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by t25bluebird
02 Jul 2010, 20:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: paintng laminated units, can it be done?
Replies: 11
Views: 1350

Re: paintng laminated units, can it be done?

hi. there is a product called esp, every surface paint. it is even good for painting pvc window frames. good sutff. maybe worth a try.
by t25bluebird
01 Jul 2010, 22:38
Forum: Modified
Topic: T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out
Replies: 9
Views: 13345

Re: T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out

thanks lads. will chuck them . brickwerks look good to me. should have looked on 80 - 90 before splashing the cash on "pooh" suspension mods.
i wouldnt even ad them again to rip some one else off.
kev
by t25bluebird
30 Jun 2010, 12:58
Forum: Modified
Topic: T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out
Replies: 9
Views: 13345

Re: T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out

was talking to John from Co kerry,A very sound vw guy. he sugested fitting 205/55/16 tyres to the front, sounds a good idea. will try this route an post update.
kev
by t25bluebird
27 Jun 2010, 21:28
Forum: Modified
Topic: T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out
Replies: 9
Views: 13345

Re: T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out

can anyone tell me where to get some HD shocks?. I bought the lowering kit from fleabay. about £250. thought it would be ok, but obviously not .the shocks are not good enough. kev
by t25bluebird
16 Jun 2010, 23:16
Forum: Modified
Topic: T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out
Replies: 9
Views: 13345

Re: T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out

I did cut the 2 ribs off the bump stop. perhaps I should put a spacer in on top of the shock to stop the tyre hitting the top of the arch,.
will check it out thanks.
by t25bluebird
14 Jun 2010, 12:02
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: T25 Nissan Bluebird
Replies: 5
Views: 2111

Re: T25 Nissan Bluebird

thanks, will have a look around for a diesel box.
Does anyone know which would be the best box for this engine?, its about 80bhp.
by t25bluebird
14 Jun 2010, 10:52
Forum: Modified
Topic: T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out
Replies: 9
Views: 13345

T25 lowered, tyres bottoming out

I have lowered my T25 by 50mm, but living in ireland we have many potholes. the front tyres bottom out and scuff thre top of the inner wing when potholes are met. are there any bump stops that can be fitted?. or do I have to uprate the springs again?. I have bought some 7x16 audi A4 wheels with 205/...
by t25bluebird
13 Jun 2010, 17:35
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: T25 Nissan Bluebird
Replies: 5
Views: 2111

Re: T25 Nissan Bluebird

The code on the gearbox is DU . seems to be a petrol gearbox.
by t25bluebird
12 Jun 2010, 17:56
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: T25 Nissan Bluebird
Replies: 5
Views: 2111

T25 Nissan Bluebird

Hi all. My T25 has a Nissan Bluebird engine . 2l diesel. pulls really well in first then revs drop when i change to 2nd. the engine is well suited for the van apart for 2nd gear , will cruise at 70 no bother. any ideas about the lack of oomph in 2nd gear???. an has anyone else heard of a bluebird en...