Courtesy Light Delay Unit

When I come across ads that cross reference parts from the MGRV8 that are used on other cars of the … More

Wiring earth terminals

Thought I would check the earths as one of them looked a bit rusty. That one cleaned up done but … More

Hood Colour Touch Up

I’ve used the rear windscreen renovate stuff a couple of times to clean up the rear screen – it works … More

Original Spec Tyres

After reading a recent article on Facebook it would appear that these are the tyres closest to the original make … More

Under bonnet clean up whilst areas accessible

Well the car is over 30 years old and done nearly 50k miles so not surprisingly it’s got a bit … More

Vacuum Check

I did a vacuum check on the engine with my trusty old vacuum gauge. I used the manifold take-off for … More

MGRV8 Replacement Inner Gearlever Gaiter

When I removed the centre consol with the leather outer gearlever gaiter it was instantly clear that the lower rubber … More

Extra Transmission tunnel padding

Whilst I had the centre consol off when sorting an alarm problem it seems a good opportunity to add a … More

Missing Boot Panel Clips

Recently I had the rear speakers out to refurbish and it was then I noticed that one of the retaining … More

Rear screen stowage

When folding down the hood you should always zip down the rear window …… if the zip still works! Then … More

Engine Management Relay 2 Replacement

Based on the workshop manual you have to remove the complete front dash to get to the relay which is … More

Alarm Problems

A common problem associated with the alarm is simply the car will not start – even though obvious things like … More

Alternative K&N Filter at a reasonable price

My car came with an aftermarket air filter which had always been awkward to remove a it was a bit … More

Where are main relays 1 & 2 on my MGRV8?

When I realised I was going to have to replace the main engine relay (relay 2) it would have been … More

Carpet Protectors

The previous owner had bought a pair of very expensive over carpets which I want to protect from muddy boots … More

MG RV8 Fuel Pump and Filter Pipework

I recently had to check the power supply to the fuel pump when I noticed the poor state the pipework … More

Compatible Alarm Module

Having got a problem with the alarm which has decided to not release the immobiliser could be one of 3 … More

MG RV8 Rear Speakers Refurb

The speakers at the back sounded very distorted at any slightest loud volume. I initially suspected the speaker amplifier may … More

Air Bleed Nipple

Having been caught out by an air lock after last draining the the system to replace the camshaft causing the … More

MG RV8 Throttle Springs

I recently asked a question on the MGRV8 Facebook World Group whether the UK spec cars had only the one … More

Windscreen washer nozzles

I found a Facebook post where it showed the difference between the early and later windscreen nozzles.  Later windscreen nozzle … More

MG RV8 New Key Fob Programming

I bought the new key fob about a year ago and could not get it to link up to the … More

Brake Servo Back In

I eventually sourced a brand new servo that did not require an exchange and not much more than the repair … More

Windshield Folded Down

I never realised that the windshield would fold back and lie flat below the rear window of the hood. I … More

MG RV8 EZ Steer Installation Guide

My car came with the EZ Steer already fitted by the previous owner but I was keen to find out … More

Brake Servo Removal

I started to hear a housing sound when ever I applied the brakes whether moving or stationary. There was no … More

Battery Charging

If you need to charge the battery there is the hassle of lifting the carpet behind the drivers seat and … More

Boat and Horses Car Meet

Me arriving at a local car meet …… click on the link to see the other cars that turned up. … More

MG RV8 Tool Kit

My car came without the original tool kit – I guess like many others – so i have bought an … More

The nineties roadster reviving spirits of a traditional MG

By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Spotting a rare MG RV8 whilst driving through the fells of Cumbria reminded me … More

Front Wheel Alignment

Noticed during a recent drive that the steering wheel isn’t lined up correctly when travelling in a straight line.  Most … More

MGRV8 Door Speaker Colour

I put out an enquiry on Facebook to try to determine whether the speakers in my doors which are black … More

MGRV8 key fob / alarm and immobiliser control unit

An expensive solution …. but a solution The key MGRV8 key fobs are no longer available. The immobiliser / alarm … More

MG RV8 – My Classic Cars

After a decade of knocking out hatchbacks and saloons and spurred on by the success of the Mazda MX-5, MG … More

Australian Land Rover Owners | Rovergauge

“The idle is ok, its not super smooth,a slight mis burble in the exhaust but up front she sounds and … More

TPS and MAF adjustment | DiscoWeb

The engine actually does not have to be warm to make the idle mixture adjustment. However warming the engine is … More

MG RV8 Equipment – MGRV8.COM

Almost all Ex-Japanese RV8 imports arrive without some of those illusive little bits and pieces,ie: tool kits, torches, CD stackers, … More

V8Wizard

An updated version of the original RPI website providing a lot of info about the Rover V8 engine – standard … More

Setting the Idle Mixture | RPi Engineering – V8 Engines

The only way to adjust the fuel mixture manually is via the air flow meter, although above about 2000rpm any … More

Testing MGRV8 Ignition Components

Following on from my previous post at …….. https://mgrv8.info/2024/06/25/rover-sd1-v8-electronic-ignition-description-and-analysis/ Another handy piece of info into fault finding on the ignition … More

MG RV8 Specifications – MGRV8.COM

A useful link to a well established website all about the MGRV8 starting with full spec details. Then explore the … More

MGRV8 COUPE | eBay

The purists will not be happy, but perhaps this Maidstone Sports Cars (MSC) built RV8 Coupe, is the car MG … More

Rover SD1 – V8 Electronic Ignition – Description and Analysis

Another excellent article by Ramon Alan about the Rover v8 who I assume also had an interest in vintage model … More

Fuel Pressure Check

I was advised to check out the fuel pressure in case this may be the source of my light misfire … More

Ginetta | Fuel Injection

14CUX was the last in a long line of fuel injection systems made by Lucas who had licensed the designs … More

Classic car owners at ‘risk’ of ‘officially monitored’ mileage limits under car tax plan | Express.co.uk

Classic vehicle owners could be slapped with mileage restrictions under new car tax rule proposals, according to specialists. Read more … More

Accelerator Cable Lubrication

I read a post on Facebook where one of the group members cured a sticky accelerator cable using this device … More

MG RV8 – My Classic Cars

After a decade of knocking out hatchbacks and saloons and spurred on by the success of the Mazda MX-5, MG … More

Rover 14CUX Hot Wire Mass Flow EFI: Service and Troubleshooting

For those considering updating a carbureted Buick, Oldsmobile or Rover aluminum V8 engine to electronic fuel injection, the Rover “hot-wire” … More

Reading Rovergauge | Pistonheads Forum

some useful info supplied by blitzracing via ……. https://www.pistonheads.com/ The vertical axis of the FUEL MAP is engine load based … More