fv1609 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I was up until 2.15am trying to complete the Shorland for MOT today after a 12-year lay-up. Took a break & came back to find the wind had blown a door open that knocked over the compressor. Most of the oil leaked out. What oil should I refill it with? Any automotive oil that comes to mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppypiesdad Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 no Clive use proper compressor oil halford machine mart screwfix etc should have it in stock jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Jamie, yes I think you're right. For anything always best to use the real thing. Just trying to save not just money but time. A journey in either direction given traffic levels wipes out several hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Did it pass Clive ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Did it pass Clive ? Yes so that is a relief I used up about £60 worth of brake fluid trying to bleed them by various means for over a week. Anyway they performed quite well. But the Girling system in Rovers is pretty awful. Nothing like the Lockhead system in Humbers! Just taken the pig for a spin, brakes are so much better & a much more empowering driving experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Thats good it passed. i got all day working on the pig tomorrow. Do you still have those 9.00 bar grips off your shorland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Thats good it passed. i got all day working on the pig tomorrow.Do you still have those 9.00 bar grips off your shorland? Won't fit on your pig I'm afraid:-D They've long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yes so that is a relief I used up about £60 worth of brake fluid trying to bleed them by various means for over a week. Anyway they performed quite well. But the Girling system in Rovers is pretty awful. Nothing like the Lockhead system in Humbers! Just taken the pig for a spin, brakes are so much better & a much more empowering driving experience! The Shorland brakes must be really sh*tty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 What oil should I refill it with? Any automotive oil that comes to mind? Actually I was in the machinery supermarket & they do two compressor oils SAE30 & SAE40. But I saw this as an opportunity to buy not just an oil-free compressor but one with considerably more capacity. I can now even use a nail gun with it, now that is satisfying:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppypiesdad Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Any opportunity to buy new tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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