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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-01-22, 03:06 PM

Replies: 0 409 steering idler repair Views: 528 Posted By John Rolfs 409 steering idler repair My inquiry is for the bush, pin and oil seal dimensions to overhaul my steering idler. The 409 has PAS with the ZF steering box as on later models. I would suppose that they are Imperial measures...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-05-21, 01:40 PM

Replies: 18 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 1,312 Posted By John Rolfs The 205/70x15 tyres have the same rolling... The 205/70x15 tyres have the same rolling diameter as the 6.00x16 original crossplies, but with much more grip and a smoother ride. The 70 profile tyres also come in 215 and 225 sizes. The wheels are...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-05-21, 05:51 PM

Replies: 18 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 1,312 Posted By John Rolfs I've run my 409 PAS on 15" alloy rims for many... I've run my 409 PAS on 15" alloy rims for many years. The 112mm PCD on Bristol hubs made before the 410 is the same as used by Audi and Mercedes. This means plenty of 15 and 16 inch rims in steel or...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-05-19, 01:30 PM

Replies: 3 411 driveline 'clonk' Views: 1,472 Posted By John Rolfs driveline clunk The clunk is probably the cross pin for the differential which sits in the cast iron crown wheel carrier, rather than excessive play between the teeth of the crown wheel and the pinion gear. The...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-12-18, 02:33 PM

Replies: 4 ZF Steering Box Views: 2,087 Posted By John Rolfs power steering box repair My 409 power steering ZF box was rebuilt by Power Steering Services in Greenwich, SE London. Steering is more precise now, no problems with leaks. I understand the box is similar to those used on...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 11-02-18, 01:22 PM

Replies: 0 603S Views: 1,619 Posted By John Rolfs 603S My 603S for restoration is on Ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bristol-603S/282844299557

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 24-06-17, 10:00 PM

Replies: 8 Bristol 603 wanted please Views: 3,238 Posted By John Rolfs I have a 603S, 1977, with Wolfrace alloys. 3... I have a 603S, 1977, with Wolfrace alloys. 3 owners from new. It is currently in bare metal and needs redecorating inside and out, headlining, screen rubbers, footwell floor panels in the front and...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 19-07-12, 01:51 PM

Replies: 20 New bumpers from 401 to 603 S2 Views: 10,342 Posted By John Rolfs bumpers Dear Greg Kindly advise pricing with VAT for 603 bumpers. regards John

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 12-12-11, 12:00 PM

Replies: 2 409 PAS for sale Views: 2,102 Posted By John Rolfs 409 PAS for sale 409 with power steering. Current owner 30 years. Original engine rebuilt. Recent work includes hardened valve seats, new guides, Edelbrock carb, Facit pump, reconditioned power steering box. Previous...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-05-11, 04:36 PM

Replies: 8 603 Colour Views: 3,173 Posted By John Rolfs Bristol Blues I repainted my 409 in a non-metallic paint many years ago - a 1980's BMW colour "Atlantis Blue", not as quite dark as some other suggestions, but quite close to the original Royal Blue. You'll find...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 08-04-11, 06:06 PM

Replies: 2 Windscreen rubbers Views: 2,454 Posted By John Rolfs Windscreen rubbers My 603 needs the window glass out for the repaint. At the moment there is no new rubber available from the factory so I'll need to find an alternative or really upset the bodyshop who don't want it...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-10-10, 09:30 PM

Replies: 3 single circuit girling brakes Views: 2,065 Posted By John Rolfs Thanks Greg Any ideas for a dual circuit master... Thanks Greg Any ideas for a dual circuit master cylinder and servos?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-10-10, 07:45 PM

Replies: 3 single circuit girling brakes Views: 2,065 Posted By John Rolfs single circuit girling brakes Does anyone have any experience upgrading the early Girling braking system as fitted to my 409. four pot calipers? vented disks? Dual circuit?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-10-10, 07:18 PM

Replies: 11 Tyred of Bristols Views: 4,092 Posted By John Rolfs Hi Greg, you're right, those alloys are UGLY,... Hi Greg, you're right, those alloys are UGLY, even on the Mercedes. I think you'll find it safer and a lot cheaper to weld the three little studs to mount the Bristol hub caps to the Audi 15 inch...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-10-10, 04:36 PM

Replies: 11 Tyred of Bristols Views: 4,092 Posted By John Rolfs Why not switch to Audi wheel rims for a wider... Why not switch to Audi wheel rims for a wider choice if tyre. Their 5 x 112 pcd hubs and offsets are ideal for pre-410 Bristols, you just need to open out the centres for clearance around the...

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