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     Robert Howlett Experienced User Username: bobhowlett Post Number: 18 Registered: 9-2010 |
well i'm a bit of a sounding bored for people in CQ central Queensland there a 4 of us up here 1 owns a 1964 Bentley the other 1968 silver shadow , a Bentley T1 and mine an mine 1972 SRH13249.On occasion I get asked what does the form say about a Leakey break pump and removal of the front springs etc. etc.so I'm the guy that has to ask.I'm a builder not a motor mechanic.I have the worst example.of any RR.but i'm working on it .so please forgive my bad typing I have fat fingers | ||
| Robert Howlett Experienced User Username: bobhowlett Post Number: 19 Registered: 9-2010 |
I thought I better clarify what I meant by abandoned in Central Queensland.There is no knowledge base or any professorial help for our cars.Case in point,I went to our local spring works asked if they could replace the rear springs as she suffers from saggy bottom syndrome.A young chap came out to inspect the Rolls and said "sorry mate we won't touch it".Just the other day I was talking to the fellow who owns the 64 Bentley he has a serious rear seal leak and he can't find a repairer to take out the gearbox even though he all the parts.I worry to about unnecessary damage.I had a slow leak in one Tyre before I got to tell the tyre fitter he stripped 3 wheel nuts with rattle gun. I guess the only solution is to read all the information you can get your hands on and DIY cheers | ||
| DAVID MICHAEL LEEDY Yet to post message Username: dleedy Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2011 |
Hello: This is my first post. I own a 1975 Silver Shadow here in Bloomfield NJ USA. There are very few anywhere and fortunatley I have a local mechanic/friend who has been keeping my shadow going. I truly love this car. I was wondering if anyone has anyone ever made their own foot rests for the back seat passengers. I have been looking for them on e-bay etc but prices are ridiculous. I know they are triangular and just covered with carpet. Seems like an interesting project. Any ideas would be appreciated. Best Regards, | ||
| Richard Treacy Grand Master Username: richard_treacy Post Number: 2463 Registered: 4-2003 |
You probably know that there is no seal there, just a scroll. Unless your friend updates to an SZ (Silver Spirit etc) rear housing and teflon rear main seal, nothing can be achieved by removing the transmission. The same applies to your SRH13249. On our SBH13247 I did the conversion over 20 years ago so that it doesn't drip at all. The housing and seal cost over $1,000 back then, but you can have the existing scroll/housing machined to accept the SZ rear main seal for a much lower price. Leaky rear mains on cars before 1980 are usually caused by a completely blocked flame trap. When it is blocked the crankcase pressurises and blows oil past the scroll. If the flame trap is clear and the motor not completely worn out, then you should see no more than a drop every month or so. RT. Here is a picture of the scroll/housing from the S3 parts book. They are the same on SYs, changing for the last Californian SYs and for all SZs.  | ||
| Robert Howlett Experienced User Username: bobhowlett Post Number: 20 Registered: 9-2010 |
thank you Richard, I'll ring Ron today, and see if he knows exactly what he meant by parts.I will certainly tell him about the flame trap you mentioned.I suppose this is where my limited skills and knowledge shows itself, we just don't know this stuff. | ||
| Vladimir Unregistered guest Posted From: 101.168.127.228 |
Actually, Robert I must be the fifth one in central northern Queensland and I own JRH23682 Camargue and I am a qualified mechanic with over 40 years experience but wish I was a builder because I have to build a house in a remote area and attempt to calculate the horrendous price of materials. Contact me on zzzzzcobetzzzzz@yahoo.com . I don't know everything about RR/B but I have worked on them to make a crust in Sydney. Vladimir (Message approved by david_gore) | ||
| Jan Forrest Grand Master Username: got_one Post Number: 434 Registered: 1-2008 |
Just a minor point about very slow leaks in tyres. As long as there isn't anything puncturing the tyre it could either be rust or other detritus on the rim preventing a complete seal or simply a porous tyre or tube. The former is best tackled by removing the tyre from the rim, cleaning the rim beads with a wire brush and then refitting the tyre. As for the possibility of the tyre being porous I have 'repaired' 3 on 2 of my cars and the front 2 on my mobility scooter lately by the simple expedient of filling them with tyre foam. I don't mean the emergency seal & inflate stuff you might carry instead of a spare wheel, but the much smaller and cheaper kind meant for bicycle tyres. The first time was just an experiment which appeared to work so I tried it on the others (not on my Shadow yet) with the same positive results. Where the tyres used lose most of their pressure over 3 or 4 days (a bit longer for the scooter) they have now stayed fully inflated for well over 2 weeks. You may not like this kludge, but it's hard to argue with practical experience. |
