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

[@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!

[@LG-kl3co]

Had loads of these. 2000 SC...2000TC....2200SC.....3500A (Auto) and 3500S....The absolute Daddy of them all ! We called them Meccano cars as they virtually took in bits with a spanner. The 3500S was my last about 1987. I made that car as immaculate as could be....AND it was beautiful and so very very clean . I could not get a buyer when it came to selling at a paltry £600 ! Eventually I asked a car dealer I knew at Batley if he could sell it for me. It was not in his showroom a week and he got his asking Price of £1250 !!!

[@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 🤙🏼

[@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!

[@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

[@sairlordmusic]

1971 wowowow i was busy hitchiking to india such a good video great natural production Im in thailand 34c every day no ice not much rust and LOTS of cold beer xx

[@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

[@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

[@chrismainia]

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

[@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 🤣

[@Pantosoft]

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

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it!

[@JaredJohnston]

Criminally underrated undersubbed channel

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that, Jared

[@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

[@colvinator1611]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@waynebaldycanning]

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

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you, Wayne 👍🏻

[@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 😊

[@chrislee6939]

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

[@bhamboy05]

You're doing brilliant. I could feel the the enthusiasm as it moved forwards under it's own steam. A good little run would help to blow away some of the cobwebs.

[@cravan1982]

The look of amazement joy and achievement on your face is priceless. Top job.

[@robinwoodforth9940]

You would be a great addition to Top Gear. Definitely naturally gifted on screen and you would bring a whole new vibe.

[@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 👍🏻

[@Gdj_Ga]

Always a pleasure to watch your fun take on car repairs!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Glenn

[@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

[@sotirbg]

Absolutely great content! Can't wait for your next upload. I could watch a new video from you every day!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Very kind words, Sotir 🙏🏻

[@SuperVitz]

You just gained a sub. Binge watched a bunch of your videos. Got major motivation to get in the garage and finish my 1970s Fiat, cheers.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Threepointstar]

Lovely p6 mate. Cheers from across the pond

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

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

[@nickwraight2319]

Like the new editing/ commentary- slick👌

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Nick. Wanted to try something a little different

[@TheMileswin]

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

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Miles 👍🏻

[@elhmcr]

Nothing starts the week off better than seeing a new video is available from you. Each video gets better and gives me a good chuckle whilst *ahem* working....Keep it up and looking forward to the next project already 🙂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks for the very kind words, Elliott!

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@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

[@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.

[@simonblake5563]

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

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you, Simon

[@norm4242]

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 😅

[@leebush7437]

There’s only one other person that keeps my interest on youtube the most and that’s Colin furze! You’ve nailed it, proper educational and entertaining, don’t you stop creating content mate, it’s going to blow very soon 👌

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Really appreciate that mate 👍

[@mpglass8560]

hey well done I had several of these in my youth they are great when in a good state if you spend every weekend util retirement it will serve you well. If you need to do the back inboard breaks teack the wheel and half shaft out disk off wind calliper back etc.good luck

[@lobizoli]

Love the voice-over! It makes even more comical! 😂

[@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...

[@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!

[@artfulbodger78]

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 👍🏻

[@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.

[@earltpt]

Very entertaining 👍😂….youre a natural, with a wry understated sense of humour….keep it up…hilarious 💪

[@DN-me8mt]

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

[@Joocyjames]

He cracks me up too mate ! 😂😂😂

[@limjamrace]

Brake flulid will take ages to clear after im prenegating the exhaust system..I once put a two stroke mixture petrol into the fuel take that had the same effect

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Good to know - cheers

[@philipsweeney7935]

I was buzzing when it started moving !

[@colinthomas1540]

Good progress Nino! Amazed the improvement you made with the smoke 👏👏👏

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers, Colin. I think an engine rebuild is ultimately in order though.

[@lukas0846]

Twin turbo V8? And I know you like '90s cars. Must be a Maserati 3200GT! 😍 Having followed you from the beginning, this was your best video to date. Well done. Maybe do a garage update in the future?

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Hmmm we'll have to see... Thanks for the feedback - was a bit worried about trying something new, but it seems to have gone down well. A garage update isn't a bad shout at all.

[@air_cooled_andy]

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

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks 👍

[@Lot76CARS]

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

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha cheers bud

[@broomad]

Thanks

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

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

[@Super-650]

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.

[@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. ❤️

[@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!

[@camhussain3782]

Legend haha loved the vid mate

[@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.

[@biancarosella9026]

Also interesting suspension story

[@carolotsful]

Again absolutely brilliant thanks for the updates, looking forward to the next one 😊

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers 🙏🏻🙂

[@daxxr2532]

Blue smoke would be rings, see if it smells oily. White smoke would be coolant

[@Badger66]

Another great enjoyable episode! 😉

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cheers, Ian

[@StarfishTaxisStAndrews]

So fun to watch your journeys

[@4RingsRetro]

Superb episode mate! I've watched you since the start. Would love an update on the A6, as a 90s/00s Audi enthusiast myself. Fair play though, absolutely loving the channel as it develops 👍🏻

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that, mate. I think a garage update is in order.

[@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

[@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 👍

[@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 😅

[@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 🤷

[@DoggydogDog-uo5ve]

Smoking could be valve guide seals. Piston rings might loosen up with a few heat cycles. You really should have pulled the trans pan and checked filter and changed fluid. This is a revival. Brakes oils. Tyres. Good luck. Keep going on it. They a good driving car.

[@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

[@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

[@mpglass8560]

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

[@Isayso1]

The wideness of the engine bay is a result of Rover developing a turbine engine for cars during the time when they designed the P6, which should fit in. This allowed them to put the Buick V8 into the car later on.

[@centuriontaxi]

Just found you mate and what a cracking video. really enjoyed it and loved the rawness to.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Glad you're here mate 👍🏻

[@limjamrace]

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

[@vivihominem171]

bless you @24:30

[@thomaspenman4101]

Hello my friend hope all the best for new year❤

[@sinorman231]

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

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Just purchased a rebuild kit 👍🏻

[@martinoneill4857]

The gaffer 😁TV series it is where I remember this type of car from

[@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.

[@stephenwest9757]

You can simply blow into the inlet of the carburetor to test the needle valve. With the float down it should allow you to blow and with it it up it should not. Would have saved a lot of time if you had done that.

[@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

[@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 😉

[@Notmakingcontent1967]

Two key specialist suppliers for parts MGBD or Wins International. Wins are overnight suppliers for everything P6!!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I bought parts from both of those. MGBD was particularly helpful - spoke to Mark on the phone and he’s incredibly knowledgeable about Rover P6s 👍🏻

[@dustystuffgarage]

Grab youself a boat fueltank and electric fuel pump. Safer than an open can. Great that it drove for you after a massive effort. Well done.

[@OnTheBall]

Beautiful cars!

[@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.

[@tonychessell2448]

Beautiful car

[@Billy-0161]

My Dad had a 1973 rover 2000tc in chocolate brown,brings bk lots of memories, just recently subbed so catching up, do you not detail the cars in the end?

[@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

[@andypreston2982]

great to watch