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quality parts manufacturers

Last post by freckvan1 « 19 Nov 2021, 15:26
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So we buy quite a lot of bits from GSF eurocarparts and the like. Quality can be OE or pi$$ poor. Mr Baxter tends to sell the better quality ones but...
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Last post by freckvan1
19 Nov 2021, 15:26
** PLEASE ** add your van details

Last post by Beebus « 31 Jan 2021, 19:27
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by HarryMann » 07 Jul 2015, 10:45

Add your van details to your signature , and then it will be on every post

STATE THE ENGINE TYPE and Gbox (4 or 5 speed or Syncro ) age of van and...

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Last post by Beebus
31 Jan 2021, 19:27
itchylinks

Last post by freckvan1 « 02 Jan 2018, 13:04
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by itchyfeet » 26 Dec 2017, 19:04

Now here

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Itchylinks

VW T3 T25 useful links
You can add pics here and copy BB code link then...

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Last post by freckvan1
02 Jan 2018, 13:04
Fuel grade

Last post by cobblers « Yesterday, 15:18
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by kentishvanman » Yesterday, 09:46

Sorry if this has been covered before. Had a look but could not find anything.
What is against using E10 fuel in our 'old wagons'? Aware of fuel...

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Last post by cobblers
Yesterday, 15:18
1.9DG dies off on acceleration

Last post by Bigface « 26 May 2022, 22:16
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by Bigface » 24 May 2022, 15:30

So I know this topic has been covered time and again - believe me I feel like I've read them all - but I'm at the end of my rope here.

Revs die off...

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Last post by Bigface
26 May 2022, 22:16
Pierburg 2E3

Last post by JonathanR « 25 May 2022, 22:05
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by JonathanR » 23 May 2022, 21:34

Hi all - a topic done to death - but new to me. Just as Im heading offf for a trip my carb starts playing up. It keeps cutting out when first...

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Last post by JonathanR
25 May 2022, 22:05
2.1 DJ Wont start when hot and possible fuel issue

Last post by burnzdog « 25 May 2022, 19:19
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by burnzdog » 05 May 2022, 10:36
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Looking for some help with this one, my 2.1 WBX has just started playing up, first symptom was when warm it started to almost stall when...
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Last post by burnzdog
25 May 2022, 19:19
Intermittent Engine Stuttering

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 22 May 2022, 20:20
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by Kermit the Van » 16 May 2022, 11:29

I have a 1988 1.9ltr petrol T25. In the last year its been developing this fault where it would start jump and skip when on long journeys. Usually...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 May 2022, 20:20
Mobile mechanic west London

Last post by SamT « 22 May 2022, 16:22

by SamT » 22 May 2022, 16:22

Just need a mechanic to get me over the line with my resto.
84 twin slider 1.9 DG.
New clutch fitted can’t disengage when I depress the pedal.
Tried...

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Last post by SamT
22 May 2022, 16:22
Brake vacuum

Last post by Garry2809 « 22 May 2022, 14:01

by Garry2809 » 22 May 2022, 14:01

My brake pedal has gone hard! So I’ve done the usual checks. I unplugged the vacuum pipe from the servo and started the engine. I wasn’t getting...

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Last post by Garry2809
22 May 2022, 14:01
Where could I get main bearings made to order?

Last post by silverbullet « 20 May 2022, 14:05
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by beergut100 » 17 Sep 2021, 08:06
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I have been trying for months to get some 0.25 main bearings with separate thrust for DG engine. I have come to the conclusion that there are none...
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Last post by silverbullet
20 May 2022, 14:05
Recommend garage in Bedfordshire

Last post by Steve Sims « 20 May 2022, 10:11

by Steve Sims » 20 May 2022, 10:11

Can anyone suggest a garage in the Bedfordshire area to sort out my coolant leaking problem?

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Last post by Steve Sims
20 May 2022, 10:11
Looking for a good reliable garage in Newcastle area

Last post by Bryce « 19 May 2022, 13:46
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by wbmkk » 18 May 2022, 11:09

I have a T25 (89 Turbo diesel) which has a broken timing belt

A couple of years ago after the MOT I wanted to start it to take pictures for the...

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Last post by Bryce
19 May 2022, 13:46
Possibly gasket

Last post by moggymorgan « 19 May 2022, 05:27
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by moggymorgan » 18 May 2022, 15:08

Hi everyone
CU engine automatic gear box.
Cuts out as soon as I take my foot off the throttle. Developed an impressive oil leak. Checked all air...

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Last post by moggymorgan
19 May 2022, 05:27
Re-Titled - Fitting a DJ in place of a DF

Last post by Robsey « 18 May 2022, 19:08
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by Robsey » 06 May 2022, 14:26
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I think that I know the answer, but I am an avid believer that the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask.

So here we go.

I was...
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Last post by Robsey
18 May 2022, 19:08
Advice for Kent

Last post by AlexAkiAi « 18 May 2022, 07:44

by AlexAkiAi » 18 May 2022, 07:44

Hi, I am really new to this club, and also new to posting on forums. Great club!
We live in Kent and own a 1986 T25, high top which we call Bumble....

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Last post by AlexAkiAi
18 May 2022, 07:44
T25 CS 1600 diesel clutch pipe replacement or repair

Last post by Paul773car « 18 May 2022, 07:37
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by Paul7502 » 12 May 2022, 18:12

I have been driving today and lost my clutch.

I can put it in gear and start on the starter to get going and then go into second with out using the...

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Last post by Paul773car
18 May 2022, 07:37
1.7ky won’t start.

Last post by T25boy71 « 17 May 2022, 21:40
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by PeteandNikki » 01 Jan 2022, 15:03

I’ve been carrying out a camper conversion on a van I bought for my daughter about 4 years ago. It has been inside my barn/workshop for the last...

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Last post by T25boy71
17 May 2022, 21:40
Help needed

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 May 2022, 11:55
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by tomo » 17 May 2022, 11:31

Hi all after a few years away from owning a t25 ( 1990 Autohomes high top ) I’ve been looking at a project on eBay it’s a 1980 air cooled engine the...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 May 2022, 11:55
Blowing injector pipes CS T25

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 May 2022, 11:55
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by Paul7502 » 09 May 2022, 15:33

Hi, I had an injector pipe blow a couple of months ago and a mechanic said it could be due to vibration.
I got a new/second hand set of pipes and...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 May 2022, 11:55
Name that expensive sounding noise

Last post by Bryce « 16 May 2022, 13:25
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by Bryce » 24 Apr 2022, 08:48
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Following from my last posts my engine (JX) has developed a tapping or clacking at high revs. I have recorded it in the hope someone can point me in...
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Last post by Bryce
16 May 2022, 13:25
Solex 34 pict 4 service and rebuild attempt

Last post by 2011dandd « 16 May 2022, 07:46

by 2011dandd » 16 May 2022, 07:46

Thought I would take off the Carb on my ct engine and service/rebuild it. ( all of a sudden I had an issue with it whilst driving under load it would...

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Last post by 2011dandd
16 May 2022, 07:46
Timing

Last post by sarran1955 « 16 May 2022, 07:34
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by BillyBrick » 15 May 2022, 10:00

Hey folks, I finally got my van running again and it’s time to tune her up… I’ve got to go out and get a timing light today so sorry, I don‘t have...

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Last post by sarran1955
16 May 2022, 07:34
1.9 DG Push Rod Removal

Last post by ajsimmo « 15 May 2022, 18:06
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by Blrsjer » 15 May 2022, 09:25

Hello all,

Sadly one of the hydraulic lifters in my 1.9dg has gone and I think the others are on their way out too. I’ve managed to remove the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
15 May 2022, 18:06
Bleed valve - top housing Q

Last post by maxstu « 15 May 2022, 17:27
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by Slaydog » 15 May 2022, 16:27

Hi, should coolant come out of the bleed valve on the top housing when I’m fully topped up and engine it hot? Always undone it when topping up the...

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Last post by maxstu
15 May 2022, 17:27
Oil pressure switch

Last post by southernscouse « 15 May 2022, 13:27
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by southernscouse » 15 May 2022, 11:40

Is there an easy way of getting to the high pressure switch mine seems to be covered by the engine carrier bar it’s a 1986 dg. Thanks

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Last post by southernscouse
15 May 2022, 13:27
Aaz 1 .9TD LHD handling in the wind

Last post by jacko1967 « 14 May 2022, 17:57
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by jacko1967 » 13 May 2022, 14:18

Hi all I've had my van over ten great years now but still fined driving on motorways in the wind a bit of a challenge.
I've changed the steering box...

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Last post by jacko1967
14 May 2022, 17:57
Fuel tank return pipe.

Last post by MagicWagon « 14 May 2022, 17:21
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by MagicWagon » 14 May 2022, 14:12

I am replacing the fuel tank breathers etc on a friends 1980 2.0l air cooled van. It has a hose connected to the tank nearside inlet becoming from...

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Last post by MagicWagon
14 May 2022, 17:21
Coolant junction Q

Last post by Slaydog « 14 May 2022, 14:51
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by Slaydog » 14 May 2022, 13:31

Hi - I’m struggling to find this part number to ensure correct replacement of this 90(ish)degree elbow. It’s split and leaking coolant. Can anyone...

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Last post by Slaydog
14 May 2022, 14:51
Accelerator conduit routing

Last post by MagicWagon « 14 May 2022, 14:06
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by MagicWagon » 04 May 2022, 12:05

I did a stupid thing. Whilst replacing my fuel tank I decided to replace my worn accelerator cable and guide tube but didn't make a note or take...

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Last post by MagicWagon
14 May 2022, 14:06
Front LH brake pipe T piece to Flexi

Last post by Robsey « 14 May 2022, 10:07
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by Phil D » 13 May 2022, 09:51

After two years taking it apart I am now starting to put my van back together 1981 Westfalia Joker 2.0l CU Aircooled 4 speed LHD. I took a decision...

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Last post by Robsey
14 May 2022, 10:07
1.6jx sump

Last post by clone123 « 14 May 2022, 10:03
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by clone123 » 10 Apr 2022, 06:26

Hi boys and girls
just after a bit of advice cheers in advance for any help I'm looking for a new sump for my 1Y engine which has a jx sump the...

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Last post by clone123
14 May 2022, 10:03
Rear brake back plate - lugs falling off

Last post by davidoft1 « 12 May 2022, 09:20
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by aec » 10 May 2022, 11:10

Front brakes freed up, now onto the rears. I thought these were good but on further inspection the cylinder on one side had leaked soaking the shoes...

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Last post by davidoft1
12 May 2022, 09:20
Pierburg carb

Last post by southernscouse « 12 May 2022, 07:33
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by southernscouse » 04 May 2022, 12:20

So I have finally got my carb it’s H prefix so I know it’s a later one for my1.9dg 1986
Split it in two and cleaned it in a ultrasonic tank followed...

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Last post by southernscouse
12 May 2022, 07:33
Oil pumps

Last post by Ciaraneng « 11 May 2022, 20:14
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by southernscouse » 11 May 2022, 18:43

Seen on fb good results with a full flow oil pump they seem to be ones which have matched ports are they available in uk I know Marco mansi sell in...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
11 May 2022, 20:14
Broken down van just stopped. WHY?

Last post by Paul7502 « 11 May 2022, 19:17
Replies: 13
by Paul7502 » 10 May 2022, 18:32

T25 1600 CS diesel.

I was driving down the road everything fine when I lost power.

I rolled into a side road and had a look at the engine.

Oil was...

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Last post by Paul7502
11 May 2022, 19:17
How much gasoline is there in the carburetor's float chamber?

Last post by Erik2 « 11 May 2022, 13:29
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by Erik2 » 09 May 2022, 13:56

Hi.
How much gasoline(in milliliters)is there in the carburetor's float chamber,
when it is full?(the needle shuts off the flow to the bowl).
I refer...

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Last post by Erik2
11 May 2022, 13:29
Diesel Starter Motors - compatibility ?

Last post by matt brighton « 11 May 2022, 10:47

by matt brighton » 11 May 2022, 10:47

Hi

Will a starter motor from a 1982 1.6 diesel engine fit a 1987 1.7 diesel engine ?

Suppliers show just two different part number for all...

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Last post by matt brighton
11 May 2022, 10:47
Gearbox Issue

Last post by weimarbus « 10 May 2022, 17:43
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by randamonia » 09 May 2022, 14:41

Hi

First shakedown drive with the new engine (runs so sweeeeet!) and I had a gearbox issue. Coming off a slip way, I couldn't get out of 4th gear,...

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Last post by weimarbus
10 May 2022, 17:43
Heater Matrix for my watercooled T25 Petrol

Last post by fernsd « 10 May 2022, 14:42

by fernsd » 10 May 2022, 14:42

Hi,

I am looking to buy a Heater Matrix for my watercooled T25 Petrol. Cant get hold of part number: 251265313C

I found this one which has part...

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Last post by fernsd
10 May 2022, 14:42
T25 Brake Vacuum Unit - off set connection

Last post by GeorgeR « 10 May 2022, 13:18
Replies: 8
by GeorgeR » 26 Apr 2022, 09:20

Hi All,
I'm new to the forum....so Hello!

I'm rebuilding a JX and managed to snap the brake vacuum pump connection. I brought a repair kit but the...

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Last post by GeorgeR
10 May 2022, 13:18
Front brake calipers - removing both pistons

Last post by aec « 10 May 2022, 10:56
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by aec » 03 May 2022, 12:08

I've got one of my calipers off for refurb, early ATE type with twin pistons. Dust seals were breaking up, but from what I can see of the pistons so...

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Last post by aec
10 May 2022, 10:56
Spring marking colors (not mentioned in the Wiki)?

Last post by Shatmepants « 09 May 2022, 18:17
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by Shatmepants » 16 Apr 2022, 20:51

I know there's a Wiki here for this, but it seems to be missing some of the colors/combinations. For example, I have a stock Syncro with stock front...

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Last post by Shatmepants
09 May 2022, 18:17
Turbo Diesel getting hot very quickly when driving

Last post by davidoft1 « 09 May 2022, 18:16
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by cobblers » 09 May 2022, 16:43

A mate of mine has recently bought a Karmann Gypsy. It came with a 1.6TD in and he's just swapped it for a 1.9td out of a passat that was running...

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Last post by davidoft1
09 May 2022, 18:16
Manifold studs

Last post by maxstu « 09 May 2022, 12:33
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by sump » 08 May 2022, 13:04

Hi All,

Any one any experience of removing the three studs from the inlet manifold on a 1.9 DG water cooled engine?

They seem incredibly tight and...

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Last post by maxstu
09 May 2022, 12:33
VW T25 Loss of Power and Potential Miss Fire? Help Stuck in Italy!

Last post by DevonAid « 08 May 2022, 11:46
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by Blrsjer » 29 Apr 2022, 14:07

Hello all,

So we’ve taken my VW T25 1.9DG to Europe and she’s been going absolutely fine for a month now, however driving today we had a complete...

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Last post by DevonAid
08 May 2022, 11:46
1985 1.9 76hp waterccoled oil leak.

Last post by Mocki « 08 May 2022, 11:30
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by Wilf1234 » 08 May 2022, 07:17

Hi.
We're looking at a t25 with a 1.9 water-cooled engine (possibly the 76hp). It's got an oil leak. Engine has 100k on it, runs OK and is in...

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Last post by Mocki
08 May 2022, 11:30
Gearbox 3rd and 4th gear

Last post by van_de_volk « 05 May 2022, 10:36
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by soniquethedog » 01 May 2022, 19:00

I e just purchased a second hand gearbox whilst mine is being rebuilt, but when I try and adjust the linkage, I can't get all the gears,when I tweak...

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Last post by van_de_volk
05 May 2022, 10:36
Clutch recommendation

Last post by van_de_volk « 05 May 2022, 10:28
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by mike9009 » 02 May 2022, 17:52

Evening all,

Well, I should hopefully have my reconditioned gearbox delivered this week.

Any recommendations for a clutch, or will any old one do?...

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05 May 2022, 10:28

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