https://www.bristolcars.info/forums Type 400 to 406 - restoration, repair, maintenance etc en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:04:41 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.bristolcars.info/forums https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2461-406-headlamp-rim-removal.html Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:21:15 GMT Hi All,
I need to remove the headlamp chrome rim on my 406 in order to replace the front sidelight bulb.
The Instruction Manual says "Remove the rim by pulling on the finger grip at the base of the rim when it will become entirely free"
I can rotate the rim, however, it is refusing to come off, even when attempting to remove it with a large padded screwdriver.
Maybe someone has been there before me...?
Does anyone have any suggestions please?
Peter ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars PeterJD https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2461-406-headlamp-rim-removal.html https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2456-bristol-403-modernising-starter-motor.html Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:53:00 GMT Hi I've been told that some owners have fitted pre-engaged starter motors, so can someone please share which starter i should be buying. I have conflicting information on the number of teeth on the pinion is 8 or 9

Thanks
Colin ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars Colin from Hull https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2456-bristol-403-modernising-starter-motor.html https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2454-403-engine-block-colour.html Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:21:39 GMT Hi Whilst cleaning the engine block I noticed a grey colour on the block, so did the 403 block change from the 401 green? Regards Colin Hi Whilst cleaning the engine block I noticed a grey colour on the block, so did the 403 block change from the 401 green?

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Colin ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars Colin from Hull https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2454-403-engine-block-colour.html https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2453-possible-100a-engine.html Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:37:20 GMT Hi Has anybody ever fitted modern valve stem seals on a 100a engine? Hi
Has anybody ever fitted modern valve stem seals on a 100a engine? ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars Colin from Hull https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2453-possible-100a-engine.html https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2451-100a-flywheel-starter-ring.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:59:42 GMT Hi Does anyone have a 100A engine flywheel starter ring for sale? I know this maybe a ridiculous request but you never know. What other options l do I have to find one? Also has anyone done the MGC... Hi Does anyone have a 100A engine flywheel starter ring for sale?
I know this maybe a ridiculous request but you never know. What other options l do I have to find one? Also has anyone done the MGC /Triumph 2500 clutch plate / MG Release Bearing Clutch upgrade.....havent had much luck finding the individual items, so if you know of any contacts please share. ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars Colin from Hull https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2451-100a-flywheel-starter-ring.html