The engine settings had been tweeted a bit over the years and it showed with a poor engine tickover when … More
Category: fuel/controls
MGRV8 Throttle Springs
When I first had the car there was only the one throttle return spring fitted yet all other RV8s i … 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
MG RV8 Fuel Pump and Filter Pipework
I recently had to check the power supply to the fuel pump when I noticed the poor state the pipework … More
MG RV8 Throttle Springs
I recently asked a question on the MGRV8 Facebook World Group whether the UK spec cars had only the one … More
Australian Land Rover Owners | Rovergauge
“The idle is ok, its not super smooth,a slight mis burble in the exhaust but up front she sounds and … More
TPS and MAF adjustment | DiscoWeb
The engine actually does not have to be warm to make the idle mixture adjustment. However warming the engine is … More
V8Wizard
An updated version of the original RPI website providing a lot of info about the Rover V8 engine – standard … More
Setting the Idle Mixture | RPi Engineering – V8 Engines
The only way to adjust the fuel mixture manually is via the air flow meter, although above about 2000rpm any … More
Fuel Pressure Check
I was advised to check out the fuel pressure in case this may be the source of my light misfire … More
Ginetta | Fuel Injection
14CUX was the last in a long line of fuel injection systems made by Lucas who had licensed the designs … More
Accelerator Cable Lubrication
I read a post on Facebook where one of the group members cured a sticky accelerator cable using this device … More
Rover 14CUX Hot Wire Mass Flow EFI: Service and Troubleshooting
For those considering updating a carbureted Buick, Oldsmobile or Rover aluminum V8 engine to electronic fuel injection, the Rover “hot-wire” … More
Reading Rovergauge | Pistonheads Forum
some useful info supplied by blitzracing via ……. https://www.pistonheads.com/ The vertical axis of the FUEL MAP is engine load based … More
Rover SD1 Efi Coolant Temperature Sensor
A simple test if you have a multimeters handy that measures ohms gnat can be done quickly on the car. … More
Injectors Cleaned
Well based on this printout of the before and after performance figures of my injectors there are obviously 2 faulty … More
Bad Fuel Injector Symptoms: Does Yours Need Cleaning? | Firestone Complete Auto Care
Does your vehicle sputter and shake when you’re at a stop sign or sitting in traffic? It’s not channelling a … 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Rover 14CUX Hot Wire Mass Flow EFI: Service and Troubleshooting
For those considering updating a carbureted Buick, Oldsmobile or Rover aluminum V8 engine to electronic fuel injection, the Rover “hot-wire” … More
Lucas 14CUX Fuel Injection System – Installation and Diagnostic Notes
Lucas 14CUX Fuel Injection System – Installation and Diagnostic Notes. – ACT Performance Products – your source for after market … More
Troubleshooting Guide for Rover 14CUX EFI
The 14CUX Electronic Fuel Injection system provides a reliable and efficient microprocessor controlled fuel management system. The function of the … More
Stepper Motor / Idle Air Control replacement
The tickovet seemed a little erratic so after some looking through the notes of the v8 register it seems that … More
Accelerator Cable Adjustment
Thought i would check that the accelerator cable was adjusted correctly to give full throttle movement at the engine end. … More
Lubricating the Accelerator Cable
The accelerator did not seem to have a very smooth action – slightly jerky when I slowly depressed it. I … More
RoverGauge Connected
Got the software loaded up on my laptop and the connector cable plugged into the diagnostics port under the glove … More
RoverGauge Diagnostics
The diagnostic cable to connect the MG RV8 engine ecu to your laptop is not easy to find but after … More
Diagnostic Port – found at last!
The car has a bit of a misfire on tickler so rather than just replacing parts to find the fault … More
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