MG SVW Cars 1936-1939 - Designed to support and inform owners and enthusiasts of the MG SVW series

MG SVW Cars 1936-1939

Designed to support and inform owners and enthusiasts of the MG SVW series

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Hello and welcome to the MG SVW cars network site.
This is for the three types of car in this series. MG VA (1.5 litre), MG SA (2 litre) and MG WA (2.6 litre).
There are around 550 MG SVW series cars left around the world including, tourers, saloons, DHCs and specials.

The intention here is to provide an online environment for users to share and archive information as well as connect with other owners around the world - all without the need to set up your own website.

It's all free to use - just sign up and you have your own website

Remember, you can actively contribute to the content as a member by adding your own story, technical tips and hints, meeting write-ups with photos and videos as well as promoting up and coming events.

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One of the advantages of this type of site is the collaboration and connectivity.
You can contact a member directly - go to their page and click on the email link under their name.
If you wish, you can contact each other via Skype, free of charge anywhere in the world.
Skype allows you to chat by typing, talking or even video. You will need a microphone to talk and a webcam to video
You can Skype me if you wish mike.t123

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Events

East Sussex MG club

February 10, 2009 at 6pm to December 28, 2009 at 7pm – East Sussex - various

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MG WA

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MG SA

5 members

MG VA

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Mike Temple commented on Mike Temple's group 'MG VA'

The DVLA also suggested that if you wanted copies of old log books, then an accompanying letter would be needed. They should respond within 20 days

November 18

Mike Temple commented on Mike Temple's group 'MG VA'

Their response has been pretty quick - they say The registered keeper of a vehicle is entitled to a history of previous keepers’ names and addresses. The request should be made on form V888 and be accompanied by a cheque or postal order for £5.00...

November 18

Mike Temple commented on Mike Temple's group 'MG VA'

Hi Dave I have sent a request to the DVLA, the UK licensing authority for vehicle registrations for my car for previours owners and logbooks. I'll let you know how I get on and how helpful they are. BTW - were the photos of the timberwork of any u...

November 18

dave lodge commented on Mike Temple's group 'MG VA'

hi , is there a register for license no's in england, if so the plate on my va is eel 740, can the original owner be traced., thanks dave also is there any way to determine when the car was manufactured,day month, year thanks again.

November 18

Mike Temple added a blog post

VA modifications

For those of you who wish to or already do lots of miles in your cars, a bit of modernisation sometimes works wonders.I have started the ball rolling here with the oil filter mod, with a screw-on filter. I think Mick has now managed to source the ...

November 15

Mike Temple added 2 videos

November 13

Forum

VA oil filter conversion 2 Replies

Started by Mike Temple in Vehicle Technical tips. Last reply by Russell Dade Nov 3.

VA parts wanted 1 Reply

Started by Mike Temple in MG SVW Spare Parts wanted. Last reply by Russell Dade Oct 24.

Common Engine parts/Relationship

Started by Russell Dade in Vehicle Technical tips Oct 15.

Torque Settings (VA) 3 Replies

Started by Russell Dade in Vehicle Technical tips. Last reply by Mike Temple Oct 4.

Video

Started by Paul Turner in Introduce yourself Jul 11.

Blog Posts

VA modifications

For those of you who wish to or already do lots of miles in your cars, a bit of modernisation sometimes works wonders.I have started the ball rolling here with the oil filter mod, with a screw-on filter. I think Mick has now managed to source the parts cheaper and is selling them for £45 each + postage (excluding filter, around £4). I think… Continue

Posted by Mike Temple on November 15, 2009 at 9:30am

VA tourer door opening timber details

Dave Lodge is looking for some help with how the timber goes together round the door opening on his VA tourer. I also have great difficulty doing this when restoring mine. Fortunately, I met up with Garaham Ross who was in the process of making a new body for his car - he ran his own furniture business and had a factory working in ash. He made me all the pieces of timber I had missing and was most helpful. I believe he is now residing near Canterbury, but I haven't managed to track him down to t… Continue

Posted by Mike Temple on November 9, 2009 at 10:30am

Battery conditioning

As you are well aware, lack of regular user of your battery can leave it run down or just plain useless. A regular battery charger may be able to resurrect it, but I have found it unlikely. A more modern alternative is to use a battery conditioning charger. These are designed to be connected permanently and keep the battery in top condition all year round.

The CTEK MULTI XS 3600… Continue

Posted by Mike Temple on November 7, 2009 at 9:56am

Back from Abingdon-on-Thames

My wife, Kate and I are just back from a 3-month stay in Abingdon-on-Thames. We had a small apartment overlooking the High St. and about 100 yards or so from the center of the Market Square and the County Hall / Museum. BTW, the Museum will be closing soon for renovations which may take many months to complete. If any of you are intending to visit the Museum and its collection of MG artifacts and memorabilia, YOU HAD BEST DO SO SOON!!!! Drop me a line or call me (I am on Skype) if you would like… Continue

Posted by Carl Fritz on September 13, 2009 at 3:57pm

Oil seals

It is not a real MG if it has no oil leaks.
A SA has no oil seal at the rear because it has a wet clutch and at the timing cover there is a felt type with a slinger which works well with modern oils but I do have oil leaking out the side at the head gasket.This is on the push rod side and the oil must soak through because the holes do not have capping on the edges.
Detergent oil should only be a avoided in a old engine that is full of gunk and never used detergent oil before.
An additive will st… Continue

Posted by Paul Turner on September 5, 2009 at 6:19am — 1 Comment