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quality parts manufacturers

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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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19 Nov 2021, 15:26
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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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31 Jan 2021, 19:27
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VW T3 T25 useful links
You can add pics here and copy BB code link then...

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02 Jan 2018, 13:04
Which transmission mount?

Last post by Robsey « 15 minutes ago
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by Robsey » Today, 14:05

Hi all

Silly question time.

When dropping my gearbox out from the van, I noticed a huge amount of movement in the rubber of the mount at the front...

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15 minutes ago
Position front mount gearbox to chassis

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by Nasic » 36 minutes ago

Hello,

Because we are restorating our vanagon for a while now, i don't remember anything anymore.....

Last week i decided to mount the gearbox and...

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36 minutes ago
Relocating fuel filter

Last post by 3cylinders « Today, 09:38
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by TONYT25T25 » 15 Jun 2022, 18:16

Eventually getting around to removing the fuel filter from the engine bay, current set up is the transparent one in the engine bay and another one...

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Today, 09:38
Leaky Head Nut. Options?

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by maxstu » 24 Jun 2022, 21:36

Number 5 nut on cylinder No. 1 has a slight weep. Nothing staining the driveway. But the coolant needs topping up with half a pint every 500 miles or...

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Today, 08:40
Oil leak: that strange rare feeling…

Last post by ajsimmo « Today, 08:10
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by adebutter » 23 Jun 2022, 23:22

Fearing the worst; as oil was dripping continuously from the centre block directly under the pushrods…
Can you imagine how nice it is to spend 90 min...

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Today, 08:10
Re-Titled - Fitting a DJ in place of a DF

Last post by Robsey « Yesterday, 17:22
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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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Yesterday, 17:22
Rolling Roads in the South East

Last post by 300CE « 24 Jun 2022, 17:09
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by AdamKeelan » 24 Jun 2022, 11:41

Hi there - apologies if the answer's already out there, but can anyone recommend a rolling road and tuning service in the South East for our T25 air...

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Last post by 300CE
24 Jun 2022, 17:09
Issue Starting

Last post by herman_t25 « 24 Jun 2022, 14:07
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by herman_t25 » 21 Jun 2022, 09:09

Morning All,

recently got our T25 got a few issues to sort. One immediate one I'm having is he struggles to start at times.

At the weekend it...

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Last post by herman_t25
24 Jun 2022, 14:07
wear to distributor

Last post by ajsimmo « 24 Jun 2022, 07:49
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by Mona » 21 Jun 2022, 17:18

Hi All,

I'm in the process of replacing my distributor, but it isn't gripping the drive properly. It is fine without the clamp, but when the clamp...

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Last post by ajsimmo
24 Jun 2022, 07:49
Breather trumpet?

Last post by Ajsmith123 « 23 Jun 2022, 21:46
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by ash1293 » 13 Jun 2020, 18:45
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Having dropped my tank to inspect I've noticed the little rubber trumpets on the breathers from expansion tank are split and long past their best....
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Last post by Ajsmith123
23 Jun 2022, 21:46
Help please, mechanical problem, european trip

Last post by R0B « 23 Jun 2022, 10:41
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by green thing » 17 Aug 2019, 09:17
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Hello everyone, I replaced my camper a few weeks ago, bought one with a fresh ticket, did as many pre-trip checks as I could before we left but,...
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Last post by R0B
23 Jun 2022, 10:41
Metal in the injectors

Last post by Bryce « 22 Jun 2022, 15:12
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by Bryce » 31 May 2022, 13:55

Me again, had the van towed to garage for a knock in engine and found injector was stuck open.

Garage have just rang to say it happened again on...

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Last post by Bryce
22 Jun 2022, 15:12
Springs!

Last post by cobblers « 21 Jun 2022, 19:57
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by KenT3 » 21 Jun 2022, 19:48

Hello!

My very first post here I think.

A previous owner of my t25 caravelle, LHD ex-German fire brigade crew bus, has lowered the suspension....

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Last post by cobblers
21 Jun 2022, 19:57
Diesel leak from tank

Last post by Aidan « 21 Jun 2022, 18:57
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by Al Housman » 12 Jun 2022, 09:50

Doka syncro LHD. I've noticed a small leak which is dripping down on the left hand side so opposite the fuel filler.
Is it possible that a seepage...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Jun 2022, 18:57
Misfire after doing pushrod tubes (Aircooled 2 litre)

Last post by sarran1955 « 21 Jun 2022, 15:17
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by jospanner » 17 Jun 2022, 18:57

Hi
Got a misfire and no idle after doing the pushrod tubes on my 2.0 CU (hydraulic lifter) engine.
I adjusted the valves as per the manual, turn...

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Last post by sarran1955
21 Jun 2022, 15:17
Fitting new steering rack non pas

Last post by Smiffo « 20 Jun 2022, 21:32
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by XPLORERJON » 19 Mar 2022, 23:20

Hi posted my query on wheels bit so doing it again: bought replacement rack from jk for my 1985 1915 dg xplorer My mechanic friend has found the...

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Last post by Smiffo
20 Jun 2022, 21:32
Fuel Expansion Tank

Last post by sauce1001 « 20 Jun 2022, 15:38
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by sauce1001 » 19 Jun 2022, 08:59

Hi all, I filled my van up a few days ago and noticed a leak coming from the near side expansion tank lines, near the top of the fuel tank. On...

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Last post by sauce1001
20 Jun 2022, 15:38
Gearbox Advice For Taller Gearing Please?

Last post by mrhutch « 19 Jun 2022, 22:05
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by triumph2.5pi » 19 Jun 2022, 04:55

Hi all. I’d really appreciate some gearbox advice please?

I have an ’88 Autosleeper hightop which was originally a 1.9 but has recently had a recon...

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Last post by mrhutch
19 Jun 2022, 22:05
Pedal Box Question

Last post by Smiffo « 19 Jun 2022, 17:36
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by Smiffo » 19 Jun 2022, 08:43

I have a huge amount of play in my clutch pedal, plenty of squeaking when depressing the pedal, and am thinking I need to address it.

My plan is to...

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Last post by Smiffo
19 Jun 2022, 17:36
Advice needed - Engine cutting out at idle until warm

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 19 Jun 2022, 08:23
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by kape789 » 06 Jun 2022, 10:06

Hello,

I am looking for some advice with an issue we’re having with our 1983, manual, petrol van.

Until the van is warm (about 20 minutes) the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Jun 2022, 08:23
CV Joints.... how much wear is acceptable?

Last post by tobydog « 18 Jun 2022, 22:50
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by spanishfly » 18 Jun 2022, 14:07

I'm kind of assuming this question is self answering but always good to learn from the experts.... :P

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Last post by tobydog
18 Jun 2022, 22:50
Brake line

Last post by dogbreath100 « 17 Jun 2022, 16:04
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by dogbreath100 » 15 Jun 2022, 17:27

Hi , my 1984 t25 failed it’s test today.
Failed on corrosion on 3 solid brake lines , had a look around and was wondering would
this do the job ...

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Last post by dogbreath100
17 Jun 2022, 16:04
Are Diesel injection pumps interchangable?

Last post by Aidan « 17 Jun 2022, 12:26
Replies: 5
by Joelbtdavies » 17 Jun 2022, 07:31

Hi,

I'm in need of an injection pump change for my JX. Either looking at buying a recon'd one or paying for a reconditioning of my own is...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Jun 2022, 12:26
Wheel Bearing Question

Last post by waltraud « 17 Jun 2022, 07:17
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by Ant-t » 15 Jun 2022, 14:25

My osf wheel bearing has failed again, it's been replaced twice in the last two years. It's grumbling and has only has slight vertical play when...

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Last post by waltraud
17 Jun 2022, 07:17
Van Fire

Last post by Robsey « 16 Jun 2022, 22:39
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by airheadboxer » 16 Jun 2022, 21:34

This is a shame:

An early metal vents and looked in realy nice condition. There must be something to learn from this.

It is Cat B and...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Jun 2022, 22:39
1.6TD jx head gasket leaking coolant

Last post by Ilarik « 16 Jun 2022, 15:41
Replies: 6
by Ilarik » 16 Jun 2022, 08:03

Hello everyone,
My 1.6 jx engine had a rebuild about 3500km ago. The old service manual said that the cylinder head should be retorqued after 1000km...

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Last post by Ilarik
16 Jun 2022, 15:41
Top Tip don't throw out

Last post by jrt « 15 Jun 2022, 19:25
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by TONYT25T25 » 14 Jun 2022, 19:57

I need to replace a piece of fuel pipe between the mechanical pump and another section along with a plastic in line connector, but was unsure of the...

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Last post by jrt
15 Jun 2022, 19:25
Carburetor pipes please help

Last post by Swissy0 « 15 Jun 2022, 05:50
Replies: 15
by Swissy0 » 13 Jun 2022, 14:58
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Hi any one help I have just inherited a1980 T25/T3 but I think I have a hose missing in the engine bay I have hose from left to right carb manifold...
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Last post by Swissy0
15 Jun 2022, 05:50
Fuel return non return valve

Last post by bigherb « 12 Jun 2022, 11:40
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by JeffRoo » 12 Jun 2022, 06:50

Hi all, just a quick question for my understanding. I replaced the fuels lines yesterday for E10 fuel and there wasn’t a non return valve fitted in...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Jun 2022, 11:40
Rear brake backplate - wonky "loop" bit

Last post by aec « 11 Jun 2022, 10:59
Replies: 2
by aec » 10 Jun 2022, 13:36

Getting ready to fit new rear backplates. I noticed the metal loop at the bottom on one of them has been tacked on off-square.

I cant really work...

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Last post by aec
11 Jun 2022, 10:59
Exhaust advice

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jun 2022, 13:12
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by banjax34 » 08 Jun 2022, 17:41

The exhaust silencer/heat exchanger system on my air cooled 2L petrol CU is finally giving in to rust. The heat exchangers I will have to get from JK...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jun 2022, 13:12
WBX 2.1 DJ Rebuild

Last post by Stesaw « 10 Jun 2022, 12:43
Replies: 19
by Wilber » 12 Jan 2017, 19:27
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So after just installing my newly rebuilt 2.1 DJ I went for what I thought was a final test drive on Tuesday eve. Going up a large hill near me...
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Last post by Stesaw
10 Jun 2022, 12:43
Oil Leak Rear of Aircooled Engine

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 09 Jun 2022, 06:22
Replies: 11
by LeeCarey » 07 Jun 2022, 21:04

Hi All, after a successful camping trip I appear to have an oil leak at the rear of the engine dripping down the center of the inside edge of the fan...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
09 Jun 2022, 06:22
Skimming damaged heads

Last post by davidoft1 « 08 Jun 2022, 22:15
Replies: 8
by jospanner » 08 Jun 2022, 15:36

Hi,
I have a pair of cylinder heads for a CU engine, so they're aluminium.

They each have a small knick on the rocker cover mating surface thats...

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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jun 2022, 22:15
Brake & Clutch Pedal refurb

Last post by Smiffo « 07 Jun 2022, 12:26
Replies: 21
by garyd » 01 Jun 2018, 10:59
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Hi,
I am intending to take out the pedal box to refurb the pivot bushes and to check out wear on the clevis fork connection points. I will also be...
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Last post by Smiffo
07 Jun 2022, 12:26
Coil Testing Confusion....

Last post by irishkeet « 06 Jun 2022, 19:06
Replies: 8
by irishkeet » 06 Jun 2022, 14:44

Hello

I have been following the Brickwerks guide to test the coil on my Doka (1.9 DG) and I'm confused.

According to the guide this is the readings...

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Last post by irishkeet
06 Jun 2022, 19:06
Parts advice for T25 Devon concersion 1982

Last post by aec « 05 Jun 2022, 23:17
Replies: 4
by rudyblu23 » 31 May 2022, 10:19

Hello, my name is Tara and I wondered if anyone could help me find some parts for my VW bus.

Note that I have used your wonderful advice over the...

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Last post by aec
05 Jun 2022, 23:17
Brake shoe pivot points

Last post by aec « 05 Jun 2022, 21:26
Replies: 2
by aec » 05 Jun 2022, 16:25

I'm replacing my rear brake back plates. Do the pivot points come out of the originals or is it all one piece with the casting? I thought they...

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Last post by aec
05 Jun 2022, 21:26
Temp gauge reading zero, but flashing

Last post by Wilf1234 « 05 Jun 2022, 19:46
Replies: 3
by Wilf1234 » 03 Jun 2022, 10:45

Hi guys
I have a 1985 T3 1.9 boxer petrol (water cooled).

Temp gauge is flashing but needle reading zero - coolant level is good.

I have a quick...

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Last post by Wilf1234
05 Jun 2022, 19:46
1.9 Petrol - Not turning over - lights on dash, but nothing

Last post by Wilf1234 « 05 Jun 2022, 17:06
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by Wilf1234 » 02 Jun 2022, 20:14
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Hi all

We've just picked up a 1985 T3 1.9 Petrol, boxer engine, 99k miles

Van drove fine on very short test drive, but on way home it started...
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Last post by Wilf1234
05 Jun 2022, 17:06
SA 2.5I front brakes

Last post by 4x4 Bus « 05 Jun 2022, 09:10
Replies: 8
by lexussoarer1996 » 03 Jun 2022, 10:45

Hi , i need front brake discs for my 91 south african import, will the standard 2wd front discs available in the uk fit .

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Last post by 4x4 Bus
05 Jun 2022, 09:10
Blowing injector pipes CS T25

Last post by Paul7502 « 03 Jun 2022, 10:42
Replies: 9
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 Paul7502
03 Jun 2022, 10:42
Non VW Ford Essex V6 question (apols)

Last post by Michael4 « 03 Jun 2022, 07:58
Replies: 2
by Michael4 » 30 May 2022, 09:03

Apologies for a non VW question but I suspect someone here might be able to help.

Our son has a '70s Reliant Scimitar with a 3 litre Essex lump in...

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Last post by Michael4
03 Jun 2022, 07:58
idling issue

Last post by Aaronrichie « 02 Jun 2022, 16:04
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by Aaronrichie » 02 Jun 2022, 12:08

I've recently bought a 1986 1.9l water-cooled T25 and discovered today that it has trouble idling when the engine is hot (seems to occur after about...

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Last post by Aaronrichie
02 Jun 2022, 16:04
1988 T25 Auto box only reverse

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 02 Jun 2022, 12:23

by Ciaoflyer » 02 Jun 2022, 12:23

My auto box was running great yesterday, took it out today for 6 miles and started slipping, now only goes on reverse and no forward gears engage....

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02 Jun 2022, 12:23
vw t25 carburetor tuning

Last post by Lonewalker « 01 Jun 2022, 20:53
Replies: 24
by colincolin64 » 12 Sep 2014, 16:26
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Hi ther all can anyone help I want to adjust the choke flap on my pierburg carburetor with out taking it off but can't get to the screw . Is it a...
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Last post by Lonewalker
01 Jun 2022, 20:53
1.9 DG Fast idle and choke.

Last post by Stesaw « 01 Jun 2022, 17:16
Replies: 18
by Elsaetka » 25 Jan 2015, 21:14
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Hi,

I have a 1990 1.9 DG with a standard carb which is running really bad from stone cold, have to feather the throttle to get it to idle and the...
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01 Jun 2022, 17:16

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