MGRV8 Recommended Oils

Although put together in 1993 it can still be used to identify the equivalent – or most likely upgraded – … More

MGRV8 Oil Change

Having just changed the sump gasket it would need a new oil change. I know people that think you need … More

Nice dry flywheel = crank oil seal OK

Having removed the sump to replace the sump gasket there was always a chance some of the oil leaks could … More

Sump Off to expose a clean engine

Well it’s the right colour for a good clean engine to expose the gasketless sump joint which has been leaking … More

Draining Coolant

I’ve done a couple of jobs on the engine recently where I have had to drain off some of the … 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

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

Air Bleed Nipple

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

V8Wizard

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

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

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

Coolant Nozzle Repair

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

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

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

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

Rover V8 Camshaft – Worn out

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

Compression Test

I’ve never checked the compression on each engine cylinder since I bought the car so with a bit of time … More

Testing for air leak on manifold

In my quest to find the source of a misfire it was suggested to test for an air leak on … More

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…

MGRV8 – Alternative/Same Coolant Header Tank

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

MG/Land Rover Radiator Fan Shroud Warning Sticker – 2.5″

This label on my car was missing but found a replacement online that arrived quickly and looked good. Checked photos … More

RPi Engineering – V8 Engines Camshaft Check

It is easy to tell if a cam is worn out without removing the engine or the need for close … More

Rimmer Catalogue

A useful catalogue which is free to download from Rimmers which covers all parts of the engine, ignition and fuel … More