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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-02-23, 06:05 AM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 9,187 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, 07:47 AM

Replies: 4 Torsion bar grease nipples Views: 2,050 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, 07:51 AM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 9,187 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, 05:02 PM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 9,187 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, 10:01 AM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 9,187 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, 07:52 PM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 9,187 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, 05:02 PM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 9,187 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, 06:56 AM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 9,187 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...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-01-23, 06:54 AM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 9,187 Posted By Thomas591 Hi David, I would estimate that the bare... Hi David, I would estimate that the bare crossmember, without any suspension or steering components, weights around 25-30 Kg. I was just about able to carry it all by myself, but preferred a helping...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-01-23, 01:39 PM

Replies: 35 408 front subframe / crossmember removal Views: 9,187 Posted By Thomas591 Hi David, I think you got it pretty well sorted.... Hi David, I think you got it pretty well sorted. I just did this job about 8 weeks ago. My advice: Take photos of everything, specially about the position of the washers on the wishbone mountings....

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-01-23, 09:00 PM

Replies: 4 Torsion bar grease nipples Views: 2,050 Posted By Thomas591 I assume that the change to the suspension system... I assume that the change to the suspension system was made when the ride height control system was introduced. For some information on this setup you can check here: Resources - Bristol Cars -...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-01-23, 05:17 PM

Replies: 4 Torsion bar grease nipples Views: 2,050 Posted By Thomas591 Torsion bar grease nipples On the housing of floating bearings that support the front end of the torsion bar are little grease nipples. Guess how I know: when removing the torsion bars from my 411 S5 I tore the grease nipples...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-01-23, 12:03 PM

Replies: 33 411 air conditioning Views: 11,477 Posted By Thomas591 My 411 has a factory installed under dash unit. I... My 411 has a factory installed under dash unit. I really dont like the setup, as it makes the legroom for my left leg a bit narrow. When I turn my knee to the left, it touches the corner of the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-01-23, 09:12 AM

Replies: 1 411/412 engine removal Views: 1,958 Posted By Thomas591 I took out the radiator together with its upper... I took out the radiator together with its upper brace/support, separated the engine from the transmission and then lifted out the engine. If I remember correctly I removed the brake master cylinder...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-12-22, 02:06 PM

Replies: 1 412 gearbox rear mounting. Views: 1,878 Posted By Thomas591 Hi, when it is the same as the one in the... Hi, when it is the same as the one in the attached picture, than it is a standard Mopar part. Use Anchor Industries # ANI-2525 or Energy Suspension # ENS-5.1101G

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-12-22, 01:45 PM

Replies: 0 411 S5 Anti Roll bar drop link Views: 1,802 Posted By Thomas591 411 S5 Anti Roll bar drop link Just for information: The ARB drop links on my 411 are exactly the same as the ones used on a Jensen CV8 Mk1/2/3 and early Interceptor. They are readily available fom Martin Robey, Part # CT708 @...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-10-22, 04:05 PM

Replies: 0 Rubber gaiters for self levelling suspension Views: 1,669 Posted By Thomas591 Rubber gaiters for self levelling suspension Hello, were can I get a pair of rubber gaiters for the actuators of the self levelling suspension. Is there anything readily available from other car (maybe a drive shaft bellow) that would...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-10-22, 08:47 PM

Replies: 3 408 chassis number location Views: 2,158 Posted By Thomas591 On my 411 S5 it is on the left, looking to the... On my 411 S5 it is on the left, looking to the front of the car, of the heater box. Regards

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-10-22, 01:39 PM

Replies: 2 Installing new accelerator link rod bellows Views: 5,373 Posted By Thomas591 Update The bellows is unobtainable now. I used a... Update The bellows is unobtainable now. I used a rubber part from Hella (part# 9GD 735 641-101) which works perfectly well after some slight trimming of the rubber flanges. Regards

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-09-22, 05:43 PM

Replies: 1 411 S5 sill panels Views: 1,948 Posted By Thomas591 411 S5 sill panels Hello, please have a look at the attached picture of the sill area on my car. The space between the main chassis frame and the outer sill is covered by panels with drain holes down the center line....

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-05-22, 01:41 PM

Replies: 13 410 Wiper Motor Wiring Views: 5,548 Posted By Thomas591 Hi Brian, good to hear that it really works... I... Hi Brian, good to hear that it really works... I invested some late night hours to understand the wiper mechanism as I want to install a optical rain sensor behind the rear view mirror which will...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-05-22, 02:02 PM

Replies: 13 410 Wiper Motor Wiring Views: 5,548 Posted By Thomas591 Brian, I think nothing is needed here. any... Brian, I think nothing is needed here. any standard automotive switch should have more than enough amperage to handle the wiper motor. But make sure you use Off- Spring On toggle switch not a...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-05-22, 11:38 AM

Replies: 13 410 Wiper Motor Wiring Views: 5,548 Posted By Thomas591 Hi Brian, I have attached the wiring diagram... Hi Brian, I have attached the wiring diagram which should be ok for your car. The solution is not that difficult: One contact off the momentary toggle switch should be connected to terminal 5 on...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-05-22, 11:06 AM

Replies: 0 Bristol 407 manual on ebay Views: 1,666 Posted By Thomas591 Bristol 407 manual on ebay There is a 407 owners manual on Gereman...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-05-22, 08:24 AM

Replies: 5 Owners Manual and Partslist Views: 2,152 Posted By Thomas591 Hi Geoff, would it be possible to post a picture... Hi Geoff, would it be possible to post a picture of the outside of the manual here? I think this would be very interseting to fellow 411 owners. Regards Thomas

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