Will This Rover P6 Run And Drive After 30 Years? | Pt.2

In this video I get my 1971 Rover P6 2000 SC back on the road after she spent 30 years rotting away in a barn.
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[@akaDavidWebb]

Thanks

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you so much mate. You've been very generous with this channel - that's your third donation 🙏🏻

[@akaDavidWebb]

@@NotEconomicallyViable I appreciate the effort that goes into producing good content and love watching your videos. Seems only fair that I give something back to hopefully encourage you to do more. Well done fella!

[@dungbetel]

Great to see a barn find restoration video that shows that it's not all plain sailing!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha that's the absolute last thing this project has been. Glad you enjoyed

[@ellhawkes78]

my dad had two of these cars in the 80s and the early 90s.. I have loads of great memories of them, and him working on them after blown engines, crashes, and one incident involving a high speed dukes of hazard style jump. Subscribed and following in a wave of 80s nostalgia!

[@mcplindgren]

Your dedication to this old brown Rover is second to none. Love watching you learning as you go along on all of your cars and it's great to see the fruits of your labour (and many monies!) running and driving again after so many years 🙂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I appreciate that, Mattias. It's been - and will continue to be - a fun journey

[@alan6832]

@@NotEconomicallyViable A simple needle valve test is to hold the float upside down and gently blow into it with your mouth, preferably with the hose barb or tube clean. It's easy to tell if it's leaking.

[@TheOriginal_BigMac]

3:21 your spanner "microphone" - dude you slay me

[@nathanglynn7443]

I daily drive a 1978 w116 280se and the amount of rust and stuff i had to contend with sucked but i saved it, still needs a tonne of work, rust holes in drivers side wheel arches, bulk head, floor pans etc. Ive treated as much of the rust as i could get to with various product. I put in new tyres and brakes, replaced all suspension components, got it running well, replaced most parts etc etc. It has a bunch of mini dents and fades paint (no visible rust on the outside of the body thankfully) and perfect interior. I still need to replace the drive belts and get a wheel allignment and then shes fully set really. Its nice to have old stuff that you save and slowly restore! My old man have a few rover 3500 sd1s and he loves them

[@NoDroidsHere]

Excellent video, Nino! You will get to the bottom of the issues yet. The P6 has a very interesting suspension setup, and the turbine engine idea was quite ambitious!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Phillip. Yeah very interesting. The de Dion rear suspension is just as interesting too!

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

Just be glad it's a single carb, i have a twin carb and balancing those with the spark to get everything working properly is a nightmare. Also be careful with the brakes, they old ones are asbestos so wet them down and get them bagged just to be safe Edit; you're doing the fuck around and find out method 🤣

[@paultaylor9652]

Great to see you back, really missed your video's. The Rover is a car from my childhood and and bodywork wise are easy to work on, good luck and I like the new home.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Good to be back. Yeah, I've heard good things about working on the bodywork of these. I need to learn to weld at some point and I think this car might be a good candidate for that

[@chrismainia]

I was just as excited as you were when it started for the first time,it was like England winning a soccer match!!!!

[@JaredJohnston]

Criminally underrated undersubbed channel

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that, Jared

[@Pantosoft]

love the video mate! Your humor makes it so good!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it!

[@colvinator1611]

I've just bought a complete brand new servo kit for £78. Great video, thanks a lot.

[@JohnHonda101]

Well done for sticking with it.

[@michaelproust7891]

The interesting thing about learning at every single step is that you are not short of content, also you would have profound sympathy from the vast majority of the population that know a much as you do. The experts are in ore!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

haha thanks mate

[@norm4260]

Would love to see an update on the Merc such a cool looking car.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Coming in the next few weeks. It's turned into a really big project behind the scenes 😅

[@chrislee6939]

Just been doing the same to a 1968 Jaguar 340 .well done to you.Very satisfiying indeed.

[@Adam.Piper62]

Re your float bowl, as a P6 owner this is a common issue. The cheap plastic floats "bounce" and are susceptible to even the tiniest amounts of dirt. Especially when idling as the engine vibrates a lot while not burning much fuel. Originally these cars had brass floats which didn't do this...for future, you can buy a "stay up" black float, but is is expensive at £30!

[@TheMileswin]

Excellent video. Good start to getting the 2000SC back on the road.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Miles 👍🏻

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

I love these rovers. Underrated cars Used to use them as cop cars back in the 70s

[@nigelsears7191]

the break fluid issue is the secondary hydrolic unit on the servo , in this style it cant suck fluid from the master cylinder ( when the servo is mounted with the master cylinder on the bulkhead thats when you get that issue ) hear its the secondary thats let go ,good luck mostly the boar is shot on them so its another unit watch out the air actuator thats turns the servo on they stick too and give you all sorts of running issues and brakes applying without you touching the pedal , love the p6 rebuilt loads of them

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks for the advice, Nigel 👍🏻

[@TheImprobableIronman]

Love your videos mate. And this format - with the cut-away you in the bottom corner - is great.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks mate. Wanted to try something a little different and glad it seems to have been received well!

[@gucu]

Enjoyed this mini series (hope you like pun). I have driven Morris Minors most of my driving life and have loved the journey you have taken. The half inch socket gem at the beginning was hilarious.

[@wm9904]

Lovely p6 mate. Cheers from across the pond

[@simonwoodward438]

Great video, I love the additional commentary berating yourself, especially when the bowl started spewing fuel out. Looking for to the next one.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Simon. Glad you enjoyed

[@simonwoodward438]

@@NotEconomicallyViable good to see you having ago and learning as you go along, I've always self taught myself this way.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

It’s the best way. You can watch as many videos or read as many books as you like, but nothing beats getting the spanners out and having a go yourself.

[@simonwoodward438]

@@NotEconomicallyViable I restored a MG Midget and a Triumph GT6 once just using the parts diagrams from a Moss catalogue, the drawings are excellent so much better than a Haynes manual

[@kevinhaigh3962]

Really love your posts, down to earth and you just basically learning and trying to fix whatever you can 😂, much better than the glory posts we see on here working on super car's, keep it up hon fantastic, what is ha with the merc anymore progress

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I appreciate that!

[@angelajones2095]

Love watching this, with the P6 you need to speak to Sheldon of the channel Classic Britain, there's not a lot he doesn't know about P6 Rovers. Plus he sells parts! Brilliant channel looking forward to following for the long haul xx

[@GeorgeAusters]

Not sure why people jump straight to assuming its the head gasket when they see smoke.. It will likely just be moisture in the exhaust burning off mate

[@regharris1]

I think there is a turbine engined one at the British motor museum at Gaydon. Good luck with the build, my dad had a P6, a great car.

[@paulcarter2907]

With experience you learn that the answer to an apparently unsurmountable problem is actually quite easy..The trick is to identify that cause..Those Eureka moments are a high, and make it all worthwhile..so long as you get some!! Endeavour to persevere, and give yourself a chance to sit down and think it through...Subcribed and liked...

[@simonblake5563]

Just brilliant, Very entertaining (and helpful). Bulkhead looks good.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you, Simon

[@Lot76CARS]

Well done, running and driving.. well Easter is the time for resurrections I suppose… what a project!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha cheers bud

[@michael5089]

10:49😂❤ That tickled me!!

[@air_cooled_andy]

Mate, you crack me up, great project and great humour. 😆👌

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks 👍

[@biancarosella9026]

Also interesting suspension story

[@douglasmurray9768]

Love the rover👍💜. Especially the 3500S. bit underpowered but sweet motor.. Would love to own one.. Just put a bigger motor in her. Maybe the 4.8 ltr. Alloy in the range rovers later model.. Injected. ❤️

[@gnosticbrian3980]

I seem to recall that my 1966, Zircon blue, P6 [cost me about £1450 new on the road] had an aluminium bonnet, roof and boot lid. One of the best cars I've ever had; always regretted trading it in for a 3500.

[@TheDarvec1]

My Dad had the V8 version in a sort of Mustard colour back in the late 80's and I saw it still driving about back in 2003.

[@philipsweeney7935]

I was buzzing when it started moving !

[@camhussain3782]

Legend haha loved the vid mate

[@mpglass8560]

just a thought the smoke may water in the back box try disconnecting

[@6581punk]

Valve stem seals were always an problem on these old engines, they would harden and then let oil through which burnt off. Hence the smoke. You'd have to grind the valves and the block too, due to pitting.

[@trimportersvanconversions6973]

Great stuff mate! Dont change a thing.. the content is brilliant and I can envisage you in a timber double garage at home pottering away with a weekly upload for us!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you mate. I can picture myself doing that too haha 😅

[@williamengland1347]

When you put diesel etc into the old engine some of it down the exhaust it will take qa while to burn off excess off I am an retired rover mechanic

[@Joe-ze4vg]

Good to see you monetizing the channel fella, you deserve to claw back inevitable loses👍 interesting how the audis bring in more views. Keep it going💪

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks 👍

[@DN-me8mt]

I fucking lovw this dude hahaha when he allmost snapt n open a beer 😅😅😅 im fucking dead mate . 10/10 awsome video

[@MyJon64]

Well done with the P6. The smoke /steam might be condensation. If the exhaust boxes are still in reasonable condition they could be holding water! Classic twin turbo! You don't pick simple stuff 😂 Lotus Esprit?

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you, mate. There's no growth in the simple things 😉

[@smhorse]

Very lucky that no mice got into the P6, despite having 30 years to do so...

[@seanscott8125]

Nice to see you with the rover and we'll done for getting it going. Could the smoke not have been from the oil that you when you took the manifold off original engine

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers, Sean. The smoke could definitely be from that. The rings might still need to come back around, and there might be all sorts of gunk in the exhaust 🤷

[@rubbishsignup]

Great upload. You're a natural 😊

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I appreciate that

[@AndyThom]

Hi, Ive been watching your videos since the start but was playing catchup thank you for starting a great channel, your entertaining and frustrating at the same time 😅 🤣 I hope now I can be of help now Ive caught up 😁

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha thanks, Andy

[@KJM.72]

Fantastic result your perseverance has paid off well done great to see the p6 move and drive what is your plan with it ?

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Kev 👍🏻 I think I'm going to keep it around and slowly just bring it back to life. I need to learn to weld and I think this might be a great candidate to learn on

[@KJM.72]

@@NotEconomicallyViable fantastic glad she’s not going to get broken up for parts hope you upload some more vlogs on her in the future all the best with it mate

[@waynelittle5583]

I wouldn't of put that rad stuff in it just clogg up every passage in the engine

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I'm gonna rebuild the engine at some point anyway

[@christopherlucas3563]

What and where did you get your pop up tent ?

[@TheMissjo90]

🎉 loved this video as much if not more than part one. What a smashing outcome, the sheer excitement and seat of your pants. Economically joyful. So glad I found this channel.

[@michaelproust7891]

Show us a closeup of the new penetrating fluid, or down in the link please?

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

It's great stuff mate. Here's the link: amzn.to/3KHGCnP

[@d.k.7710]

well, at least description for the replacement engine was pretty on spot: not seized...

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha true

[@m0rtifiedpenguin]

I remember your wife laught when you say not economically viable. My wife laughs like that when she sees five non runners at home.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

😂

[@ThomasHall-en3th]

Where do these old cars come from?

[@joaoruigsg]

Doubt: If you knew that there was a Rover P6 club that would help you in a simple but effective way to avoid making mistakes, would you think it would be interesting? Or is doing it this way better? For me is a BIG thing! But I know... yeah! :D once again, a great one! Chears! ;)

[@whitemonkey7932]

You sure the old engine didn't puke loads of oil into the exhaust which is now burning off?

[@broomad]

Thanks

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you so much, bud 🙏🏻 You've been very generous on this channel

[@johnplatt1933]

Hi there, just enjoyed watching this video about the P6 2000SC. I too have the exact same model, unfortunately the cylinder head on mine is knacked, therefore I was wondering if you’ve still got the head from the seized engine? If yes can I buy it please? Cheers John

[@johnbutler3141]

Its your brake master cylinder leaking !!

[@7272rubberduck]

Cute!😊

[@clivehaggis1397]

Great watch

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Clive

[@Roly679]

Those brake disks look quite dinky in comparison to the size of modern ones, Or was there some otherway to stop it??

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

With the amount of rust in the floor I think you could have Flintstoned it 😂

[@alanparkinson5724]

Get a box and empty the turd out see what parts u got liking this old rover great job needs a good clean

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

There are some decent parts in there. Three Rover bonnet badges in excellent condition for starters

[@andrewgarcia3136]

i love this channel

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Andrew

[@digiface]

6:54 🤣

[@Fixiturself]

Looks like brake fluid leaking into the intake

[@biancarosella9026]

Learnt a lot to be fair

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

🙌🏻

[@blex5579]

Marvel Mystery Oil?

[@johnmclean7212]

love your stuff but money seems no problem

[@markuskruger2102]

4, 6 and 8 cylinders, the last real Rover, don't talk about the SD......

[@stevenbanowich8089]

😂 😂😂😂😂 brilliant think you're grate

[@ENCASE]

Well done old bean fucking nice one, keep them coming

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha cheers, bud

[@NuttyAboutOldMGCars]

Smoking like a bingo hall

[@glassjb]

Valve seals

[@ianwiggins5499]

I don’t know when you do a restoration on the car why don’t you do the engine as well and strip it and check your piston rings and all that lot give it a good service and stick some rednecks down there 😅😅😅

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Yeah I might rebuild this engine. Would be a good experience.

[@santiagoperalta3912]

Hello kids dont this at home..

[@markwallington1233]

Best of luck on the police issue , shame you weren’t filming yourself when he passed you.

[@thomasward8498]

Definitely wouldn't buy anything from Halfords they just buy their stuff of other motor factors, actually seen euro car parts deliver to Halfords before, just ripping yourself off

[@GL-xz3xk]

You bought a p6 to learn about old cars? Jesus… talk about diving in the deep end! If you can rebuild the rear brakes and get them working, anything else mechanical is a piece of piss. Nice to see the kinda unloved spec of a p6 get some tlc.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I'll be honest - I didn't know anything about these cars before I bought it. It was just a classic car that was very very cheap just down the road haha. It's a cracking car though and glad it's been brought slightly back to life.

[@aslandama]

Nino, your uploads are getting better and better. I asked you some time ago if you were in for the long haul and you said yes. Your personality is key. Are you planning a workshop build?

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I really appreciate that, bud. 100% in it for the long-term. Yeah planning a workshop build of sorts. Gonna start with a 20ft container and build it out.

[@craigbuckley3373]

You're making excellent progress with this old P6. The beauty of these is that everything is changeable they were designed for this and online somewhere there is a pic of a P6 built from several cars in several colours. The brake nut is called a union btw and the gearbox needs an oil and filter change and will then run smoothly. The engine is solid and you can hear it's a good 1. White smoke for petrol issues and blue smoke for burning oil. Excellent project and look forward to the next instalment

[@simon-ls6lp]

yea overfuelling

[@waynebaldycanning]

Well done mate. Up and running. There’s life in the old Rover yet. Loved watching this 👍

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you, Wayne 👍🏻

[@artfulbodger..2143]

Being a rover.. the rust was probably already there when it left the factory.. Good job getting it going tho.. irrespective of what car it is, its another classic saved..

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@willswheels283]

Been following your progress on the old P6, fair play to you mate your an inspiration to many to “have a go” even if you’ve only got a bare minimum of knowlege an interest and willingness to learn. 60’s and 70’s cars are pretty straightforwards to work on in reality, no ECU’s sensors or other “tech” to go wrong anc boggle your brain.

[@johncallaghan4616]

First View, First Like ! Looking forward to this !

[@martinellicott]

While you wait for the next episode take a look at the Mini series, more top stuff :-) kzbin.info/aero/PLcLLcJeGMH_IoPBJq3NI2jXoQaQHsS1Ix

[@stefanyorgov2638]

Excellent content! I hope you will be uploading more regularly :)

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Stefan. Trying my hardest to get more content out 👍🏻

[@stefanyorgov2638]

@@NotEconomicallyViable I’m sure you will manage it. God bless you and your family!

[@sinorman231]

check the fuel pump, the daiphram may gone maybe drawing oil in mixing with petrol,,

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Just purchased a rebuild kit 👍🏻

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

Regarding exhaust smoke: If whatever leaks has been leaking for a while, it will take AGES for whatever has accumulated in the exhaust system to burn off properly.

[@EvilUnderTone]

You can't take any chances with the P6 brakes. Single not duel means one part fails, it all fails! Doesn't matter if you can't start a car but defo matters if you can't stop the bugger. Peace

[@limjamrace]

Just found your 2nd video..Check what is happening to the plug colour..

[@peterpaliwoda1527]

My God 😂….totally off your head …..but…..strangely entertaining….I,m in …next

[@yvindpetterson8598]

You have definitively found your niche in YT car fixing! I laughed out loud several times, the smug you commenting on the hopeless you is just hilarious! And still the content is interesting from a technical viewpoint!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Really really appreciate the kind words and the donation! Glad to have you around 🤙🏼

[@tomhipperson3715]

Well done! Your enthusiasm for this old girl is amazing and you have shown anything’s possible if you put your mind to it. Can’t wait to see future updates regarding your journey with the P6 😊

[@vishwasachdeva]

Nino , best wishes from India ! Hope your efforts make the car road worthy ! Well done and love your content ! Looking forward to your next project !

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Vishwa? The very same Vishwa from all those years ago at Kent? How are you doing my man?!

[@vishwasachdeva]

Haha , yes my man the the very same Vishwa ! I am doing just fine mate , your videos are inspiring me and my friends to start bringing back junk to life and take up some projects ! Kudos to you mate !

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

So good to hear from you mate. Glad you’re here for the ride 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@justinjones4252]

The garage could do with a face lift. Nice cars though. Like the Mercedes E Class.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha I agree. The Merc will be back on the channel real soon