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MG RV8 info news and reviews

all about the MG RV8 with links to information on techs and specs, news and reviews, maintaining and repairing these great rare cars ….. also including updates of jobs I do on my own MGRV8. I am no expert on these cars just a keen enthusiast ….. but I hope this collection of posts will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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Category: camshaft

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

camshaft, mgrv8

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

mgrv8, rpi engineering

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

mg rv8, timing cover

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

camshaft, crankshaft pulley, mgrv8

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

gasket, inlet manifold, mgrv8

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

camshaft, mg rv8

V8Wizard – Camshafts

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

camshaft, mgrv8

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

camshaft, inlet manifold, mgrv8

Rover V8 Camshaft – Worn out

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

camshaft, mg rv8

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

camshaft, mg rv8

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    • column alignment
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