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by Posten
12 Nov 2006, 18:40
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Faded paintwork
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

Wow! what an offer Robs. I'd have definitely taken you up on that had the old girl been running. Unfortunately she's in the dock getting done up prior to sale. :cry: The 1.6 engine has dropped a piston and needs a new bottom end. Unfortunately, I don't have the time or money to do it, and have to pa...
by Posten
12 Nov 2006, 10:20
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Faded paintwork
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

Faded paintwork

Hi, just a quickie. My paintwork has faded and weathered badly. My bundespost T25 should be ferrari red, but now it's more off pink/white! I've been using turtle wax T-cut and even abrasive rubbing compound to try and bring back the colour and have got some good results in parts but it's one hell of...
by Posten
11 Oct 2006, 13:17
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Recommend a body specialist
Replies: 12
Views: 1293

They do Spray jobs at Denty and Scratchy... worth going down to check them out. I'm actually nearer Ellesmere Port.. so only round the corner for me. Not far for you either though, if in Queensferry. My dad was charged 600 for a dent fix and respray at one garage.. got it done at Denty for 100.. and...
by Posten
10 Oct 2006, 14:21
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Recommend a body specialist
Replies: 12
Views: 1293

I go to Denty and Scratchy. Good value.
Unit 30 Westminister Industrial Park, Rossfield Road, Ellesmere Port.
Plug this into multimap.

Posten.
by Posten
04 Oct 2006, 16:59
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.6D conversion to 1.9TD Sourcing questions
Replies: 4
Views: 1788

1.6D conversion to 1.9TD Sourcing questions

Hi, i have a 1.6D 1982 LHD T25. The engine is clapped out and i need to get it changed. I can get someone to do the conversion for me, but need to source an engine first, in order to cut costs. I've been reading alot of excellent posts on this forum, but the whole thing is still a bit daunting. It s...
by Posten
02 Sep 2006, 14:00
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: T25 Break or keep?? Any advice?
Replies: 4
Views: 955

T25 Break or keep?? Any advice?

I used to be quite a regular on this site, but have been working abroad for the past year and a half and am now a bit out of the loop! I have a T25 Ex Bundespost van 1982 1.6 diesel LHD Hi Top. Was running like a dream. I'd worked on the bodywork and had loads done on the engine prior to last year -...