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Hi Guys, I think the fuel tank sender seal (bottom round seal beneath the fuel tank) is knackered as its all saturated in fuel and every time I used the the car there would be the alarming smell of fuel. I´ve bought some sender unit seals off Mark Gray (UK) so I think I have the right parts but...

As the title suggest, I need to replace the tank seal and also noticed the fuel lines that run under the car are dangling and parts look like they are leaking slightly (Im sure standing still for 30 years didnt help). I am going to replace the fuel lines (I think there are 3? - one for main fuel...

Hi, Looking to start a resto project soon, and thinking about possible spare parts. I live in Portugal so prices aren't like the UK.... Are there parts that exist from other manufacturers/models that will bolt on to the P6 V8? Things like rear diff, auto gearbox (mine is 3 speed auto box...

Evening! What are the widest tyres that would fit a standard Rover 3500? Im looking to widen the wheel arches but first would like to know what the maximum would be before changing anything? Are we looking at 195? 205? Or more? Cheers! Andy

Evening, As the title suggests, I'm just curious about the max rpm reached in 1st and second? On my P6 (a second hand rebuild for a car stood for 30 years), it reaches about 4000 in first, and about 4800 in second before changing. Cheers Andy

Hello! I'm looking to restore my P6 V8 but I would REALLY like to widen the wheel arches/side panels, similar to the photo attached. Firstly, is this possible and relatively easy? I absolutely love the look of it, it just gives the car a whole new style. Has anyone got any advice or in fact done...

Greetings! I think I might need to replace the alternator as the battery isn't charging. I've looked at a variety of diagnosis but nothing has changed. Are they easy to open up and repair? And what exactly and how much repair can you do on the alternators? Not too familiar with them but my Dad...

Greetings! There is a four star shaped bracket on the body of the inside of the car (above the battery location, behind the interior trim). There are four black wires coming from it (in a sort of cross shape), but one of these wires has come off. Firstly, any ideas what these are? I would like...

Greetings! I have put an voltmeter across both ends of the ground cable, and did not get continuity. I've also noticed the battery keeps draining, thus not charging (with the engine on or off it reads about 11.9v). Could this ground cable on the alternator be the culprit? I'm going to get hold...

Morning! The "stopped for 30 years" Rover 3500 from 1971 now runs and I've done just shy of 100km already (short journeys). I've noticed ever since I first tried the car out however that the rear left (LHD, and i THINK its the rear left), seems to be a bit bumpy? When i start driving, the best...

Morning, Much talked about i'm sure, but need clarification if possible. I just got the car inspected but during the inspection the CO emissions were high (7.8%). They should be anything below 5% I believe. Manage to adjust mixture at idle there and then to get it to 4.8% so it passed. What...

Morning all! Got a question about carbs (HS6) The ones on my 3.5 are AUD 9, although the lettering and style seem to "look" different), but: The code on the dashpot black screwtop is AUD 8103 The code on the float chambers screw tag is AUD 467L and 467R I've noticed that one of the needle...

Greetings all! Not very relevant as I don't think there's anyone from Portugal apart from me here. Thought it was interesting to check it out, not liking the rims at all but the car itself looks in very good condition! Interior looks new! Something to note which I have mentioned before on the...

Hi, I'm trying to get the car inspected after 30 years, a few things to deal with before I reinspect (failed over emissions). I took the plugs out the other day and found the following: I noticed that the right bank (left hand side looking from the front of the engine) the two outer plugs...

Well, the "abandoned for 30 years" P6 went to the Inspection yesterday. And as I thought, it failed. Over 4 items. There are two that concern me: First was side mirrors. I thought if they don't come with them from factory, they don't require them. But here in Portugal they are adament I need...

Afternoon! As the topic says, I've stripped the bolt head on one of the Thermostat housing bolts. The other managed to come out (turning t slowly), but I now have about 1cm of a threaded neck without the head on. I've WD40'd the area, I have also sawn a slit into it to get a slot screwdriver...

Hell all, Here are some clips over the last month of the P6 finally cranking over. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpnloR614lg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7tZj6EUGRM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmwylfCVvvs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rniYHNfGh-8 The last one was the first time I let...

Afternoon gents, I have tried out the Gunson Colourtune yesterday with variable success. I thought that turning the nut on the HS6 carb mixture would change the colour of the ignition quite quickly, but I am able to turn the nut probably nearly one full turn before I see a slight difference in...

Morning all, After sourcing the top half of the engine and building it up to a now working machine, I have now got the auto box to deal with. This car was stood with half its engine for 30 years. With regard to the auto transmission, I filled this up to the correct amount but it seems to be...

OK another issue I got which is annoying: There should be a rubber bung on the top of the dipstick. This unfortunately came off when removing the dipstick and fell down into the bottom of the dipstick shaft. I've managed to stick the end of the dipstick in the hole of the rubber bung and bring...

Hi guys, I know this is a talked about topic, but I just wanted to ask something specific about timing the ignition by ear. I've got the V8 running now but as the engine was half missing and has been rebuilt with old parts etc, the carbs are I think off slightly, idle and mixture might also be...

Hi guys, I bought a P6 V8 which was stopped for 30 years. It had half the engine missing so I had to buy the remaining parts to build it up again. I did not do any big servicing, just changed oil, dizzy, plugs and I have managed to start it but only with fuel directly into the carbs. I have...

Hi guys, I've got an electric fuel pump i'm trying to wire, and although I've done a fair bit of engine work, I just can't get to grips with the wiring! Two wires come off the Facet fuel pump. Black and red. Black, earth. Easy. Now, the red they say connect to a Oil Pressure Switch (I have a P6...

Hello all! I am on the Facebook P6 page and thought you guys here could help me. I have a P6 V8, 1971 that I bought here in Portugal. The car had half the engine missing, so I went through the process of buying the rest and putting it together. I have managed to get it started and it idles once...