05-12-2022, 06:25 PM
A bit off topic, sorry! But almost relevant
I have a Rover 12 tourer that is fitted with a Luvax-Bijur total loss automatic lubrication system and no grease nipples The theory is that the manifold applies a vacuum to the "system" which then pushes SAE 90 round about 23 lubrication points, No vulgar pulling on a lever or pushing a pedal (like on more ordinary vehicles like Bentleys!) Rovers do it automatically when the car decides it needs it!
Where does this have relevance to Sevens I hear you cry?
There is a blanking plug immediately after the reservoir and into this it is possible to screw a "suitable nipple" (unspecified in the manual. Using this it is possible (apparently) to pressurise the system in order to check if oil is reaching the relevant moving parts...that other oils cannot reach...
1. What sort of nipple should I use? A straight on would be ergonomically easiest! A brake bleed nipple fits the hole, but would not, I imagine, be any good to apply pressure to check the system!
2. I don't have a pressurised oil (as opposed to grease) gun....What is suitable? A Wanner perhaps? They were always good on grease and I recall they were ok with oil ..I had one in the 60's for my mini...both long gone!
I can add that there are a number of puddles on the garage floor, which tells me the system is working, but NOT whether it is getting to all the places where it is really needed (like king pins!)
Helpful advice will be appreciated
David
I have a Rover 12 tourer that is fitted with a Luvax-Bijur total loss automatic lubrication system and no grease nipples The theory is that the manifold applies a vacuum to the "system" which then pushes SAE 90 round about 23 lubrication points, No vulgar pulling on a lever or pushing a pedal (like on more ordinary vehicles like Bentleys!) Rovers do it automatically when the car decides it needs it!
Where does this have relevance to Sevens I hear you cry?
There is a blanking plug immediately after the reservoir and into this it is possible to screw a "suitable nipple" (unspecified in the manual. Using this it is possible (apparently) to pressurise the system in order to check if oil is reaching the relevant moving parts...that other oils cannot reach...
1. What sort of nipple should I use? A straight on would be ergonomically easiest! A brake bleed nipple fits the hole, but would not, I imagine, be any good to apply pressure to check the system!
2. I don't have a pressurised oil (as opposed to grease) gun....What is suitable? A Wanner perhaps? They were always good on grease and I recall they were ok with oil ..I had one in the 60's for my mini...both long gone!
I can add that there are a number of puddles on the garage floor, which tells me the system is working, but NOT whether it is getting to all the places where it is really needed (like king pins!)
Helpful advice will be appreciated
David