alv
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Bluebird Tubo ZX... http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/50841/1989-nissan-bluebird-turbo-1988
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Jul 20, 2010 19:53:16 GMT
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A little update on this... Had a few problems of late, got them all sorted now. Firstly, the head gasket went. The engine was a little tired, low compression and a bit smokey, so rather than replace the gasket, take the engine out : )  Then mess about for a bit  Find a new one  And bung it in  Job Done! errrr or maybe not, the danger of buying an engine without hearing it running. Ran a compression test, down on two cylinders. took the head off, cracked : (  A couple of heads later found a good one. So, skimmed and pressure tested  Fastened it back on - managed to source a piper cam from s120c too, so put that in at the same time : )  And after much messing about, it works! And looks good without a bonnet on I reckon...   Just in time for the retro rides gathering. Chuffed. |
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Last Edit: Jul 20, 2010 20:19:03 GMT by alv
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cozjon
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Jul 21, 2010 20:18:40 GMT
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like it I love the look of turbo bluebirds will have one, one day if there's any left
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Jul 21, 2010 22:33:55 GMT
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nice work! bet that goes well now, Bluebirds rule
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amin
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Jul 22, 2010 22:20:40 GMT
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very nice and looks well in white.
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1972 Mercedes 250
1973 Mercedes 280
1987 Vauxhall cavalier cdi
1991 Toyota mr2 turbo
1993 Vauxhall Cavalier CDX
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Jul 23, 2010 13:14:40 GMT
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Nice !
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Nissan Bluebird 2.0 T72 Executive Saloon
Nissan Bluebird 2.0 T22 Executive Hatchback
Nissan Bluebird 2.0 T22 Executive Hatchback
Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3
Mazda 6
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alv
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Bluebird Tubo ZX... http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/50841/1989-nissan-bluebird-turbo-1988
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Jul 26, 2010 22:29:35 GMT
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thanks for the comments! nice work! bet that goes well now, Bluebirds rule It goes really well! I did the first 600 miles on standard boost... you have to re-torque the head after that. However, now thats done I have put on a different actuator. Running just under a bar, and it flies! Next job a bigger intake manifold and throttle body, then bigger injectors, safc2 and mapping. Alv |
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you still after a front pannel for he van,sure it was you that mentiond it on the sunnyoc
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Hirst
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This avatar is inaccurate, I've never shaved that closely
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Jul 27, 2010 17:58:42 GMT
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I might be mistaken, but I think I've followed that Sunny van up the M1 on numerous occasions in all sorts of old stuff.
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alv
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Bluebird Tubo ZX... http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/50841/1989-nissan-bluebird-turbo-1988
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Jul 27, 2010 19:48:04 GMT
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quite possibly... I often trek down to london and back... based in wakey too!
Alv
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mk14dr
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I passed you in Horbury in the e30 last night. Cool looking car, I Havent seen your van around for a while though.
You coming to RRG. Which day you traveling down?
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stealthstylz
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Yeah I saw you on Ings Road just after 8pm last night too lol.
Matt
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alv
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Bluebird Tubo ZX... http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/50841/1989-nissan-bluebird-turbo-1988
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Jul 29, 2010 21:13:22 GMT
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Cheers : )
the van has been having a rest for a little while... Gonna come to RRG, not sure what day I'm travelling down yet. Theres on convoy from wakey on the friday i think? might jump in on that.
Alv
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alv
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Bluebird Tubo ZX... http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/50841/1989-nissan-bluebird-turbo-1988
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Sept 12, 2010 10:05:54 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 12, 2010 10:43:39 GMT by alv
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alv
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Bluebird Tubo ZX... http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/50841/1989-nissan-bluebird-turbo-1988
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Sept 17, 2010 8:05:31 GMT
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Couple of subtle changes... pre facelift grill and lights added, side strips removed.  |
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Last Edit: Sept 17, 2010 8:06:06 GMT by alv
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Sept 17, 2010 13:47:31 GMT
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Looking nice mate
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May 15, 2011 23:02:07 GMT
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If this hadn't popped up on the 'Cars of RR' thread I'd've missed it. Very, very nice indeed.
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funkyhunk
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Very nice bluebird mate. My dad has this '84 bluebird standing awaiting a bit of work. It's also a Turbo version with the adjustable shocks, electric sunroof, windows and such.  |
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cozjon
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May 16, 2011 16:56:01 GMT
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WOW 3 door bluebird FTW,
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alv
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Bluebird Tubo ZX... http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/50841/1989-nissan-bluebird-turbo-1988
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May 18, 2011 19:27:19 GMT
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Cheers : )
That three door bluebird is A W E S O M E. Please let me know if you ever want to sell it...
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May 18, 2011 21:13:22 GMT
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alv that looks sooo subtle & smart mate  love it!! |
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love it!!