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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: spares and parts

Beige door speakers

I have been looking out for a couple of new rear side speakers which should be beige not black. The … More

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Alternative Indicater Clear Lens

I’m told that the Land Rover Defender reversing light assembly will fit the RV8 as an alternative clear lens option. … More

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Heater motor – Shared Part

Just for reference just in case – the heater motor is the same as Sherpa van.

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Courtesy Light Delay Unit

When I come across ads that cross reference parts from the MGRV8 that are used on other cars of the … More

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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

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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

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MG RV8 Equipment – MGRV8.COM

Almost all Ex-Japanese RV8 imports arrive without some of those illusive little bits and pieces,ie: tool kits, torches, CD stackers, … More

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MG RV8 rear number plate light cowling

Found these on ebay …… Japanese export RV8 models had blanked rear number plate cowlings due to the different number … More

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Alt part Rear wheel cylinders

Just for future reference.

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MGRV8 Alternative/Same Part – heater control knob

The usual problem with these knobs is when the moulded spindle that slides onto the shaft breaks which can happen … More

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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

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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

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MGRV8 Alternative/Same Part – Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement.

I have read that the slave cylinder in the MGRV8 is the same as that used on some triumph cars. … More

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MGRV8 – Alternative/Same part Door Mirrors

The MGRV8 shares its door mirrors with the Rover Metro / Rover 100. The mirrors are universally handed so will … More

MGRV8 – Alternative/Same part no for heater vents

Same as used on the metro

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MGRV8 – Alternative/Same part for glovebox, footwell light

The lugs tend to break off these lamps which then means they tend to fall out of their location holes.

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MGRV8 – Alternative/Same Clutch Slave Cylinder Repair Kit

The clutch slave cylinder repair kit is difficult to obtain hence if the slave cylinder starts leaking usually the only … More

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MGRV8 – Alternative/Same Coolant Header Tank

alternative part no, header tank, mg rv8

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Cars and car parts | eBay

An excellent source of new and used car parts as well as cars. https://www.ebay.co.uk/

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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

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Specialists In MG Spares & Accessories

MGOC Spares is the largest dedicated supplier of MG Spares & Accessories for MGA, MGB, MGC, MGBV8, Midget, MGF & … More

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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

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MG RV8 – Motaclan

Another supplier of parts for the MG RV8 but not as large a selection as others but worth checking. See … More

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Clive Wheatley MGV8 & RV8 Genuine and Conversion parts

Located in Worfield Bridgnorth, Shropshire, We at MGV8 Parts are a Comprehensive Source of MGBV8, RV8 and MGB Conversion Parts. We are continually … More

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MG RV8 – Brown and Gammons

A good source of parts for the MG RV8 in fact for many classic cars. Usually my second port of … More

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Maisto Supercar Collection – MG RV8 – 1:37 Diecast – Green

Maisto Supercar Collection – MG RV8 Maisto Supercar Collection – MG RV8 – 1:37 Diecast – Green

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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

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MG RV8 – Alternative replacement brake fluid cap

The rubber tester button on the brake fluid reservoir was very deteriorated – as if it was melting! There seems … More

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Rimmer Catalogue

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

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MGRV8 – Alternative /Same Parts Bonnet Prop Clip Replacement

The thing that stood out the most when I first opened the bonnet was the bright white bonnet clip – … More

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Bits from Stoneleigh MG Triumph Spares Day

These are a couple of MGB bits I got from the spares day for the RV8. My car came with … More

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more MG RV8 posts and info about:-

  • bodywork
    • door mirrors
    • doors
    • hood
    • tonneu
    • under body
    • under bonnet
    • windscreen
  • brakes
    • front calipers
    • handbrake
    • rear drums
    • servo
  • buying
    • for sale
  • clubs
    • facebook
    • forums
    • shows
  • clutch
    • bleeding
  • electrics
    • alarm
    • battery
    • brake switch
    • glovebox switch
    • lighting
    • solenoid
  • engine
    • air filter
    • camshaft
    • compression test
    • cooling
    • crankshaft oil leak
    • inlet manifold
    • oil change
    • oil leaks
    • sump
    • timing cover
  • fuel/controls
    • airflow meter
    • diagnostics
    • fuel injectors
    • fuel pressure
    • fuel pump
    • rovergauge
  • gearbox
    • automatic
  • general
    • downloads
    • history
    • models and toys
  • ignition
    • distributor
    • misfire
    • spark plugs
    • timing
  • interior
    • armrest
    • audio
    • boot panels
    • carpets
    • keyring
    • map pocket
    • seat belts
    • Sunvisors
    • veneer repair
  • maintenance
  • mgrv8 websites
  • my car
  • performance
  • radio
    • bluetooth
    • speaker refurb
  • reviews
    • blogs
    • books
    • compare
  • services
    • spares and parts
      • alternative part numbers
    • tools
  • steering
    • column alignment
    • ez steer
    • track rod ends
    • tracking
  • suspension
  • technical
    • tech specs
  • upholstery
  • wheels
    • tyres
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