Richard and Barry
Thanks for your replies. I haven’t had the time to pursue this yet, but I’ll post up if I find a definitive answer.
Regards
Steve
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- Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:24 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: What oils/grease to use
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2884
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:04 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: What oils/grease to use
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2884
Re: What oils/grease to use
I read the new section on lubes and fluids with great interest as I am currently trying to buy a suitable antifreeze in France. Sadly I can’t find any of the suggested products available here and shipping from the UK is difficult post Brexit. Having done some research it seems that British Standard ...
- Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:10 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 250 power steering hose replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 350
Re: V8 250 power steering hose replacement
Thank you Richard.
- Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:10 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 250 power steering hose replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 350
V8 250 power steering hose replacement
Morning, I would like to replace the low pressure return hose between the steering unit and reservoir. Can I simply cut the old rubber hose from the metal part of the pipe and replace it securing with a jubilee clip? The old hose is secured with a clip, but not something that can be undone. At the r...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:41 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 250 Sump gaskets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 556
Re: V8 250 Sump gaskets
Hi Roger Thanks for the reply and the link. I did the job this afternoon and it went OK. I was working alone and had the sump In position on a trolley Jack. I found I needed a little jacking pressure before I could engage the bolts, but once I did they pulled the sump into place without undue pressu...
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:00 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 250 Sump gaskets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 556
V8 250 Sump gaskets
I have had to remove the sump and bought new gaskets to refit. They need to be trimmed to size, so I thought I’d use the old gaskets as a template. However, the old gaskets seem to me to be too short and do not come anywhere near the top of the sump. The front seal is short by 15mm each side and the...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:39 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Rocker shaft removal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 508
Re: Rocker shaft removal
Thanks for your reply Richard. I confirm I have the locking bolts in place, but can’t spin the engine as it’s out of the car at the moment. I’ll try some penetrating oil and heat as you suggest but I’m not very hopeful as they seem absolutely rock solid.
Regards
Steve
Regards
Steve
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 4:20 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Rocker shaft removal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 508
Rocker shaft removal
Any tips or techniques for removing the rocker shafts on a V8 saloon? The head bolts are out, but the rocker shaft mountings do not want to move. I’m hesitant to use much force trying to lever or tap them for fear of damaging something.
Thanks for any ideas.
Steve
Thanks for any ideas.
Steve
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:39 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 oil leak from inhibitor switch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 572
Re: V8 oil leak from inhibitor switch
Thanks for your reply Richard. I have sealed the thread and all seems OK now. What I found was interesting though and may help other owners with intermittent leaks. The engine and gearbox are on the floor very slightly higher at the gearbox end. I couldn’t remove the inhibitor switch without a lot o...
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 2:08 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 saloon coolant circulation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 890
Re: V8 saloon coolant circulation
Thank you all for the replies. I think I will order a set of core plugs, remove the old ones and give everything a good clean up and flush. I will certainly replace the antifreeze with the correct type.
Many thanks
Steve
Many thanks
Steve