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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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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

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MGRV8 – Alternative/Same Coolant Header Tank

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Tonneu Stick Supports

My car came without the tonneu stick supports which are required to support the tonneu sticks ……. guess that’s pretty … More

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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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MGRV8 Distributer ID Plate

Just a pic of the Distributer plate for future reference.

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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

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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.

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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

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Upholstery Care Time

The leather in the car was one of the best I saw during the time I was searching to buy … More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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MGRV8 – Ignition System

Found this useful article on the Ginetta website which shares its ignition system with the MGRV8. The Electronic Ignition system … More

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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MGRV8 | Facebook Group

Dedicated to all MGRV8 owners andenthusiastshttp://www.mgrv8.com Take a look and join at …… https://www.facebook.com/groups/mgrv8com/

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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  • engine
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    • camshaft
    • compression test
    • cooling
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    • inlet manifold
    • oil change
    • oil leaks
    • sump
    • timing cover
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    • misfire
    • spark plugs
    • timing
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    • seat belts
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    • veneer repair
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  • steering
    • column alignment
    • ez steer
    • track rod ends
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  • suspension
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