Engine
Change the engine oi
I.
Fi
I a new oi I fi I ter.
Engine cooling system
Fit
a new thermostat.
Fit
a new heater tap feed
hose, ensuring that the
flow
of
coolant through the
hose
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not
be
restricted by a sharp radius
or
bend
in
the hose, by the hose contacting other
adjacent pipework or by poor alignment. Check the
condition
of
al I coolant hoses and
fit
new hoses
if
necessary.
Exhaust manifolds
Check the torque tightness
of
the exhaust manifold
bolts.
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
line
filter
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 oi
I.
Check the
ignition
timing and reset
if
necessary.
Battery
Check the I eve I of the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top~p
with
distilled
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
oil.
Fluid
levels
Check
all
fluid
levels
and correct as necessary.
Front suspension
Inspect the front suspension bait
joint
rubber
covers;
if
the covers are found to be damaged
fit
new
joints
and covers.
Hydraulic systems (see Page
E19
-1)
Cars
prior
to
Car
Serial Number
50001
Completely drain the
fluid
from the
hydraulic
circuits.
Thoroughly clean the brake
fluid
reservoirs and
sight
glasses, ensuring that no
foreign matter enters the systems.
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the
hydraulic
systems with new approved brake
fluid.
Bleed the brakes and height control systems.
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Propeller shaft
Lubricate the grease
nipple
fitted
to the uni versa I
joint
at
either
end
of
the propeller shaft.
Rear wheel drive-shafts
Lubricate
the rear wheel
drive-shaft
outer
universal couplings with approved grease.
Steering ball joints
Lubricate the four grease
nipples.
Inspect the rubber covers
on
the bal I
joints,
if
the covers are found to
be
damaged,
the
joints
should be dismantled and new parts
fitted
if
necessary.
Steering
rac:k
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
controls
adjacent to the transmission casing.
Electrical
system
Check al I
interior
I amps,
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
Silver
Shadow
II,
Silver
Wraith
II
and
Bentley
T2
cars, slacken the drain plug one
or
two turns and
al
low
any accumulated water to drain away.
Height control mechanism
Disconnect the control
valve
linkage
ball
joint.
Clean, grease and
refit
the bal I
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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