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by pertonjohn
Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:38 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 Saloon Horn not working
Replies: 1
Views: 200

V8 Saloon Horn not working

Looking for some advice please. The horn on my V8 saloon will not work. I am trying to trace the wire back down the steering column but cannot see where it comes out at the bottom. There is no current in the wire at the top of the column so when horn button pressed (I have a wood rim steering wheel)...
by pertonjohn
Tue Nov 23, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 250 Saloon Cylinder Heads
Replies: 8
Views: 1888

Re: Daimler V8 250 Saloon Cylinder Heads

Hello and thanks for your comments so far. When I first saw the large puff of smoke/steam out of the rear window when on the motorway, I assumed I had blown one of the head gaskets. Having eventually got the car home (AA Relay) on further inspection the waffle washer (penny) in the near side cylinde...
by pertonjohn
Sat Nov 20, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 250 Saloon Cylinder Heads
Replies: 8
Views: 1888

Daimler V8 250 Saloon Cylinder Heads

Hi all, does anyone know if the cylinder heads can be removed when the engine is in situ in the car. Also could anyone recommend an engineer to overhaul once removed in the West Midland area.
Thanks
John
by pertonjohn
Fri Sep 10, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 saloon windscreen washers
Replies: 6
Views: 498

Re: V8 250 saloon windscreen washers

Thanks for your comments. It’s the offside one that’s loose so looks as though I will have to get behind/remove the instrument panel in front of the steering wheel. Sounds like a bigger job than I thought. Will update when complete!! John
by pertonjohn
Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:35 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 saloon windscreen washers
Replies: 6
Views: 498

V8 250 saloon windscreen washers

The windscreen washers on the front scuttle (between windscreen and bonnet) have become loose, there must be an easy way to tighten them up but I cannot spot it!! Thanks, John
by pertonjohn
Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:18 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 Braking Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1990

Re: V8 250 Braking Problem

Hi Richard, will have a go but not sure if service kits are available. Have checked David Manners and SNG Barrett who are local to me and they indicate the parts in the parts list are no longer available. Will have to dig further!
by pertonjohn
Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 Braking Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1990

Re: V8 250 Braking Problem

Hi Richard, have spoken to Scott & Phil at Rochdale who are very helpful. They confirm the view that something is sticking within the Servo Unit. So will have to remove it and either overhaul it myself or send it to them for overhaul. In any event will be off the road for a bit. Thanks for your ...
by pertonjohn
Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:56 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 Braking Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1990

Re: V8 250 Braking Problem

Hi John & Richard, thanks for your comments. The Servo is not the original from what I can see as the outer casing is clearly gold anodised which implies an exchange to me although i have no paperwork from previous owners to prove one way or the other. Service parts are difficult to obtain as yo...
by pertonjohn
Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 Braking Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1990

Re: V8 250 Braking Problem

Hi all, update on my braking problem which as yet I have not resolved. I have replaced the front hoses with no improvement so have fitted new master cylinder as the old one was 'after market' and the bore showed some wear. Unfortunately this has not solved the problem. Without the engine running (an...