While it’s tempting to think of the early-90s Rover MG RV8 as a re-hash of the old MGB, in reality, … More
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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
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
MG RV8: Mything the Marque – Shannons Club
Like most legends, the MGB doesn’t match its myth. Never did. Even when it was new in 1962, the B … 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
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
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
Greatest road tests ever: MG RV8 | Autocar
Tested 16.6.93 a full 13 years after the MGB had faded from view, Rover revived the model with an intriguing, … More
Rear Brakes Refurb
I had the car in for it’s mot recently, it passed but the tester commented that although the brakes were … More
MG and Triumph Spares Show
This is the 3rd show I’ve been to and thoroughly enjoy rummaging through the autojumble stands looking for parts I … More
Steering Rack Gaiter Replacement
At last got garage sorted to be able to get some work done on my cars after an elongated moving … More
MGRV8 Japanese Spec Radio
This is the radio that was fitted to jap spec cars. The original mgrv8 radio will need modifying to make … More
MGRV8 Steering Rack Gaiter
Not sure how it got its mot with this but it did …. the gaiter is still split on the … More
MGRV8 Clutch Flexible Hose Replacement
I recently had to replace the clutch slave cylinder – see previous posts – and had a major battle to … More
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
Replacement Clutch Pipework Support Bracket
I recently replaced the clutch slave cylinder and on doing so damaged the bracket that supports the clutch flexible pipe. … 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
Waxoyling the inner windscreen frame
I noticed by chance a small hole just appearing from the side of the door/windscreen seal at the level of … 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
Clutch Bleeding – 3
I have tried several methods to bleed the clutch on the MGRV8 and also my MGB this method is by … More
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
MGRV8 Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement.
I was hoping the clutch slave cylinder would be a straight forward job and i would just to replace the … More
Rover V8 Camshaft – Worn out
Another worn out cam shaft – will be checking mine later this year.
MGRV8 – Alternative/Same part no for heater vents
Same as used on the metro
Spark Plug Resistance Test
Having recently had all the plugs out whilst doing a compression test on the engine I thought worth while to … More
New Distributer Cap and Rotor Arm – Lucas
In a final bid to track down the misfire being caused by the ignition circuits I bought a new Lucas … More
Compression Test
I’ve never checked the compression on each engine cylinder since I bought the car so with a bit of time … More
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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/
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
Bleeding the Clutch 2
I’ve already done this job once already soon after I got the car and at the time I realised I … More
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
Clutch Hydraulics Refurb Kit Instructions
I couldn’t find any instructions on fitting the refurb kit on the usual mgrv8 sites but I found some on … More
RPI Engineering – V8 tdc check
According to RPI Engineering …….. You cannot trust the indicated timing marks on your engine’s bottom pulley. We have found … More
Clutch master cylinder refurb
As suspected when I bought car and found that the clutch fluid reservoir was empty there was a leak from … More
V8 Bulletin Board • View forum – V8BB Messages
V8BB Registered User Account – a benefit for current members of the MG Car Club and V8 Register.V8BB access for … More
MG RV8 – Motaclan
Another supplier of parts for the MG RV8 but not as large a selection as others but worth checking. See … More
MG RV8 World Owners Association | Facebook Group
A group designed for the communication ofRV8 owners around the world, as only 2000units of this marque were ever produced, … More
Modern MG Forum : The MG Experience
For discussion of all post-Abingdon MG cars, such as the MG RV8, MG Metro, MG Maestro, new MGF, MGTF, Z … More
Rover Owners Club Holland
The association aims to promote the maintenance of all passenger cars and off-road vehicles of the Rover brand (including Land-Rover … More
Broxtowe and Erewash Classic Car Meet
The first meet of this new Facebook group at the Bridge Inn at Sandiacre, Derbyshire. It was well attended with … More
MG RV8 Technical Reveal Download
A summary version of the main workings of the car which was issued to the MG dealers also containing some … More
Cruise in style in the MG RV8 coupé that never was | Hagerty UK
Based on a regular 1.8-litre MGB GT that had been stored unused for some years, the conversion took place over … More
Windscreen Frame corner tidy up.
When I bought the car the rubber corner above the windscreen had become dislodged. I got that sorted when I … More
MG RV8s for sale | V8 Register
Members in the UK are encouraged to buy reimported RV8s from established and reputable UK based specialist RV8reimporters with the capability and … More
Wood Veneer – a light refurb
Although the woodwork on the dash is pretty well perfect condition the door caps have not faired so well. There … More
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
Vehicle Check For MG RV8 | Reg Check
My car has had a couple of personalised registration numbers in the past. I was just interested as to where … More
MGRV8 Footwell Panel Protection
I noticed when I first saw the car that the pointed footwell panels next to the door seal are very … More
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
Maisto Supercar Collection – MG RV8 – 1:37 Diecast – Green
Maisto Supercar Collection – MG RV8 Maisto Supercar Collection – MG RV8 – 1:37 Diecast – Green
Spark Plug “tell tale” Lights
Whilst at the NEC Restoration Show I managed to do a bit of bargaining to get 8 of these spark … 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
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
Find MGRV8s and other Classic Cars | Car and Classic
A good selection of classic cars for sale or buy via online auction. It’s notable that the MG RV8’s for … More
MG RV8 – My Classic Cars
After a decade of knocking out hatchbacks and saloons and spurred on by the success of the Mazda MX-5, MG … 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
A weekend with an MG RV8 – HubNut – celebrating the average!
Thanks to The Open Road near Stratford Upon Avon, I was able to swap the 29bhp of my 2CV for 190bhp of … More
Flame Red MG RV8 – Autoshippers Blog
Manufactured between 1992 and 1995, the RV8 was essentially an updated take on the MGB, which first went on sale … More
Phil Leonard’s 1992 MG RV8 Race Car – Built for SCCA GT2 Racing!
The MG RV8 was a low volume, luxury sportscar introduced in 1992. Two thousand were built in a production run … More
Story of a members’s MG RV8 conversion from manual to automatic – Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (GVEC)
The MGR V8 is a car that everyone who sees it asks “ I’ve not seen one before what is … 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
MG RV8 – My Classic Cars
After a decade of knocking out hatchbacks and saloons and spurred on by the success of the Mazda MX-5, MG … More
MG RV8, the 90s facelifted MGBotox | Footman James
The MG badge had survived through the 90s adorning go-faster family fare, but the public wanted more – it wanted … More
Distributor Clamp Wrench
Surprised to find this clamp on Amazon at a very reasonable price. On a well known UK site it is … 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