Cranking Pressure to Compression Ratio

Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
I don’t know how accurate these figures are but i have always used them as a…

Tonneau Stick Repaint and fitted

I bought a couple of tonneu sticks at this years MG and Triumph Spares Day. I finally have got round … More

MGRV8 DIY Sunvisors

“For some reason, the lack of sun visors in my car has bugged me ever since ľ’ve had it – … More

Classic Car Events | CarCalendar

Whether you’re searching for your nearest car show, car club or track day event, CarCalendar has got you covered. From … More

MGRV8 bluetooth via original cassette radio

I like the convenience of a Bluetooth connection with my phone but I would rather keep the original type radio. … More

MGRV8 – Alternative/Same Coolant Header Tank

Tonneu Stick Supports

My car came without the tonneu stick supports which are required to support the tonneu sticks ……. guess that’s pretty … More

MGRV8 – Alternative/Same car jack

The MGRV8 jack shares its use with Allegro petrol saloon jacks which are the same. So if yours is missing … More

Past Parts – Remanufacturing Master Cylinders, Calipers and Servos

Established in 1988 Past Parts offers both a high quality remanufacturing service and a parts service for Hydraulic Brake Cylinders, … More

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