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MG TD TF 1500 - Aftermarket Valve Cover?

Can anyone tell me anything about this valve cover? Period accessory? Dealer supplied? Maker? Thanks.....


Bill Reid

There were several after market suppliers of these alloy covers. I have a different one made by Doretti. Contemporary magazines / journals will be the best source of information, unless someone out there happens to recognise it.
Dave H
Dave Hill

It's an Arnolt product


Rod Brayshaw

I have that one. The recess in the crest has red paint that looks original. The breather is supposed to have a hose that runs up to an oil bath air filter.

I just have an ugly hose running down past the block.

....it's on the list of stuff to clean up.
MAndrus

Bill it is a after market.

http://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd_magazines.htm

You will need to hunt around to find it on the site.

Joe
JWP Policastro

I had one here at one time. It looks the same as yours Bill. I added the red. I'd say Rod's is different. Notice the raised bosses for the studs.


MG LaVerne

Mine:

I've got the matching side cover.

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MAndrus

Thanks...found it in one of the magazines, but it was identified only as aftermarket, no manufacturer indicated.
Bill Reid

Years ago, Moss used to sell repros of these.
J K Barter

Coffin cover
JRN JIM

They do repro the side cover
W. A. Chasser Jr

I have one of these, and the matching side cover, on my car since I acquired it in 1977. Never knew it was an Arnolt item. Thanks for the insight.

John Quilter (TD8986)

Peter Edney still offers a new one. Has no breather and is expensive (₤150).

http://mg-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=462_1282&product_id=4652

Gord Clark
Rockburn, Qué.
Gord Clark

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