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MG MGA - Where does my washer bottle go?

Hi guys,

I'm using the "take 3 get 11" days in April to tinker with my A and today I'm trying to fit the washer bottle. I've got an electric pump, everything working great, but I cant work out where to fit the bottle bracket. It is a standard "Tudor" bottle and bracket.

I've looked at Clausager and at Barney's site, but I can't fathom it out. The only holes that seem to match on the bulkhead are obstructed by the regulator.

I have a right hand drive MGA, so if anyone else with a RHD car could post a photo or say if they had to drill any extra holes, it would be most appreciated.

Many thanks in advance,

Grant :-)
G Hudson

Grant

I used an existing hole just rear of the LHD pedal assembly blanking plate. Whether it was an original hole I do not know, but I suspect not, having looked at a bulkhead schematic. I have heard of others using one of the blanking plate cover bolts.

Steve

PS. Just looked again at the bottom photo; I need to go and unkink the pipe!

Steve Gyles

Grant

The hole is correct. It is one of the forward bolt holes for the MC mounting bracket.

Steve
Steve Gyles

Hi Steve,

Many thanks for that. I notice your bracket is the proper "Tudor" blue. Very nice!

Cheers,

Grant :-)
G Hudson

A Humbrol Paints blue from the model shop! I just guessed at the shade using a flake of paint that had fallen off!

Pity the bottle isn't correct with the smaller cap.

Steve

PS. Pipe was not kinked. Just the impression given by the photo.
Steve Gyles

Hi Grant

I made a separate plate which bolts to the two pedal blanking bolts immediately in front of Steve's fixing screw for his bottle holder. The bottle sits over the rubber blanking piece. I have no camera download link today but if you want to see it the car is just off junc 11 on the M5, near Cheltenham. 07717 835851 if you are in Bristol.

John
John Francis

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