Rolls Royce Silver Shadow bought sight-unseen from eBay
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varsas said:
Quick update on this. While on my way to work this morning the other brake warning light came on. It was a bit redundant to be honest, the 'pff' noise and white smoke from the front of the car would have been sufficient to let me know there was a problem. Still, I could gain some satisfaction from knowing that I had correctly identified the source of the smoke from the colour and odour alone...
A quick investigation showed the front brake distribution block (? attached to the front crossmember , I don't *think* it was the pump as it didn't seem to be attached to the engine, I need to have another look) had let go. I drove slowly the mile or so to work (interestingly the brakes didn't seem any different!) knowing that the car has 3 independent systems. I hope I haven't damaged the rest of the system by driving it with low/no fluid. Obviously it'll be staying where it is until I can arrange for it to be fixed.
I was really enjoying the drive until then. I now feel very comfortable (confident) driving it and I'm able to really relax and enjoy it.
You can find all the workshop manuals and parts manual on here :A quick investigation showed the front brake distribution block (? attached to the front crossmember , I don't *think* it was the pump as it didn't seem to be attached to the engine, I need to have another look) had let go. I drove slowly the mile or so to work (interestingly the brakes didn't seem any different!) knowing that the car has 3 independent systems. I hope I haven't damaged the rest of the system by driving it with low/no fluid. Obviously it'll be staying where it is until I can arrange for it to be fixed.
I was really enjoying the drive until then. I now feel very comfortable (confident) driving it and I'm able to really relax and enjoy it.
Edited by varsas on Thursday 2nd October 08:44
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ecurie said:
If your chassisnumber is lower than SRH7404 it might also be the front height control valve.
Edited by ecurie on Thursday 2nd October 12:28
ecurie said:
ecurie said:
If your chassisnumber is lower than SRH7404 it might also be the front height control valve.Edited by ecurie on Thursday 2nd October 12:28
The green and tan colour combo looks great. The interior just looks like it needs recolonising, but that is surprisingly inexpensive.
Doesn't look like you have a/c, but that is an added complication you can do without. If the bodywork and engine are essentially sound and you only have a few issues with the hydraulics you might have bagged yourself a keeper.
Doesn't look like you have a/c, but that is an added complication you can do without. If the bodywork and engine are essentially sound and you only have a few issues with the hydraulics you might have bagged yourself a keeper.
jimfoz said:
The green and tan colour combo looks great. The interior just looks like it needs recolonising, but that is surprisingly inexpensive.
Doesn't look like you have a/c, but that is an added complication you can do without. If the bodywork and engine are essentially sound and you only have a few issues with the hydraulics you might have bagged yourself a keeper.
I have thought about the seats. I'm not too knowledgeable about looking after leather. I do know I prefer their current dull look to the over shiny look you get on some cars, but even I can see they are dirty. On the plus side they feel really nice and supple and have no rips etc. I have a friend who knows far more about cleaning cars than I do, but I wonder if a feed and a clean would make them look better without making them look too new for the rest of the car...Doesn't look like you have a/c, but that is an added complication you can do without. If the bodywork and engine are essentially sound and you only have a few issues with the hydraulics you might have bagged yourself a keeper.
ecurie said:
. Fancy adjustable suspension worries me at the best of times but that level of old fashioned hydraulic trickery is a recipe for pain, frustration and ruination.Top marks for the purchase though, fabulous looking car. You sir are a braver man than I.
varsas said:
I agree. Does anyone know why it's called that though? A quick look on google wasn't helpful.
Did you find this http://www.chippendales.com/ ? 
I bet that's confusing within the context of a car dashboard.
Chris Type R said:
varsas said:
I agree. Does anyone know why it's called that though? A quick look on google wasn't helpful.
Did you find this http://www.chippendales.com/ ? I bet that's confusing within the context of a car dashboard.
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