Bristol Cars - Owners and Enthusiasts Forum > Search Forums Search Results

User Name Remember Me **Un-check if using a public computer!! Reset Password Password

Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 > Last »

Showing results 1 to 25 of 86 Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Thomas591

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-01-24, 08:31 PM

Replies: 1 Windscreen Wiper Arms and Blades Views: 480 Posted By Thomas591 Check... Check SVC https://www.s-v-c.co.uk/ Regards Thomas

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-01-24, 08:48 PM

Replies: 4 411 metal sliding sunroof Views: 869 Posted By Thomas591 In My 411 S5 the metal sliding roof is a... In My 411 S5 the metal sliding roof is a Webasto/Hollandia unit. Sealing strips for this roof are availabe in Australia...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-01-24, 08:29 PM

Replies: 2 Too much cold air Views: 513 Posted By Thomas591 Too much cold air While I was driving my 411 S5 today -outside temperature -4C i encountered the problem that my right hand became very cold because the adjustable nozzle on the right side of the facia could not be...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-11-23, 09:02 PM

Replies: 1 411 S5 Paint question Views: 783 Posted By Thomas591 I can answer my own question: The pressure relief... I can answer my own question: The pressure relief housing is made from fiberglass and was painted semi gloss black

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-10-23, 04:07 PM

Replies: 20 Upgrading the 410 Final Drive Ratio Views: 1,242 Posted By Thomas591 Uups, sorry that was a bit stupid from my side,... Uups, sorry that was a bit stupid from my side, of cause I am aware that your engine is different. Sorry for that. The exhaust manifolds are from Spencer Lane Jones. Regards Thomas

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-10-23, 10:53 AM

Replies: 20 410 Air Conditioning Views: 1,165 Posted By Thomas591 Pictures 411 AC compressor installation Here are some pictures from my Bristol factory installed AC system. Regards Thomas

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-10-23, 10:32 AM

Replies: 1 411 S5 Paint question Views: 783 Posted By Thomas591 411 S5 Paint question Hello, My car is currently at the paint shop and I need to know whether the ventilation outlets on the rear wings are originally painted completely in body colour, or maybe the inside was painted...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-23, 12:10 PM

Replies: 8 412 front suspension Views: 923 Posted By Thomas591 …and you will really need that special Socket for... …and you will really need that special Socket for it.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-23, 10:01 AM

Replies: 8 412 front suspension Views: 923 Posted By Thomas591 Hi Andy, I assume that these lower ball joints... Hi Andy, I assume that these lower ball joints are similar to the ones used on the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. But I need someone to confirm this. Check Flying Spares ...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-23, 04:40 AM

Replies: 6 Rubber Bellows for 411 Accelerator Pedal Views: 763 Posted By Thomas591 Please check the attached screenshot to find the... Please check the attached screenshot to find the resources section. When you are in the resource section, click on „All V8 Bristol Cars“. There you will find a pdf „ V8 Bristol parts sources“....

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-06-23, 06:49 PM

Replies: 6 Rubber Bellows for 411 Accelerator Pedal Views: 763 Posted By Thomas591 You can check the parts list in the resource... You can check the parts list in the resource section: the HELLA rubber works very well. Regards Thomas

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-06-23, 06:52 PM

Replies: 11 411 Radiator Caps Views: 842 Posted By Thomas591 Hello Barry, I am sorry, but I don’t think that... Hello Barry, I am sorry, but I don’t think that leaving the expansion tank empty is the right way to do it. I suggest to fill the tank at least one third with coolant. I checked the owners handbook...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-05-23, 07:35 PM

Replies: 0 Door handles 411 Views: 700 Posted By Thomas591 Door handles 411 As can be seen in the alternative parts list, the outer door handles are identical to the ones used on the Jaguar XJ6 S1/S2. But it is worth noting that Bristol cars modified the handles with a small...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 08-05-23, 12:37 PM

Replies: 1 Door Catch 411 S5 Views: 753 Posted By Thomas591 Door Catch 411 S5 Does anyone have a idea on which other car the door catch plate and the door lock mechanisems of the 411 S5 were used?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-05-23, 03:20 PM

Replies: 3 What colour are the wing bay doors? Views: 658 Posted By Thomas591 What colour are the wing bay doors? I am restoring the wing bay doors on my 411 S5. I assume that the inside of the doors, together with the hinges, were originally painted black. Correct? Regards Thomas

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-04-23, 07:18 PM

Replies: 0 Door handle rubbers 411 S5 Views: 657 Posted By Thomas591 Door handle rubbers 411 S5 A friend of mine who has a cutting plotter made me a set of rubbers for the door handles on my car. If anyone is interested, I can order more. It is 10€ the set plus postage to you. Regards

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-02-23, 09:10 AM

Replies: 4 Cambridge grey Views: 1,600 Posted By Thomas591 Just to add some information. I had a patch of... Just to add some information. I had a patch of Cambridge on my car analysed. Please find the recipe attached.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-02-23, 07:05 AM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 2,362 Posted By Thomas591 Hi David, I used an angle grinder with a thin... Hi David, I used an angle grinder with a thin disc to grind off the heads. Don’t worry about the sheet metal of the inner fenders a lot, when you have the front crossmember out you will anyway clean...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-02-23, 08:47 AM

Replies: 4 Torsion bar grease nipples Views: 890 Posted By Thomas591 Just to close this topic: they are 3/16" BSF. Just to close this topic: they are 3/16" BSF.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-02-23, 08:51 AM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 2,362 Posted By Thomas591 Darn! You got me… I was a bit over-enthusiastic... Darn! You got me… I was a bit over-enthusiastic in my statement „not a single BSF“. Yes the thin turret nuts are definitely BSF. I had these nuts glass-blasted and zink plated, so these were not on...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-01-23, 06:02 PM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 2,362 Posted By Thomas591 On my car definetly not. On the front subframe... On my car definetly not. On the front subframe there was not a single BSF bolt. I collected all the original screws and measured them, then bought new ones. all UNF. Very strange... I found a few...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-01-23, 11:01 AM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 2,362 Posted By Thomas591 Hi David, as I replaced all the screws on the... Hi David, as I replaced all the screws on the front axle, I made a list of them. Maybe this will help: Quant Description Dimension lenght 8 Hex Screw 1/4-28 1/2 2 Hex Screw 1/2-20 1 1/4 4 Hex...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-01-23, 08:52 PM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 2,362 Posted By Thomas591 Hi David, My 411S5 was equipped with the same... Hi David, My 411S5 was equipped with the same Koni shock absorbers. Maybe it is still the original, factory fitted, shock. I searched the internet today, but could not find any reference about...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-01-23, 06:02 PM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 2,362 Posted By Thomas591 I can confirm this! After sandblasting the spring... I can confirm this! After sandblasting the spring pans, one had rust damage and both had stress cracks as described. I cut out all damage and reinforced the spring pans with new material on the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-01-23, 07:56 AM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 2,362 Posted By Thomas591 Hi Peter, I have no experience on the Spax... Hi Peter, I have no experience on the Spax units, as the car is still lacking it’s drive train. The part numbers can be found in my parts list in the resource section. Yes, I fitted new Spax shocks...

Showing results 1 to 25 of 86

Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 > Last »

Forum Jump User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Bristol Forums     6 cyl Bristol cars         Resources - 6cyl Bristol cars     8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars         Resources - 8cyl Bristol Cars     Other Bristol engined cars             Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion     Bristol Ephemera     For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)     Wanted - anything Bristol car related     About this site - BristolCars.Info Non Bristol Forums     Wanted - Cars, Parts & Automobilia     Restoration and Repair - non specific     Other Cars         Resources - non Bristol cars     Automobilia - other     Other topics of interest     Commercial Service Offerings