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by Steven Hunt
Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Gearbox slippage
Replies: 5
Views: 564

Re: Gearbox slippage

Thank you all for the very helpful advice. I will check accordingly. I need to get this sorted before the Daimler event in July which I plan to attend!
by Steven Hunt
Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Gearbox slippage
Replies: 5
Views: 564

Gearbox slippage

Hi

I own a 1966 Daimler V8 2.5 which has just undergone extensive mechanical work but I think the gearbox is not getting into third.
Can anyone suggest what might be the cause please? It was reconditioned several years ago.
Thank you
by Steven Hunt
Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Leather seat restoration
Replies: 2
Views: 976

Leather seat restoration

Hi I am in a dilemma as to whether to strip back, repair, re dye my existing seats to my 1966 V8 2.5 or whether to go for a trim replacement via John Skinner and get someone to fit them. My front passenger seat has two tears only and the rear seats are not torn but they have all been resprayed and I...
by Steven Hunt
Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8/250 power steering fluid reservoir to pump low pressure hose
Replies: 10
Views: 2160

Re: V8/250 power steering fluid reservoir to pump low pressure hose

Hi John

That is very kind. I am in Jersey, Channel Islands.

Steven Hunt
C/O Carey Olsen
47 Esplanade
St helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE10BD

Happy to pay cost to send at least

Kind regards

Steven
by Steven Hunt
Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8/250 power steering fluid reservoir to pump low pressure hose
Replies: 10
Views: 2160

Re: V8/250 power steering fluid reservoir to pump low pressure hose

Thanks John, so I should get an oil hose 3/8 inch and cut to fit with jubilee clips?

Steven
by Steven Hunt
Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8/250 power steering fluid reservoir to pump low pressure hose
Replies: 10
Views: 2160

Re: V8/250 power steering fluid reservoir to pump low pressure hose

Thanks for your suggestion. I am in the Channel Islands. I have now emailed a couple of silicone hose suppliers whom I found online incl one that specialises in classic cars so will see if they can help.