MG RV8, the 90s facelifted MGBotox | Footman James

The MG badge had survived through the 90s adorning go-faster family fare, but the public wanted more – it wanted … More

Rover SD1 Efi Coolant Temperature Sensor

A simple test if you have a multimeters handy that measures ohms gnat can be done quickly on the car. … More

Areas of rust and corrosion

I have read that some of the most common areas that rust can be found on the MGRV8 ……… Under … More

New Disc Pads and bled brakes

The brakes on the RV8 are not as good as the MGB I have – that’s the handbrake as well. … More

Engine back together and running

It is important to turn the engine over without starting it to make sure there is good oil pressure. To … More

CD Changer Connector

To connect your original UK Phillips radio – or any Philips radio with the same input/ output sockets of that … More

Colour Cordinated Door Mirrors

I bought some nightfire red door mirrors from a guy on Facebook a while ago so today being quite wet … More

MG RV8 Problems | CarsGuide

While it’s tempting to think of the early-90s Rover MG RV8 as a re-hash of the old MGB, in reality, … 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

Buxton Spring Fair 2024

A good day with plenty of stalls spread across the town and displays including cars from the Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts … More

MGRV8 Replacement Ashtray

Spotted this in the latest issue of the MGOC magazine. So noted just in case I lose it – bit … More

Rubber Rocker Cover Gasket

There’s a lot of discussion on the internet as to whether rubber or Cork is the best to seal the … More

BritishV8 Forum: Buick/Olds 215 & Rover V8 Oil Passages

What follows below the Oil Path drawing is information & pictures from Wayne Kube on identifying the oil passages on … More

Socket for the Rocker Covers

Just for reference I had to buy this socket as any other I had would not fit the screws fit … More

Inlet Manifold Refit

After asking on the Rover V8 Facebook groups and as per the MG workshops manual I used a dab of … More

New Camshaft against Old

Well after posting a photo of my original camshaft in the engine on Facebook and being told by many there … More

Download Sales Brochures

The MGRV8 brochure is listed under the MGA/MGB section.

Injectors Cleaned

Well based on this printout of the before and after performance figures of my injectors there are obviously 2 faulty … More

Spark Plug Failure Analysis

Apart from supplying genuine good spark plugs a very good blog section with some useful information …… for example The … More

Is this original? …. no

Well after some research and asking the question on the RV8 Facebook groups it would appear this is either an … More

MG RV8 rear number plate light cowling

Found these on ebay …… Japanese export RV8 models had blanked rear number plate cowlings due to the different number … More

A bit of touching up whilst accessible

Whilst the top end of the engine is off it makes easy access to some parts that are normally difficult … More

Brake pipe abrasion

Whilst removing the timing cover I noticed that the brake pipe had been rubbing next to the engine cover and … More

Carpenters Arms, Stanton by Dale, Derbyshire – 14th April 2024

RPi Engineering – V8 Engines

Almost all used Rover V8 engines that have covered in excess of 70,000 miles will be suffering, or beginning to … More

Setting Follower Pre-Load – V8 Developments

After some research and following an informative debate on the Facebook V8 Appreciation group then this procedure must be followed … More

Seized oil pipe union

The oil filter supply and return pipes had to be disconnected from timing chain cover in order to remove it … More

MG RV8: Mything the Marque – Shannons Club

Like most legends, the MGB doesn’t match its myth. Never did. Even when it was new in 1962, the B … More

The MGOC buyer’s guide to the MGC, MGB GT V8 & RV8

An interesting 10 minute buyers guide video …… https://youtube.com/watch?v=47McD4i8wUo&si=N3nrKLaBE-ME9ydA

Coolant Nozzle Repair

After removing one of the coolant pipes from the inlet manifold exposed a hole in the nozzle due to corrosion. … More

Full Tonneau Cover and Bag

I came across a full cover with its storage bag being sold on Facebook. It was being sold by a … More

Steering Rack Alignment Check

I’ve always wondered whether the steering column had been properly aligned when the previous owner had his local garage (not … More

Timing cover off …… Coolant drain

Off at last but a couple of little hurdles to sort to get the cover off. The oil hose from … More

Bad Fuel Injector Symptoms: Does Yours Need Cleaning? | Firestone Complete Auto Care

Does your vehicle sputter and shake when you’re at a stop sign or sitting in traffic? It’s not channelling a … More

Seat belt extension mod

I’ve always found it tricky clipping the belt into the clasp beside the centre consol. This may be that I … More

Crankshaft Pulley ….. and what!!

I now need to get the front end off the engine block to extract and replace the camshaft. So off … More

Intake Manifold / Valley Gasket & End Seals

A composite valley / intake manifold gasket complete with a pair of rubber end seals, suitable for Rover V8 engines … More

Camshaft Kit on order

It seems a long way to have come in striping the top off the engine without replacing a 50k mile … More

Seat belt extender

Since i bought the car I have always found it difficult to get the belt buckle connected and released as … More

Front Brake Caliper Check

After finding the rear brake cylinders in such poor condition (see my earlier posts) – which I think was due … More

V8Wizard – Camshafts

I found some good info about camshafts on the internet. It seems it is easy to tell if a cam … More

Intake Manifold Removal – 2

Well got down to the gasket after removing the inlet manifold. I won’t describe the process other than I followed … More

Original Dash with Radio

Found this pic online showing a good clean dash but in particular the original UK spec radio that was later … More

Intake Manifold Removal – 1

I’ve taken many different engines apart over the years on classics i have owned but this i think will be … More

Greatest road tests ever: MG RV8 | Autocar

Tested 16.6.93 a full 13 years after the MGB had faded from view, Rover revived the model with an intriguing, … More

Rear Brakes Refurb

I had the car in for it’s mot recently,  it passed but the tester commented that although the brakes were … More

Alt part Rear wheel cylinders

Just for future reference.

MG RV8 | Maisto Supercar Collection

Plenty of these usually available on ebay at reasonable prices. I bought one to act as a substitute and to … More

MG and Triumph Spares Show

This is the 3rd show I’ve been to and thoroughly enjoy rummaging through the autojumble stands looking for parts I … More