WHY NOBODY WANTED THIS CHEAP ROVER P4

After weeks of research, we finally faced our biggest mechanical challenge yet with the £2,700 Rover P4. The mission: remove the rear hub bearings without damaging the incredibly fragile half-shafts. Everyone warned us that a specialized, hard-to-find tool was mandatory for this job. Fearing for the safety of "Auntie NO," we decided to get creative. We bought raw steel and fabricated our own custom tools in the workshop to get the job done. From finding a sponge stuffed where a seal should be to battling "welded-on" bearing sleeves, this repair was an absolute nightmare. Witness the engineering struggle, the custom builds, and the moment of truth as we check the transmission backlash. Is this budget classic finally roadworthy, or does it have one more surprise waiting for us? 🕰️ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Tool 1 01:30 - Backing-plate 01:53 - Slave Cylinders 03:08 -Tool DYI 04:29 - Oil Leak 05:21 - The Clamp 06:06 - First Half Shaft 07:53 - Second Half Shaft 1 08:50 - Tool Upgrade 09:32 - Second Half Shaft 2 10:25 - Hub Bearing 10:53 - Backing Plate paint 11:08 - Propshaft 11:57 - Tool 2 12:15 - Bearings 13:00 - Diff & propshaft 13:55 - Bearing fit 14:48 - Rear axle 15:45 - Brakes 17:00 - Transimission Backlash 14:36 - Outro The BLOG lives here: 👉https://blacktagoctane.com/ Project updates, photos, and long-term progress live there alongside the videos. Instagram →   / blacktag.octane   Facebook →   / blacktagoctane   TikTok →   / blacktag.octane   #RoverP4 #ClassicCarRestoration #VintageRover #CarRepair #DIYTools #AuntieNO #BarnFind #ClassicCars#blacktagoctane