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Hello, I have a 1976 Rover P6B, generally in excellent condition, however, I am a bit concerned about the engine's oil pressure. In warm weather conditions (28-35 degrees C, ambient) and in very slow stop/start traffic conditions, the engine heats up to the extent that the temperature gauge...

Rover P6B Differential Pinion Extension Housing I have placed this enquiry in the gearbox section because there is no Rear Axle section that I can find. I have a second hand rear axle pinion housing extension that I am about to overhaul before installing it as a replacement item into my P6B...

I have spent some time browsing the Internet looking for information about the Rover P6B rear axle assembly. So far, in this Forum, I have found no sub-heading that relates to propeller shaft and rear axle - hopefully this piece will help generate such a heading. I get the impression that the...

My Rover P6B has an electrical cable connector adjacent to the brake hose (front) connection adjacent to the brackets on the swivel pillars. The brake pads have no wiring leads coming out of them. By the look of the connector pins, this has been the situation for quite some time. Can anyone...

I note that the P6B rear wheel bearing housings feature a plug in the top of the housing. This has set me to wondering how the rear wheel bearings are lubricated. In the Repair Operations Manual there is an illustration showing a cross section through the hub assembly. The 'plug' is shown as if...

I am in the process of installing a second-hand swivel pillar (king pin and stub axle assembly). I am trying to do the right procedure by installing new ball joints, top and bottom. Reading the Repair Operations Manual, the upper joint is simply "drifted downwards' after removing the three...

G'dday Folks, My Rover P6B suffered a complete seizure of the outer RHS front wheel bearing, while away in Mount Gambier, South Australia. Car is home in Melbourne now, courtesy of RACV and a tilt-tray. The cone has spun on the stub axle and 'welded' itself there. The bearing race cup has spun...

This is a general topic that could help owners and mechanics with respect to older Rovers. Hi All, Do you remember the original Payen water pump seal? They disappeared very quickly, to be replaced by all manner of brands with internal glands and a pressed steel body that fitted tightly into...

First, I will Introduce myself - this being my first post here. I am a member of the Rover Car club of Australia. I own a 2001 Rover 75 Club and a 1976 Rover P6B. The P6B came along after joining the club, on account of the Rover 75. My concern, relating to my P6B, is that there is a loud...