 021098301.

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

2 Cylinder Repair Sleeve parts for the 1963 MG MGB come from MELLING.

Part numbers include MELLING CSL619 and MELLING CSL719.

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 50062900.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

One part is listed for the 1963 MG MGB — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX3571.

This table covers the Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

5 Expansion Plug parts for the 1963 MG MGB come from 2 brands — PIONEER and DORMAN. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 565030.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 565030, DORMAN 555030 and PIONEER PE143, plus the other parts above.

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 1963 MG MGB come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include AJUSA 13017700, FEL-PRO MS22506B and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15234, among others listed above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

One part is listed for the 1963 MG MGB — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RV3570.

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

6 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 1963 MG MGB, from WESTAR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. WESTAR EM2736 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include WESTAR EM2736, WESTAR EM2735 and BECK/ARNLEY 1040369, among others listed 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 1963 MG MGB, from HASTINGS / BALDWIN and WIX.

Listed part numbers: 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 1963 MG MGB — AJUSA 14041100.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0213088.

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 1963 MG MGB.

This group includes 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 1963 MG MGB — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 60005.

This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. 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

One part is listed for the 1963 MG MGB — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1504001.

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 1963 MG MGB, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO VS215091 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO VS215091, MAHLE / CLEVITE VS30026 and AJUSA 11016000, among others listed 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 1963 MG MGB.

Listed part numbers: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG751BR, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG752BR and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG751CI, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the lifters / tappets that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

One part is listed for the 1963 MG MGB — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0565022.

This table covers the springs that close each intake and exhaust valve. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a broken coil, or a clunk from the spring pocket. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VS1508.

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 1963 MG MGB, from AJUSA and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 16001000, AJUSA 57001100 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS SS105.