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  1. carl888

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    I suffered the indignity of scrolling through the thread regarding the Rolls Royce cooling issue. I have no experience with the Evans product however it would appear that there is insufficient evidence to suggest that it would cure the hot running issue. Since there are many Whoms here with the abovementioned carriage, here's some technical information.

    Of all of the old **** I work on, in every case bar one (De Tomaso Pantera), cooling system issues have stemmed from the following conditions:

    1. Neglecting the coolant change intervals causing the radiator to scale/corrode.
    2. Improper functioning of the radiator fan clutch.
    3. Aftermarket installation of air conditioning with an insufficiently upgraded thematic fan.
    4. Thermostat not opening fully.
    5. Damaged/incorrect/corroded water pump impeller.
    6. A factory directive regarding a cooling system upgrade not being followed.

    Or a combination thereof.

    The Rolls Royce/Bentley cooling system was upgraded as per the TSD below, perhaps SBH 5495 still carries its earlier system? It would be interesting to check the pulley, fan and cowling (if fitted).
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    Yes, he does.


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  4. simon klein

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    You forgot incorrect radiator cap,one of the issues I had with the 308 after picking it up from you and including a couple of the others you mentioned.
     
  5. Aircon

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    Good sleuthing Carlos.
     
  6. Arvin Grajau

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    Only one radiator cap available .
     
  7. carl888

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    Yeah, don't forget the butt plug too.
     
  8. carl888

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    How is yours going?
     
  9. Arvin Grajau

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    I know Kim at Autocooling , even though its been flushed , i might get a new core made up.

    Has no cowling ..

    Ta Carlo.
     
  10. carl888

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    Thanks, did yours ever run hot?
     
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    I don't have any experience with the pre 1972 models however I understand the cowling makes a significant difference.

    You will probably find one here:

    https://www.newmodelwreckers.com.au/vehicle-search/

    Search under Rolls Royce, they seem to get more Shadows than any other dismantler I know of.

    It would make sense to fit the cowling if you plan to take your radiator out.
     
  12. Arvin Grajau

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    as i said it would be an issue like a day similar today in traffic for say 30mins, but on the move it would fine .

    Today I went down to Fis, took the E-type 70c all the way no issue

    Tony Z can have a fiddle when i get her serviced.
     
  13. carl888

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    Did you have a pee from the tower?
     
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    As if I remember. Mine was a 1977 model though.
     
  15. simon klein

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    For the 308....
     
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    No she did .
     
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    different to the old series in many ways .
     
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    What only one radiator cap in the world physically fits?
     
  20. carl888

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    Not really, the cooling system still vents to atmosphere, just through the header tank, not through the radiator. Plenty of other cars like this. 1980s Mercedes W126, Audi A4, Porsche 996, Any Ferrari V6 and V8, Boxer, testarossa, 550 etc.
     
  23. Arvin Grajau

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    One smart company , google about the brake servos, never get lock up on a drum brake Rolls-Royce or brake fade .As the Servo takes up for a better word the brake pedal slack...correct Carlo?
     
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    I studied this stuff and used it for about a month, its now back in the bottle.
    Its best use is in verterin cars without pressure systems. It runs about15 degrees hotter and takes ages to heat up and slow to cool and Bloddy expensive.
    Pre mix long life thanks and change it every three years.
     
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  25. Andy 355

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    The cap on the expansion tank is for filling. There is a component in the tank called a steam valve. Rolls Royce over heating issues are almost entirely caused by blocked radiator cores. Remove and test the thermostat in the first instance.
     
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