Maintenance Attention - MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual

MAINTENANCE ATTENTION

500 miles (800 km.) free service
During the early life of the car, soon after it has completed 500 miles (800 km.), you are entitled
to have it inspected free of charge by the M.G. Dealer from whom you purchased it, or, if this
should not be convenient, by any other M.G. Dealer by arrangement.
This attention given during the critical period in the life of the car makes all the difference to
its subsequent life and performance.
This service includes:
1. Engine
Tighten cylinder head and manifold nuts to recommended pressures.
Check tightness of camshaft bearing cap nuts to recommended pressures.
Check valve clearances, and reset if necessary.
Tighten fan belt if necessary. Check all water connections, and tighten clips if necessary.
Examine and clean carburetters, and reset slow running adjustment if necessary.
2. Ignition
Examine sparking plugs and distributor points, and adjust if necessary.
Check working of automatic ignition control and, if necessary, reset ignition timing.
3. Clutch
Check clutch pedal for free movement, and bleed if necessary.
Check fluid level in master cylinder, and top up if necessary.
4. Steering
Check front wheel alignment and steering connections; adjust if necessary.
5. Brakes
Check braking system functionally, and bleed lines if necessary.
Check fluid level in master cylinder, and top up if necessary.
6. Hydraulic dampers
Inspect hydraulic dampers for leaks.
Examine oil levels, and top up if necessary.
Check mounting bolts for tightness,
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