PROJECT BLOWER BENTLEY
Last month saw us throwing caution to the winds and going against all the buying advice we’ve ever received or given by buying a Bentley Turbo R sight unseen online during a national lockdown. As I reported last time, a snapped alternator belt spoiled the party on the Bentley’s first day with us, but with that sorted out and the timeworn 4x4 tyres ditched in favour of a set of the correct Avons, the car was pressed into service.
Like most relatively complex cars of the era, these Bentleys really don’t like being left idle, and indeed one piece of advice we received recently from a prominent figure in the Rolls/Bentley parts industry is that for every £1 spent on fuel, you’ll probably save £2 on maintenance. Accordingly, I’ve been trying to use the car at least every couple of days, to the delight of my 17-year old son and his friends who have been enjoying the attention on the school run.
Despite regular use though, one recurring problem was the battery losing its charge, seemingly at random. Since a new battery had been fitted alongside the replacement alternator
