Ames MG Rover
Bury St Edmunds
Keith Baylis
Tel: 01284 704440
Fax: 01284 725300
info@amesmgrover.co.uk

MG Car Club
PO Box 251
Abingdon-on-Thames
Oxfordshire OX14 1FF
Tel:  01235 555552
Fax: 01235 533755
www.mgcc.co.uk

V8 Webmaster
victorsmith@v8register.net
Tel: 0208 392 9434
Fax: 0208 392 9673

RV8 Technical Information CD is now available!
 

Keith Baylis of Ames MG Rover at Bury St Edmunds has obtained a supply of RV8 Technical Information CDs and can now supply these CDs to members of the V8 Register. The CD is packed with six useful manuals to help you service and maintain your RV8. The front cover and an outline of each manual is set out below together with details of the price of the CD and how to obtain a copy from Ames MG Rover.


MG RV8 Owner's Handbook
AKM7144ENG 131 pages
This Handbook, together with the other publications in the literature pack, provides all the information you will need to enjoy maximum pleasure from driving and owning your RV8. The Handbook is conveniently divided into five sections:
Before you drive - seat adjustment, seat belts and controls.
Driving controls - function and operation of switches, instruments and driving controls.
Maintenance - routine checks and how to do them.
Emergency information - changing bulbs, fuses and raod wheels.
Technical data - specification and index.

MG RV8 Technical Reveal
Released in 1993 20 pages
This training package was designed as an introduction to the features and working procedures of the new MG RV8. It covers:
Background to MG and MGB production.
Nominated dealers.
Special tools.
The power train - engine, gearbox and rear axle.
Engine management - an ECU behind a hot wire system controls.
Suspension and steering, front and rear.
The braking system.
The hood assembly.
In car entertainment system and code.
The burgular alarm - a useful description of the system.
MG RV8 Repair Manual
AKM7153ENG 2nd Edition
333 pages
This comprehensive manual covers:
Basics - general data, torque settings, engine tuning data and capacities.
Engine maintenance and tuning.
Ignition and fuel systems.
Cooling system.
Manifold and exhaust.
Clutch, gearbox, propshaft and rear axle.
Steering.
Suspension - front and rear.
Brakes.
Body and interior equipment and trim.
Heating and ventilation and A/C for Japan spec cars.
Electrical equipment, instruments and wiring diagram.

V8 Engine Overhaul Manual
AKM7154ENG 35 pages
This manual covers maintenance and repairs routines for the V8 injection engine fitted to the RV8.

R380 Gearbox Overhaul Manual
AKM7154ENG 37 pages
This gearbox was fitted to RV8s from VIN 0644 and has been used by many V8 enthusiasts who have built MGBV8 conversions over the years.
This manual covers maintenance and repair routines to this gearbox.

LT77 Gearbox Overhaul Manual
AKM7155ENG 69 pages
This gearbox was fitted to RV8s up to VIN 0643 and has been used by many V8 enthusiasts who have built MGBV8 conversions over recent years.
This manual covers maintenance and repair routines to this gearbox.

Price of the CD
£49.95 plus VAT, and post and packaging.

UK @£63.39
Total cost including post and packaging and VAT sent in a protective bag by first class post and recorded delivery to an address in the UK.
Mainland Europe @ £54.45
Total cost including post and packaging and VAT sent in a protective bag by airmail to an address in mainland Europe.
Overseas (Airmail Zone 2) @ £65.00
Total cost sent including post and packaging sent in a protective bag as a Small Packet in a protective bag airmail to an address in Airmail Zone 2 (Japan, Australia and New Zealand).

Contact Keith Baylis at Ames MG Rover for the price for supplying a CD to any other country.

Supplier
Ames MG Rover
Dettingen Way
Blenheim Industrial Park
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3TU
Tel: 01284 703400

Contact for RV8 CDs sales and parts
Keith Baylis
Parts Manager - Ames MG Rover
Tel: 01284 704440 (parts)
Fax: 01284 725300
amesmgroverparts@yahoo.co.uk