The brakes on the RV8 are not as good as the MGB I have – that’s the handbrake as well. … More
Tag: mgrv8
Engine back together and running
It is important to turn the engine over without starting it to make sure there is good oil pressure. To … More
CD Changer Connector
To connect your original UK Phillips radio – or any Philips radio with the same input/ output sockets of that … More
Colour Cordinated Door Mirrors
I bought some nightfire red door mirrors from a guy on Facebook a while ago so today being quite wet … More
The nineties roadster reviving spirits of a traditional MG
By Classic Yorkshire correspondent Tony Lofthouse Spotting a rare MG RV8 whilst driving through the fells of Cumbria reminded me … More
Buxton Spring Fair 2024
A good day with plenty of stalls spread across the town and displays including cars from the Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts … More
MGRV8 Replacement Ashtray
Spotted this in the latest issue of the MGOC magazine. So noted just in case I lose it – bit … More
Socket for the Rocker Covers
Just for reference I had to buy this socket as any other I had would not fit the screws fit … More
Inlet Manifold Refit
After asking on the Rover V8 Facebook groups and as per the MG workshops manual I used a dab of … More
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
Download Sales Brochures
The MGRV8 brochure is listed under the MGA/MGB section.
Spark Plug Failure Analysis
Apart from supplying genuine good spark plugs a very good blog section with some useful information …… for example The … More
Is this original? …. no
Well after some research and asking the question on the RV8 Facebook groups it would appear this is either an … More
A bit of touching up whilst accessible
Whilst the top end of the engine is off it makes easy access to some parts that are normally difficult … More
Brake pipe abrasion
Whilst removing the timing cover I noticed that the brake pipe had been rubbing next to the engine cover and … More
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
Setting Follower Pre-Load – V8 Developments
After some research and following an informative debate on the Facebook V8 Appreciation group then this procedure must be followed … More
Seized oil pipe union
The oil filter supply and return pipes had to be disconnected from timing chain cover in order to remove it … More
The MGOC buyer’s guide to the MGC, MGB GT V8 & RV8
An interesting 10 minute buyers guide video …… https://youtube.com/watch?v=47McD4i8wUo&si=N3nrKLaBE-ME9ydA
Full Tonneau Cover and Bag
I came across a full cover with its storage bag being sold on Facebook. It was being sold by a … More
Steering Rack Alignment Check
I’ve always wondered whether the steering column had been properly aligned when the previous owner had his local garage (not … More
Seat belt extension mod
I’ve always found it tricky clipping the belt into the clasp beside the centre consol. This may be that I … More
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
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
Seat belt extender
Since i bought the car I have always found it difficult to get the belt buckle connected and released as … More
Front Brake Caliper Check
After finding the rear brake cylinders in such poor condition (see my earlier posts) – which I think was due … More
V8Wizard – Camshafts
I found some good info about camshafts on the internet. It seems it is easy to tell if a cam … More
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
Original Dash with Radio
Found this pic online showing a good clean dash but in particular the original UK spec radio that was later … More
Intake Manifold Removal – 1
I’ve taken many different engines apart over the years on classics i have owned but this i think will be … More
Alt part Rear wheel cylinders
Just for future reference.
MG RV8 | Maisto Supercar Collection
Plenty of these usually available on ebay at reasonable prices. I bought one to act as a substitute and to … More
MG Enthusiast – November 2023 – V8 Issue
Managed to find a copy of the November issue of MG Enthusiast which has some interesting articles about the RV8 … More
Securon Seat Belts
Securon manufacture and design Safety Restraints to meet or exceed National, International and Customer standards. The range includes belts and … More
MG RV8 190 hp – Specs & performance
Loading some of the general specifications of our cars with links to comparable cars. See …… https://zeperfs.com/en/fiche2541-mg-rv8.htm
How To Modify Your Car Stereo For Bluetooth Or Aux-In | Hackaday
If you’re an automotive enthusiast of taste, you can’t stand the idea of fitting a janky aftermarket stereo into your … More
MG V8 to MG RV8 – TWENTY- ONE YEARS ON
MG V8 tells in unprecedented detail the stories of some of the most powerful and exciting cars ever to wear the … More
V8/RV8 Technical | The MG Owners’ Club
Some of the topics below as discussed on the MGOC RV8 forum ……. well worth joining the club to enable … 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 Problems | CarsGuide
Would you consider the MG RV8 a reliable car and are there any common MG RV8 problems that I should be aware … More
MG RV8 – Classic Car Review | Honest John
The MG RV8 was a hugely important step in the 1990s rebirth of its maker after more than a decade … More
Colour Coded Door Mirrors
I’ve seen several MGRV8s with colour coded door mirrors. The standard mirrors on the car is black but the car … More
What AI says about the MGRV8
“The MG RV8 is a classic car that was produced by British car manufacturer MG from 1992 to 1995. It … More
Spotted at the Great British Car Journey
Took the ZT to the ZED gathering today at the Great British Car Journey between Ambergate and Cromford. Apart from … More
22DC741 original type radio
I’ve seen a few uk spec cars and they all seem to have different radios. I don’t mean swops for … More
Adding bluetooth and phone calls to my MGRV8 radio
The original radio has a port at the back of it to add a CD changer – it has a … More
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