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Temperamental Starter Motor

Last post by Dazco « 10 Oct 2020, 07:57
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by NickPov » 26 Sep 2020, 09:33

Hi everyone. I’ve had 2 occurrences where I’ve stayed in the van overnight and the starter motor hasn’t turned the engine when coming to start the...

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10 Oct 2020, 07:57
Physics or Geometry

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 09 Oct 2020, 11:14
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by TONYT25T25 » 07 Oct 2020, 20:13

Due to limited space in front of my garage when I park my camper off road it is not completely even due to a gradient on one side, the offside front...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
09 Oct 2020, 11:14
T3 2.0 air cooled Carb issues

Last post by sarran1955 « 08 Oct 2020, 14:27
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by Freshfreshfresh » 07 Oct 2020, 04:01

Hi Everyone!

I'm a bit of a newb to the forum and to owning a T3, I'm keen as mustard to learn about my new van and happy to take any guidance from...

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Last post by sarran1955
08 Oct 2020, 14:27
Rear wheel bearing play?

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 07 Oct 2020, 13:22
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by AngeloEvs » 25 Apr 2019, 20:23

I don't think my van has ever failed an MOT but for the last three I have the same advisory 'slight bearing play' on both rear wheels. Is it worth...

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Last post by ToolkiT73
07 Oct 2020, 13:22
Exhausts and MOT

Last post by syncroandy « 07 Oct 2020, 12:23
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by ToolkiT73 » 07 Oct 2020, 11:05

my T25 failed the MOT due to rust on exhaust..
only rust I could find was on the last bend (after the silencer)

I've managed to cut the offending...

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Last post by syncroandy
07 Oct 2020, 12:23
Diesel pump suffix

Last post by colinthefox « 06 Oct 2020, 22:43
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by Paul773car » 04 Oct 2020, 18:38

Hi all. I need a new diesel injection pump or mine overhauled as its leaking from somewhere underneath.

The number on mine for my 1.6d NA is 068...

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Last post by colinthefox
06 Oct 2020, 22:43
Cracked alternator bracket

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 06 Oct 2020, 19:34
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by Slaydog » 30 Sep 2020, 19:30

Hi all,

Been getting some belt squeak so went to tighten it and found it all in a bit of a mess.
Firstly, the pulleys don't look aligned. Closer...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
06 Oct 2020, 19:34
Heads Off Due To Pressurised Coolant

Last post by maxstu « 06 Oct 2020, 15:32
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by maxstu » 27 Jul 2020, 16:24
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Removed both heads (spare engine) due to coolant getting pressurised and overflowing the top up canister.
Before deciding to remove engine l did the...
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Last post by maxstu
06 Oct 2020, 15:32
Engine oil leak / weep

Last post by Blighty8973 « 05 Oct 2020, 11:29
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by aknapper » 29 Sep 2020, 14:43

Looking for some advice. My 1.9 petrol WBX engine is running great. But it has a wee oil leak / drip / weep that I can't diagnose. It 'seems' to...

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Last post by Blighty8973
05 Oct 2020, 11:29
Steering Knuckle Spacer Ring

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 Oct 2020, 12:49
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by jamesakers » 04 Oct 2020, 11:37

I didn't realise this was a thing until I looked at the Bentley. The modification to the wheel bearing spindle added a spacer ring to meet the oil...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 Oct 2020, 12:49
Anti-roll bar popped out of bushing?

Last post by Ciaraneng « 03 Oct 2020, 20:37
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by Ciaraneng » 03 Oct 2020, 15:26

My anti-roll bar has looked like this on the near side for some time. I have an MOT (CVRT over here) coming up. Is it a problem and if so is it just...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
03 Oct 2020, 20:37
Refurb of Diesel fuel Injection Pump

Last post by steveo9007 « 01 Oct 2020, 15:28
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by steveo9007 » 25 Sep 2020, 16:42

So i am in the process of refurbing my recently removed pump, as you can see below

As you can see when i took the top off this is what i was faced...

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Last post by steveo9007
01 Oct 2020, 15:28
Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints

Last post by jamesakers « 01 Oct 2020, 08:42
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by syncroandy » 30 Sep 2020, 12:47

Re. Lemförder 10162 02

My pickup just failed MOT on 'suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front upper'. Which was a bit of surpise as...

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Last post by jamesakers
01 Oct 2020, 08:42
Accelerator Cable Replacement

Last post by JonB « 30 Sep 2020, 21:57
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by JonB » 29 Sep 2020, 22:03

Would I be correct in assuming that the throttle cable and sleeve sits inside a larger piece of conduit from the pedal to the rear cross member where...

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Last post by JonB
30 Sep 2020, 21:57
1.9dg Auto - idle speed too fast when in neutral or park.

Last post by Banzai « 30 Sep 2020, 19:14
Replies: 18
by djswain1 » 09 Oct 2016, 21:17
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1987 1.9dg automatic with pierburg 2E carb

Only had the van a couple of months it has been off the road a couple of years and was undriveable due to...
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Last post by Banzai
30 Sep 2020, 19:14
Fitting new brake discs

Last post by slowcoach « 29 Sep 2020, 21:59
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by NathanW » 27 Sep 2020, 07:44

Hi all, I need to fit new discs to my camper due to one being warped and giving me a juddering brake pedal. I’ve never done anything like this before...

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Last post by slowcoach
29 Sep 2020, 21:59
Coolant - Expansion tank empty

Last post by Mocki « 29 Sep 2020, 15:19
Replies: 23
by Nathanb » 06 Apr 2015, 16:27
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Hi All - My van recently came back from the garage after having a new exhaust system upgrade and my carb refurbished, it also had a full MOT.
I...
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Last post by Mocki
29 Sep 2020, 15:19
Which coolant should I use in 1.9 DG? G11 or G12

Last post by Mocki « 28 Sep 2020, 15:24
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by jowsef » 28 Sep 2020, 11:35

Hi there, I have a 1989 1.9 DG I'm a total noob and I am trying to find out which antifreeze to put in it.

The Hayens Manual says G11, the...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Sep 2020, 15:24
1.9 petrol dg smoke after overrun

Last post by jrt « 28 Sep 2020, 12:20
Replies: 11
by Audrey Hayes » 08 Sep 2020, 14:18

I get smoke after the overrun when I open the throttle. Someone said this engine does not have valve seals just valve guides. Are these hard to...

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Last post by jrt
28 Sep 2020, 12:20
4 speed gearbox whine

Last post by Aidan « 28 Sep 2020, 07:14
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by Banzai » 27 Sep 2020, 07:32

Hi all,

I’m a new T25 (1.9DG 4spd manual) owner and I’m working through the to do list on the van.

One of the issues I wanted to try to address...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Sep 2020, 07:14
Jumping out of gear

Last post by jebiga41 « 26 Sep 2020, 08:13
Replies: 5
by ap1930 » 26 Jul 2020, 18:53

Hi my camper has began to jump out of 3rd gear recently when I ease of the gas. It's a 1988 5 speed 1.6TD with a 1.9D 1Y engine in it. Is this an...

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Last post by jebiga41
26 Sep 2020, 08:13
Coolant issue, low pressure tank filling up

Last post by chewbacca « 25 Sep 2020, 08:47
Replies: 15
by chewbacca » 09 Aug 2020, 19:11
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Hi all.

Quick question, that I hope I already know the answer to. Just wanted to run it past the experts on here.

1.9 petrol bus, 1984ish, water...
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Last post by chewbacca
25 Sep 2020, 08:47
Engine Oil

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Sep 2020, 06:38
Replies: 8
by TONYT25T25 » 23 Sep 2020, 12:59

What is the general feeling about mixing oils of the same viscosity but from different brands. When I last replaced the engine oil I used Carlube...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Sep 2020, 06:38
Fuel pump?

Last post by Dubworth « 23 Sep 2020, 22:45
Replies: 7
by Dubworth » 16 Sep 2020, 09:47

Hello, been having some intermittent fun with my 1985 DF recently. Occasionally it won’t start without fuel or spray start added directly to the...

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Last post by Dubworth
23 Sep 2020, 22:45
Oil Breather Tower

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 22 Sep 2020, 14:43
Replies: 6
by TONYT25T25 » 21 Sep 2020, 18:57

Is there any maintenance that needs to be done on this item or is it just a conduit without any filter inside, does the cap come off to reveal a...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 Sep 2020, 14:43
Never say never again

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Sep 2020, 19:39

by silverbullet » 21 Sep 2020, 19:39

Ah there you are 025, I have been expecting you

A 2.1 that has had an extensive rebuild before now complete with an almost full house of Lemförder...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Sep 2020, 19:39
Check your Brake Pipes!

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:55
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by aknapper » 03 Aug 2020, 11:40

And here I was worried about coolant, radiator and fan...
Day 1 of our NC500 road trip last week showed the van running really well on the cruise up...

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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:55
Replacing the radiator

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:45
Replies: 3
by aknapper » 11 Aug 2020, 09:33

Replacing the radiator has been a relatively straightforward exercise :D Some good videos online to build confidence helped.
Basically clamping the...

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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:45
Rear Trailing Arm 2 piece Poly bush

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:41
Replies: 24
by pkrboo » 09 Sep 2019, 20:22
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getting ready to replace a rear training arm and i'm doing a favourite thing and looking at Bushes.

is there any disadvantage to using the T3/T4...
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:41
Replacing cooling pipes

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:27
Replies: 21
by WillScott » 20 Aug 2020, 20:56
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Hello, I have replaced my front to back pipes with the 2 part stainless pipes. Since then I have had numerous leaks from other pipes on the pressure...
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:27
Spare wheel cover removal

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:21
Replies: 6
by pan-al » 19 Sep 2020, 12:33

Before getting under the van is it an easy job taking off and replacing the spare wheel cover.

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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:21
OIl drain plug repair problem

Last post by banjobill « 20 Sep 2020, 20:32
Replies: 9
by banjobill » 19 Sep 2020, 18:06

A while ago a mechanic fixed a leaky oil drain plug with an insert and an oversized plug . It is still leaking. After a few years in the garage I...

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Last post by banjobill
20 Sep 2020, 20:32
What happens to gearboxes when not stored properly

Last post by jebiga41 « 20 Sep 2020, 13:41
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by jebiga41 » 19 Sep 2020, 19:35

I often say to customers that gearboxes are a bit like Christmas presents you really dont know what you have until you open them. Well spite being...

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Last post by jebiga41
20 Sep 2020, 13:41
Air filter positioning

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 18 Sep 2020, 21:10
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by TONYT25T25 » 18 Sep 2020, 18:28

Easy question for a Friday evening, my air filter box is of the square type so the filter can be placed incorrectly I think, does it matter if the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
18 Sep 2020, 21:10
Oil Pressure Problem?

Last post by 100leelee « 17 Sep 2020, 11:28
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by 100leelee » 13 Sep 2020, 18:15

1.9 DG 1986 Lpg conversion

Hi
Couple of trips out now with the van, after a lengthy lay up.
Previous Owner renowned for being creative with wiring.....

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Last post by 100leelee
17 Sep 2020, 11:28
Rear brake replacement - adjustments

Last post by bigherb « 17 Sep 2020, 10:17
Replies: 5
by aknapper » 03 Sep 2020, 08:51

I'm 50% way through replacing both rear brakes - new backing plates, new pads, new cylinder, new brake pipe and new flexi. Crown nut a pain to get...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Sep 2020, 10:17
Brakes going weird

Last post by Da dan « 15 Sep 2020, 21:16
Replies: 9
by Da dan » 12 Sep 2020, 20:57

Hihi

Brakes went weird today. Only working half way down. Feels like the the brake cylinder is only working halfway or not returning fully. Is that...

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Last post by Da dan
15 Sep 2020, 21:16
Replacing fuel (petrol) hose from injector rail to injector

Last post by Mocki « 15 Sep 2020, 18:08
Replies: 19
by 1664 » 10 Sep 2020, 15:30
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2.1 DJ (Probably going to make a bit of a ar$e of myself here but my eyes aren't what they used to be)

Replacing my fuel hoses as one of the old...
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Last post by Mocki
15 Sep 2020, 18:08
Vacuum hose top of 1.9dg

Last post by 100leelee « 14 Sep 2020, 21:26
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 14 Sep 2020, 19:21

Hi

The servo vacuum hose...

Brickwerks have none..
Anyone else sourced this hose or used a substitute?

Thanks

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Last post by 100leelee
14 Sep 2020, 21:26
Reverse gear?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 14 Sep 2020, 19:39
Replies: 3
by AngeloEvs » 14 Sep 2020, 13:28

I can select all gears and disengage smoothly except reverse which seems a little tight to get back into neutral. No problem selecting reverse but...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
14 Sep 2020, 19:39
tappet adustment

Last post by ajsimmo « 14 Sep 2020, 15:04
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by stokey » 14 Sep 2020, 11:37

hi . iam adusting my tappetts on a 1.9 waterboxer it as done over 100.000.miles in manuals it says two turn is that is that full 180 degree turn. it...

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Last post by ajsimmo
14 Sep 2020, 15:04
So this happened on Friday evening

Last post by steveo9007 « 14 Sep 2020, 14:59
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by steveo9007 » 30 Aug 2020, 20:17
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Well loss of power all of a sudden and then engine stopped :shock: but was able to safely get out of the middle lane, yes the middle lane :rofl of...
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Last post by steveo9007
14 Sep 2020, 14:59
DG Hot Start Problems

Last post by zoona « 14 Sep 2020, 12:40
Replies: 32
by zoona » 28 Jun 2020, 19:45
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I have been having hot start problems since I got this van. I think I have found the culprit, but not sure how to fix it.

Cold start has always been...
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Last post by zoona
14 Sep 2020, 12:40
Question for the Engine Builders

Last post by Stesaw « 13 Sep 2020, 17:18
Replies: 7
by Stesaw » 12 Sep 2020, 16:22

As I am doing my first rebuild of an engine this size I've been looking through options for my DJ as it's in bits right now I am thinking about what...

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Last post by Stesaw
13 Sep 2020, 17:18
Which gearstick?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 10 Sep 2020, 20:56
Replies: 5
by Chromey » 07 Sep 2020, 19:46

Hello all

I snapped my LHD 4 speed 1983 Westfalia Vanagon's gear stick off at the weekend. Managed to get myself home with a tungsten screwdriver...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
10 Sep 2020, 20:56
1981 Air-cooled : Really hot, what should I check?

Last post by troglodisme « 10 Sep 2020, 14:50
Replies: 8
by troglodisme » 31 Aug 2020, 15:08

Hi again,

I am still getting to know my van a little bit and after more than 1000 miles done this August between France and Italy, I am starting to...

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Last post by troglodisme
10 Sep 2020, 14:50
1.9 suddenly leaking oil

Last post by oilrag « 10 Sep 2020, 03:12
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by dooglex » 06 Sep 2020, 16:56

I own an 86 1.9 petrol manual, it has been in storage for 10 years but I recently got it back on the road.
It's all been going great until i noticed...

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Last post by oilrag
10 Sep 2020, 03:12
Injection pump

Last post by ZsZ « 09 Sep 2020, 13:24
Replies: 6
by Lio » 08 Sep 2020, 18:24

Hello
I have a 1.6 TD JX and a bit confused about the Bosch injection pump...
The part number on it is 068130107L and I read on some site that it...

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Last post by ZsZ
09 Sep 2020, 13:24
VW T25 speedo cables

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Sep 2020, 06:58
Replies: 6
by BackForMore » 31 Jul 2018, 09:54

Hiya,

The normally reliable JustKampers mislabelled all of their screw in speedo cables as push fit, hence they sent me the wrong one.

Does anyone...

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Sep 2020, 06:58
Early to late VW t25 exhaust mounting kit.

Last post by Satch « 08 Sep 2020, 22:56
Replies: 13
by Satch » 06 Sep 2020, 18:07

Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any alternative ideas for fitting the back box on my shiny new stainless exhaust. I've had the exhaust fitted but...

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08 Sep 2020, 22:56

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