Handbooks
and manuals for the MG RV8
There are six useful manuals to help you service and maintain your RV8 and a useful six page Supplement to the Owner's Handbook. The front cover and a summary of the contents of each document is set out below as a guide.
There are six useful manuals to help you service and maintain your RV8 and a useful six page Supplement to the Owner's Handbook. The front cover and a summary of the contents of each document is set out below as a guide.
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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 road wheels. Technical data - specification and index. |
 | MG
RV8 Owner's Handbook Supplement AKM7144/4 6 pages This six page Supplement published by the Rover Group in 1995 has 13 useful items of additional information for owners with the later RV8 models. More |
 | 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. |
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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. More 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. |
 | LT77S
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. |
 | How
can I get hold of copies of these essential manuals and the Supplement? RV8 Technical Information CD A complete set of the manuals - the RV8 Owner's Handbook, the Technical Reveal, the Repair Manual and the two gearbox overhaul manuals are available on a convenient CD from Brown & Gammons. More 
RV8 Owner's Handbook Supplement A copy of this useful 6 page Supplement is available in PDF format on the V8 Website. More |
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