# 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 alternatives.
Sourcing Recommendations
For a late 1968 driver-standard rebuild where a quality reproduction is acceptable, source a reproduction water pump from a specialist supplier. MGB water pumps have mid-production variation, and quality differs significantly between suppliers.
Warning: Pattern water pumps of poor quality can cause overheating issues, which on a B-series engine creates serious problems. Verify the impeller type (rubber or metal) on your existing pump before ordering a replacement.
Fitment Notes
- Confirm whether your pump has a rubber or metal impeller by inspecting through the inspection hole
- Check the original part number stamped on the pump housing if visible — this will help identify the exact variant needed
- Quality reproduction pumps from reputable suppliers are acceptable for driver-standard restoration
# Clutch Master Cylinder for 1972 Triumph TR6
Vehicle & Part Overview
The clutch master cylinder is a hydraulic, safety-critical component. On a TR6, failure results in complete loss of clutch function, potentially leaving the vehicle stuck in gear or unable to disengage drive.
The 1972 TR6 typically uses a 3/4 inch bore Girling-type cylinder as standard specification.
Sourcing Recommendations
Quality reproduction is essential — pattern parts are not acceptable for this application.
- Rimmer Bros — carspanner.com/go/rimmer-bros — carries quality reproductions built to correct specification and understands early versus late spec differences for TR6 hydraulics
- Moss Motors — carspanner.com/go/moss-motors — solid alternative for TR6 clutch parts and pricing comparison
Fitment & Safety Notes
Warning: Bore tolerances and seal quality on cheap reproductions are inconsistent. Swelling or perishing seals in pattern cylinders are a known failure mode.
Consider a reconditioned original or exchange/rebuild service as an alternative to new reproduction, as this preserves original bore and casting integrity. Contact Rimmer Bros to check availability of rebuild services before committing to new.
# 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. Fuel pump specification can vary depending on early or late 1965 build date.
Sourcing Recommendations
Pattern fuel pumps are not acceptable — a failing diaphragm or bad seal creates fuel leakage near a hot engine bay, presenting a serious fire risk.
- Burlen Fuel Systems — carspanner.com/go/burlen-fuel-systems — the genuine SU manufacturer, offering both reconditioned original pumps and correct reproductions. This is the primary source for SU fuel pump work.
- Moss Motors — carspanner.com/go/moss-motors — alternative source for Austin-Healey fuel system parts and pricing comparison
Fitment & Safety Notes
Warning: Do not use pattern fuel pumps. Fuel leakage near a hot engine bay is not acceptable regardless of cost savings.
- Confirm the exact variant (early or late 1965 BJ8) and current pump type fitted
- Check any casting or type numbers stamped on the pump body to identify exact specification
- Even concours-standard cars often run reconditioned or reproduction units in service rather than risk NOS pumps, as fuel pumps eventually wear regardless of quality
# Brake Master Cylinder for 1970 Jaguar E-Type
Vehicle & Part Overview
The 1970 Jaguar E-Type brake master cylinder is a safety-critical component. The 1970 model year falls into Series 2 specification.
Fitment Notes
- Confirm Series 2 variant and engine size (typically 4.2 litre)
- Series 2 E-Types have braking system differences from Series 1 worth identifying before sourcing