Rolls-Royce Bentley T Series Reference manual

Service Bulletins 1976-1978
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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow,
Long Wheelbase,
Corniche and Camargue.
Bentley T Series and C:orniche
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow II
and
Silver Wraith II
Bentley
T2
T.S.D. Publication 4171
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Printed and Published by
Rolls-Royea Motor Cars Limited
Crewe Cheshire
CW1 3PL England
This publication Is a reprint of the original. Whilst
the information is given in good faith Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars Limited gives no war ranty or
representation concerning the information and
such information must not be taken as forming
part of or establishing any contractual or other
commitment by Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars Limited
cRolls-Royce Motors Limited
1976
Reprinted by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited 1988

Service Bulletins
Contents
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A General Information
B Special Processes
C Air Conditioning
D
Lubrication and Maintenance
E Engine
F Propeller Shaft and Universal
Joint•
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Hydraulic Systems
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H Sub-frames and Suspension
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Final Orlve
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Fuel System and Carburette~s
B
i L Engine Cooling System
I M
Electrical System
i N Power Assisted Steering
® p Torque Tightening Figures
Q Exhaust System
A Wheels and Tyres
s Body
T Transmission
u Emission Control Systems
PVI
Phantom VI

Service
Bulletin
Bulletin number
Index
Circulation list
Category
All Franchise Holders
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Service Bulletin Index for T.S.D. 4171
Applicable To:
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Rolls•Royce Silver Shadow, Rolls•Royce Long Wheelbase. Bentley T Series, Rolls-Royce and Bentley Corniche.
Roi ls·Royce Camargoe, Roi ls-Royce Phantom VI. Roi ls·Royce Silver Shadow II: Roi ls-Royce Silver Wraith rI and
Bentley T2.
The following I ist contains all relevant Service Bulletins issued from 1st January 1976 up to and including
31st December 1978.
A. General lnfonnation
SY/A23
$Y/A27
SY/A28
B. SpeciaI Processes
C.
Air Conditioning
SY/CS
SY/C10
General precautions including towing
Workshop tools
1976 Regulations specification changes
No bulletins issued
Automatic
air conditioning expansion valves
Automatic
air conditioning system temperature selector potentiometer resistance
values
0. Lubrication and Maintenance
SY /022 Propeller shaft universal joint lubrication and maintenance
E. Engine
SY/E29
SY/E31
SY/E33
SY/E34
SY/E35
Engine modification to meet Japanese fuel regulations
Crankshaft front main bearing
Engine oil filters
Air pump • Exhaust emission control
Non•availabil
ity of 100 (RON) octane fuel
F. Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints
G. Hydraulic Systems
SY/G63
SY/G64
H. Sub-frames and Suspension
No bulletins issued
Flexible brake hoses
General precautions
No
bulletins issued

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J. Final Drive
No bulletins issued
K. Fuel System and Carbtlretters
SY/K12 Fuel cooler installation -U.S.A. only
SY/K13 Fuel level gauge tank unit floats
L. Engine Cooling System
SY/l20
SY/L22
SY/L23
M. Electrical System
SY/M98
SY /M99 Issue 2
SY/M100
SY /M101
SY/M102 Issue 3
S¥:<1iH9e
SY/M104 Issue 2
SV,''41186
SY/M106
!JV,'fo118Y
SY/M108
SY /M1 09 Issue 2
SY/M110
N. Power Assisted Steering
SY/N13
SY/N15
SY/N16
P. Torque Tightening Figures
Q. Exhaust System
R. Wheels and Tyres
SY/R35
SY/R36
SY/R37
SY/R38
SY/R39
SY/R40
S. Body
SY /S30 Issue 2
SY /S31
SY/S33
SY/S3~
SY/S38
5Y/S39
Measurements of anti-freeze concentration
Coolant pump seals
Heater tap feed hose
Replacement
blower motors
Piper window
lift motor limit switches
16W Wiper motor parking switch adjustment
Wiring
instructions for caravan/trailer towing equioment
Chloride battery 369/6 - TWZ13R • other than the U.S.A. and Canada
i11,i l&MIJ ewitall 11aj11el"'e"t
Testing the electronic automatic speed control system
Re15lescn.e::t i ce .. ernin~ le"'" eenee, l,its
Otter motorguard • Thermal switch (Headlamp flash)
8i:cctie:: i::eiieet e: snitel.
Electronic speed control
Electronic speed control modification
Changes to specification
Steering box pendulum lever securing nut
Steering checks
Track rod adjuster clamp bolts
No bulletins issued
No bulletins issued
Tyre/Wheel assembly vibration problems • Dunlop tyres only • UK only
Tyre Pressures
Michelin wide X
HR 70 • 15 tyres
Force variation marking • Avon tyres
Avon 235/70
HR15 R-R turbosteel 70 101 H tyre
Dunlop rayon/raven tyres
Floor
insulation pad -U.S.A. and Canada only
Paint fi Im thickness
Interchangeable thinners
Front and rear screen removal and fitting
Camargue facia control knob removal
Repair primer surfacer
Index
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SY/S41
SYiS42
SY/S43
SY/S45
SY/S46
SY/S48
T. Transmission
U. Emission Control Systems
PVI. Phantom VI
PVI/RI
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Body panels
Front and rear windscreens
Repair primer surfacer
Manually operated 'Bulls eye·
flap
Kangol Euroflex seat belts with pressure relief device (PAD)
Silver Wraith 1I door capping fi ni shers
No bulletins issued
No
bulletins issued
Tyre
sidewall marking
Index

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Service Bulletins
Chapter A
~ General Information

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TO ALL DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS INCLUDING TOWING
APPLICABLE TO:
All Rolls-Royce Camargue, Corniche and Silver Shadow cars and all
Bentley 'T' series ana·corniche cars.
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Jhis Service Bulletin is issued to inform you of the general
precautions to adopt in towing and servicing the above-mentioned
&rehicles.
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!10WING:
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The maximum towing weight must not exceed 1 778 kilogranunes
(35 cwt) •
NOTE The energy absorbing bumpers fitted to cars built for
use in North America should not be fitted with any
form of towing attachment or used as a load bearing
member whilst towing.
2 In order to maintain optimum pressure in both power braking
systems of the towed vehicle, it is necessary to run the
engine. However, as running the engine at idling speeds
for prolonged periods is not recommended it is essential
that where cars are towed for a prolonged period a solid tow
bar or a suspended towing apparatus is used.
3 The above-mentioned cars can be towed at speeds up to 72 kph
(45 mph) for distances of up to 80 kilometers (50 miles).
For faster speeds or longer distances the propeller shaft must
be disconnected or the rear wheels raised from the ground.
4 When towing, always ensure that the transmission is in Neutral.
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5 If any damage to the transmission components is
suspected or if the transmission fluid level is
low, the propeller shaft must be disconnected or the
rear wheels raised from the ground.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
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7b
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Should a service operation necessitate depressurisation
of the hydraulic system of an all-power brakes car,
sufficient pressure to operate the brakes will be
available immediately the engine is cranked.
When any of the previously mentioned vehicles are
undergoing a service operation the following procedures
should be observed.
Cars Fitted with Four Speed Automatic Gearboxes
When carrying out service work on these cars the 'R'
position should be selected on the gear slector lever.
Always ensure that the 'R' position has been selected
at the gearbox actuator by listening for the audible
click. The handbrake should be firmly applied and the
gearbox isolator removed.
Cars Fitted with Torque Converter Tra~smission
On these cars the •p• position should be selected on the
gear selector lever. Always ensure that the 'P' position
has been selected at the gearbox actuator by listening
for the audible click, the handbrake (foot operated
parking brake if fitted) should be firmly applied and
the gearbox isolator removed.

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ALL DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS
WORKSHOP TOOLS
APPLICABLE TO:
All Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars.
INTRODUCTION:
It is apparent that the correct workshop tools are not being
used by franchise holders. As a result, damage is being
caused to components including service exchange parts. In
some instances the damage has been so severe that it has been
impossible to rework the components.
DESCRIPTION:
Carrying out any operation on Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor
cars is made easier when the correct workshop tools are
utilised.
In future, any parts returned under warranty or service
exchange which are found to have been damaged as a result of
incorrect or careless workshop practice will be made
chargeable to the franchise holder.
Hly/MH
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Car Division
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