Hello folks.
Many thanks for the three replies thats exactly what I didn't do " empty the torque convertor" etc. I have now drained a litre or so off. and the level has retured somewhat.

Again many thanks
Neil

Hello, unfortunately I didn't have any replies to my previous question so here goes again. I have replaced the automatic gearbox fluiid in my Daimler V8 250. The sump was taken off and the fluid drained. The recommended amount of oil is 8.5Lts but at about 6Lts it overflows from the filler/dipstick ...

Hello, I'm in the process of recommissioning a Daimler V8 250. During the 12months its been in my garage a significant amount of transmission oil has dropped onto the floor. Whilst I believe the oil has come from the gearbox (from the location on the floor), I do know that the power steering 'tank' ...

Hello Brian, many thanks most helpful
Neil

Hello, I have removed the shock absorbers on my V8 250. I believe they are original_I have two questions. 1) How can I tell if they need replacing. 2) The bottom of the SA locates into a bracket which in turn is fixed to the bottom of the spring base. This bracket has shoulders with a hole to locate...

Hi Alex, many thanks. Thats reassuring.

Neil

He John, again many thanks.
Neil

Hello, still on the fuel line. I have now removed the rear piece of the fuel line. Can I replace it with copper pipe. I have heard mixed views on the subject.

Many thanks,

Neil

hello John, Many thanks, is the head at 90 degrees to the bar or is it slightly less.

Thanks again
Neil

Hello John, again many thanks for your useful information.

Neil

Hello again, It appears that the original metal petrol line is leaking. There are signs that the underseal above the back axle (where the pipe crosses from nearside to offside) is melting and I can only presume that the line is porous but without a smell of fuel or an obvious leak. I note that that ...

Hello, sorry this sounds really silly but where do you top up the automatic transmission fluid on a Daimler V8 250. I have the handbook and workshop manual. It shows where the dipstick is but no information on where to fill.(at the moment I feel like a 'dipstick) Can anyone help please. Many thanks ...

HI john, very helpful and many thanks for the advice. I guess I lost about two pints from the amount I repeatedly cleaned from the garage floor. Again most helpful.

Yours
Neil

Hi, My v8 250 (AUTOMATIC) has been laid up for 6months but it started first time. I took it out (merely 50yds) I engaged 'D' but there was a significant (whoosh) noise from the gearbox and the revs increased only to find I coudn't disengage from Drive and it continued to move forward- even in 'N'. I...

Hi Mike excellent advice, many thanks. Unfortunately I don't still have the May edition of the magazine. I'm sure the instructions will help.
Thanks again.

Neil