Nigel/Dave

Many thanks for the excellent information and photo. I will recheck the surfaces. I could clearly see the groove for the circlip on the cylinder but only from one side. However, it was the side I was trying to 'force' the clip onto. I will fit as Concave, as seen in the photo.

I note your comment on not drilling holes in the circlip. The width of the circlip and the absence of holes is by design.

Original Parts: When I bought the car it came with two new cylinders unfitted. The invoice was dated 2005 and headed MGOC.

I may buy the correct fitting tool and offer it for loan, in this Forum.

Regards
Mike
Norfolk/Lincs.
MB:07710 459873
1969 NGTD

I agree with your other respondants. The concave side towards the diff. Tap it in place gently with a drift. The first one I did, the clip broke in two so be prepared to order a spare! For further pics see my web site (www.ngkitcar.co.uk)
Chris

We seem to have a trend developing here - I too broke my first cylinder clip...!!! It's always comforting to hear of others having the same problem - you feel less foolish.

Hello

I used a bit of heat to splay the clip. I then pinched them back together when they were in position. They now sit fairly snuggly around the cylinder grove.

The garage where the MOT will be done said that they would have used a screwdriver and a hammer.

Regards
Mike