Engine
Change the engine
oil.
Fit
a new
oil
filter.
Engine cooling system
Fi
I a new thermostat.
Fit
a new heater tap feed
hose, ensuring that the
flow
of coolant through the
hose wi l I not be restricted by a sharp radius or
bend in the hose, by the hose contacting other
adjacent pipework
or
by poor alignment. Check lhe
condition of al I coolant hoses and
fit
new hoses
if
necessary.
Exhaust manifolds
Check the torque tightness
of
the exhaust manifold
bolts.
Exhaust system
Check
grass-fire
heatshields
for
damage.
Rectify
or
renew
shields
to ensure
that
a minimum clearance
of 5
mm.
(0.20 in.)
is
maintained between the
heatshields and exhaust pipes.
Fuel evaporative emission control system
Fit
a new
air
filter
element to the evaporative
loss
control
canister.
Check the purge
flow
rate;
fit
a
new purge
Ii
ne f i I ter
if
necessary. Check the
condition of the pipes and connections;
rectify
if
necessary.
Ignition system
Fit
new sparking plugs ensuring
that
the gaps are
correctly set.
Lubricate
the
distributor
spindle
(shaft bearings)
and automatic advance mechanism
with
engine
oil.
Check the
ignition
timing
and
reset
if
necessary.
Check the engine
idle
speed
and
rectify
if
necessary.
Battery
Check the
level
of
the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top-up
with
dis
ti I led water.
Belt
tension
Check the tension
of
all
driving
belts;
reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the footbrake and parking brake pad
linings;
fit
new
linings
if
necessary.
When
changing the
footbrake pads examine
the
condition of the dust
excluders on the
calipers;
renew
if
necessary.
Manually
adjust
the parking brake pads.
Inspect al I brake pipes and connections; the
Franchise
Holder
should report any defects to the
Owner.
Final
drive unit
Change the oi
I.
Fluid
levels
Check
all
fluid
levels
and correct
if
necessary.
Front suspension
Inspect the front suspension
ball
joint
rubter
covers;
if
the covers are found to be damaged
fit
new
joints
and covers.
E23 - 6
Hydraulic
systems (see Page E23 - 2)
Cars
prior
to car serial number 50001.
Completely drain the
fluid
from the
hydraulic
circuits.
Thoroughly clean the brake f I u
id
reservoirs
and
sight
glasses.
ensuring that no foreign matter
enters the systems.
Fill
the
hydraulic
systems with
new approved
brake fluid.
Bleed
the brakes and
height control systems.
Propeller shaft
Lubricate
the grease
nipple
fitted
to the universal
joint
at
either
end of the propeller shaft.
Rear wheel drive-shafts
Lubricate
the rear wheel
drive-shaft
outer
universal coup I ings with approved grease.
Steering ball joints
Lubricate
the four grease
nipples.
Inspect the rubber covers
on
the ball
joints,
if
the covers are found to be damaged, the
joints
should
be
dismantled
and
new parts
fitted
if
necessary.
Steering rack
and
pinion assembly
Check the
clips
fitted
to the convoluted neoprene
seals
for
tightness.
Inspect the convoluted neoprene seals for
damage,
fit
new seals
if
necessary.
Torque converter transmission
Change the transmission
fluid.
Fit
a new
intake
strainer.
Preventive
Maintenance
Control linkages
Apply
a few drops
of
engine
oil
to the accelerator
Ii nkage and to the gear range
selector
contro 1 s
adjacent to the transmission casing.
Electrical system
Check al I
interior
lamps,
exterior
lamps,
instruments, warning lamps and
devices
for
correct
operation;
rectify
if
necessary.
Fuel
filter
Clean the
filter
bowl.
Fit
a new
filter
element.
Fuel tank
On
Si
Iver Shadow
11,
Si
Iver
Wraith
11
and
Bentley
T2
cars, slacken the drain plug one or two turns and
allow
any accumulated water to drain away.
Height control mechanism
Disconnect the control
valve
linkage
ball
joints.
Clean, grease and
refit
the
ball
joints.
Parking brake linkage
Lubricate
the
pivot
pins and
pulleys
in
the parking
brake system
with
approved grease.
Spare wheel carrier
Lubricate
the spare wheel
carrier
lowering
bolt
mechanism.
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