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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-03-26, 12:37 AM

Replies: 4 412 mini project Views: 6,308 Posted By peter dowdle Wellington I would be very surprised if you need... Wellington I would be very surprised if you need a new motor.It is generally wiring switches or relays that cause the trouble. For your interest I have just discovered that the boot lock is off a...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-03-26, 11:22 PM

Replies: 4 412 mini project Views: 6,308 Posted By peter dowdle Wellington I have an early 412 with the... Wellington I have an early 412 with the frameless windows, I believe there were only about 20 of these made.I seem to be having constant trouble with the whole window system. My advice to you is...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-03-26, 09:50 AM

Replies: 10 Beaufighter exterior door and engine musings Views: 7,188 Posted By peter dowdle Philip You are right on both cases The Alfa was... Philip You are right on both cases The Alfa was the car I was thinking of in my earlier post . The lancia surprised me as a friend in Melbourne has one but the door handles are nothing like the 412...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-03-26, 12:44 PM

Replies: 10 Beaufighter exterior door and engine musings Views: 7,188 Posted By peter dowdle Tony I have a 412 series1 and I learnt years... Tony I have a 412 series1 and I learnt years ago that the door handles are common to an Alfa of the late 60s or early 70s. It was a limited production Zagato built unit. Unfortunately I cant...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-11-25, 02:12 PM

Replies: 1 411 S3 ignition switch and upper column Views: 6,172 Posted By peter dowdle Green 411 The steering lock you need is from an... Green 411 The steering lock you need is from an early Range Rover commonly known as a Classic Range Rover.Its a while ago that I changed mine on a 411 series 2. Let me tell you it is not an easy...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-25, 05:07 AM

Replies: 11 Poly 313/318 Aluminium Radiator Views: 10,437 Posted By peter dowdle David the 411 fans I replaced the Bristol one... David the 411 fans I replaced the Bristol one were a pair and I managed to get a shroud off an Australian made Ford Falcon which covered the radiator all most completely. Wether you have one large...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-10-25, 10:56 PM

Replies: 11 Poly 313/318 Aluminium Radiator Views: 10,437 Posted By peter dowdle Justin I have a 411 Mk 2 Bristol which years ago... Justin I have a 411 Mk 2 Bristol which years ago I purchased. It was always having overheating and starting problems(when hot). In Australia we get a lot of very hot summer days when the car was...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-04-25, 07:41 AM

Replies: 6 412 interior trim Views: 5,846 Posted By peter dowdle Oliver thats an interesting question . My 412 is... Oliver thats an interesting question . My 412 is a series 1 and has the round ones on the side pillar. A search of the internet didnt help much but I found a 1980 series 2 with the same lights as...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-04-25, 10:02 PM

Replies: 5 Bristol 411 Running Rich Views: 6,624 Posted By peter dowdle Martin there realy is only one carbie to concider... Martin there realy is only one carbie to concider that is an Edelbrock AVS2 with auto choke. Edelbrock took over carter years ago and have done a lot of development work to modenize their carbies but...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-03-25, 11:46 PM

Replies: 6 Bristol 411 - Fuel Reserve Views: 6,075 Posted By peter dowdle Over many years I have owned a 401 403 404 408... Over many years I have owned a 401 403 404 408 411 mk2 411 mk5 412 They all have similar systems . Not one of these cars have ever had the reserve system working. Things may have changes but I...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-02-25, 02:11 PM

Replies: 5 Bristol 603 Electrical circuits Views: 5,435 Posted By peter dowdle Peter I presume by overload you mean it is... Peter I presume by overload you mean it is blowing fuses. On my 411 and 412 it is behind the the instrument cluster and as advised it simply stabilisers the volts at 10 volts and is only attached to...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-02-25, 08:56 PM

Replies: 5 Window Winder Motor Removal Views: 5,084 Posted By peter dowdle I have managed to get the wiper motor out without... I have managed to get the wiper motor out without removing the glass.The motor is out of early Jaguar xj6 Mk 1 and 2 and are left and right handed. I found many of these available in the UK for very...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-01-25, 09:57 AM

Replies: 5 Window Winder Motor Removal Views: 5,084 Posted By peter dowdle Window Winder Motor Removal Looking for some advice on removing the window winder motor on my 412. Does anyone have any advice on how this is to be done. Do I have to remove the motor and window or will the motor come out on...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-01-25, 10:33 PM

Replies: 5 Steering Lock Removal 411 Views: 2,510 Posted By peter dowdle Thomas I am not sure of the Landrover number... Thomas I am not sure of the Landrover number but I found on ebay uk Paul Light Landrover . They are selling what apears to be a genuine part its number is NRC 8279 100 pound and mention 1984 to...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-01-25, 06:49 AM

Replies: 5 Steering Lock Removal 411 Views: 2,510 Posted By peter dowdle Having Received No Advice On How To Go About... Having Received No Advice On How To Go About Removing The Steering Lock I Decided To Soldier On In The Dark. First I Removed The Steering Wheel Using A Home Made Puller I Also Removed The Steering...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 31-12-24, 05:23 AM

Replies: 5 Steering Lock Removal 411 Views: 2,510 Posted By peter dowdle Steering Lock Removal 411 Happy New Year every one The key in my 411 wont turn from the locked position. I have tried CRC etc etc no luck. My next step is to remove the steering wheel and the various covers. My question how...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 31-10-24, 09:13 PM

Replies: 3 Removing the motor from an early 412 (400) Views: 2,200 Posted By peter dowdle Thank You Thomas for that I was not looking... Thank You Thomas for that I was not looking forward to pulling the interior apart and the gear box out. At 77 im not as strong as I was.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-10-24, 04:08 AM

Replies: 3 Removing the motor from an early 412 (400) Views: 2,200 Posted By peter dowdle Removing the motor from an early 412 (400) Hi all I nees to remove the motor from my early series 1 412 which has the big block 400 motor . I need to do this to replace the rear main seal ( Rope Type ). My questions are can the seal be...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 08-09-24, 03:31 AM

Replies: 5 411 S1 suspension axle and brake parts on Ebay Views: 2,372 Posted By peter dowdle David I cant find the car when searcing 1970... David I cant find the car when searcing 1970 Bristol 411.Can you supply an internet address please. Peter Dowdle

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 02-09-24, 01:08 PM

Replies: 4 Bristol Beaufighter / 412 For Sale - UK Views: 6,876 Posted By peter dowdle Looks like a nice car is it infact a manual... Looks like a nice car is it infact a manual transmission ? I was unaware such a car existed.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-08-24, 09:30 PM

Replies: 7 Parts - light switch, door lock barrel Views: 3,476 Posted By peter dowdle You have two choices for the light switch 1/... 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...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-24, 11:41 PM

Replies: 5 Turn Indicator Stalk Replacement most V8cars ? Views: 2,318 Posted By peter dowdle Hi Guys The original wiring powers the head... Hi Guys The original wiring powers the head lights high beam (all 4 of them)through a heavy wire from the light switch on the dash as does the low beam. This wire goes from the dash switch to the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-07-24, 12:31 PM

Replies: 2 Ignition Key Views: 2,080 Posted By peter dowdle I believe the ignition lock on 411s are the same... I believe the ignition lock on 411s are the same as an early Range Rover

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-07-24, 12:32 AM

Replies: 5 Turn Indicator Stalk Replacement most V8cars ? Views: 2,318 Posted By peter dowdle Turn Indicator Stalk Replacement most V8cars ? I thought I would pass on my experience of replacing the indicator stalk on my 411 Mk2 which had fallen apart from old age.The original unit had left and right turn , horn and head light flashing...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-07-24, 10:18 PM

Replies: 3 Fuse Box Numbering Views: 2,468 Posted By peter dowdle fuses Thomas Thank you so much .I was fearing I might not get an answer and would have to try and do what you did myself. Because of weakness in my legs and a back that is imobile it would have been an...

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