oil cooler advice on 2.1dj conversion.
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sikaya »
25 Mar 2015, 02:38
After having had a 2.1dj lump installed on my 1.9dg running gear in our van I need to install an oil.cooler .I've seen some posts where there's talk...
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Diesel Injection pump
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22 Mar 2015, 23:00
Hi,
I am after some advice on replacing my front brake discs on my 1990 T25.
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by
windydubber »
23 Mar 2015, 13:07
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How expensive is this going to be!!
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adhoc1979 »
20 Mar 2015, 15:56
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what's this pipe called?
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by
dsmith1974 »
23 Mar 2015, 12:14
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21 Mar 2015, 17:44
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Shell 15W40 mineral
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California Dreamin »
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This grade seems to be getting...
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Hi there,
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by
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by
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Hi,
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by
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Evening all,
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by
ticket2ride »
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I have had a problem with the van cutting out when slowing down. Ive read...
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by
paperhouselad »
20 Mar 2015, 15:49
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by
saviogimmi »
19 Mar 2015, 10:00
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I...
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by
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19 Mar 2015, 17:15
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by
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Hi all
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18 Mar 2015, 16:16
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Missing 4th cyclinder exhaust flange
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Hi there,
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by
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by
CJH »
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stiff clutch release arm
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by
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1600ct
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by
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by
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1.9td aaz
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many thanks
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Hi
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