COOLING - RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP & HOSES

CAR IDENTIFICATION MG A

Year	Model	Numbers manufactured
September 1955 to May 1959	MGA 1500cc	10101 to 68,850
September 1958 to June 1960	MGA Twin Cam	501 to 2611
May 1959 to April 1961	MGA 1600cc	68,851 to 100,351
April 1961 to June 1962	MGA 1600cc MkII	100,352 to 109,070

BMC 'B' Series Engine Use(1953 to 1981)

Model	cc	Prefix	BHP/RPM	Torque
M.G. MGA	1489	BP15GB,15GB	68/5200	82
M.G. MGA	1489	15GD	72/5500	85
M.G. MGA 1600	1588	16GA	80/5600	87
MGA Twin Cam	1588	BC16GB	108/6700
M.G. MGA 1600 Mk2	1622	16GC	90/5500 97

MGA Serial Numbers

Engine Number

The engine number is stamped on a plate secured to the righthand side of the cylinder block...or it is stamped on a plate secured to the rear of the engine behind the cylinder block. (Twin Cam)

Car Number

The car number is stamped on a plate secured to the top lefthand side of the dash panel

Gearbox Number

The gearbox number is stamped on the top of the gearbox casing adjacent to the dipstick

Body Number

The body number is stamped on a plate secured to the bulkhead between the righthand bonnet hinge and the fuse block.

Rear Axle Number

The rear axle No is stamped on the front of the axle tube on the LH side next to the spring seat.

Identifying the MGA

There are only five variations of the MGA. The 1500cc, 1600cc, MkII, Twin Cam and 1600cc MkII De luxe. The Coupés were a variation of the Roadster and were not differentiated by the factory numbering system as to body style. The Twin Cam, a major undertaking at the time of its introduction, was identified separately while the De luxe, the most elusive of MGA models, was not distinctly identified. There are reliable production figures for all models except the De luxe.

The three major MGA models may be readily identified by their tail-lamp and grille configurations as well as their engine displacement.

A 1500cc will have the familiar single Lucas tail lamp, the flush style grille and no shroud or boot lid emblems. Four-wheel drum brakes were fitted to this model only.

Very early 1500ccs had different style gauge faces, an example of which can be found in the factory service manual and drivers handbook illustrations. The door rails on the first few cars were entirely of wood as were the cockpit rear corners. There are few of these seen today. The 1500's did not have the starter hump on the passenger toe board or the windscreen mounted hood clamp. The turn indicators were switched through a relay.

1600cc is differentiated by the dual rear lamp with separate turn lamps, larger round parking lamps with flat lenses and a '1600cc' marker on the cowl and rear boot lid. Disc brakes on the front greatly improved stopping power. The starter position was moved with the resulting hump on the passenger toe board.

The 1600cc MkII received the closest thing to a face lift an MGA ever got. The famous flat grille was replaced with the 'pre-crushed' version. The MkI Mini rear lamps appeared horizontally below the boot lid and the vinyl covered dash and cowl and 1600cc MkII badges were added. The chrome trim and dash escutcheon from the Coupé finished off the dash. Seat belt anchors were added to the chassis. 1600cc MkII De luxe cars used the Twin Cam chassis with the push rod 1622cc engine. Check all parts carefully, as MGA's have not always enjoyed the respect they do now, and parts have been freely exchanged with little regard for originality. When re-wiring your car, be sure to order the loom that fits your body type, not engine type.

COOLING - RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP & HOSES

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	ARH120	RADIATOR MGA	1		CHF 309.60
1	ARH120AL	RADIATOR ALUMINIUM MGA UPRATED	1		CHF 1'000.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
2	GRC103	RADIATOR CAP 4PSI LONG	1	normal	CHF 8.95
2	GRC103SS	RADIATOR CAP 4PSI LONG SS	1	normal	CHF 14.95
2	GRC101	RADIATOR CAP 7PSI LONG	1	raises boiling temp.	CHF 8.10
2	GRC101SS	RADIATOR CAP 7PSI LONG SS	1	raises boiling temp.	CHF 14.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
3	061864	TAP, RADIATOR DRAIN BSP	1		CHF 32.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
4	ARH517	WASHER FIBRE 1/2 ID	1		CHF 0.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
5	GRH1001M	HOSE OVERFLOW 5/16IN PER METRE	1	(sold per metre)	CHF 11.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
6	AHH5144K	PACKING SET MGA RAD	1		CHF 13.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
7	GHF120	SCREW 5/16 UNF X 3/4	6		CHF 0.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
10	GHC11035	HOSE CLIP, 25-35MM	6	alternatives	CHF 7.45
10	CS4025	WIRECLIP1 3/8-1 9/16	6	alternatives	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
11	FMK8859	HOSE-PUMP/ADAPT A&B	1		CHF 20.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
12	GRH305X	HOSE RADIATOR TOP & BOT, BRAIDED	1	top and bottom hoses are similar!	CHF 14.60
NI	GAC2110X	HOSE SET RADIATOR, SILICONE	1		CHF 123.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
13	ACH5031	WATER ELBOW A&B >71	1		CHF 43.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
14	AMK8847	ADAPTOR WATER TAKE OFF	1		CHF 31.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
15	AHH5434	HOSE WATER RETURN	1		CHF 2.05
15	AHH5434X	HOSE HTR RTN SHT SIL MGA	1		CHF 3.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
16	GHC11030	HOSE CLIP, 22-30MM	1		CHF 7.45
16	CS4013	WIRECLIP 5/8 - 13/16	1		CHF 3.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
17	AEK122	PLUG-WATER ELBOW	1		CHF 24.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
18	232043A	COPPER WASHER 13/16X5/8	1		CHF 2.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
19	GWP103	WATER PUMP	1		CHF 84.50
NI	8G2373	REPAIR KIT	1	single bearing pump only From GB39365	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
NI	88G446	SEAL WATER PUMP	1	single bearing pump only From GB39365	CHF 39.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
20	88G422	GASKET-MGA WATERPUMP	1		CHF 2.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
21	8G742	USE 8G742X	1	original
21	8G742X	PULLEY MGA WATER PUMP	1	alternative	CHF 138.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
22	AEG129	FAN BLADE MGA	1		CHF 117.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
23	GHF117	SCREW 1/4UNF X 3/4	4		CHF 1.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
28	GFB10900	USE GCB10900	1

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
29	12H797	HOUSING THERMOSTAT	1		CHF 29.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
30	GTG101	GASKET, THERMOSTAT HOUSING, CORK	1	standard material	CHF 0.75
30	GTG101X	GASKET THERMOSTAT HOUSING, KLINGERSIL	1	uprated material	CHF 5.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
31	GTS102	THERMOSTAT 74° C/165°F, NO BYPASS	1	hot climates/summer	CHF 11.65
31	GTS104	THERMOSTAT WAX TYPE 82°C/180°F STANDARD	1	standard	CHF 12.30
31	GTS106	THERMOSTAT WAX TYPE 90°C/195°F, COLD CLIMATE	1	cold climates/winter	CHF 12.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
32	CHS2515	STUD 5/16 UNC/F1-7/8	3		CHF 3.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	ARH120	RADIATOR MGA	1		CHF 309.60
1	ARH120AL	RADIATOR ALUMINIUM MGA UPRATED	1		CHF 1'000.00
2	GRC103	RADIATOR CAP 4PSI LONG	1	normal	CHF 8.95
2	GRC103SS	RADIATOR CAP 4PSI LONG SS	1	normal	CHF 14.95
2	GRC101	RADIATOR CAP 7PSI LONG	1	raises boiling temp.	CHF 8.10
2	GRC101SS	RADIATOR CAP 7PSI LONG SS	1	raises boiling temp.	CHF 14.95
3	061864	TAP, RADIATOR DRAIN BSP	1		CHF 32.30
4	ARH517	WASHER FIBRE 1/2 ID	1		CHF 0.75
5	GRH1001M	HOSE OVERFLOW 5/16IN PER METRE	1	(sold per metre)	CHF 11.05
6	AHH5144K	PACKING SET MGA RAD	1		CHF 13.95
7	GHF120	SCREW 5/16 UNF X 3/4	6		CHF 0.95
10	GHC11035	HOSE CLIP, 25-35MM	6	alternatives	CHF 7.45
10	CS4025	WIRECLIP1 3/8-1 9/16	6	alternatives	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
11	FMK8859	HOSE-PUMP/ADAPT A&B	1		CHF 20.05
12	GRH305X	HOSE RADIATOR TOP & BOT, BRAIDED	1	top and bottom hoses are similar!	CHF 14.60
NI	GAC2110X	HOSE SET RADIATOR, SILICONE	1		CHF 123.75
13	ACH5031	WATER ELBOW A&B >71	1		CHF 43.20
14	AMK8847	ADAPTOR WATER TAKE OFF	1		CHF 31.75
15	AHH5434	HOSE WATER RETURN	1		CHF 2.05
15	AHH5434X	HOSE HTR RTN SHT SIL MGA	1		CHF 3.80
16	GHC11030	HOSE CLIP, 22-30MM	1		CHF 7.45
16	CS4013	WIRECLIP 5/8 - 13/16	1		CHF 3.30
17	AEK122	PLUG-WATER ELBOW	1		CHF 24.40
18	232043A	COPPER WASHER 13/16X5/8	1		CHF 2.90
19	GWP103	WATER PUMP	1		CHF 84.50
NI	8G2373	REPAIR KIT	1	single bearing pump only From GB39365	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
NI	88G446	SEAL WATER PUMP	1	single bearing pump only From GB39365	CHF 39.00
20	88G422	GASKET-MGA WATERPUMP	1		CHF 2.50
21	8G742	USE 8G742X	1	original
21	8G742X	PULLEY MGA WATER PUMP	1	alternative	CHF 138.70
22	AEG129	FAN BLADE MGA	1		CHF 117.00
23	GHF117	SCREW 1/4UNF X 3/4	4		CHF 1.55
28	GFB10900	USE GCB10900	1
29	12H797	HOUSING THERMOSTAT	1		CHF 29.30
30	GTG101	GASKET, THERMOSTAT HOUSING, CORK	1	standard material	CHF 0.75
30	GTG101X	GASKET THERMOSTAT HOUSING, KLINGERSIL	1	uprated material	CHF 5.60
31	GTS102	THERMOSTAT 74° C/165°F, NO BYPASS	1	hot climates/summer	CHF 11.65
31	GTS104	THERMOSTAT WAX TYPE 82°C/180°F STANDARD	1	standard	CHF 12.30
31	GTS106	THERMOSTAT WAX TYPE 90°C/195°F, COLD CLIMATE	1	cold climates/winter	CHF 12.15
32	CHS2515	STUD 5/16 UNC/F1-7/8	3		CHF 3.95