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

Steering Rack Gaiter Replacement

At last got garage sorted to be able to get some work done on my cars after an elongated moving … More

MGRV8 Japanese Spec Radio

This is the radio that was fitted to jap spec cars. The original mgrv8 radio will need modifying to make … More

MG Enthusiast – November 2023 – V8 Issue

Managed to find a copy of the November issue of MG Enthusiast which has some interesting articles about the RV8 … More

Securon Seat Belts

Securon manufacture and design Safety Restraints to meet or exceed National, International and Customer standards.  The range includes belts and … More

MG RV8 190 hp – Specs & performance

Loading some of the general specifications of our cars with links to comparable cars. See …… https://zeperfs.com/en/fiche2541-mg-rv8.htm

How To Modify Your Car Stereo For Bluetooth Or Aux-In | Hackaday

If you’re an automotive enthusiast of taste, you can’t stand the idea of fitting a janky aftermarket stereo into your … More

MG V8 to MG RV8 – TWENTY- ONE YEARS ON

MG V8 tells in unprecedented detail the stories of some of the most powerful and exciting cars ever to wear the … More

V8/RV8 Technical | The MG Owners’ Club

Some of the topics below as discussed on the MGOC RV8 forum ……. well worth joining the club to enable … 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

MG RV8 Problems | CarsGuide

Would you consider the MG RV8 a reliable car and are there any common MG RV8 problems that I should be aware … More

MG RV8 – Classic Car Review | Honest John

The MG RV8 was a hugely important step in the 1990s rebirth of its maker after more than a decade … More

Colour Coded Door Mirrors

I’ve seen several MGRV8s with colour coded door mirrors. The standard mirrors on the car is black but the car … More

What AI says about the MGRV8

“The MG RV8 is a classic car that was produced by British car manufacturer MG from 1992 to 1995. It … More

Spotted at the Great British Car Journey

Took the ZT to the ZED gathering today at the Great British Car Journey between Ambergate and Cromford. Apart from … More

6 tips for using axle stands | Hagerty UK

Working on cars requires a whole slew of relatively specialised tools. Often we don’t even realise how unique those tools … More

22DC741 original type radio

I’ve seen a few uk spec cars and they all seem to have different radios. I don’t mean swops for … More

MGRV8 Steering Rack Gaiter

Not sure how it got its mot with this but it did …. the gaiter is still split on the … More

A Few Words Of Warning

This week we are going to show you just what E10 ethanol does to your pride and joy. Modern day … More

Adding bluetooth and phone calls to my MGRV8 radio

The original radio has a port at the back of it to add a CD changer – it has a … More

20 of the best MG sports cars

MG is celebrating its centenary in 2023, so we’re looking back at 100 years of one of Britain’s most famous … More

MGRV8 Clutch Flexible Hose Replacement

I recently had to replace the clutch slave cylinder – see previous posts – and had a major battle to … More

MGRV8 Alternative/Same Part – heater control knob

The usual problem with these knobs is when the moulded spindle that slides onto the shaft breaks which can happen … More

Replacement Clutch Pipework Support Bracket

I recently replaced the clutch slave cylinder and on doing so damaged the bracket that supports the clutch flexible pipe. … More

MGRV8 Alternative/Same Parts Airflow Meters

The same airflow meter is used on many Discovery’s and Range Rovers of the time so long as the part … More

Waxoyling the inner windscreen frame

I noticed by chance a small hole just appearing from the side of the door/windscreen seal at the level of … More

MGRV8 Alternative/Same Parts – Throttle Potentiometer

Throttle potentiometer is the same as cars with the Rover M16 series injected engines (Rover 820i, Si, Sli, 820 Turbo … More

Clutch Bleeding – 3

I have tried several methods to bleed the clutch on the MGRV8 and also my MGB this method is by … More

MGRV8 Alternative/Same Part – Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement.

I have read that the slave cylinder in the MGRV8 is the same as that used on some triumph cars. … More

MGRV8 Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement.

I was hoping the clutch slave cylinder would be a straight forward job and i would just to replace the … More

MGRV8 – Alternative/Same part Door Mirrors

The MGRV8 shares its door mirrors with the Rover Metro / Rover 100. The mirrors are universally handed so will … More

Rover V8 Camshaft – Worn out

Another worn out cam shaft – will be checking mine later this year.

Events Calendar – Classic Motor Events

We are passionate organisers of classic and retro events and shows in England, celebrating automotive vehicles in every shape, size … More

MGRV8 – Alternative/Same part no for heater vents

Same as used on the metro

Spark Plug Resistance Test

Having recently had all the plugs out whilst doing a compression test on the engine I thought worth while to … More

Search All UK Classic Motor Car Shows & Events – Classic Car Shows UK

Welcome to 2023! Classic Shows UK has rolled over all Classic events into 2023. We have 500+ of your 2023 … More