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Expert: - 10/6/2009


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I have been told by a mechanic friend of mine in the uk that i can blank the rear height limit valve off using a bleed nipple as a blank, to save the high cost of renewing or overhauling the limit vavles,but i am not sure wich pipe to blank off on the limit valve,also i need the small six inch rear rubber flex replacing on the left hand side rear do you know a supplier who will sell me the brake hose here in orlando. and a reasonable mechanic who could fit it for me thank you David.

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hello David, fitting the is not difficult. the challenge is purging the system correctly afterwards so you will have to find a Rolls or Bentley tech. I do not know of any in Orlando. to bad your not closer to Ft Lauderdale where I live. also plugging the valve inlet is a bad idea, the fluid rams will make loud banging noises when the suspension travels over bumps in the road. there is a way to eliminate the ride height system but it would be less expensive to replace the valve with a rebuilt unit. let me know what you are being quoted for this repair. perhaps I can help. sorry for the delay I was out of the country

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Jorge Martinez. Rolls Royce & Bentley specialists

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Al Questions regarding the upkeep of Roll Royce & Bentley I am a Factory Certified Master Technician retired after Rolls and Bentley ceased to exist. I do not work on BMW or Volkswagen's garbage disguised with the Rolls Royce and Bentley badge's

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Ariel Industries – Monte Video, Uruguay 2005 – 2008 / Chief Engineer – Plant Manager Designed electrical 240 / 480 schematic and fire suppression system for building and factory operation. Prestige Imports – Miami Beach, Florida 2003 – 2005 / Shop Foreman Chief Specialist Lamborghini, Ferrari, Lotus and Aston Martin. Managed a team of 10 technicians. Lauderdale Imports – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2001 – 2003 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Braman Motor Cars – West Palm Beach, Florida 1999 – 2001 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Executive Motor Works – Boca Raton, Florida 1993 – 1999 / Owner-Founder Directly responsible for the overall profitability, sales and service for Rolls Royce and Bentley specialty restoration and repair shop, which generated more the $ 8 million annually in sales revenues. Defined and implemented long and short-term objectives, oversaw and controlled all daily operations, policy implementation, advertising/promotions and strategic directions. Set and administered budgets; initiated cost controls to ensure profitability. Recruited, hired and motivated a staff of 14 including key management and support personnel for sales, service, parts and body shop departments; evaluated overall and individual performance and devised and implemented proactive management training processes. Establish departmental goals with management teams, which were based on exceeding the expectations of the customers through continuous improving services. Provided an environment of mutual trust and respect and demanded the highest ethical and professional standards from the staff and management. Sold the business in 1999.

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The Silver Lady, Miami Herald.

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PRIVATE CERTIFICATIONS: Lotus Cars USA, Inc – Lawrenceville, Georgia Certified Technician of Lotus Rolls Royce & Bentley – Factory Certified Technician for Rolls Royce and Bentley Lamborghini USA – Boston, Massachusetts Certified Technician of Lamborghini Morton College – Berwyn, Illinois Certified Technician – HVAC Airco Technical – Chicago, Illinois Certified Welder – MIG, TIG, ARC, Plasma ASC – Miami, Florida Certified Master Technician EDUCATION: Eisenhower College – Seneca Falls, New York Mechanical Engineering – BA

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