1965-1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
Thermostat. Use Stant #13649 Thermostat, and
Gasket #25283. To install: Shave a little off the rubber
gasket which fits around the thermostat. Install this
thermostat and it fits 100%. About $17 compared to over $100.
The FAIL-SAFE versions of this thermostat lock in the open
position if there's a problem. They are the BECK/ARNLEY Part #
1435412 for 167 degrees, or 1435602 for 180 degrees, and along
with the Stants are available here:Thermostats at Rock Auto. The
Motorad Fail-Safe brand part number is 7248-192.
-Power Steering/ACC Fan Belt: Silver Shadow & Shadow II cars from 20755, (and
possibly Saginaw p/s cars with aircon before them) ACC/Power
Steering belts are Gates (US) #7640, or Dayco #15640, or Napa
25-7640 measuring at 1626mm x 11.5mm like original. 11A1625 is
the metric part #. Gates industrial SPA 1632 will also work,
but is slightly wider.
-Power Steering Pump: NAPA Auto Parts 20-840 (OE is GM)
-Radiator Cap: CPC 534/15 15psi double seal type for use with the expansion tank located after the radiator.
-Smog Pump: Part #32270 from Advance Auto/Parts America for Shadow II is remanufactured, and is about $52.99 here: CSK Auto Parts Smog Pump
-Transmission Oil Filter:GM6437741; FRAMFT1020; ACPFI68, Kit: Napa
1-4558
-Air Filter: (with Carb.)
Crosland 9088, F9406 (about $27)
-Fuel Filter: (Fuel Pump): Crosland 444 (Carburetor): WIX 33051 (w/
valve plate & spring removed)
-Manual Control Shaft Oil Seal:GM 8657163.
-Brake Pads: See Spirit/Spur
section
-Front Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits: PBR kit K606S, two kits required, one each side.
-Fuel Pump: Fuel pump is the SU
type AUF-402. The fuel pump is comprised of two individual
pumping units each connected to a common central casting which
houses the inlet and outlet valves, both pumping units operate
simultaneously. This is a unique combination for Rolls-Royce .
However, the pumping units and valves are the same as used in
the SU type AUF-503 (dual/independent pumps used on 1963/67
Land Rovers), and in the SU type AUF-30 I (two single pumps
used on 1963/76 Jaguars).
-Shock
Absorbers: Front: See Spirit/Spur section. Rear: all
Silver Shadow: Boge L4000-47515
Bilstein B46-1430
1981-87, 20,000 series Silver Spirit and Silver Spur parts:
-Transmission: As for Silver
Shadow.
-Front Brake Pads: Ferodo FDB1284
complete with sensor hole. The old sensor can be easily
transferred over. Mintex MGB633 w/o 5mm hole which can be
drilled. (ClassicGarage.com at $12.96 a set of 4) See "General
Information" for brand cross reference. PIC:
-Rear Brake Pads: Mintex MGB537
(ClassicGarage.com at $69.96 a set of 4), Ferodo
FDB-1296-A
-Parking Brake Pads: Mintex MGB563 (ClassicGarage.com at $44.96 a set
of 4)
-Emission Controls: All are GM.
Air Pump Check Valve: AC Delco 214-403 (about $15)
-Throttle Position Sensor: Bosch
0 280 120 300, AC Delco 213-2737, KEM 141-828, STANDARD TH98,
Beck/Arnley 158-0486 (About $48). PIC:
-Knock Sensor: The knock sensors
for Turbos and later SZs are Lamerholm VR50/1. Lamerholm
in the UK even list the Crewe part
number. PIC:
-Cruise Control (20,000 series+): Made by VDO. ECU is # 412 212/4/1, same as '88-'93
Holden VN Commodore (Australian GM car) Also rebuildable with
2 year warranty & better components from General
Development Laboratories for about $295 compared to $420+ (
£225 excl. 17.5% VAT).
-Fan Clutch - 20,000 series+: Land Rover OE part# ETC6841
fitting the Defender model with the 2.5L diesel engine. (about
$130 or less compared to Rolls $240+)
-Fan Belt - 20,000 series+ A/C belt: Gates 7550 (or AC Delco 15550 & Napa 25-7550)
Gates Eur.# 6236
-Fan Belt Pair - 20,000 series Power Steering: Gates 7448 (or AC Delco
15448 & Napa 25-448). They are about $14.75 for the pair
compared to Crewe prices of $48+. Gates Eur.# 6269MC. Notched
belts are an improvement over standard, and will never squeal.
Further details below in "General Information".
-Heater Control Valve: Bosch 1
147 412 013 Complete available exact from Ferrari - part
number is 61079000, and is about $150 compared to Rolls $250
-Heater Valve Rebuild Kit: 1 147
213 007 called "Mono Valve Repair Kit". It is used for many
MB, BMW, etc, and is about $33 compared to Rolls $75. This is
usually what is needed unless you have a leak.
One symptom where you'd need this is when you lose heat
as you accelerate (weak spring). PIC:
-A/C Compressors: Earlier are GM.
20,000 series use the Sanden (SD or SE)-510 compressor
which is available new from AMC Discount
Parts in Texas (800-900-9560) for about $225. Comes
with correct new double pulley and clutch. Transfer the
back from your original to keep the correct hose connections.
There are many backs (heads) for the Sanden 510. The correct
one for 20,000 series cars is the "QB" version, and is the
same setup as the late 80's/early 90's Jaguar XJ6 series III.
AMC will sell you the new compressor WITH the "QB" head
for approx $325.
-A/C Expansion Valve: ACDelco Part # 15-5488 (about $35 at Rock Auto
compared to Rolls $150) PIC:
-A/C Reciever Drier: 20,000
series with the sensor connection - Send your current
old one to Classic Auto Air in Tampa, FL (813-251-2356), they
will replace the dessicant with the newest that works with
both R12 & R134 - for $58. The same service is available
for other driers. (Rolls is about $155+).
-Power Steering Pump: GM,
parts are Saginaw-GM.
-Starter: Nippondenso available new from BritishStarters.com for
$295+free ship, (Rolls $600+)
-Engine Oil Filter: Bosch 72175 (about $5.50) Oil Filter Study
-Air Filter: Purolator
A34475 (about $5). Brand cross reference in "General
Information".
-Fuel Filter: (20,000 series) Bosch # 0 450 905 601. Brand cross
reference in "General Information"
-Fuel injectors/Pumps: All are Bosch. The chassis #20,000-32146 pump (UE71606) is Bosch# 0 580 254 938, and is able to be replaced with Bosch 69429 available from AutoPartsGiant for $163.54. Compare to Albers ($304) & Introcar ($371) + shipping.:

-Windshield Wipers: Electrics are
Bosch.
-Shock Absorbers: Front: all
Silver Shadows from chassis 11466 (front levelling
discontinued),
plus earlier cars
retrofitted with a revised suspension tower cap, all SZ
without active ride, ie chassis 27998 and earlier, and later
cars with active ride deleted: Boge L4000-31172, Bilstein
46-1429
Rear: All SZ up to chassis
27998, gas spring strut: Boge L4000-57570
General Information:
Engine Drive Belts: Standard
7/16" V-belts of various lengths. Available from any
automotive parts supplier including in matched pairs as
required. Silver Shadow & Shadow II cars from 20755, (and
possibly Saginaw p/s cars with aircon before them) ACC/Power
Steering belts are Gates (US) #7640, or Dayco #15640, or Napa
25-7640 measuring at 1625mm x 11.5mm like original. Gates SPA
1632 will also work, but is slightly wider. Shadow I Alternator belt is 7345, and Water Pump belt is 7350. 20,000 series
power steering belts are 11mm deep by 10mm wide on the V, and
1135mm in circumference. They are used as a '72 Chevy 350
accesory/alternator belt for an El Camino, and some Renaults.
A/C belt is 10mm x 1400mm.
Electrics: Alternators are Lucas
or AC Delco; starter and voltage regulator are all Lucas. They
can be serviced by Lew Dieselec Inc. 20,000 series starter is
Nippondenso, and available new from BritishStarters.com for
$295 (compared to Rolls $600+) They will also replace Lucas
26383 starter.
Microswitches: Various
applications including window switches (all), SZ central
locking activation in door, Silver Shadow heater fan control,
20000-series SZ onwards seat switches: Omron V-21-1C6,
available at any industrial electrical supplier. This
switch is ideally rated 21A at 250VAC, and 18A at 14VDC.
Distributor Cap: Pre 1990:
Standard LU-433. Same as Range Rover and Triumph TR-8 (about
$26)
Ignition Wires: Pre 1990: Kingsborne, custom fitted using Beru
connectors. Lifetime warranty. #IGN-1220 7mm ($63) 8mm ($68).
Choice of color.
Oil Pressure Sender: Rolls part #UE40480 for all Shadow II, and Spirit/Spur into the 90's - is Jaguar '61-'71 part# C15474, Smiths part# PT1801-06, available at Auto Parts Warehouse for $72.95 (OE AFTERMARKET brand). Compare Rolls part price at about $142 !:

Hydraulic Hoses: Can be duplicated by shops specializing in hydraulic hoses.
Wheel Bearings: Available at any bearing supply store. Front outer set Timkin, BCA, etc.: #A4 (about $6.73) Inner cup #LM29710 ($6), cone #LM29749 ($10); Rear outer cup #18620 ($10), cone #18690 ($19); Rear inner cup #18720 ($10), cone #18790 ($17).
Air Filter: Cross Reference Spirit, Spur, 20,000 series - Pick your brand:
AC DELCO (DELPHI): - PC 645;
BALDWIN: - PA-2197;
BIG-FILTER: - GB-9582;
BOSCH: - 1 457 429 987;
BOSCH USA: - 73308;
CHAMP / CHAMP INTERNATIONAL: - AP 130;
CHAMPION: - U 547;
CLEAN: - MA 465;
CLEAN: - MA 656;
COOPERS: - AG 866;
CROSLAND: - 9099;
CROSLAND: - F9267;
DELPHI: - AF0244;
FIAAM: - PA 7068;
FILTRAK BRANDT: - C 834;
FRAM: - CA 4568;
FRAM: - CA-4668;
GIF-FILTER: - GA 313;
HALFORDS: - HAF255;
HENGST: - E 153 L;
K&N: - 33-2526
KNECHT: - LX 443;
KS KOLBENSCHMIDT: - 082-AP;
LAUTRETTE (MECAFILTER): - ELP-3605;
LUBER-FINER EUROPA: - AF 294;
LUCAS (LUCAS-TRW): - EDA 607;
M-FILTER: - MAP 6778;
MAHLE: - LX 443;
MANN-HUMMEL: - C 29 122/1;
MAPCO: - 60660;
MOTAQUIP AAPCO: - VFA 564;
PERMATIC (MECAFILTER): - FA 1616;
PURFLUX: - A 855;
PUROLATOR: - A 34475;
RYCO: - A484;
SAVARA: - 9.23.737.17;
SAVARA: - SA 737;
SCT-FILTER: - SB 249;
SOPARIS: - LX 443;
T.J.: - B 387;
TECALEMIT: - B 387;
TECNOCAR: - A 209;
TEHO FILTER: - 2322;
TEHO FILTER: - 2322-1;
TEHO FILTER: - 322;
U.F.I.: - 30 948 00;
UNICO: - AE 2845;
UNIPART: - GFE 2227;
WIX: - 68014;
WIX: - WA6230
Oil Filter: Cross Reference spin-on - Pick your brand:
AC DELCO PF964
AC DELCO (DELPHI): - X 62;
ALCO: - SP-890;
BOSCH: - 0 451 103 278;
BOSCH USA: - 72175;
CHAMP / CHAMP INTERNATIONAL: - LS 253;
COOPERS: - Z 126;
COOPERS: - Z 509;
COOPERS: - Z 509A;
CROSLAND: - 2160;
CROSLAND: - 343;
CROSLAND: - 362;
CROSLAND: - F6573;
DELPHI: - FX0039;
FINN-FILTER: - FFPA 11001-10;
FRAM: - PH-2931;
FRAM: - PH-2995;
KNECHT: - OC 238;
KNECHT: - OC 50;
MAHLE: - OC 238;
MAHLE: - OC 50;
MANN-HUMMEL: - W 930/13;
MOTAQUIP AAPCO: - VFL 258;
MOTAQUIP AAPCO: - VFL 259;
PUROLATOR: - L 30255;
SCT-FILTER: - SM 820;
SOPARIS: - OC 238;
SOPARIS: - OC 50;
T.J.: - FB 5407;
TECNOCAR: - R 26;
U.F.I.: - 23 225 00;
UNIPART: - GFE 154;
UNIPART: - GFE 162;
UNIPART: - GFE 317;
Front Brake Pad: Cross Reference - Pick your brand:
APEC - PAD626
APEC - PAD 568
ATE - 13.0460-7042.2
BENDIX - DB537, 571247X
BENDIX - 571247B
BENDIX - 322316
EBC - DP2291 Green Stuff
FERODO - DB625GP, FDB167, FDB76
FERODO - FDB1284 (Already with Sensor Hole)
FORD - 1576829
FORD - 1576835
FORD - 1576828
FORD - 1576830
FORD - 1576827
FORD - 1554550
FORD - 1574839
FORD - 1565491
FORD - 1572060
JURID - 571247J
JURID - 28 407 06
JURID - 28 407 06 4
LEYLAND DAF - GBP241
LOCKHEED - LP154
LUCAS - GDB672
LUCAS - GDB669
LUCAS - GDB667
LUCAS - GDB665
LUCAS - GDB660
MINTEX - MGB633 (squared off)
MINTEX - MGB677 (angled)
MINTEX - MGB568 (angled)
MOTAQUIP - VBP240
PBR - D174 D
QUINTON HAZELL - BP107
QUINTON HAZELL - BP102
ROULANDS (DAN BLOCK) - 435981
TALBOT - VBP240
TEXTAR - 20491 15.1 04
UNIPART - GBP683
UNIPART - GBP556
W.V.A. - 20491 15.10
W.V.A. - 20491 15.0
W.V.A. - 20491 15.00
Fuel Filter - 20,000 series Cross Reference - Pick your brand
AC DELCO (DELPHI): - FS 16;
AC DELCO (DELPHI): - FS 46;
AL-FILTERS: - ALG-2011;
ALCO: - SP-2004;
BALDWIN: - BF-661;
BOSCH: - 0 450 905 147;
BOSCH: - 0 450 905 200;
BOSCH: - 0 450 905 601;
BOSCH: - 0 450 905 602;
BOSCH USA: - 71039;
BOSCH USA: - 71048;
CHAMP / CHAMP INTERNATIONAL: - FN 19;
CHAMPION: - L 204;
CLEAN: - MB 953;
COOPERS: - FIG 7000;
CROSLAND: - 6691;
DELPHI: - FF0020;
FEBI-BILSTEIN: - 14840;
FIAAM: - FT 5201;
FILTRON: - PP 825;
FRAD: - 26.43.13/130;
FRAM: - G-3744;
GUD: - E 32;
GUR: - GFI 31000;
HALFORDS: - HFF207;
HALFORDS: - HFF231;
HENGST: - H 84 WK 01;
KAYSER-FILTER: - AK 11 - LS;
KNECHT: - KL 30;
KS KOLBENSCHMIDT: - 171-FP;
LAUTRETTE (MECAFILTER): - ELE 3569;
LUBER-FINER EUROPA: - G 2933;
MAHLE: - KL 30;
MANN-HUMMEL: - WK 853;
MOTAQUIP AAPCO: - VFF 357;
MOTORCRAFT: - EFG 032;
PERMATIC (MECAFILTER): - ELE 3569;
PERMATIC (MECAFILTER): - FC 107;
PURFLUX: - EP 153;
SAVARA: - 9.32.105.17;
SCT-FILTER: - ST 305;
SOFIMA: - S 1502 B;
SOPARIS: - KL 30;
T.J.: - FF 5360;
TECNOCAR: - B 89;
TEHO FILTER: - 61002;
U.F.I.: - 31 502 00;
UNICO: - FI 8153/4;
UNIPART: - GFE 7025;
WIX: - 33279