c::
Engine cooling system
Fit
a new thermostat.
Fit
a new heater tap feed
hose, ensuring
that
the
flow
of coolant through the
hose
will
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
all
coolant hoses and
fit
new hoses
if
necessary.
Exhaust gas
recirculation
system
Remove and clean
the
E.G.R.
valves
and feed pipes.
Clean the E.G.R.
orifices
in
the carburetter 'tee·
piece. Check the E.G.R.
valves
for correct
operation.
Exhaust manifolds
Check the torque tightness
of
the exhaust manifold
bolts.
Fuel evaporative emission control system
Fit
a new
air
fi I ter element to the evaporative I oss
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 p I ugs ensuring th at the gaps are
correctly
set.
Lubricate
the
distributor
spindle
(shaft
bearings) and automatic advance mechanism
wHh engine
oil.
Check the
ignition
timing
and reset
if
necessary.
Battery
Check the level of the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top~p
with
distilled
water.
Belt
tension
Check the tension
of
all
driving
belts
and
reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the foot brake and parking brake pad
Ii
n i ngs;
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
ball
joint
rubber
covers;
if
the covers are found to be damaged
fit
new
joints
and covers.
Fuel
pumps
On
Silver
Shadow
II,
Silver
Wraith II and
Bentley
T2
cars, remove the fuel pumps and
test
for
pumping
efficiency,
fit
new pumps
if
necessary.
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.
Fi
11
the
hydraulic
systems
with
new approved brake fluid.
Bleed
the
brakes and
height
control systems.
Car
serial
number 50001 and onwards
Completely drain the oi I from the
hydraulic
circuits.
Thoroughly clean the mineral oi I reservoirs
ensuring that no foreign matter enters the systems.
Fi
11
the systems
with
new approved hydraulic
system mineral
oil.
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
Ii
ngs
with
approved grease.
Steering
ba
11
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 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
and
fit
a new
intake
strainer.
Preventive
Maintenance
Control linkages
Apply
a few drops
of
engine oi I to the
accelerator
Ii nkage and to the gear range
selector
contro
Is
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
Silver
Shadow
II,
Silver
Wraith II and
Bentley
T2
cars,
slack
en
the
drain
p I ug 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.
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