This webpage update log began on 30th August 2003. Many small detail changes and corrections are made which account for around two thirds of the changes to the V8 Website, so only the material webpage changes of interest to members are recorded on the log above.
Earlier postings have been archived.
Website update archive.

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Webpages added or changed in previous weeks

Friday 5th March 2010
NEWS MGLive! 2010 briefing & booking form
NEWS signs of Spring coming?

Thursday 4th March 2010
Welcoming new members
NEWS ZDDP removal concerns

Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Welcoming new members
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
RV8 Oxford Blue 0853 sold

Monday 1st March 2010
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
RV8 Nightfire Red 1379 sold

Saturday 27th February 2010
NEWS uninsured vehicle hotspots
NEWS video from Stoneleigh MG Show

Friday 26th February 2010
MGBGTV8 for sale Blaze 1787
Classics on the Common details & form

Thursday 25th February 2010
Yet another V8 Idle Moments contribution
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
NEWS of Swiss RV8 further updated
Welcoming new members
NEWS ethanol in petrol update
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Wednesday 24th February 2010
NEWS of Swiss RV8 updated

Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Welcoming new members

Monday 22nd February 2010
Welcoming new members
NEWS good looking V8 Roadster
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Sunday 21st February 2010
Rolling V8 Calendar updated
NEWS MG Show at Stoneleigh report
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Welcoming new members

Friday 19th February 2010
Exceptional MGBGTV8 Tundra 1272 for sale

Thursday 18th February 2010
MGBGTV8 wanted by Dutch enthusiast
Welcoming new members

Wednesday 17th February 2010
Yet another V8 Idle Moments contribution
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
NEWS ZB Magnette V8 conversion
NEWS cheapest RV8 for sale in the UK
Welcoming new members

Monday 15th February 2010
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
MGBGTV8 Tundra 1738 for sale

Sunday 14th February 2010
V8 Roadster for sale

Saturday 13th February 2010
Sunday 22nd August at Hazeley Heath
Sunday 16th May at Hazeley Heath

Friday 12th February 2010
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Thursday 11th February 2010
More V8 spares for sale
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Wednesday 10th February 2010
NEWS LHD RV8 arrives in Switzerland
Welcoming new members
Updated bookings report for V8 Tour 2010
V8 Picnic at Calke Abbey booking form

Tuesday 9th February 2010
V8 engine for sale, reduced to £275
NEWS new RV8 EPAS on display

Monday 8th February 2010
NEWS Classics Monthly reviews website
Welcoming new members

Sunday 7th February 2010
Welcoming new members

Saturday 6th February 2010
MGBGTV8 photo profiles for buyer's guide
Rebuilding an MGBGTV8 report 21

Friday 5th February 2010
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Thursday 4th February 2010
NEWS new EPAS installation for RV8s
NEWS EZ Power Steering in Classic Cars
RV8 Nightfire Red 1929 sold
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
NEWS petition to remove fuel duty levy
V8 Roadster conversion date responses

Wednesday 3rd February 2010
RV8 aircon kit for sale
RV8 Optimax chip for sale
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Tuesday 2nd February 2010
NEWS Classic & Sports Car report on website
V8 Spares - RV8 propshaft reduced
V8 Spares - RV8 steering rack reduced
Welcoming new members
RV8NOTE321 wiper relay fault
MGBGTV8 gearbox for sale
MGBGTV8 engine for sale
Set of 5 fair V8 wheels for sale
Set of 4 rough V8 wheels for sale
Rover SD1 gearbox for sale

Monday 1st February 2010
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
FBHVC says Shell V-Power has ethanol
Welcoming new members
NEWS scrappage scheme clarification
NEWS Classic & Sports Car reviews the V8

Sunday 31st January 2010
MGoT track day on the Silverstone GP circuit
MGBGTV8 road test from Motor Sport 1973
Welcoming new members

Saturday 30th January 2010
5 day Highland Tour 6th/10th August

Friday 29th January 2010
Rolling V8 Calendar updated

Thursday 28th January 2010
Welcoming new members
Updated RV8NOTES Index
Updated V8NOTES Index
RV8NOTE320 Phillips & Posidriv® screws
RV8NOTE319 fitting a tow hitch to an RV8
V8NOTE412 importing a V8 to Belgium

Tuesday 26th January 2010
Glacier White 1090 still has overdrive on third
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Monday 25th January 2010
Data coming in for the V8 Roadster survey
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Sunday 24th January 2010
ZT260V8 Black 0451 registered
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Saturday 23rd January 2010
Welcoming new members

Friday 22nd January 2010
V8 Roadster conversion date survey

Wednesday 20th January 2010
Brooklands Green 2747 has no OD on third
Welcoming new members

Tuesday 19th January 2010
V8 Cambridgeshire Tour 2010
Remembering Steve Dear, larger than life!
News: BCV8 Championship qualifying rounds
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Monday 18th January 2010
Damask 1282 has no overdrive on third

Sunday 17th January 2010
Bracken 0769 still has overdrive on third

Saturday 16th January 2010
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Welcoming a new RV8 member from Canada

Friday 15th January 2010
And yet another V8 Idle Moments contribution
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
V8 Picnic in the Park at Calke Abbey
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Thursday 14th January 2010
Why not be a marshal at a Club race meeting?
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Chevy billboards - great ads, great cars

Wednesday 13th January 2010
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
MGLive! 2010 on the full GP circuit!
MGLive! 2010 dates confirmed
Brief V8 Register report for 2010

Tuesday 12th January 2010
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
NEWS - MG6 launch preparations
And yet another V8 Idle Moments contribution
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Monday 11th January 2010
Welcoming new members

Saturday 9th January 2010
Updated RV8NOTES Index available
RV8NOTE318 tacho removal & wiring
Updated V8NOTES Index available
V8NOTE411 lights-on alarm

Friday 8th January 2010
RV8NOTE317 wheel refurbishing sequel
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
V8 Curry 2010 bookings are nearing capacity
Set of MGBGTV8 wheels sold
Welcoming new members

Thursday 7th January 2010
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Exeter Trial 2010 is cancelled by the MCC
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Thursday 31st December 2009
Updated V8NOTES Index as a free download
V8NOTE410 replacing an SU fuel pump
Welcoming new members

Tuesday 29th December 2009
Damask 0416 has overdive on third

Monday 28th December 2009
Welcoming new members

Thursday 24th December 2009
V8 Roadster conversion in New Zealand

Tuesday 22nd December 2009
RV8NOTE316 more on spacesavers

Sunday 20th December 2009
Updated RV8NOTES Index - free download
RV8NOTE315 water pump overhaul
RV8NOTE314 refurbishing RV8 wheels
How to give your MGB V8 Power book reduced

Saturday 19th December 2009
Motor Racing Legends series repeat
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Friday 18th December 2009
Yet another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Yet another V8 Idle Moments contribution
And another V8 Idle Moments contribution
V8 Curry 2010 bookings report
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution

Thursday 17th December 2009
Another V8 Idle Moments contribution
Welcoming new members
Le Mans Classic - Czech V8 group
Dates & initial plans for MGLive! 2010

Monday 14th December 2009
Dates & initial plans for MGLive! 2010
Updated Rolling V8 Calendar

Sunday 13th December 2009
Post PBR 2009 vehicle tax (VED) rates note

Saturday 12th December 2009
V8 Curry 2010 bookings
PJM Motors added to V8LIFELINE
V8NOTE409 refurbishing seats

Friday 11th December 2009
Welcoming new members

Thursday 10th December 2009
RV8 Nightfire Red 1929 for sale

Wednesday 9th December 2009
Welcoming new members
Pre-Budget Report 2009 news

Tuesday 8th December 2009
Welcoming new members
New Club website V8 Register contacts page
Ethanol fuel report from FBHVC
Seasonal offers from Clive Wheatley
New MGV8 buyer, care with SORN

Saturday 5th December 2009
RV8NOTE313 LHD headlamp conversion
Provisional MGoT track day dates for 2010

Friday 4th December 2009
Welcoming new members
Set of V8 wheels reduced to £225

Wednesday 2nd December 2009
What will we see in the PBR on 9th?
MGBGTV8 conversion Blue 3196 sold
RV8 Woodcote Green 1676 sold
EEOY2010 - 24th to 30th May in Italy
RV8 BRG 0332 sold

Tuesday 1st December 2009
Barrie Jones' Rebuild Report No 20
Welcoming new members

Monday 30th November 2009
Best bid for the V8 book was £60
RV8 Woodcote Green 1664 sold

Friday 27th November 2009
MGV8 sales to Eurozone strong
RV8 Nightfire Red 1218 sold
Welcoming new members - 21 this month

Wednesday 26th November 2009
V8 book auction closes 27th Novermber
V8 Cambridgeshire Tour 2010 dates

Tuesday 25th November 2009
First V8 Seasonal Puzzle 2009
Welcoming new members - 20 this month

Sunday 22nd November 2009
RV8 Woodcote Green 1951 for sale

Friday 20th November 2009
Welcoming new members

Thursday 19th November 2009
V8 Curry 2010 - details & online booking

Monday 16th November 2009
RV8 BRG 0885 sold

Sunday 15th November 2009
V8 Calendar: Swiss Get Together 2010
News: more MGBGTV8s in Switzerland

Thusday 12th November 2009
Updated RV8NOTES Index - free download
RV8NOTE310 experience with a Hoyle IRS

Wednesday 11th November 2009
RV8NOTE311 fitting an Hoyle rear IRS kit
RV8NOTE312 suspension mods concerns
Updated V8NOTES Index - free download
V8NOTE408 overdrive stalk switch repair

Tuesday 10th November 2009
V8 gathering in Switzerland report translation
Welcoming new members

Monday 9th November 2009
RV8 Woodcote Green 0625 for sale

Sunday 8th November 2009
Welcoming new members
V8 Online Auction of V8 book

Wednesday 4th November 2009
Sales of MGV8s are brisk & prices good

Tuesday 3rd November 2009
Welcoming new members

Monday 2nd November 2009
News: more on prices for the MGV8 book

Sunday 1st November 2009
News: MGV8 book sells on an eBay auction
News: annual Veteran Car Run was wet
Guide to making a SORN online

Saturday 31st October 2009
V8 Curry Night 2010 - Saturday 20th February
Welcoming new members

Friday 30th October 2009
Welcoming new members
V8 gathering in Switzerland report
Motoring Classics magazine from BMH

Thursday 29th October 2009
George Wilder attracted to V8 power!
RV8 Caribbean Blue 2123 sold
Wanted: another enthusiast wants a V8

Wednesday 28th October 2009
Set of original Dunlop V8 wheels for sale
News: photos from V8-Register Switzerland

Tuesday 27th October 2009
News: BCV8 Championship report
Wanted: ethusiast wants a good MGBGTV8
News: MGBGTV8 Aconite 1128 sold
Welcoming a new ZT260V8 member

Saturday 24th October 2009
News: petition to support Spa Francorchamps
And another V8 Idle Moment
News: Goodwood 2010 FOS and Revival dates
News from the V8 Register in Switzerland
Another V8 Idle Moment

Wednesday 21st October 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment

Tuesday 20th October 2009
V8 Roadster was sold last week
"Not guilty" motorists face court costs

Monday 19th October 2009
V8s at end of season Snetterton meeting
"Car" magazine 11/92 with RV8 review for sale
Set of part used RV8 tyres sold

Wednesday 14th October 2009
V8 wanted advert finds an V8 in four days

Monday 12th October 2009
Welcoming new members

Saturday 10th October 2009
RV8 Woodcote Green 1267 for sale
Welcoming new members

Thursday 8th October 2009
RV8 Nightfire Red 1218 for sale
BL MGBGTV8 Technical & Service Notes
Welcoming new members

Wednesday 7th October 2009
Welcoming new members
Another V8 Idle Moment

Tuesday 6th October 2009
Exceptional MGBGTV8 Conversion for sale
RV8 Caribbean Blue 0370 for sale
MGBGTV8 in poor condition for sale
MGBGTV8 wanted by an Irish enthusiast

Monday 5th October 2009
Problem solved - an RV8 gear selection issue
MGBGTV8 sold at Brightwells' auction
Another V8 Idle Moment
RV8 Caribbean Blue 2123 for sale
An extrordinary tale of the sale of a V8
RV8 Woodcote Green 2199 for sale

Sunday 4th October 2009
Online V8 Shop open again

Saturday 3rd October 2009
MGBGTV8 Teal Blue 0704 sold
MGBGTV8 Harvest Gold 0788 sold at auction
MGBGTV8 Blaze 0964 sold
MGBGTV8 Damask 0663 sold to Germany
RV8 hardtop sold to German enthusiast
RV8 Woodcote Green 1792 for sale
RV8 Oxford Blue 0853 for sale
Low mileage RV8 reduced - WGreen 1800
RV8 Black 0369 sold
RV8 Woodcote Green 1449 sold

The V8 webmaster has been away on the mountains on Skye and in the Fisherfields near Ullapool but will be back in time for the V8 Gathering at the MG Car Club's race meeting at Snetterton on Sunday 4th October. The Online V8 Shop will be back in action on Monday 5th together with other news items on the V8 website.

Saturday 5th September 2009
Welcoming new members

Friday 4th September 2009
Online V8 Shop closed until 5th October 2009
Update on the MGBGTV8 coming to auction

Thursday 3rd September 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment
Final photos needed by Roger Williams

Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Welcoming new members
Why is an Elm Burr gear knob so desirable?

Tuesday 1st September 2009
Welcoming new members
More photos of Aconite 1128 for sale

Monday 31st August 2009
Exceptional MGBGTV8 coming to auction

Sunday 30th August 2009
Welcoming new members

Thursday 27th August 2009
Good response to adverts on the V8 website
Speed humps and tyre damage
Another V8 Idle Moment
Welcoming new members

Wednesday 26th August 2009
Welcoming new members

Tuesday 25th August 2009
MGBGTV8 Teal Blue 0704 for sale

Monday 24th August 2009
EEC replacement cats in the V8LIFELINE

Saturday 21st August 2009
Welcoming new members

Friday 21st August 2009
RV8 BRG 0332 offered at a reduced price

Thursday 20th August 2009
Costello V8 Roadster Jasper Blue 6026
Costello V8 advert
Updated RV8NOTES Index available

Wednesday 19th August 2009
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment
RV8 Oxford Blue 0312 has been sold
Welcoming new members
RV8 Black 0369 for sale

Tuesday 18th August 2009
Welcoming new members
MGBGTV8 Aconite 1128 for sale
RV8NOTE308 LHD headlamp conversion

Wednesday 12th August 2009
RV8 Nightfire Red 1379 for sale
MGBGTV8 Damask 0663 for sale
Welcoming new members

Tuesday 11th August 2009
RV8 Woodcote Green 1664 for sale
Welcoming new members
Manor Car Storage added to the V8LIFELINE

Monday 10th August 2009
Welcoming new members
Damask 1795 has no overdrive on third
RV8NOTE304 amendments - see V8BB

Sunday 9th August 2009
Updated V8NOTES Index available
Updated RV8NOTES Index available
RV8NOTE304 headings in table revised slightly
MGBGTV8 to Marrakech and back
Another V8 Idle Moment

Saturday 8th August 2009
Alan Kingwell is back with a V8!

Friday 7th August 2009
News of V8 demonstrator Police White 0112

Thursday 6th August 2009
RV8NOTE304 updated on spacesaver tyres

Wednesday 5th August 2009
Welcoming new members

Tuesday 4th August 2009
Welcoming new members
Could the RV8 have had PAS originally?
RV8 Woodcote Green 1449 for sale
Updated Index to RV8NOTES series
RV8NOTE304 spacesaver spare tyre

Monday 3rd August 2009
RV8NOTE306 speedo repair

Friday 30th July 2009
RV8 Oxford Blue 1334 for sale
RV8 BRG 0332 for sale
Another V8 Idle Moment

Thursday 30th July 2009
Classics on the Common 2009 report
Two interesting MGV8s bought by enthusiasts
Welcoming new members
Preview MGLive! 2009 on DVD
BMH launches Motoring Classics site

Wednesday 29th July 2009
Pair of RV8 Michelin Pilots for sale
RV8NOTE305 updated

Tuesday 28th July 2009
And another V8 Idle Moment
RV8NOTE305 caution over RV8 brake discs
Another V8 Idle Moment

Monday 27th July 2009
Specialist MGV8 traders checklist

Saturday 25th July 2009
Welcoming new members
Classic car auctions guide

Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Welcoming new members
Report of Theo Klick's Oriental V8 tour

Tuesday 21st July 2009
Welcoming new members
Coys MGLive! 2009 full auction report
Enhanced useful weather forecast link
RV8 Nightfire Red 0324 reported sold

Monday 20th July 2009
RV8 Flame Red 0326 has been sold
Welcoming new members
Tuning SU Carbs - MGBGTV8 manuals review
AKM4070 - MGBGTV8 manuals review

Sunday 19th July 2009
Useful weather forecast link
Barrie's Notes on the MGB launched
More photos from MGLive! 2009

Friday 17th July 2009
V8NOTE406 Renovo's hood screen cleaner
RV8NOTE303 Renovo's hood screen cleaner
Tundra 1118 has no overdrive on third
MGBGTV8 Damask 1494 sold
Welcoming new members

Thursday 16th July 2009
V8NOTE405 rubber cooling hose warning

Wednesday 15th July 2009
More biofuels news spotted by Barrie Jones
Coys auction at MGLive! 2009 report
Welcoming new members
RV8NOTE302 windstop for the taller driver
RV8NOTE302 additional illustrated note

Tuesday 14th July 2009
Brisk bidding at Coys for a V8 Roadster
Feature article on a special V8 Roadster
RV8 Woodcote Green 1800 for sale
MGLive! 2009 photo report

Thursday 9th July 2009
Welcoming new members

Wednesday 8th July 2009
Dyno sessions booking closed

Tuesday 7th July 2009
V8 weatherwatch for MGLive! 2009
Finding the V8 stand in the Club marquee
Photos from EEOY 2009
ZT260V8 Typhoon Blue 0118 registered

Monday 6th July 2009
What's the weather for MGLive! 2009?

Sunday 5th July 2009
Welcoming new members
MGLive! 2009 "dry" and "wet" layouts

Saturday 4th July 2009
ZT260V8 Black 0164 registered
Dyno sessions 69% booked - book now
Welcoming new members

Monday 29th June 2009
V8LIFELINE - Entune 2000 Garage
V8LIFELINE - Breco Vehicle Services
Another V8 Idle Moment

Sunday 28th June 2009
Welcoming new members
ZT260V8 Black Olive 0591 registered

Saturday 27th June 2009
RV8NOTES Volume 9 is launched today
Replacement RV8 boot bulkhead clips
MGLive! - 50% of dyno sessions booked
2 days left for discounted MGLive! tickets

Friday 26th June 2009
Classic parts business really motoring
Replacement tyre choices discussed
3 days left for discounted MGLive! tickets

Thursday 25th June 2009
MGLive! - 43% of dyno sessions booked
V8 Parking at MGLive! 2009 at Silverstone
RV8 Oxford Blue 0312 for sale
Welcoming new members
What do the V8 Grapevine reports look like?
MGLive! - don't miss reduced price tickets

Wednesday 24th June 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment

Tuesday 23rd June 2009
Updated Index to RV8NOTES series
RV8NOTE - where can I get a touch up!
Bookings for the dyno sessions come in
V8 Grapevine launched this morning

Monday 22nd June 2009
Exceptional RV8 Nightfire Red 0424 for sale
V8 Helpline launched

Saturday 20th June 2009
MGBGTV8 Black 1083 sold
Download an updated V8NOTES index

Friday 19th June 2009
V8NOTE403 on under bonnet felt cut outs
V8BBQ fully booked

Thursday 18th June 2009
MGLive! - don't miss reduced price tickets
RV8 spares for sale - pair of fog lights SOLD
Book your dyno session to secure a slot
Last few V8BBQ bookings available

Wednesday 17th June 2009
Bookings list for V8 Sulgrave Supper closed
RV8 spares for sale - set of Konis
RV8 spares for sale - pair of fog lights
RV8 spares for sale - propshaft
RV8 spares for sale - steering rack
RV8 BRG 2103 for sale

Tuesday 16th June 2009
RV8 back axle for sale
Dyno sessions at MGLive! on Club website
MGBGTV8 Aconite 1821 for sale
News of an SCCA race RV8 in the US

Monday 15th June 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment

Sunday 14th June 2009
MGBGTV8 built to US Vintage Race regs
Le Mans sees a Peugeot 1-2 finish

Saturday 13th June 2009
Colour photos needed for V8 Power reprint
Regular reports from le Mans

Friday 12th June 2009
Le Mans news update
Welcoming new members
Bookings for V8 Sulgrave Supper updated
V8BBQ bookings reach 90

Thursday 11th June 2009
Le Mans qualifying practice times
Peter Head comments on his overdrive
MGLive! 2009 dyno bookings are brisk
Factory records for early LHD MGBGTV8s

Wednesday 10th June 2009
RV8 on display at MGLive! 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment
Book a dyno session at MGLive! 2009

Tuesday 9th June 2009
Welcoming new members
Bio fuels response from Barrie Jones

Monday 8th June 2009
Useful links for 24 heures du Mans 2009
Bio fuels for classic cars update
V8 Tour 2009 bookings update
V8BBQ bookings reach 80
Bookings for V8 Sulgrave Supper updated
Welcoming new members

Saturday 6th June 2009
Biofuels articles in the Times newspaper
V8 Column for Safety Fast! June 2009
University Motors USA closing
Another V8 Idle Moment

Friday 5th June 2009
Historic rally MGBGTV8 remembered
Bookings for V8 Sulgrave Supper updated
Bookings for V8BBQ updated

Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Welcoming new members
RV8 Woodcote Green 2020 for sale

Monday 1st June 2009
RV8 at the Windsor MG Heritage Festival event

Saturday 30th May 2009
Welcoming new members

Friday 29th May 2009
Bookings for V8 Sulgrave Supper updated
Bookings for V8BBQ updated
Welcoming new members

Thursday 28th May 2009
Dyno likely to be at MGLive! this year

Wednesday 27th May 2009
Welcoming new members
V8 Sulgrave Supper bookings flow in
V8BBQ bookings flow in

Tuesday 26th May 2009
September Road Run - Midget Register
Sequel to news of two early MGBGTV8s

Wednesday 27th May 2009
Welcoming new members
V8 Sulgrave Supper bookings flow in
V8BBQ bookings flow in

Tuesday 26th May 2009
September Road Run - Midget Register
Sequel to news of two early MGBGTV8s

Monday 25th May 2009
Novatech Dyno - an addition to V8LIFELINE
V8 engine for sale
Novatech - dyno recommendation in Slough
News of two early MGBGTV8s

Sunday 24th May 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment
Caledonian Centre's Tour to Skye photos
Welcoming new members
Bookings for V8 Sulgrave Supper updated
Bookings for V8BBQ updated

Thursday 21st May 2009
MGBGTV8 Blaze 0964 for sale - photos

Wednesday 20th May 2009
Informal V8 Supper at Sulgrave booking form
Informal V8 Supper booking list
V8BBQat Silverstone booking form
V8BBQ at Silverstone booking list
RV8 on the recent Skye Tour

Tuesday 19th May 2008
MGBGTV8 Black 1083 for sale
V8 Shop open again
MGBGTV8 Blaze 0964 for sale

Monday 18th May 2009
RV8 special sold rapidly to an Irish enthusiast
V8 Glacier White 1353 sold to German enthusiast
Teal Blue 0496 has overdrive on third
Welcoming new members

Modern fuels with SU carburettors
Following his article in a recent issue of Safety Fast!, Gordon Hesketh-Jones has been doing some research into the constituent parts of modern petrols as he is concerned as to how they perform with SU carburettors. See his note and invitation to discuss this topic on the V8BB. (13.4.09) More


V8 Shop will be closed for a month
If you want to place an advert for a car for sale, buy workshop notes CDs or V8 merchandise, please note the online V8 Shop will be closed until 18th May 2009. The webmaster will be away on the mountains again. (13.4.09)

Saturday 11th April 2009
Caution over UK scrappage scheme
Motor racings legends on BBC4 update
RV8 conversion project is under offer
Will the UK have a scrappage scheme?

Friday 10th April 2009
Notice of V8 AGM on 12.7.09 at Silverstone
RV8NOTE299 check connecting pipe
Pair of lightly used rear Koni shocks for sale

Thursday 9th April 2009
Book your MGLive! 2009 tickets in advance
New Club subscription rates from 1st May

Wednesday 8th April 2009
Welcoming new members
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment

Tuesday 7th April 2009
V8 bodyshell assembly at BMH Witney

Monday 6th April 2009
MGBGTV8 Damask 1494 for sale
RV8 conversion project for sale

Sunday 5th April 2009
MGBGTV8 review in Classic Cars for Sale
Another V8 Idle Moment
Welcoming new members


Saturday 4th April 2009
RV8 Woodcote Green 1544 for sale

Friday 3rd April 2009
Quickchange video clip relaunched
V8 Roadster Midnight Blue 5561 for sale
Set of four used Pirelli P6000s for sale
News from the market on MGV8 sales

Thursday 2nd April 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment
RV8 BRG 0426 sold - Spring is here!

Wednesday 1st April 2009
V8 Tour 2009 based at Buxton
Carcoon sold to fellow V8 enthusiast

Tuesday 31st March 2009
Motor fuel duty rise on 1st April is no joke!

Monday 30th March 2009
Motor racings legends on BBC Four

Saturday 28th March 2009
Welcoming new members

Friday 27th March 2009
MGBGTV8 Glacier White 1353 reduced
MGBGTV8 engine number location
Carcoon for sale

Thursday 26th March 2009
Tax or SORN renewals online or by phone

Wednesday 25th March 2009
Beech Hill Garage join the V8 servo scheme
opJöck- intrepid travels in an MGBGTV8

Thursday 19th March 2009
RV8NOTE298 tyre sealants
RV8NOTE297 space saver tyre for an RV8

Tuesday 17th March 2009
Welcoming new members
RV8 Woodcote Green 1676 for sale

Monday 16th March 2009
Welcoming new members
Classics on the Common 29th July 2009
MG AUCTIONWATCH website improved

Sunday 15th March 2009
Welcoming new members

Friday 13th March 2009
RV8 key fob for sale on eBay

Thursday 12th March 2009
Update on UK car scrappage scheme
Another V8 Idle Moment

Wednesday 11th March 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment
RV8 rear/front dual braking system

Tuesday 10th March 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment

Monday 9th March 2009
Rolling V8 Calendar updated
RV8 Woodcote Green 0757 sold at auction
Another V8 Idle Moment
Costello V8 MGBGT for sale
Welcoming new members

Saturday 7th March 2009
BCA pulls plug on classic car division
Hands-free in car phone caution
Five day Highland tour in August

Friday 6th March 2009
Welcoming new members

Thursday 5th March 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment

Tuesday 3rd March 2009
Set of photos of a full tonneau on an RV8
Black RB V8 Roadster Conversion for sale
Get your V8 brake servo checked!
Another V8 Idle Moment

Monday 2nd March 2009
MGBGTV8 Glacier White 1353 for sale
Piers Hubbard in a V8 in New Zealand
Welcoming new members

Sunday 1st March 2009
RV8 Woodcote Green 1229 sold

Thursday 26th February 2009
Welcoming new members
MGBGTV8 Citron 1232 has no OD on third

Wednesday 25th February 2009
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment

Tuesday 24th February 2009
Welcoming new members
Yet another V8 Idle Moment
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment

Monday 23rd February 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment
New Costello MGV8 webpages launched

Friday 20th February 2009
Welcoming new members
Two coat epoxy primer note
Replacement panel quality concerns
Teal Blue 0437 no longer has OD on third
Another V8 Idle Moment

Thursday 19th February 2009
Hall's Garage open day video
18th rebuild report of Damask 0450
DVLA photocard licence comment

Wednesday 18th February 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment

Monday 16th February 2009
More concern over DVLA photocard licences
Costello V8 MGBGT for sale
Welcoming new members

Sunday 15th February 2009
RV8NOTES Index updated
Welcoming new members

Saturday 14th February 2009
V8NOTE401 throttle cable clip?
RV8NOTE296 replacement ignition keys
RV8NOTE295 cooling hoses layout
Another V8 Idle Moment

Friday 13th February 2009
Yet another V8 Idle Moment
BMH plans a bodyshell run for 2009
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment
Complete guide to buying or selling an MGV8
V8NOTES Index updated

Wednesday 11th February 2009
17th rebuild report of Damask 0450
Yet another V8 Idle Moment
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment
RV8 Oxford Blue 1614 sold

Tuesday 10th February 2009
Factory and Costello MGBGTV8 adverts

Monday 9th February 2009
Tour de Silverstone routes briefing

Saturday 7th February 2009
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment
ZT260V8 Register updated
RV8s reduced at Clive Wheatley mgv8parts
Welcoming new members

Thursday 5th February 2009
V8 throttle cable clip - member's query
Solving a V8 misfire - V8NOTE400
Tamar Valley Motor Centre - V8LIFELINE
Tax disc fading caution
Welcoming new members

Wednesday 4th February 2009
Upgraded radiator report - V8NOTE399
MGLive! Silverstone 10-12th July confirmed
Welcoming new members

Monday 2nd February 2009
Another MGBGTV8 at risk on eBay

Sunday 1st February 2009
Insurance disclosure - Radio 4 Moneybox

Friday 30th January 2009
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment - Hudson crash

Tuesday 27th January 2009
More on cash for old cars proposals
So you want to buy an MG? - buying guide
Welcoming new members

Monday 26th January 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment

Sunday 25th January 2009
RV8 Le Mans Green 0254 sold
RV8NOTES Index updated
V8NOTES Index updated
MGZT260V8SE for sale on eBay
Welcoming new members

Friday 23rd January 2009
Which brake fluid? - article from Bob Owen
And another V8 Idle Moment
MGBGTV8 Red 1725 has no OD on third
MGBGTV8 Tahiti Blue 2470 has OD on third
Another V8 Idle Moment
News of the Club's new General Manager

Thursday 22nd January 2009
V8 Curry oversubscribed
Next Club Council meeting on 21st March
DfT consultation on SORN/insurance

Wednesday 21st January 2009
ZT260V8 Register updated
Welcoming new members

Tuesday 20th January 2009
V8NOTES Index updated
V8NOTE397- V8 wiring colour codes
Hardy Engineering added to V8LIFELINE

Monday 19th January 2009
RV8NOTES Index updated
V8NOTES Index updated
Welcoming new members
How does a V8 servo work?

Sunday 18th January 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment

Saturday 17th January 2009
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment

Friday 16th January 2009
Welcoming new members
MGBGTV8 Citron 1628 sold
16th rebuild report of Damask 0450
Another V8 Idle Moment

Thursday 14th January 2009
Another RV8 sold at Brown & Gammons
Welcoming new members

Wednesday 14th January 2009
Another V8 Idle Moment

Monday 12th January 2009
RV8s for sale from Clive Wheatley
RV8 wire wheel conversion
And another V8 Idle Moment
Another V8 Idle Moment
V8 Curry bookings update
Welcoming new members

Sunday 11th January 2009
MGBGTV8 BRG 1830 has no OD on third
Another V8 Idle Moment

Friday 9th January 2009
RV8 Nightfire Red 0018 sold at Baldock
Where are they now? - a new series
Bruce Cox's V8 Roadster

Thursday 8th January 2009
V8 Gathering at Snetterton October 2009
RV8 Woodcote Green 1229 reduced to sell
V8 Curry bookings update
Another V8 Idle Moment

Wednesday 7th January 2009
MGs on Track, a passenger's view
Another V8 Idle Moment
Fourth Memorable MG Route
New General Manager at Club Office
V8 Curry bookings update
Restoration of Damask 0558 underway

Tuesday 6th January 2009
New Update Exchange CD service
MGBGTV8 Blaze 1170 has OD on third
V8 Curry bookings

Monday 5th January 2009
Geiranger EEOY 2009 update
Lockheed brake fluid sensor kit found

Sunday 4th January 2009
15th rebuild report of Damask 0450

Saturday 3rd January 2009
MGBGTV8 Citron 1628 reduced to sell

Thursday 1st January 2009
Welcoming new members


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