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Strange Oil Leak

Last post by diabolov « 10 Aug 2018, 13:24
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by freckvan1 » 07 Aug 2018, 22:54

Evening All,

My 84 DG W/C 1,9 is leaking what looks like really black watery oil from lower recess on joint of Engine and Gearbox .
Also same black...

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Last post by diabolov
10 Aug 2018, 13:24
WBX pistons that you won't see every day...

Last post by 937carrera « 09 Aug 2018, 21:39
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by silverbullet » 09 Aug 2018, 21:00

OEM Mahle. Look past the dropped valve and water/steam erosion damage and what's this?

94.48mm

That's factory 0.5mm oversize, the barrels were also...

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Last post by 937carrera
09 Aug 2018, 21:39
5 speed gearbox filling

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Aug 2018, 20:55
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by freckvan1 » 07 Aug 2018, 10:23

Morning All,

I remember from many years ago being told from local VW dealer and shown drawing , that when filling a 1984 5 speed box to fill to...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Aug 2018, 20:55
Brake Pressure Regulator Removal?

Last post by Andyroo « 09 Aug 2018, 14:04
Replies: 8
by Andyroo » 04 Aug 2018, 17:24

Continuing with my full strip down of my van (1982 CU) and today's plan was to remove the brake system.
A few stubborn connections, but overall it...

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Last post by Andyroo
09 Aug 2018, 14:04
5 speed linkage setup

Last post by mshaw1980 « 09 Aug 2018, 12:14
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 08 Aug 2018, 22:11

Hi all.

For the first time in three years today I drove my van to the petrol station, 300 yards down the road. In that time I was able to deduce...

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Last post by mshaw1980
09 Aug 2018, 12:14
Engine Hatch Access

Last post by Ecopod « 09 Aug 2018, 09:11
Replies: 7
by Ecopod » 06 Aug 2018, 13:24

Good afternoon,

Project is coming along fine (not super well but definitely fine) and measuring up frame for sitting 215Kg pizza oven on. There is...

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Last post by Ecopod
09 Aug 2018, 09:11
Need help!!

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 09 Aug 2018, 07:26
Replies: 7
by Hdog13 » 25 Jul 2018, 15:43

My T25 1.6td jx failed mot on exhaust manifold gaskets !! I have a mechanic/mate doing it for me and i am getting parts but i am struggling to find...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
09 Aug 2018, 07:26
Pierburg tuning?

Last post by edwyn « 08 Aug 2018, 19:20
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by FrancesA » 06 Aug 2018, 21:37

If anyone knows of a someone in Shropshire with knowledge of tuning a Pierburg carb I'd be pleased to know. I have details of a specialist in...

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Last post by edwyn
08 Aug 2018, 19:20
Oil Pressure.. or lack of it.

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Aug 2018, 06:59
Replies: 78
by 937carrera » 17 Jul 2018, 15:48
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Regular visitors may remember I did a post about installing a rev counter and along the way discovering that my tacho cable was cut. I joined it,...
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Last post by kevtherev
08 Aug 2018, 06:59
1.6 Air cooled...go faster stripes or something else?

Last post by sarran1955 « 07 Aug 2018, 15:09
Replies: 12
by 2011dandd » 06 Aug 2018, 12:48

Hi
Short of putting a different engine in the camper what modifications can I make to the 1.6 air cooled engine to get a wee bit more power from...

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Last post by sarran1955
07 Aug 2018, 15:09
Clutch slave cylinder removal

Last post by fazzer « 06 Aug 2018, 19:51
Replies: 4
by fazzer » 05 Aug 2018, 14:07

Tried removing worn slave cylinder but bolts seized solid,so tried removing bracket,removed 2 bolts but still won't move do I need to take off clutch...

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Last post by fazzer
06 Aug 2018, 19:51
Where have you fitted your oil temp senders?

Last post by Itsblue « 06 Aug 2018, 19:24
Replies: 13
by Jackrobbo » 29 Jul 2018, 20:06

Bought a vdo oil temp gauge and pod. I want to fit a corresponding sender but for acurate results the sump to me doesn’t seem the best idea as you...

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Last post by Itsblue
06 Aug 2018, 19:24
mAin centre bearing shells

Last post by Itsblue « 06 Aug 2018, 18:39
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by Itsblue » 22 Jul 2018, 12:06

I’ve been stripping down my CU 2.0L engine over the weekend , cane apart pretty easy. Once the cylinders were off I did notice it was not as easy as...

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Last post by Itsblue
06 Aug 2018, 18:39
Changing gearbox on a 5 speed gear box

Last post by Aidan « 06 Aug 2018, 09:07
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by Hanfam » 05 Aug 2018, 19:16

Does anyone know if it's a good idea to change a 5speed gear box to a 4 speed on a 1987 1.6 TD as I can't get parts for my box?

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Last post by Aidan
06 Aug 2018, 09:07
Clutch woes

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 05 Aug 2018, 21:54
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by pi quattro » 19 Jul 2018, 22:02
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I had an oil leak that steadily got worse, and then the clutch started slipping, confirming my suspicions that it was the crankshaft seal. I bit the...
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Last post by Bigjcc55
05 Aug 2018, 21:54
Non T3 issue. Got a vibrating Golf.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Aug 2018, 18:43
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by captain Byrne » 04 Aug 2018, 18:26

My daily drive is a Golf Mk6. I had the two front tyres replaced a few days ago & since then, when the car is driven at speed - not crazy speeds but...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Aug 2018, 18:43
1.9 wbx engine

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Aug 2018, 13:37
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by daniel3933 » 04 Aug 2018, 13:24

looking to swap a df for a dg will all my ancillaries fit and will it run ok any help appreciated thanks

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Aug 2018, 13:37
engine dead

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 04 Aug 2018, 09:32
Replies: 27
by sarahandthebear » 31 Jul 2018, 16:46
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need some advice our 1984 1.9 petrol dg was leaking oil just cleand engine and startred her up and saw that oil was squirting from the air filter so...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
04 Aug 2018, 09:32
axle support point And....

Last post by mshaw1980 « 03 Aug 2018, 22:03
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by diabolov » 01 Aug 2018, 14:50

I've got to remove a rear trailing arm. Where's safe to put the axle stand once I've jacked it up? I usually use the trailing arm pivot point.
And...

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Last post by mshaw1980
03 Aug 2018, 22:03
Breather tower

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Aug 2018, 19:59
Replies: 22
by sarahandthebear » 02 Aug 2018, 08:42
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After the other day when we found oil in our air filter we have been thinking of replacement engines. But I have been trying to figure out if there...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Aug 2018, 19:59
pierburg to weber

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Aug 2018, 21:22
Replies: 5
by Betty boop 1 » 30 Jul 2018, 19:46

so we have just changed bettys carb on her 1.9dg from the original pierburg to a weber DMTL 32/36 and she is driving really well so far the carb...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Aug 2018, 21:22
Acelerator Pedal. So many holes to choose from.

Last post by Andyroo « 02 Aug 2018, 20:46
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by Andyroo » 17 Jul 2018, 20:41

I've removed my accelerator pedal as part of my full strip down of the van (1982 CU) and there are quite a few holes in the floor.
I don't think the...

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Last post by Andyroo
02 Aug 2018, 20:46
How remove pulley bolt on an Auto/oil pump removal

Last post by Cobra88 « 01 Aug 2018, 17:10
Replies: 23
by Sir Brixalot » 29 Jul 2018, 12:30
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I've had an oil leak for a few weeks its not terrible - a few drops when left and a mist on the rear tail gate after a long drive. I think its an MOT...
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Last post by Cobra88
01 Aug 2018, 17:10
5 Speed Gear Linkage

Last post by Ecopod « 01 Aug 2018, 13:39
Replies: 4
by Ecopod » 01 Aug 2018, 12:12

Got a bit of spare time over the next couple of weeks and hoping to knock off the last mechanical jobs.

Got the linkage in place as per Haynes (or...

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Last post by Ecopod
01 Aug 2018, 13:39
Solex carbs gaskets

Last post by paperhouselad « 01 Aug 2018, 13:10
Replies: 2
by paperhouselad » 01 Aug 2018, 12:00

Hi anyone know how many gaskets go between a standard solex carb on an Aircooled 2 lt cu engine and the manifold, iknow about the thick heat...

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Last post by paperhouselad
01 Aug 2018, 13:10
Adjusting Cable on Automatic Gearbox

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 31 Jul 2018, 18:23
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 28 Jul 2018, 19:29

Spent a few great days around Charmouth - lots of hills though.

Auto gearbox kept changing up too early - into 3rd at 40 - far too early for a long...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
31 Jul 2018, 18:23
1.6 JX Cooling System Issue

Last post by si macc « 31 Jul 2018, 14:18
Replies: 5
by si macc » 31 Jul 2018, 12:10

Hi all,

Drained and refilled my cooling system at the weekend after changing the main tank, thought all was ok but still needs some attention after...

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Last post by si macc
31 Jul 2018, 14:18
Advice: '87 1.6TD coolant top up

Last post by si macc « 31 Jul 2018, 12:31
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by pier1 » 29 Jun 2018, 06:34

On the way back from France, the red light on my temp gauge began to flicker. After filling up the expansion tank with 5 litres of pink coolant + a...

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Last post by si macc
31 Jul 2018, 12:31
Is it broke?

Last post by 937carrera « 31 Jul 2018, 07:33
Replies: 26
by Merrsh1 » 17 Jul 2018, 20:56
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Went out in van tonight and was driving home when the oil light came on. I pulled over and there was an oil puddle.

I watched and the leak had...
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Last post by 937carrera
31 Jul 2018, 07:33
Popping through carb, vibration, loss of power 1.9 DG

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jul 2018, 20:57
Replies: 9
by Savara » 21 Jul 2018, 08:50

Hi all. After replacing 4 of the lifters in the van they now seem to have quietened down but - another issue. The engine starts well but coughs/pops...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jul 2018, 20:57
Air cooled 2.0 Litre cu engine flush

Last post by sarran1955 « 30 Jul 2018, 11:27
Replies: 5
by Devon81 » 24 Jul 2018, 19:39

Hi i have not posted on here for ages, but would like your thoughts on the following, i am going to remove the engine from my Devon Moonraker and fit...

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Last post by sarran1955
30 Jul 2018, 11:27
Cooling system 1.9 dg

Last post by pieman1 « 29 Jul 2018, 15:20
Replies: 4
by pieman1 » 28 Jul 2018, 09:40

Hi last weekend I was coming home when my engine put a big bang and cloud of smoke appears behind us
No red lights but smelt hot I drove home ok , I...

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Last post by pieman1
29 Jul 2018, 15:20
Optimum oil temp for draining oil on WBX

Last post by nesty « 29 Jul 2018, 12:32
Replies: 7
by nesty » 29 Jul 2018, 01:33

I am going to do another self DIY oil change on my WBX. What is the best oil drain temperature on a WBX. I tend to let the water temperature gauge...

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Last post by nesty
29 Jul 2018, 12:32
fan power

Last post by tobydog « 28 Jul 2018, 21:10
Replies: 3
by Asw » 23 Jul 2018, 16:31

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knows how may horse power the engine cooling fan on a CU engine draws?
I have seen “air scoops” being fitted to the...

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Last post by tobydog
28 Jul 2018, 21:10
Hydraulic lifters not coming out

Last post by 937carrera « 28 Jul 2018, 17:16
Replies: 45
by Savara » 30 Jun 2018, 07:26
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Hi folks. My first post as I'm in the first few months of T25 ownership. Great forum! So here's my first T25 problem. I had the noisy tappet thing...
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Last post by 937carrera
28 Jul 2018, 17:16
1992 1.9 Exhaust Kit (Help needed)

Last post by nesty « 27 Jul 2018, 21:10
Replies: 2
by NPG264 » 27 Jul 2018, 16:59

Can anyone help me with advice on where to source a full exhaust manifold and pipes kit - the silencer is ok, but apart from that I need a full...

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Last post by nesty
27 Jul 2018, 21:10
Engine hunting

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Jul 2018, 20:25
Replies: 15
by sarahandthebear » 26 Jul 2018, 09:52
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Hello all we have decided we want to refurbish our engine rather then buying one already done. We want to buy one as cheap as we can and then referb...
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Last post by davidoft1
27 Jul 2018, 20:25
WBX

Last post by 937carrera « 27 Jul 2018, 16:20
Replies: 330
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Today I have been reassembling a WBX.
Love em :ok

some WBX rebuild threads you may be interested in...

1.9 DG - Attempting a full...
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Last post by 937carrera
27 Jul 2018, 16:20
Oil oil everywhere

Last post by sarahandthebear « 26 Jul 2018, 13:27
Replies: 3
by sarahandthebear » 26 Jul 2018, 11:01

Our 1984 1.9 petrol DG has always had a very small oil leak from the push rods. Over the last few months it seems to be coming from all over the...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
26 Jul 2018, 13:27
Radius Rod Bush Replacement Video

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 25 Jul 2018, 19:44
Replies: 27
by jamesakers » 27 Feb 2018, 09:29
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I've completed the next stage of renewing my front suspension, this time it was the Radius Rods. I was worried about doing this one, but luckily...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
25 Jul 2018, 19:44
Pierburg 2e3

Last post by jamesakers « 25 Jul 2018, 08:51
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by Theclash » 24 Jul 2018, 20:48

Should there be a gasket between the manifold and the carb packing plate ,and does the packing plate on the bottom of the carb come of if so how

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Last post by jamesakers
25 Jul 2018, 08:51
Petrol tank grommets

Last post by captain Byrne « 24 Jul 2018, 11:58
Replies: 17
by captain Byrne » 23 Jul 2018, 10:09
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I've got a slight smell of petrol under both front wheel arches - more noticeable after I've filled the tank. I've had a really good look and can't...
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Last post by captain Byrne
24 Jul 2018, 11:58
2.0cu knocking noise rockers??

Last post by blakeys80 « 24 Jul 2018, 07:44
Replies: 5
by Jackrobbo » 23 Jul 2018, 16:49

Started the van up for the first time tonight to rotate it started well but making a knocking noise from what sounds like the head only prominent on...

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Last post by blakeys80
24 Jul 2018, 07:44
DG knocking and Lossing Power

Last post by 937carrera « 23 Jul 2018, 21:18
Replies: 2
by Chunksta » 23 Jul 2018, 19:50

Hi guys,

My DG engine has developed a worrying knock once warmed up.

It sounds almost like a solid donk noise, and feels/sounds like she’s only...

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Last post by 937carrera
23 Jul 2018, 21:18
2.0 CU engine rebuilds

Last post by Jackrobbo « 23 Jul 2018, 16:50
Replies: 5
by Jackrobbo » 22 Jul 2018, 08:01

I’m wanting to get my engine rebuilt once I finish my body work and was wanting to order parts now. I’m one of those who tinkers to improve so...

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Last post by Jackrobbo
23 Jul 2018, 16:50
Lda stripdown

Last post by mrdp « 23 Jul 2018, 06:58
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by mrdp » 16 Jul 2018, 19:34

So the van runs fine even 40mph up steep hills and apart from being generally slow ( it is a 1.6td camper !!) it seems fine . But checked the lda and...

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Last post by mrdp
23 Jul 2018, 06:58
Backfiring

Last post by 300CE « 22 Jul 2018, 15:37
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by jameshamilton » 22 Jul 2018, 15:16

Hello hive mind...

So, day two into a two week tour of Brittany and the van is playing up

Aircooled 2.0l CU engine with twin solex carbs

The...

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Last post by 300CE
22 Jul 2018, 15:37
Gear linkage grease confusion

Last post by HansT « 22 Jul 2018, 12:56
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by badgerfax » 22 Jul 2018, 11:11

Hi, Just in the process of process of refurbing the gear linkage & have cleaned up the caked shifter box which had a mixture of solid white gunk and...

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Last post by HansT
22 Jul 2018, 12:56
Source starter motor

Last post by multisi « 22 Jul 2018, 10:10
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by ReggieT25 » 21 Jul 2018, 12:05

1987 T25 Automatic 1.9L petrol
I need to buy a starter motor - have had several problems as have already been supplied starter motors for manual...

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Last post by multisi
22 Jul 2018, 10:10
Brake advice

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jul 2018, 06:15
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by Bobreoc » 16 Jul 2018, 08:52

Morning.

Looking for a little advice on my new brakes, the ones I took off were as rotten as a pear, I’ve replaced
Backing plates
New shoes
New...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jul 2018, 06:15

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