Brake Servo Back In

I eventually sourced a brand new servo that did not require an exchange and not much more than the repair … More

Windshield Folded Down

I never realised that the windshield would fold back and lie flat below the rear window of the hood. I … More

Battery Charging

If you need to charge the battery there is the hassle of lifting the carpet behind the drivers seat and … More

MG RV8 Tool Kit

My car came without the original tool kit – I guess like many others – so i have bought an … 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

MGRV8 Door Speaker Colour

I put out an enquiry on Facebook to try to determine whether the speakers in my doors which are black … More

MGRV8 key fob / alarm and immobiliser control unit

An expensive solution …. but a solution The key MGRV8 key fobs are no longer available. The immobiliser / alarm … 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

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

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

Testing MGRV8 Ignition Components

Following on from my previous post at …….. https://mgrv8.info/2024/06/25/rover-sd1-v8-electronic-ignition-description-and-analysis/ Another handy piece of info into fault finding on the ignition … More

MGRV8 COUPE | eBay

The purists will not be happy, but perhaps this Maidstone Sports Cars (MSC) built RV8 Coupe, is the car MG … More

Rover SD1 – V8 Electronic Ignition – Description and Analysis

Another excellent article by Ramon Alan about the Rover v8 who I assume also had an interest in vintage model … 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

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

Areas of rust and corrosion

I have read that some of the most common areas that rust can be found on the MGRV8 ……… Under … More

New Disc Pads and bled brakes

The brakes on the RV8 are not as good as the MGB I have – that’s the handbrake as well. … More

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