1968 MG MGB cooling system pump

cooling system pump for 1968 MG MGB

1968 MG MGB

Saved 17 September 2026

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# Water Pump Replacement Guide for 1968 MGB

Vehicle Overview

This guide covers sourcing and installing a replacement water pump for a 1968 MGB.

Key Considerations Before Sourcing

Before selecting a water pump, determine the following:

Restoration standard: Are you pursuing a numbers-matching concours rebuild, a quality driver vehicle, or simply restoring reliability for regular use? This significantly impacts which type of part is appropriate.

Current pump status: Is the original pump still installed and requiring replacement, or are you starting from scratch?

Model year variant: The MGB underwent a mid-year change in 1968 that affected cooling system components. Confirm whether you have an early 1968 or late 1968 model, as this determines correct fitment.

Part type preference: Decide whether you want an OEM original part, NOS (New Old Stock) if available, or a quality reproduction. The reproduction market for MGB cooling components is well-established and reliable.

Sourcing Recommendations

Moss Motors is the primary supplier for MGB-specific parts and should be your first stop:

https://carspanner.com/go/moss-motors

Moss Motors maintains comprehensive MGB inventory and will have the correct water pump variant for your specific year and model configuration.

Fitment Notes

Reproduction water pump quality and availability depend on:

Your specific 1968 model year variant (early vs. late)
Your intended restoration standard
OEM vs. reproduction preference

Confirm these details with your supplier to ensure correct fitment and performance.

Where to Find It

Moss Motors

Comprehensive MGB parts supplier with correct variants

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About MG

MG sports cars — from the pre-war T-Types through the MGA, MGB, Midget, and MGC — represent one of the best-supported British classic marques in the world. The large North American export market means that US-based suppliers like Moss Motors carry enormous stocks of mechanical and body components, including reproduction panels, chrome trim, and full engine rebuild kits. The B-Series engine in the MGB is essentially immortal in parts terms. Rubber seals, hood frames, and interior trim are actively reproduced. MGA parts are slightly harder but still well covered. The MGC and V8 conversions require more specialist knowledge. For chrome and brightwork, Lincsparts and Bill Rawles Classic Cars are well-regarded. The MG Car Club and various register groups maintain club spares schemes for obsolete items.

When sourcing cooling system pump for a classic car, it pays to verify the exact part specification against the vehicle's build date rather than model year alone — British Leyland cars in particular changed specifications mid-year without fanfare. Cross-referencing the original part number against multiple supplier catalogues often reveals equivalent components at different price points. For NLA items, owner club spares registers, eBay sold listings, and specialist forums are frequently the only viable route.

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