V8 lubricants, grease and chemicals survey
An Italian V8 enthusiast, Matteo Masi, suggested in his V8 Bulletin Board posting that it could be a good idea to launch a lubricants, grease, chemicals and adhesives survey, similar to the replacement tyre survey. The aim would be to answer the question "what should I have in my workshop shelves? What product/make for each use and what makes are better than others? Matteo indicated he would welcome views on choices for the engine, gearbox and rear axle, thread sealant and lubricant, greasing points and more. So we have set up this online survey form. You need not fill in each section - if you have views on one item that's fine, all views are welcome. See also the V8BB thread.

Engine oil and additive
My preferred engine oil is:
  
Other comments:
  
Oil in the carburettor dampers
My preferred choice of oil for the dampers is:
  
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Gearbox
My preferred choice of oil for the gearbox is:
  
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Overdrive unit
My preferred choice of oil for the overdrive unit is:  
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Rear axle
My preferred choice of oil for the rear axle is:  
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Front suspension
My preferred choice of grease for the front suspension is:  
Other comments:  
Thread lubricants & sealants
Your recommendations for the threads on the bolts for the water pump, oil pump, timing cover, exahust manifolds and other threads on the MGBGTV8?  
Other comments  
Rear springs - antisqueak treatment
Your suggestion:  
Throttle cable
Your suggestion:  
Steering rack
My preferred choice of lubrication for the steering rack is:  
Other comments:  
Distributor shaft & bobweights
My preferred choice of lubrication for the distributor and bobweights is:  
Other comments:  
Ignition switch
Suggested lubrication and comments:
Hinges - doors, tailgate and bonnet
Suggested lubricants:  
Any other suggestions, views or comments?
Name:
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MGBGTV8 Car No (VIN) and colour (original and current). If your MG is a V8 Roadster or MGBGTV8 conversion or another MG model please mention:  
Email:
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  Clicking the Submit button alongside sends the data in this form to the V8 Registrar as an automated email by our webhost. If you have made a mess of your first form, don't worry - just fill out another!
If you have any queries over this survey, please contact the Matteo Masi