NHTSA ID Number: 10059404
Manufacturer Communication Number: SB-2034004-1A
TSB/Document Date: 2016-03-16
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Technical product information
Topic
Continental
GT - Continental Flying Spur - Replacement engine identification
Market area
Worldwide Bentley
(1WBE)
Brand
Transaction No. 2034004/1
Level
EH
Status
Approval
Release date
New customer code
Object of complaint
Complaint type
Vehicle service -> Service, maintenance
service: process
Engine -> Housing for crankshaft-> Crankcase
visual appeal I surface -> corrosion
Engine -> Cylinder head, valve train -> Cylinder head
visual appeal I surface -> corrosion
Body fixtures and fittings-> Trim, protective strips, brightware, dirt deflector -> Engine
type lettering
visual appeal I surface -> matt
Engine -> Engine operation
functionality
Engine -> Lubrication system
component I consumables
Engine -> Gear drive, chain drive, belt drives
component I consumables
Vehicle service -> Service, maintenance -> Maintenance table -> Interval service
service: process ->with determination of
concern
Position
right
New workshop code
Object of complaint
Complaint type
Body fixtures and fittings -> Trim, protective strips, brightware, dirt deflector -> Engine type
lettering
component I consumables ->
missing
Overall vehicle -> Labelling -> Engine code label
component I consumables ->
missing
Body fixtures and fittings -> Trim, protective strips, brightware, dirt deflector -> Engine emblem
component I consumables ->
missing
Engine -> Lubrication system-> Engine oil heat exchanger
component I consumables ->wrong
Vehicle data
Continental GT and Continental
Flying Spur
Sales types
Type MY
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Brand Designation Engine code Gearbox code Final drive code
3W2* 2004 E
3W2* 2005 E
3W2* 2006 E
3W3* 2004 E
3W3* 2005 E
3W3* 2006 E
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Chassis numbers
Manufacturer Filler Type Filler MY Factory From
SCB
CE6
3W
5
4
SCB
CE6
3W
2
4
SCB
CE6
3W
3
5
SCB
CE6
3W
8
5
SCB
CE6
3W
6
5
SCB
CE6
3W
1
5
SCB
CE6
3W
4
6
SCB
BR5
3W
9
6
SCB
BR5
3W
1
6
SCB
CE6
3W
9
6
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
SCB
BE5
3W
4
6
8
SCB
CE6
3W
9
4
To
Prod from Prod to
Position
SCB
SCB
SCB
SCB
SCB
SCB
SCB
CE6
BRS
BES
CE6
CE6
BES
CR6
Documents
Document name
master.xml
3W
3W
3W
3W
3W
3W
3W
7
x
3
2
s
0
7
c
c
c
c
s c
6 c
4 c
6
6
6
4
Customer statement / workshop findings
Shouk:l an engine be required for a Continental
GT or Continental Fliing Spur and the model year of the vehicle is 2004 to 2006, Bentley
Motors
supplies repacement engines which have been specifically manufactured as a direct repacement for the ori;Jinal specification engine.
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The replacement engine is based on a 2012 model year engine.
IMPORTANT: This TPI ontt app[ies to 2004 to 2006 Continental
GT and Continental
Fliing Spur vehi:les fitted with a 2012 M/Y repacement engine,
No other model years or engine tyoes are affected.
Other repl:!cement parts unless mentioned within this TPI are not affected
Technical background
The Measure section hi;Jhrights the folbwing key points:
Sectbn 1 - How to identify if a repacement engine is fitted
Sectbn 2 - Details the parts which are different from the ori;Jinal specificatbn 2004 to 2006 model year engine
Sectbn 3 - How to manually popuate and navi;Jate to the applicable screen in Elsa Pro and ETKA without using the actual VIN, this ensures the
correct parts are received for a 2012 engine
Production change
Not appkable
Measure
Section 1
1. Referring to Fgure 1, the Bentley
Motors emblem is stamped on the front face of the left hand cylinder head (Bank 2) below the engine oO filler cap
assembli and/or there is also a stamp on the ri;Jht hand sk:le of the crankcase (Fi;Jure 2) NOTE: This is not as easy to visua/ty locate
Fi;Jure 1
Figure 2
- Check the servK:e handbook for the ServK:e Handbook Addendum (Fi;Jure 3) the Addendum is suppfied with the engine at time of manufacture or
was supp6ed as part of a separate service campai;Jn
Fi;Jure3
Section 2
2. Should any of the following parts be required it is essential that the parts risted below are ordered for a 12 model year engine and
not the 04 to 06 model year equivalent
Figures 6 and 7 shows the required information regarding how to search for the specific 12 model year parts (listed in onward
instructions) without using the actual VIN of the 04 to 06 M/Y vehicle
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Searching without the appricable VIN on!v applies to this TPI. for all other parts which are not listed please use the applicable VIN
Engine oil pump
Front Crankshaft Seal
Front Crankshaft Vibration Damper
Front Crankshaft Vibration Damper Bolt
Spark Plugs
Hydraulic lash adjusters
OH Cooler Elbow (Fi;Jure 4 Point A)
Oil Cooler pack (Fi;Jure 4 Point B)
Fi;Jure 4
Radiator Top Hose (Figure 5 Point A)
Front Vent Pipe (Fi;Jure 5 Point B)
Figure 5
Section 3
3. Referring to Figure 6 - When searching for any of the rsted parts in ETKA- select NCGT and 2012 (Point A)
- Select engine (Point B)
- Do not search using the actual VIN of the vehicle
- Commence search for required parts, without using the applicable VIN
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Figure 6
- Referring to Figure 7 - When searching for technical informatbn in Elsa Pro - please manuall)I populate the search criteria as shown
- Do not search using the actual VIN of the vehicle
Figure 7
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TSB/Document ID: SB-2034004-1A
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2016-03-25
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ENGINE
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