Column Bushes

dracchir · #1 (**permalink**) 26-07-11, 11:47 AM

I'm seeking a pair of steering column bushes for a 408. It seems these are no longer available from official sources. I did think that Jag XJ6 bushes might fit but the internal diameter is too large. Hopefully someone may know of another car which used the same size as Bristol! thanks richard

Nick Challacombe · #2 (**permalink**) 26-07-11, 02:33 PM

I'm seeking a pair of steering column bushes for a 408. It seems these are no longer available from official sources. I did think that Jag XJ6 bushes might fit but the internal diameter is too large. Hopefully someone may know of another car which used the same size as Bristol! thanks richard

Have you tried American Car Care Centre, tel 0207 278 9786 ask for Matin Barnes. (ACCS)?
I am sure you will have, of course, tried Brian Marelli at Bristol Car Services.

Do you mean the steering column bearings, part number 407-1-25067?

Past Parts (01284 750729, pastparts.com: The Leading Past Part Site on the Net ) say that they do Steering and Suspension Parts but I suspect one would need to know what the column fitted, Brian Marelli should be able to help with that.

I will be interested in what you find and then we will all know.

Nick 407 6028

David Olivant · #3 (**permalink**) 26-07-11, 09:03 PM

Richard,

Try Brian Marelli first. If he can't help, the bushes are simple plastic bushes, They would be simple to have made

David

dracchir · #4 (**permalink**) 29-07-11, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the replies, Messrs. Marelli and May are not able to supply - I shall follow up the other known Bristol specialists. The original parts have disintegrated (appear to be fibre) so I shall need to do some measuring to get a new set made, in polyurethane for preference.

mustdav · #5 (**permalink**) 03-10-11, 10:59 AM

I have same problem on my 407, have you managed to resilve it yet??

David

GREG · #6 (**permalink**) 03-10-11, 05:25 PM

I think these do it -- but double check

JAGUAR/DAIMLER STEERING COLUMN BUSH KIT (PLASTIC)SCBK01 | eBay

mustdav · #7 (**permalink**) 04-10-11, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GREG

I think these do it -- but double check

JAGUAR/DAIMLER STEERING COLUMN BUSH KIT (PLASTIC)SCBK01 | eBay

BOUGHT them just now so fingers crossed

Tks Gregg

David

GREG · #8 (**permalink**) 04-10-11, 10:42 AM

I would normally suggest trying Bristol Cars first but I know they are out of stock.

Hope it works out okay