1979 MG Midget Engine Parts

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. 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

One part is listed for the 1979 MG Midget — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4B2406.

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

4 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1979 MG Midget, from AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 54032200, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0924009 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CS3622, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. 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 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1979 MG Midget come from 2 brands — BECK/ARNLEY and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 0143057 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 3M2407.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

3 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1979 MG Midget come from 3 brands — NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes NATIONAL 99199, SCHAEFFLER SR3511 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99199.

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

5 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1979 MG Midget come from 5 brands — NATIONAL, BCA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 472397.

This group includes NATIONAL 472397, BCA NS472397 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1504013 and the remaining parts above.

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 are listed for the 1979 MG Midget, from AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include AJUSA 10019300, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0944006 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 3622, among others listed 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 are listed for the 1979 MG Midget, from AJUSA, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes AJUSA 52056000, FEL-PRO HS21190B and VICTOR REINZ 021067501.

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

One part is listed for the 1979 MG Midget — AJUSA 50063400.

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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX34289.

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

DORMAN supplies the 5 Expansion Plug parts for the 1979 MG Midget. DORMAN 555024 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 555024, DORMAN 555017 and DORMAN 555025 and the remaining 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 are listed for the 1979 MG Midget, from AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes AJUSA 13037100, FEL-PRO MS22692 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15235 and the remaining parts 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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RV34978.

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

15 Oil Filter parts for the 1979 MG Midget come from 9 brands — MOTORCRAFT, BOSCH, VARIOUS MFR and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOBIL M1204A.

The Economy section lists 3 options from AUTO EXTRA, BOSCH and VARIOUS MFR — the catalog's value-priced group. AUTO EXTRA 61851374 is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOBIL M1204A is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MOTORCRAFT, BECK/ARNLEY, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 4 other brands supply 11 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORCRAFT FL400S.

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

5 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1979 MG Midget come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO OS21564C.

This group includes FEL-PRO OS21564C, AJUSA 14031400 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0994003 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 057380.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 MG Midget — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RY6361.

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

One part is listed for the 1979 MG Midget — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0211408.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1T2407.

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

2 Timing Belt Pulley parts for the 1979 MG Midget come from BECK/ARNLEY.

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

2 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 1979 MG Midget, from CLOYES and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Part numbers include CLOYES 94013 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1362.

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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 60269.

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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1505601.

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

5 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1979 MG Midget come from 4 brands — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO VS21565.

This group includes FEL-PRO VS21565, AJUSA 11007400 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0954015 and the remaining 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

2 Valve Guide parts for the 1979 MG Midget come from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

This group includes ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG174CI and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG174BR.

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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0565021.

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

ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS supplies both parts for the 1979 MG Midget.

Listed part numbers: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VS1176 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VS1426.

This table covers the Valve Spring retainers. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 MG Midget — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 051309.

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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS SS153.