Parts - light switch, door lock barrel

[dezelsky]

Looking for some pointers for replacement parts for my 411 S4 which are not on the cross-reference list:

Headlight rocker switch - the casing of the original is broken and various repairs are not holding up. I sourced an MGB switch which looked the same from it's picture but turned out to be narrower. Is there a direct replacement available?

Door lock barrels - the locks are very worn, esp on the drivers door, any narrow metal implement will unlock it. Are replacement barrels available?

Any hints appreciated

[dwomby]

Toal guess but maybe the switch used in the contemporaryJaguars and Rolls.?

David

[peter dowdle]

You have two choices for the light switch

1/ Holden parts Lucas 39823 three position switch will work and fits the dashboard but does not have the correct markings . about 57 pounds .

2/ Graeme at Bristol spares has the correct switch with the correct markings about 70 pounds . Usually the first choice for anything Bristol

NB the light switces on 411 have always been a problem make sure you have relays installed for your high and low headlights my 411 mk 2 didnt have them and the switch would get quite hot and eventually fail.

[Nick Challacombe]

If Bristol car Parts cannot help then it is worth trying BODA , I found new door handles and various other parts for V8's even though they specialise in 6 cylinder spares.

[Xseries]

I need to check, but I had a few headlight switches made a couple of years ago, one of which I passed on to Graeme at CBCPC. I will see if I have some more....

[dezelsky]

Graeme at Bristol spares was able to supply a replacement lock set, now fitted. No stock currently of the headlight switch with the correct fittings, but for now I have adapted the MGB switch, which is working fine. Also fitted replacement radiator cooling fans (VW aftermarket units) and new alternator, and a new Edelbrock AVS2 650cfm carb, which should be more efficient than the oversized Performer 750cfm, so good to go..
Thank you for the suggestions.