Rolls-Royce Bentley T Series Service manual

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Rolls-Royce and
Bentley
motor cars
T.S.D. Publication 4117

Printed and Published by
Rolls-Royce Motors Limited
Crewe CW1 3PL
Cheshire
England
The information given in this document is based
upon the
latest knowledge avaiIable to Roils-Royce
Motors
Limited . However, in view of the Company's
continuous programme of product improvement and
development, the information
may have become out
of date and reference should always be made to the
Company's
service bulletins.
This information must not therefore, be taken as
forming part
of or establishing any contractual or
other commitment by Roi ls-Royce Motors Limited.
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Service Schedule Manual
Rolls-Royce and
Bentley
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Contents
A Pre-war cars
B Post•war cars up to and including
the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
I.
Bentley SI and SI Continental
C Rolls-Royce
Silver Cloud II and 111,
Bentley S2 and S3 and S2 and S3
Continental
D Rolls-Royce Phantom Llmousinee
E Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow,
Corniche and Camargue, Bentley
T Serie& and Comlche

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Regular Maintenance
1. Battery: Weekly, check the electrolyte level;
top-up with distitied water if necessary.
2. Engine: Weekly, check the
oil level; top·up if
necessary.
3. Engine
cooling system: Weekly, ch eck the
coolant level; top-up if necessary.
4. Lamp bulbs: Weekly, check the lamp
bulb s for
correct operation and replace any faulty bulbs.
5. Tyre pressures: Weekly, check the tyr e pressures,
including the spare; adjust if necessary.
6. Chassis lubrication system (If fitted):
Periodically, operate the foot pump three or four
times. This will ensure adequate lubricati on of
remote parts
of the system.
Check the oiI
level in the chassis oi I tank;
top-up
if necessary.
Every 8 000 kilometres (5 ooo miles)
1. Air filter element: Clean the air filter element.
2. Ball joints: Check adjustment of steering a; 1d
shock damper balI joints.
3. Battery: Check the electrolyte level; top-up
with distilled water if necessary.
Check
tightness of battery terminals; tighten if
necessary. Clean the termina ls and coat with
petroleum jelly.
4. Belt tension:,Check tension of fan belt and
adjust if necessary.
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srakes: Adjust if necessary, the brakes and
servo.
Lubricate brake pedal mechanism, pivot pins
and bearings and the servo bearings.
6. Carburetter: Clean air valve damper and top-up
with engine oiI (if applicable ).
Clean
filter gauzes in carburetter float chambers.
7. Chassis lubrication system (If fitted): Check
for excessive leakage; rectify as necessary.
Operate the
foot pump three or four ti mes. This
wi II ensure adequate lubrication of remote parts of
the system.
Check
the oil level in the chassis oil tank;
top-up
if necessary.
8, Clutch: Check clutch pedal free movement;
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate clutch pedal mechanism.
9. Dynamo and
starter motor: Remove any deposits
of dust and oi I from the dynamo and starter motor
brushes.
Lubric ate dynamo bearings, starter motor
bearings and
drive where applic a ble.
Chapter A
Pre-war cars
10. Electrical system: Check that al I instruments,
lamr,s and
direction indicators are operating
satisfactor il y; rectify as necessar y.
11. Engine: Change engine oil and clean/renew all
oil filters
12. Engine cooling system: Check coolant level;
top-up if necessary. Al so check specific gravity of
coolant, rectify if necessary.
13. Front suspension (Phantom Ill only): Check and
if necessary top-up the front sp ring suspensi on
casings with oiI.
14.
Fuel pumps: Test the operation of each fuel
pump independently; rectify as necessary.
15. Gearbox: Check oil level; top-up if necessary.
16. Hyd raulic jack reservoir (If fitted): Check oil
leve l in hydraulic jack reservoir tank; top-up if
necessary.
17.
Ignition distributor: Clean contact breaker
points, check gaps
and reset if necessary.
Lubricate di s trib utor shaft bearings, governor
spindle ·, contact breaker rocker arm, pivots, felt
lubrication pad and cam lubricat io n pad (if fitted ).
. Check
ignition timing and adjust if necessary.
18. Magneto (If fitted): Test operation; rectify if
necessary.
Clean contact breaker
points, check gaps and
reset if necessary.
19. Ma in line fuel filter: Clean out main line filter
and filter bowl. Clean autovac filter (If fitted).
20. Rear axle: Check oil level; top-up if nece . ssary.
21. Shock dampers: Check and if necessary top-up
the front and rear shock dampers with
oil.
Check and if necessary top-up the shock damper
manual control
tank with oil.
22. Sparking plugs: Clean sparking plugs and reset
gaps.
23. Starter gear: Check and
if necessary top-up the
starter motor switch with oil.
Check the starter reduction gear oi I level and
top-up if necessary (Si Iver Wraith only).
24. Steering box: Check oil level in steering box ;
top-up if n ecess ary•
25. Steering column (
20/25 and 25/30 model cars
only ): Check ste e ring column thrust race, adjust if
necessary.
26. Tappet adjustment: Check tappet clearances,
reset
if necessary.
27. Tyres: Check and if necessary adjust tyre
pressures, Including the spare. Also check tyre
tread depth and tyre condition. Report any defects
to the Owner.
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28. Bonnet and door locks: Lubricate bonnet
fasteners
and locks, door locks, hinges and luggage
compartment
locks.
29. Control Iinkages: Lubricate all engine controls,
steering column controls
and radiator shutters.
30. Coolant pump: Lubricate coolant
pump and fan
bearings.
31. Engine support bracket and dynamo drive
coupling
(20/ 25 model cars only): Lubricate engine
support brackets
and dynamo drive coup Ii ng.
32. Front and rear
axle (20/25 model cars only):
Lubricate front and rear axle systems and spring
gaiters.
33. Propeller shaft: Lubricate propeller sh aft
universaI joints and sliding joint (if applicable).
34. Road wheel hubs: Lubricate
splines on road
wheals and hubs.
35.
Test: Road test the car for satisfactory
performance.
Every 32 200 kilometres (20 000 miles)
Carry out the 8 000 kilometres (5 000 miles) service
schedule with the exception
of the Gearbox, Rear
axle and Sparking plugs. The servicing for these
items
is as fol lows.
1. Gearbox: Change gearbox
oil.
2. Rear axle: Change rear axle oi 1.
3. Sparking plugs: Fit new sparking plugs
ensuring the gaps are set correctly.
Recommended Seasonal Schedules
Every 12
months
1. Engine cooling system: Drain and flush the
cooHng system.
Fi 11 the system with the correct
anti-freeze/water mixture
or inhibited solution.
Every 2
y.ars
In addition to the 12 monthly schedule carry out
the following.
1. Coolant hOses: Renew
all coolant and heater
hoses.
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1. Battery: Weekly, check the electrolyte level,
top-up with distilled water if necessary.
2. Engine: Weekly, check the oiI level; top-up if
necessary.
3. Engine
cooling system: Weekly, check the
coolant
level; top-up if necessary.
4. Ignition distributor grease cap: Weekly, turn
the grease
ca p one turn. When empty refi 11 with the
correct grease.
5. Lamp bulbs: Weekly, check the lamp bulbs for
correct operation and replace any
faulty bulbs.
6. Tyre pressures: Y/eekly, check the tyre pressures,
including the spare; adjust if necessary.
7. Windscreen washer reservoir: Weekly. check the
fluid level; top-up if necessary.
8. Chassis lubrication system (If fitted):
Periodically, operate the foot pump three or four
times.
This wi 11 ensure adequate lubrication of
remote parts of the system.
Check the oiI level in the chassis oiI tank;
top-up if necessary.
9. OiI bath
air cleaner (If fitted): Every 1600
kilometres
(1 000 miles), clean the filter element by
washing in petrol and then
allowing to dry. Replace
the element
and refill the oil container to the
indicated
level.
The cleaner should be serviced at more frequent
intervals if the car is being operated in very dusty
conditions.
Every 8 000 kilometres {S 000 miles)
1. Air filter element: Clean the air filter element
by washing thoroughly in
petrol. After washing, soak
in
oi I and then drain off any excessive oi I.
On cars fitted with an oil bath air cleaner,
after cleaning replace the element and then refill
the oil container to the indicated level.
2. Battery: Check the electrolyte Ieve I; top-up with
distilled water if necessary.
Check
tightness of battery terminals; tighten if
necessary.
Clean the terminals and
coat with petroleum
jelly.
3. Belt tension: Check tension of the fan belt(s)
and adjust if necessary.
4. Brakes:
Adjust if necessary, the brakes and
servo
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Lubricate brake pedal mechanism, pivot pins
and bearings.
Chapter B
Post-war cars up to
and including the Rolls-Royce
Silver Cloud
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Bentley S1 Continental
Check fluid level in brake reservoirs and top-up
if necessary.
5. Carburetters: Clean air valve dampers and top-up
with engine oil.
Check slow running speed and adjust if
necessary.
6. Chassis lubrication system (If fitted): Check for
excessive leakage; rectify as necessary.
Operate the
foot pump three or four times. This
wi 11 ensure adequate lubrication of remote parts of
the system.
Check the oiI IeveI
in the chassis oiI tank;
top-up
if necessary.
7. Clutch: Check clutch pedal free movement;
adjust if necessary
(if applicable).
8. Electrical system: Check that al I instruments,
lamps and
direction indicators are operating satis-
factori
ly; rectify as necessary.
9. Engine: Change engine
oil and fit a new oil
filter element.
10. Engine
cooling system: Check coolant level;
top-up if necessary.
Also check specific gravity of coolant; rectify
if necessary.
11. Fuel pumps:
Test the operation of each fuel
pump independently; rectify as necessary.
12. Gearbox: Check
oi I level; top-up if necessary.
13. Heater
controls: Check that heater controls are
operating
satisfactorily; rectify as necessary.
14. Ignition distributor: Clean contact breaker
points, check gaps and reset if necessary.
Lubricate di stri bu tor shaft bearings, governor
spindle,
contact breaker rocker arm, pivots, felt
lubrication pad and cam lubrication pad (if fitted). If
a cam lubrication pad is not fitted lightly smear the
cam with grease.
Turn the grease cap one turn.
When empty ref i 11
with the correct grease.
Check
ignition timing and adjust if necessary.
15.
Propeller shaft (Cars fitted with an automatic
gearbox): Check
that the ball and trunnion joint
rubber cover is secure and in good condition. Also
check that the four bolts securing the propelIer
shaft to the gearbox are
tight.
16. Rear axle: Check oil level; top-up if necessary.
17. Refrigeration condenser matrix {If fitted):
Remove any foreign matter from the refrigeration
condenser matrix.
18. Sparking plugs: Clean the sparkin~ plugs and
reset gaps.
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19. Steering box or steering pump: Check oiI IeveI
in steering box or steering pump reservoirs; top-up
if necessary.
20. Tappet adjustment: Check tappet clearances;
reset
if necessary.
21. Tyres: Check and if necessary adjust the tyre
pressures,including the spare. Also check tyre
tread depth
and tyre condition. Report any defects
to the Owner.
22. Windscreen washer reservoir: Check the
fluid
level; top-up if necessary.
23. Bonnet and door locks: Lubricate bonnet
fasteners
and locks, door locks, hinges and luggage
compartment locks.
24. Control linkages: Lubricate the gear range
selector controls, acceleration linkage
and steering
column controls.
25. Test: Road test the car for satisfactory
performance.
Every 16 000 kilometres (10 000 miles)
In addition to the items Iisted under the 8 000
kiIometres
(5 000 miles) service schedule carry
out the
following.
In the case of Brakes, Carburetter, Fuel pumps,
Propeller shaft
and Sparking plugs the aervicing
necessary
is listed in this schedule therefore, the
8 000 kilometres (5 000 miles) service schedule
should not be consulted
for these items.
1. Brakes: Remove the brake drums and inspect
linings
for wear; renew linings if necessary.
Adjust
if necessary, the brakes and servo.
Lubricate brake pedal mechanism, pivot pins
and bearings.
Check
fluid level in brake reservoirs and top-up
if necessary.
2. Brake master cylinder: Grease the master
cylinder balance lever bearing (where applicable).
3. Carburetters: Clean
filter gauzes in
carburetter
float chamber lids.
Clean air valve dampers and top-up with
engine oil.
Check slow running speed and adjust if
necessary.
4. Fuel pumps: Clean
filter gauzes. Test operation
of each
pump independently; rectify as necessary.
5. Main
line fuel filter: Clean out main line
filter and filter bowl.
6. Recirculatory heater filter (S1 cars only):
Clean recirculatory heater
filter.
7. Refrigeration system (If fitted): Grease the
coolant bearing.
8. Shock dampers: Check front and rear shock
dampers for
oil leakage; top-up if necessary.
9. Sparking plugs:
Fit new sparking plugs
ensuring the gaps are set
correctly.
10. Starter motor: Check starter motor reduction
gear
oil level; top-up if necessary.
11. Dynamo: Lubricate rear dynamo bearing (if
applicable).
12. Propeller shaft: Lubricate the propeller
shaft
universal joints and sliding joint.
On cars fitted with an automatic gearbox check
that the ball
and trunnion rubber cover is secure
and in good condition.
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Also check that the four bolts securing the
propeller shaft to the gearbox are
tight.
13. Track rods (S1 cars only): Lubricate the track
rod grease points.
Every 32 000 kilometres (20 000 miles}
In addition to the 8 000 kilometres (5 000 miles)
and 16 000 kilometres (10 000 miles) service
schedules carry out the
following.
In the case of the Chassis lubrication system,
Gearbox, Propeller shaft
and Rear axle the
servicing necessary
is listed in this schedule
therefore, the previous schedules should not
be
consulted for these items.
1. Chassis lubrication system: Check for
excessive leakage;
rectify as necessary.
Renew the
felt strainer pad located at the
base
of the chassis oiI pump.
Operate the foot
pump three or four times.
This will ensure adequate lubrication of remote
parts
of the system.
Check the oiI IeveI
in the chassis oi I tank;
top-up if necessary.
2. Fuel tank: Release the drain plug
and allow
any accumulated water to drai,:i away.
3. Gearbox: Change gearbox
oi I.
Clean the breather in the top of the dipstick
(applicable only to cars fitted with an automatic
gearbox).
4. Pro pe 11 er shaft: Lubricate prope II er sh aft
universal
joints and sliding joint.
On cars fitted· with an automatic gearbox check
that the balI
and trunnion joint rubber cover is
secure and in good condition. If the joint shows
signs of leakage, dismantle the
joint, inspect,
rectify as necessary and then refi 11 with grease.
Also check that the four
bolts securing the
propeller shaft to the gearbox are
tight.
5. Rear axle: Change rear axle oil.
6. Steering pump (If fitted): Renew filter element.
7. Vokes
air filter element (Continental models
only): Renew
air filter element.
Every 96 500 kilometres (60 000 miles)
In addition to the 8 000 kilometres (5 000 miles),
16 000 kilometres (10 000 miles) and the 32 000
kilometres (20 000 miles) service schedules carry
out the
following.
1. Propeller shaft: Examine the propeller shaft
centre bearings
and re-pack with grease.
Recommended Seasonal Schedules
Every 12 months
1. Engine cooling system: Drain the coolant from
the radiator and engine crankcase. Thoroughly
flush out the coolant passages
with a continuous
flow of water. This should be carried out just prior
to the Autumn.
Fi 11 the system with the correct anti-freeze/
water mixture or inhibited solution.
Every 2 years
In addition to the 12 monthly schedule carry out
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The following operations may be carried out at the
brake
reline nearest to the distance intervals
specified.
It is emphasised that these service recommen-
dations are not normal servicing arrangements
and
should only be carried out at the request of the
Owner.
1. Every 96 000 kilometres (60 000 miles):
Renew the brake hoses, wheel cylinder seals and
brake master cylinder seals.
If necessary, renew the dust and water seals
whilst carrying out the above mentioned procedures.
Completely drain the brake
fluid from the
hydraulic systems
and clean the reservoirs. Fill
with approved fluid and bleed the systems.
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Silver Cloud II and Ill,
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Continental S2 and S3

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12 000 9.5
24 000 12.5
3.0
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60 000 14.5
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Silver Cloud II and Ill,
S2 and S3
Continental S2 and S3
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1. Battery: Weekly, check the electrolyte level;
top-up
with distilled water if nf}Cessary.
2. Engine: Weekly, check the
oil level; top-up if
necessary.
3. Engine
cooling system: Weekly, check the
coolant level; top·up
if necessary.
4. Lamp bulbs: Weekly, check the lamp bulbs
for
correct operation and replace any faulty bulbs.
5.
Tyre pressures: Weekly, check the tyre pressures,
including the spare; adjust
if necessary.
6. Windscreen washer reservoir: Weekly, check
the
fluid level; top-up if necessary.
7. Carburetters: Monthly, check the
oil level in
the reservoirs of the automatic
air valve dampers;
top-up if necessary.
8. Headlamp alignment:
Periodically, the headlamp
beam alignment should be checked using specialised
beam setting equipment.
Every 10 000 kilometres (6 000 miles)
1. Air filter element (Wire mesh type only): Clean
the
air filter element.
2. Battery: Check the
electrolyte Ieve I; top-up
with distilled water if necessarY.,
Check tightness
of battery terminals; tighten
if necessary. Clean the terminals and coat with
petroleum jelly.
3. Belt tension: Check the tension of the belts
driving the fan, steering pump, generator and
refrigerant compressor (if fitted); adjust if
necessary.
4. Brakes: Remove brake drums and inspect
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inings for wear; renew Iinings if necessary.
Check the rear brake adjustment; adjust
if
necessary.
Check the
fluid level in brake reservoir and
top-up
if necessary.
5. Brake Iinkage:
Lubricate the brake Ii nkage
clevis and fulcrum pins of the pull rods and
intermediate levers.
6. Carburetters: Clean
air valve dampers and
top-up with engine
oil.
Check slow running speed and adjust if
necessary.
7.
Electrical system: Check that alI instruments,
lamps and direction
indicators are operating
satisfactorily; rectify as necessary.
8. Engine: Change engine
oil and fit a new oil
filter element.
Chapter C
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
and Ill, Bentley S2 and S3
and Bentley Continental S2
and S3
9. Engine cooling system: Check coolant level;
top-up if necessary.
Also check the
specific gravity of coolant;
rectify if necessary.
10. Gearbox: Check oiI level; top-up if necessary.
11. Heater controls: Check that the heater
controls
are operating satisfactorily; rectify as necessary.
12.
Ignition distributor: Clean contact breaker
points; check gaps
and reset if necessary.
Lubricate distributor shaft bearings, governor,
spindle, contact breaker rocker arm,
pivots, felt
lubrication pad and cam lubrication pad ( if fitted).
If a cam lubrication pad is not fitted lightly smear
the cam
with grease.
Check the
ignition timing and adjust if
necessary.
13.
Propeller shaft: Check that the bal I and
trunnion
joint rubber cover is secure and in good
condition.
Also check that the four bolts securing
the
propeller shaft to the gearbox are tight.
14. Refrigeration condenser matrix: Remove any
foreign matter from the refrigeration condenser
matrix.
15. Servo: Check and if necessary adjust the servo.
16. Sparking plugs: Clean the sparking plugs and
reset the gaps.
17. Steering pump: Check the
fluid level in the
steering pump reservoir and top·up
if necessary.
18. Wheels and Tyres: Check and if necessary
balance the wheels.
Check and if necessary adjust the tyre
pressures, including the spare. Also check the tyre
tread depth and tyre condition. Report any defects
to the Ov.ner.
19. Windscreen washer reservoir: Check the
fluid
IeveI; top-up if necessary.
20. Control linkages:
Lubricate the gear range
selector
controls and accelerator Ii nkage.
21.
Test: Road test the car for satisfactory
performance•
Every 20 000 kilometres (12 000 miles)
In addition to the iterns I isted under the 10 .000
kilometres (6 000 miles) service schedule carry
out the
following.
In the case of Carburetters, Propeller shaft and
Sparking plugs the servicing necessary is I isted in
this schedule therefore, the 10 ooo kilometres
(6 000
mi Jes) service schedule should not be
consulted for these items.
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1. Air filter element (Paper element only): Renew
the
air filter element.
2. Brake master
cy Ii nder: Lubricate the grease
nipple on the master oylind er balance lever pivot.
3. Carburetters: Clean filter gauzes in carburetter
fIoat chamber Iids.
Clean
air valve dampers and top-up with engine
oil.
Check slow running speed and adjust if
necessary.
4. Front suspension:
Lubricate the eight grease
nipples
on the front suspension.
5. Fuel
pump: Clean the electrical contact points.
Clean
filter gauzes. Test operation of each fuel
pump independently; rectify as necessary.
6. Main
line fuel filter: Clean out main line fuel
filter and filter bowl.
7. Propeller shaft: Lubricate the propeller shaft
universal
joints and sliding joint.
Check that the bal I and trunnion joint rubber
cover
is secure and in good condition. Also check
that the four bolts securing the propelIer shaft
to
the gearbox are tight.
8. Rear axle: Check oil level; top-up if necessary.
9. Recirculatory heater
tilter: Clean recircuIatory
heater
filter.
10. Shock dampers: Check front and rear shock
dampers for
oil leakage; top-up if necessary.
11. Sparking plugs: Fit new sparking plugs
ensuring the gaps are set
correctly.
12. Steering mechanism: Lubricate the thirteen
grease
nipples on the steering mechanism.
Every 40 000 kilometres (24 000 miles)
In addition to the 10 000 kilometres (6 000 miles)
and the 20 000 kilometres (12 000 miles) service
schedule carry out the
following.
In the case of the Gearbox, Rear axle,
Propeller sh aft and the Power assisted steering
pump the servicing necessary is listed in this
schedule therefore, the previous schedules should
not
be consulted for these items.
1. Engine breather system (Cars fitted with
enclosed crankcase breather system): Remove and
clean the gauze flame traps in the crankcase
breather tube.
2. Fuel pumps:
On fuel pumps fitted with an
additional condenser renew the contact points.
3. Fuel tank: Release the drain plug
and allow
any accumulated water to drain away.
4. Gearbox: Drain the gearbox
and fluid coupling;
fill with recommended fluid.
Clean the breather in the top of the dipstick.
5. Generator: Inspect the commutator and brushes
tor wear, also check the brushes for freedom of
movement in their holders.
6. Power assisted steering pump: Renew the
filter element in the steering pump reservoir.
7. PropelIer shaft: Lubricate propeller shaft
universaI
joints and sliding joint.
Check that the ball and trunnion joint rubber
cover is secure and in good condition. If the joint
shows signs of leakage, dismantle the joint,
inspect, rectify as necessary and then refi 11 with
grease.
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Also check that the four bolts securing the
propeller shaft to the gearbox are
tight.
8. Rear axle: Change rear axle oi I.
9. Steering transfer box: Check oiI level; top•up
if necessary.
Recommended Seasonal Schedules
Every 12 months
1. Engine cooling system: Drain the coolant from
the radiator and engine crankcase. Thoroughly flush
out the coolant passages with a continuous
flow
of water. This should be carried out just prior to
the Autumn.
Fi 11 the system with the correct anti-freeze/
water mixture or inhibited solution.
2. Refrigeration system (If fitted): T~ese operations
should
be carried out only by an experienced
refrigeration engineer. . .
Check that the refrigeration system
1s
functioning correctly. If necessary toP:':up the.
system with refrigerant. If loss of refrigerant 1s
evident, check the system for leakage.
Visually check the refrigerant compressor for
oil leakage, if oil leakage is apparent check the
oil level and top-up if necessary. In the event of a
major oiI Ioss check and
rep_air before topping-up.
Clean the
filter gauze fitted over the evaporator
air intake (luggage compartment units only).
Every 2 years
In addition to the 12 monthly schedule carry out
the
fol Iowing.
1. Coolant hoses: Renew
all coolant and heater
hoses.
Service Recommendations
The following operations may be carried out at the
brake
re Ii ne nearest to the distance intervals
specified.
It is emphasised that these service recommen·
dations are not normal
servicing arrangements and
should only
be carried out at the request of the
Owner.
1. Every 96 000 kilometres (60 000 miles}: Renew
the brake hoses, wheel
cylinder seals and brake
master
cylinder seals.
If necessary, renew the dust and water seals
whilst carrying out the above mentioned procedures.
Completely drain the bra~e
fluid fro~ the.
hydrauI ic systems and clean the reservoirs. F 111
with approved fluid and bleed the systems.

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Section D1
Phantom IV
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Service Schedule
(Km)
lntenal
(Miles)
Time (Hrs)
8 000 5 000 9.0
16 000 10 000 9.5
32 000 20 000 11.5
Seasonal Schedules
12 months 3.0
2 years
5.0

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Regular Maintenance
1. Battery: Weekly, check the electrolyte level;
top-up
with di sti Iled water if necessary.
2. Engine: Weekly, check the
oil level; top-up if
necessary.
3. Engine cooling system: Weekly, check the
coolant
level; top-up if necessary.
4. Ignition
distributor grease cap: Weekly,turn the
grease cap one turn.
When empty refi 11 with the
correct grease.
5. Lamp bulbs: Weekly, check the lamp bulbs
for
correct operation and replace any faulty bulbs.
6. Tyre pressures: Weekly, check the tyre pressures,
including the spare; adjust
if necessary.
7. Windscreen washer reservoir: Weekly, check the
fluid level; top-up if necessary.
8. Chassis lubrication system:
Periodically,
operate the foot pump three or four times. This will
ensure adequate lubrication of remote parts of the
system.
Check the oiI level
in the chassis oiI tank;
top-up if necessary.
9.
Oil bath air cleaner: Every 1 600 kilometres
(1 000 miles), clean the filter element by washing
in petrol and then al lowing
to dry. Replace the
element and
refill the oil container to the indicated
level.
The cleaner should be serviced at more frequent
intervals if the car is being operated in very dusty
conditions. •
Every 8 000 kilometres (S 000 miles)
1. Air filter element: Clean the air filter elements
by washing thoroughly in
petrol. After washing soak
in
oil and then drain off any excessive oil.
On cars fitted with an oil bath air cleaner,
after cleaning, replace the element and then
refill
the oiI container to the indicated level.
2. Battery: Check the electro! yte Ieve I; top-up
with distilled water if necessary.
Check the tightness
of battery terminals, tighten
if necessary. Clean the terminals and coat with
petroleum
jelly.
3. Belt tension: Check tension of fan belts and
adjust if necessary.
4. Brakes: Check the brake adjustment; rectify
if necessary.
Lubricate brake pedal mechanism, pivot pins
and bearings.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom
Limousine
Section 01
Phantom IV
Check fluid level in brake reservoirs and top·up
if necessary.
5. Chassis lubrication system: Check
for
excessive leakage; rectify as necessary.
Ope rate the foot
pump three or four times. This
wi 11 ensure adequate Iubrication of remote parts of
the system.
Check the oiI IeveI in the
chassis oi I tank;
top·up
if necessary.
6. Electrical system: Check that alI instruments,
lamps
and direction indicators are operating
sati
sf actoriIy; rectify as necessary.
7. Engine: Change engine o
II and fit a new oi I
filter element.
8. Engine cooling system: Check coolant
level;
top-up if necessary.
Also check specific gravity of coolant; rectify
if necessary.
9. Fuel pumps:
Test the operation of each fuel
pump independently; rectify as necessary.
10. Gearbox: Check oiI level; top·up if necessary.
11. Ignition distributor: Clean contact breaker points,
check gaps and reset
if necessary.
Lubricate distributor shaft bearings, governor
spindle,
contact breaker rocker arm, pivots and felt
lubrication pad.
Turn the grease cap one turn.
When empty refill
with the correct grease.
Check
ignition timing and adjust if necessary.
12. Rear axle: Check oil level; top-up if necessary.
13. Sparking plugs: Clean sparking plugs and reset
gaps.
14. Steering box: Check oiI level and top-up if
necessary.
15. Tyres: Check and if necessary adjust tyre
pressures,
including the spare. Also check tyre tread
depth and
tyre condition. Report any defects to the
Owner.
16. Windscreen washer reservoir: Check the fluid
level; top-up if necessary.
17. Bonnet and door
locks: Lubricate bonnet
fasteners and
locks, door locks, hinges and luggage
compartment
locks.
18. Control linkages: Lubricate the controls on the
steering wheel, accelerator pedal mechanism,
clutch
pedal mechanism, radiator shutter controls and all
other control points and bearings.
19. Test: Road test the car for satisfactory
pertormance.
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Every 16 000 kilometres (10 000 miles)
In addition to the items listed under the 8 000
kilometres (5 000 miles) service schedule carry
out the fo
11 owing except for Sparking plugs where
this schedule should be consulted.
1. By-pass oil filter: Fit a new by•pass oil filter
element.
2.
Propeller shaft: Lubricate propeller shaft
universal joints and sliding joint.
3. Shock dampers: Check and if necessary top·up
the front
and rear shock dampers with oil.
4. Sparking plugs: Fit new sparking plugs
ensuring that the gaps are set
correctly.
5. Starter motor: Check starter motor reduction
gear
oil level; top·up if necessary.
6. Tappet adjustment: Check tappet clearances;
reset
if necessary.
Every 32 000 kilometres (20 000 mil.es)
In addition to the 8 000 kilometres (5 000 miles) and
16 000 kilometres (10 000 miles) service schedules
carry out the following.
In the case
of Chassis lubrication system,
Gearbox and Rear
axle the servicing necessary is
Ii sted in this schedule therefore, ttie previous
schedules should
not be consulted for these items.
1.
Chassis Iubrication system: Check for excessive
leakage; rectify as necessary.
Renew
the felt strainer pad located at the base
of the chassis oil pump.
Operate the foot pump three or four times. This
wi 11 ensure adequate Iubrication of remote parts of
the system.
Check the oil level in the chassis oil tank;
top-up if necessary.
2. Dynamo and starter motor: Inspect brushes
for
signs of wear; renew if necessary.
3. Fuel
filters: Clean out the f,ilter gauzes and
filter bowl. Also, remove and clean the gauze filter
in the carburetter float chamber.
4. Fuel tank: Release the drain
plug and al low any
accumulated water to drain away.
5. Gearbox: Change gearbox oiI.
6. Rear
axle: Change rear axle oil.
Recommended Seasonal Schedules
Every 12 months
1. Engine cooling system: Drain and flush the
cooling system. Fill the system with the correct
anti-freeze/water mixture or inhibited solution.
Every 2 years
In addition to the
12 monthly schedule carry out
the fol
lowing.
1. Coolant hoses: Renew all coolant and heater
hoses.
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Phantom V
Servlc;e Schedule
(Km)
lnt,rwal
10 000
20 000
40 000
Seasonal Schtdul•
12 month~
2 years
Service
Recomm4'ftdatlons
96 000
ta.ii1tes>
6 000
12 000
24 000
60000
Time (Hrs)
9.0
9.S
12.5
3.5
6.0
14.5