UNDER BONNET


'48 4.25 litre Bentley Sedanca

Items subject to close scrutiny

  1. ENGINE
  2. COOLING SYSTEM
  3. FUEL SYSTEM
  4. ELECTRICAL
  5. BODY PANELS
ENGINE
Engine oil level & condition
Engine block / core plugs
Oil / water leaks
Cold start effort
Oil pressure
Internal component noises
Cyl compression readings (optional)
Exhaust manifold/s / Downpipe/s
Engine mountings

Overall engine operating value

Anticipated longevity
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COOLING SYSTEM
Coolant level and condition
Antifreeze content: Methanol. Ethylene / Glycol)
Radiator, cap, hoses and clips
Water pump
Cooling fan: Direct / Viscous / Electric
Thermostat
Head gasket failure
Engine block / Core plugs (visible)
Heater

Drive belt/s

Air conditioning system (some later models)

Overheating
Leaks

Overall condition

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FUEL SYSTEM
Carburettor/s / Injection
Control linkages and cables
Fuel pump, lines and tank
Fuel filler cap & seal
Choke & mixture control
Exhaust emissions
Leaks
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ELECTRICAL
Battery / Mountings / Condition
Charging system / Drive belts
Starting system
Magneto / Distributor
Advance & retard control
HT leads
Wiring loom / connections (visible)
Fuses
Mechanical / electric wipers

Manual / electric screen wash

Air conditioning system (some later models)
Ancillaries
   

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BODY PANELS
Bonnet, hinges, catch and receiver
Landing panel/s
Bulkhead
Inner wing panels
Space frame
Bracing bars and brackets
 
 
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