# Water Pump for 1968 MGB
Vehicle & Part Overview
The 1968 MGB uses a water pump with either a rubber-impeller or metal-impeller design. The standard specification for this model year is the Moulton rubber-impeller unit, though some examples may have been retrofitted with alternative designs.
Sourcing Recommendations
For a quality driver-standard reproduction water pump, confirm whether your pump features a rubber or metal impeller by inspecting through the inspection hole on the pump housing. Check the pump casting for any stamped part numbers, as MGB water pumps have mid-production variations that affect fitment and performance.
Safety Warning: Pattern water pumps of poor quality can cause overheating issues on B-series engines, leading to serious engine damage. Source from reputable suppliers only.
# Clutch Master Cylinder for 1972 Triumph TR6
Vehicle & Part Overview
The clutch master cylinder is a hydraulic, safety-critical component. Failure results in complete loss of clutch function, potentially leaving the vehicle stuck in gear or unable to disengage drive.
The 1972 TR6 uses a 3/4 inch bore Girling-type cylinder, which was standard for that model year.
Sourcing Recommendations
Quality reproduction is essential. Pattern parts have inconsistent bore tolerances and seal quality, with known failure modes including swelling or perishing seals.
- Rimmer Bros — Recommended first source for quality reproduction and reconditioned original options. They specialize in TR6 hydraulics and understand early versus late specification differences: https://carspanner.com/go/rimmer-bros
- Moss Motors — Solid alternative for TR6 clutch parts and pricing comparison: https://carspanner.com/go/moss-motors
Safety Warning: Hydraulic cylinders are not acceptable as pattern parts. Bore tolerances and seal integrity are critical to safe operation.
Reconditioned Original Option: Ask Rimmer Bros about rebuild or exchange services before committing to new reproduction, as original bore and casting integrity is often preferable.
# Fuel Pump for 1965 Austin-Healey 3000
Vehicle & Part Overview
The 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 (BJ8 variant) typically uses an SU electric fuel pump rather than a mechanical pump. Confirm the exact variant (early or late 1965 build) and current pump type, as running changes occurred during production.
Sourcing Recommendations
Pattern fuel pumps are not acceptable. A failing diaphragm or bad seal creates fuel leakage near a hot engine bay — an unacceptable safety risk.
- Burlen Fuel Systems — The genuine SU manufacturer, offering both reconditioned original pumps and correct reproductions. This is the recommended source for SU fuel system components: https://carspanner.com/go/burlen-fuel-systems
- Moss Motors — Alternative source for Austin-Healey fuel system parts: https://carspanner.com/go/moss-motors
Safety Warning: Fuel pump failure creates fire risk. Do not use budget pattern parts. Even concours-standard restorations typically run reconditioned or reproduction units in service rather than risk NOS components.
Confirm the pump variant and any casting or type numbers stamped on the pump body for exact part identification.
# Brake Master Cylinder for 1970 Jaguar E-Type
Vehicle & Part Overview
The brake master cylinder is the most safety-critical component in the braking system. The 1970 E-Type is a Series 2 model, likely with a 4.2 litre engine.
Series 2 E-Types have braking system differences from Series 1 that affect master cylinder specification and fitment.
Next Steps
Confirm the exact Series 2 specification and engine size before sourcing. Brake system components require precise fitment and quality reproduction or original parts only.