| Author | Message | ||
     Michael Paceskoski Experienced User Username: forever_elegant Post Number: 20 Registered: 7-2005 |
Hi all, In the process of getting the cloud up and running, any recommendations on engine oil, i was thinking Penrite 20/60 or hpr 40. Also where is the best place to buy an oil filter in Sydney. Has anyone installed the flying spares oil filter adapter or something similar? Cheers | ||
| David Hughes Frequent User Username: wedcar Post Number: 58 Registered: 7-2004 |
Michael Members are unlikely to recommend any product contrary to OEM, however I have used HPR 40 for several years in our Silver Cloud. Genuine oil filters are priced around the $100 mark. Richard at Spur Parts may have some available. Trust this helps. Regards David | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1367 Registered: 5-2012 |
Michael I have used oil filters from post55parts on my Silver Shadow. These filters are listed for Clouds also, but not sure if it includes the straight 6 engine (you did not mention if your car was a I II or III) http://www.post55parts.com/Oil-Filters-for-Silver-Clouds-Bentley-Ss-Silver-Shadows-Chassis-01001-26700_p_47.html I bought 6 to save on postage charges. Geoff | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 448 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi Mike, As Geoff mentioned, is your Cloud a I, II or III? My Shadow has been running Penrite HPR30 which is the 20w/60, for 20 years, however I am not a Penrite fan. However after so long, I am totally against changing brands of oil. Do you know what brand or viscosity of oil the car was running previously? Also how long has it been since the Cloud ran? I can highly recommend Richard Treacy of Spur Parts at Mascot, as I buy everything from him. Very dedicated guy who I s always happy to help. | ||
| Michael Paceskoski Experienced User Username: forever_elegant Post Number: 21 Registered: 7-2005 |
Thanks for everyone that responded I have a cloud 2 and managed to get a genuine filter. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 468 Registered: 4-2016 |
Mike, How long since the Cloud II has been running? | ||
| Michael Paceskoski Experienced User Username: forever_elegant Post Number: 22 Registered: 7-2005 |
Patrick, I have no idea on what oil it has been running. The car hasn't been started for a couple of years now. I'm getting everything ready to getting kicking again after some thought I might go with hpr 30 | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 496 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi Michael. How are you getting on with starting your Cloud II? I hope all is going well. | ||
| Michael Paceskoski Experienced User Username: forever_elegant Post Number: 23 Registered: 7-2005 |
HI Patrick, very timely that you ask. i got it kicked over on Sunday!!   I Changed oil to Penrith HPR 30, changed oil filter (no leaks), primed fuel pump, cleaned carby pistons and bowls, changed spark plugs and added a 830CCA battery. started with no problem and now starts within a second over turning the key. at the start it was very noisy and showing no oil pressure on the gauge, but i persisted and lifters filled up with oil and was very quiet. I'm confident there is oil pressure as the lifters went quiet but how can i make sure? Is there a replacement pressure switch? to be honest i haven't checked the contacts if they have corrosion so i will do that but it would be good to know where i can source a new switch? | ||
| Michael Paceskoski Experienced User Username: forever_elegant Post Number: 24 Registered: 7-2005 |
well i checked the oil pressure sender wire and it was covered in oily film/dirt. cleaned it up and started working. shows healthy oil pressure. happy days | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 500 Registered: 4-2016 |
That's awesome Michael, Great news. |
