Established in 1988 Past Parts offers both a high quality remanufacturing service and a parts service for Hydraulic Brake Cylinders, … More
Author: steve livesley
A retired engineer and a classic car enthusiast when i find some relevant or interesting information I add them as posts to my various blogs for future reference ........ I am no expert on these topics just a keen enthusiast but I hope they will be of interest to others with a similar interest
MG RV8 Parts & Accessories Online |Quick Delivery
At AM Car Parts, you can find and buy new and used Mg Rv8 parts without any hassle. With the … More
MGRV8 Distributer ID Plate
Just a pic of the Distributer plate for future reference.
LUCAS ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION DIAGNOSTICS
More useful info I found about the Rover V8 fuel system. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwikxoa2hOT-AhXiTkEAHcWkBx44HhAWegQIBhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gomog.com%2Fallmorgan%2FflapperEFI.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0PNdwalR_FA8KCyj093w2t
MGRV8 Airflow Meter ID Plate
Just for future reference is a photo of the airflow meter data plate. Whilst I’m looking for a similar replacement.
Rover V8 Distributor Cap Lead Sequence
To remove the distributer cap all the plug leads to the right hand bank have to be removed so the … More
Upholstery Care Time
The leather in the car was one of the best I saw during the time I was searching to buy … More
Brookhill Hall Motor Show – May 2023
First time I’ve been to this show at Pinxton, Derbyshire – which is the second show they’ve had – and … More
classic shows – Classic Car Show Tickets and Dates 2023
Classic Shows is a long-standing organiser and operator of classic vehicle events having organised over 1,000 events since its inception … More
New number plate rule change
The new rule means drivers will need to display a ‘UK’ sticker when travelling abroad instead of the old style … More
The Truth About Car Battery’s Magic Eye | CARPUT
The magic eye of a car battery is there to check on the condition of your car battery. But how … More
MGRV8 | Checking external air leaks into Plenum Chamber
Still pretty sure the misfire at tickover is related to an air leak into the intake manifold somewhere. To start … More
Car battery voltage – Car Battery World
There is a very big difference when a car battery drops even a small amount of voltage. When a car drops, for … More
MG RV8 Engine Numbers
Thought it was about time I checked the engine number that came with the car was the original engine when … More
Ten best classic car shows and events in the UK for 2023
The classic car scene is well and truly back in full swing for 2023 with a packed calendar of events. … More
How To Charge A Car Battery | 4Car UK Guides
Car batteries can lose their charge for a number of reasons and it’s a good idea to keep it charged … More
MGCC | the MG Car Club
I have just joined the MG Car Club so looking forward to getting involved with some of the centre events … More
RV8 paint colour codes, V8 Register, MG Car Club
Information supplied by the V8 Register of the colour codes and a lot more information of the numbers of cars … More
Leacy Classic Parts for Austin/Rover
Leacy Classics supplies an extensive range of classic parts for classic cars. Parts can be searched for by marque such … More
MGRV8 – Ignition System
Found this useful article on the Ginetta website which shares its ignition system with the MGRV8. The Electronic Ignition system … More
MG RV8 Radio | UK spec cars
The original radios fitted to the mgrv8 UK spec cars is a Philips 22DC741. For some reason mine had a … More
Moss Europe | Classic Car Parts Suppliers
Since its origins in 1948, Moss has supplied classic car parts for MG, Triumph, Classic Mini, Morris Minor, Austin-Healey, Jaguar … More
MG RV8 – Adjusting Idle Mixture on the Airflow Meter.
I noticed that the anti tamper on the mixture screw was missing so I thought I would check the idle … More
Create A Car History File
Guess what, according to research, having a comprehensive history file for your car can add as much as 20 percent … More
Rimmer Bros British Automotive Parts and Accessories
Not only do we stock an enormous number of parts for all the cars that we cover – Triumph, MG-Rover, … More
Split Plenum Bypass Hose
I’ve been looking for the source of a light misfire since I got the car and today I spotted this … More
MGRV8 Glovebox light switch repair
The glovebox light switch serves 2 functions, one to put the glovebox light on and secondly to push the glovebox … More
Battery Condition Monitor
Having recently bought a new battery for my MG ZT I want to make sure I do not let it … More
SC Parts Group Ltd
The success of the Mazda MX-5 clearly showed that the market for small two-seater sports cars was not as small … More
Carbon Offset Our Cars
working with Tree-V, the FBHVC has put together a simple to use, but highly effective, way for any historic vehicle … More
MGRV8 Jacking up “midships”
I tried this on my MGB but only once. There is a lot more flexibility on the MGB or is … More
Cars and car parts | eBay
An excellent source of new and used car parts as well as cars. https://www.ebay.co.uk/
Tyred – Tyre Decoder
Tyres in the UK are manufactured with a DOT stamp on the sidewall. The DOT code holds the key information … More
Classic Wheels 2023
Rutland Showground will host its third Classic Wheels’ event on Sunday 21st May 2023. If, like us, you can’t wait … More
Spare parts for MGR V8 (1992-1995) | Limora.com – SC Parts Group Ltd
The success of the Mazda MX-5 clearly showed that the market for small two-seater sports cars was not as small … More
Specialists In MG Spares & Accessories
MGOC Spares is the largest dedicated supplier of MG Spares & Accessories for MGA, MGB, MGC, MGBV8, Midget, MGF & … More
MGRV8 Rusty Distributor Rotor
After one of the MGRV8 Facebook group members commented that they cured a misfire by replacing the distributor pickup module … More
V8/RV8 Technical | The MG Owners’ Club
The MG Owners Club have a good forum for all variants of MGs but it’s only available to members. If … More
MGRV8 | Facebook Group
Dedicated to all MGRV8 owners andenthusiastshttp://www.mgrv8.com Take a look and join at …… https://www.facebook.com/groups/mgrv8com/
let’s talk Brake Fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it can absorb moisture from the air over … More
Continuity testing the 14CUX ecu / engine sensors
Perhaps the most trickiest job I’ve done on the car so far but I wanted to check the sensors connected … More
Bleeding the Clutch 2
I’ve already done this job once already soon after I got the car and at the time I realised I … More
Spare parts for MGR V8 (1992-1995) | Limora.com
If you are one of the lucky 2000 owners of the MG RV8, then congratulations are in order! Today, the purchase … More
Clutch Hydraulics Refurb Kit Instructions
I couldn’t find any instructions on fitting the refurb kit on the usual mgrv8 sites but I found some on … More
RPI Engineering – V8 tdc check
According to RPI Engineering …….. You cannot trust the indicated timing marks on your engine’s bottom pulley. We have found … More
Clutch master cylinder refurb
As suspected when I bought car and found that the clutch fluid reservoir was empty there was a leak from … More
V8 Bulletin Board • View forum – V8BB Messages
V8BB Registered User Account – a benefit for current members of the MG Car Club and V8 Register.V8BB access for … More
MG RV8 – Motaclan
Another supplier of parts for the MG RV8 but not as large a selection as others but worth checking. See … More
MG RV8 info news and reviews 