FAQ  The need to know to maintain your Rolls Royce and Bentley.

1. Cooling system, weep holes, four on each side of all V8's allows for coolant to escape when the number 2 o ring around the sleeve is failing. This keeps water from being forced into the oil pan, however when leakage appears it means the engine can no longer hold pressure in the cooling system and will require rebuilding. We use the BMW blue anti freeze.
  
    a. Internal damage can be avoided by replacing Anti freeze every three Years and never over heat. Early Clouds and Shadows in warmer weather should have an additional electrical push fan installed see http://Touringshoppe.com/servicing.html.

2. Brake Fluid for all Shadows must be Castrol RR363, NOT regular DOT 3
Brake Fluid. Use of DOT 3 will destroy the rubber seals and hoses throughout the entire brake system.

    a. Hydraulic system will last forever if the brake fluid is replaced every three years.

    b. To change the hydraulic fluid simply bleed at the calipers, all four front and all four rear bleeder valves. If the fluid is very brown it is advisable to take the lid off the reservoir and clean thoroughly, new cork gaskets are required. Complete bleeding will require up to four liters.

3.  Engine oil the older engines need racing oil which has the additives the older oils had.

4. For the seldom used  start monthly, take around the block for the Shadows and later be sure to run the A/C and heater back and worth. For these vehicles use gas additives and transmission trans lube, also a pt. of Marvel Mystery oil in the engine.

5. Ignition all pre 77 have point ignition, we highly recommend conversion to factory stock fitted Pertronix electronic ignition and high out put coil which allows the plug gap to be opened to .040 (bigger spark higher performance). We all know about points so, nothing like taking the baby out to end up stranded in front of a restaurant with friends. Cost around $300 (varies with model) plus installation.

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