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MG MGA - Cylinder head options
My water pump replacement project has gone from good to bad. The head shop called with news that my original 1500 head has 3 cracks so I am suddenly in the market for a replacement head. So far no luck with local wrecking yards for an acceptable, used MGA or MGB head. Any suggestions for a possible sources in the Puget Sound area or even nationally would be appreciated. As a last resort does anyone have experience with the aftermarket aluminum (Moss) or iron (eBay) heads? I seem to recall that the aluminum cross-flow heads were not receiving positive reviews, but don’t ever recall seeing any comments on the reproduction heads. John |
jjb Backman |
I have a stage 2 head for sale, lead free, oselli reconditioned, free from cracks, and listed in the classifieds here. |
dominic clancy |
I have had a very bad experience with a Pierce Manifiold 5 port alloy head (manufacturing defects) - beware. I will detail all in another thread next week. Mike |
Mike Ellsmore |
John, For a used head, you might try Keith Ansell at Foreign Parts Positively, in Brush Prairie, near Vancouver, Washington. He has a lot of used MGA parts; I gave him a head a few years back when I was reducing my stash. Ken |
k v morton |
Dominic, I searched the classified section but did not see a listing for your cylinder head. Am I looking in the wrong place? Shipping from Switzerland would likely be too expensive. Ken, I did check with Keith at Foreign Parts Positively and recieved an email from him last night. Brooklands in Tacoma also could supply a head. Thanks, John |
jjb Backman |
Keith is a pretty good resource. He helped me put together everything I needed to bolt my 5-main "B" engine to my stock "A" transmission. He has sheds full of parts used parts, as well as lots of new stuff in stock. |
k v morton |
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