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Clanging sound, goes when clutch down. Anything other than CV stuff?	Middle29	05 Jan 2026, 10:58	Once this week	Mechanical
Clanging sound, goes when clutch down. Anything other than CV stuff?	cobblers	05 Jan 2026, 09:57	Once this week	Mechanical

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Leak between inner CV joint and gearbox

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 18 Jul 2018, 20:45
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by Jonnyb416 » 18 Jul 2018, 09:50

I seem to have a slight gearbox oil leak coming from between the inner CV joint and the gear box. Thought it was just the seal but Brickwerks tell me...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
18 Jul 2018, 20:45
Bosch brake discs any good ?

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Jul 2018, 19:46
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by syncroandy » 16 Jul 2018, 16:55

Obviously Bosch just buy these from someone else and put them in a Bosch box. But I'd be interested to hear from anyone who's tried them. 2wd or...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Jul 2018, 19:46
Making a start

Last post by philmcC « 18 Jul 2018, 16:11
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by philmcC » 21 Jan 2018, 16:55
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I have managed to do a few hours stripping down the 1.9 DG engine I bought off eBay. Quite a few horrors, but I expected that and this is only a...
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Last post by philmcC
18 Jul 2018, 16:11
gear linkage problems

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Jul 2018, 09:34
Replies: 6
by blakejpeters » 17 Jul 2018, 11:07

hi people! i have a 1982 2l Aircooled and shes not very well. im just after a little help in gathering info on my gear linkage bushes. basically the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jul 2018, 09:34
Gearbox question diesel / petrol swap !

Last post by 937carrera « 18 Jul 2018, 09:26
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by 937carrera » 17 Jul 2018, 22:28

Last weekend gave me the opportunity to see how my cheap Chinese tacho worked, so I took note of revs and road speed from the speedometer....

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Last post by 937carrera
18 Jul 2018, 09:26
Fuel tank - sender and leak check

Last post by Ant-t « 17 Jul 2018, 21:48
Replies: 4
by T25Convert » 17 Jul 2018, 13:02

Afternoon for questions I'm afraid!

Reading about tank removal, as the fuel gauge doesn't work (narrowed to sender or wiring) and when I fill to the...

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Last post by Ant-t
17 Jul 2018, 21:48
Weber 34 DAT carb poor idle and second choke

Last post by 937carrera « 17 Jul 2018, 21:05

by 937carrera » 17 Jul 2018, 21:05

Last weekend I took my DF/DG out for the first time this year, it had been started every month or two and allowed to get some heat in, but not used...

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Last post by 937carrera
17 Jul 2018, 21:05
Spluttery 1.9dg with pierberg 2e3

Last post by T25Convert « 16 Jul 2018, 09:12
Replies: 8
by T25Convert » 09 Jul 2018, 08:56

Hello,

Driving yesterday I found the van started to splutter and surge, first at around 55mph, but progressively worse so that it started to...

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Last post by T25Convert
16 Jul 2018, 09:12
Transaxle / differential oil for t25 auto

Last post by Cecil « 16 Jul 2018, 07:07
Replies: 7
by flatnbroke » 14 Jul 2018, 21:48

Hi guys , we have a 1987 t25 automatic gearbox . It has a leak off the sump gasket so am going to replace it .what oil do I use as just as well...

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Last post by Cecil
16 Jul 2018, 07:07
CU / CT differences, using GVW to determine original spec

Last post by 937carrera « 15 Jul 2018, 21:31
Replies: 3
by 937carrera » 13 Jul 2018, 13:11

More of an answer than a question, but more info welcomed.

In the course of the thread below some doubt was cast on whether my orange van was...

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Last post by 937carrera
15 Jul 2018, 21:31
Gearbox issue

Last post by Aidan « 15 Jul 2018, 20:48
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by Leftfield » 14 Jul 2018, 18:53

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Doing a jx to agg conversion, found this, is it worth repairing this? Find a replacement vw box or...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Jul 2018, 20:48
Faucet fuel pump

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jul 2018, 13:51
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by Theclash » 15 Jul 2018, 08:54

I'm thinking of changing the fuel pump ( 1.9 dg ) to the electric faucet ,I've read through previous posts but Iam unsure which one is the correct...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Jul 2018, 13:51
Whistling noise

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 15 Jul 2018, 10:16
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by Sir Brixalot » 14 Jul 2018, 20:32

Its coming from under van. Mainly when cruising, doesn't get any worse accelerating. Would rear brakes make that sort of noise if getting low or do...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
15 Jul 2018, 10:16
Clicking noise when in gear and release clutch

Last post by totallyconfused « 15 Jul 2018, 08:37

by totallyconfused » 15 Jul 2018, 08:37

Hi.

1600 Aircooled T25. CT engine.

When I put the van in gear, and release Clutch I get a loud click from the rear of the van. Not sure where its...

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Last post by totallyconfused
15 Jul 2018, 08:37
gearbox

Last post by bruce03 « 15 Jul 2018, 06:19
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by bruce03 » 14 Jul 2018, 07:19

Hi All I have just been fitting new gear leakage system to my b1989 1.6Ttd 5-speed gear box.
I have a problem with my treaded gearbox mounting point...

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Last post by bruce03
15 Jul 2018, 06:19
2.1i Automatic accelerator free play

Last post by Cobra88 « 14 Jul 2018, 12:54
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by vw bry » 10 Jul 2018, 21:28

I have a VW T25 2.1i automatic, I have some free play when using the accelerator pedal most noticeable when driving in slow traffic. I want to take...

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Last post by Cobra88
14 Jul 2018, 12:54
Today I did a Compression Test

Last post by 123-jn « 13 Jul 2018, 21:47
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by Snowmark » 05 Jul 2018, 20:35
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....... for no other reason than I borrowed a Compression Tester and I’m trying to learn stuff.

So, it’s a 1.9DG 1986 (not original engine). It’s...
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Last post by 123-jn
13 Jul 2018, 21:47
Pierburg one way valve

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 13 Jul 2018, 19:53
Replies: 5
by DoubleOSeven » 06 Jul 2018, 09:26

My van stands for a while sometimes, few weeks. So to stop all the fuel returning to the fuel tank I have one of these to fit inline on the fuel feed...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
13 Jul 2018, 19:53
Gears grind when downshifting

Last post by 937carrera « 13 Jul 2018, 13:13
Replies: 15
by Jackrobbo » 25 Jun 2018, 08:14
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Hi I have a CU 2.0 Aircooled but when I downshift or disengage a gear it grinds on entry. However upshiftibg doesn’t seem too. Any thoughts ? It’s...
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Last post by 937carrera
13 Jul 2018, 13:13
Early gear lever base

Last post by Smcknighty « 13 Jul 2018, 10:07
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by Itsblue » 11 Jul 2018, 15:52

Hi guys I’m in the process of refurbing the gear lever ball socket assembly

Could someone with an early 4 speed lift up the rubber boot and tell me...

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Last post by Smcknighty
13 Jul 2018, 10:07
From 1.9 DG to 2.1 DJ running on pierburg

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Jul 2018, 07:19
Replies: 5
by Syncronorth » 12 Jul 2018, 07:26

Hi, sorry about my bad English, I'm Norwegain! Most people in Norway seems to be running the 2.1 or diesel, so I have had trouble getting answer to...

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Jul 2018, 07:19
Reliable Mechanic recommendation Bournemouth

Last post by laylott « 12 Jul 2018, 19:44

by laylott » 12 Jul 2018, 19:44

Hello, I am looking for a decent and honest mechanic in the bournemouth area, I've been messed around far too much now and need a mechanic for my...

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Last post by laylott
12 Jul 2018, 19:44
Early 1.9DG - Starts, runs for a moment, dies.

Last post by captain Byrne « 12 Jul 2018, 06:51
Replies: 31
by nsjtaylor » 30 Jun 2018, 10:40
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Good day, folk!

Van has been running great recently, but has now developed an issue (discovered on the driveway - happy days), where it'll start...
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Last post by captain Byrne
12 Jul 2018, 06:51
Cooling system upgrade

Last post by Cobra88 « 11 Jul 2018, 16:58
Replies: 32
by Da dan » 02 Jul 2018, 15:51
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On my way back from the peak district but my fan was on most of the journey. everything was fine and there is the correct amount of coolant in the...
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Last post by Cobra88
11 Jul 2018, 16:58
T25 Workshop in Hertfordshire

Last post by chriscburgess « 11 Jul 2018, 14:58
Replies: 3
by SpacemanSpiff » 05 Jul 2018, 12:00

Hi all

I have recently moved up near Hitchin and have left my long trusted mechanic on the south coast. Can anyone recommend a T25 friendly...

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Last post by chriscburgess
11 Jul 2018, 14:58
VW Bora !

Last post by Smcknighty « 19 Jul 2018, 19:53
Replies: 16
by peteabbott » 11 Jul 2018, 12:40
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Hello fellow VW lovers,
My dear old 1999 1.6 Bora was driving very nicely, suddenly it developed a loss of power.......no Engine warning lights....
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Last post by Smcknighty
19 Jul 2018, 19:53
Diesel vs Petrol

Last post by BobbysocksJNR « 10 Jul 2018, 18:03
Replies: 6
by BobbysocksJNR » 10 Jul 2018, 11:13

Hi there,

I know this is probably one of those ‘marmite’ type questions , but I wondered whether anyone had any thoughts on this. I’ve owned a Devon...

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Last post by BobbysocksJNR
10 Jul 2018, 18:03
fit a new turbo return pipe to my 1,6 jx TD

Last post by carthago ian « 10 Jul 2018, 17:31
Replies: 3
by jacko1967 » 04 Jul 2018, 20:45

Hi as above never done one do i need to drop the oil ? Anyone got any tips cheers Danny

Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk

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Last post by carthago ian
10 Jul 2018, 17:31
2.1 DJ cutting out

Last post by sages « 10 Jul 2018, 12:13
Replies: 2
by sages » 10 Jul 2018, 06:40

Hi guys, I'm looking for a bit of knowledge on the injection system as my vans like to cut out sometimes. I've got new ht leads, plugs, distributor...

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Last post by sages
10 Jul 2018, 12:13
Exhaust Cement

Last post by nesty « 09 Jul 2018, 19:34
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 06 Jul 2018, 22:10

How do you loosen this stuff? Got to make a slight adjustment to part of system.
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by nesty
09 Jul 2018, 19:34
Cheaper to rebuild or buy recon

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 09 Jul 2018, 12:45
Replies: 14
by sarahandthebear » 08 Jul 2018, 18:02

So we know that at some point in the future, hopefully a very long way off that our 1984 1.9 dg petrol engine will need to be either taken out...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
09 Jul 2018, 12:45
Big white exhaust cloud

Last post by 937carrera « 09 Jul 2018, 11:59
Replies: 33
by tforturton » 02 Jun 2018, 13:50
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Drove the bus on a short trip today, and the upshot is, I've limped home, belching thick white smoke out of the exhaust. The bus (2.1 DJ petrol) has...
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Last post by 937carrera
09 Jul 2018, 11:59
JP Group Exhaust Component Quality?

Last post by Mohamster « 09 Jul 2018, 10:22
Replies: 8
by Mohamster » 07 Jul 2018, 21:34

Are the joins in the driver's side (RHD) exhaust heat exchanger of the exhaust meant to be air tight? Received a brand new heat exchanger and the...

8 Replies

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Last post by Mohamster
09 Jul 2018, 10:22
Grumpy engine

Last post by edwyn « 09 Jul 2018, 05:50
Replies: 6
by Freddievan » 10 Jun 2018, 21:50

Not sure if this is an issue with the fuel system or ignition system. Van sounds like it's slightly missing, grumbles and judders a bit on low revs...

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Last post by edwyn
09 Jul 2018, 05:50
Knocking noise

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 07 Jul 2018, 15:44
Replies: 16
by JeffRoo » 09 Dec 2017, 08:13
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Hi All, my Caravelle (84) has developed an intermittent knocking noise when turning hardish left. Initial thoughts CV joints. However the noise only...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
07 Jul 2018, 15:44
Leaking fuel when tank full

Last post by 937carrera « 07 Jul 2018, 11:57
Replies: 8
by mariner » 07 Jul 2018, 10:06

Hi all. Had this problem for while now and can’t get to the bottom of it. I’ve had the fuel tank dropped, cleaned and re-painted. Grommets and filler...

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Last post by 937carrera
07 Jul 2018, 11:57
Engine

Last post by Green and Grumpy « 07 Jul 2018, 08:14
Replies: 2
by Green and Grumpy » 07 Jul 2018, 07:24

Hi Everyone
I have a T25 1.9 oil has started coming out of my oil breather pipe has anybody got any suggestions as to if my engine has had it or can...

2 Replies

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Last post by Green and Grumpy
07 Jul 2018, 08:14
Front brake hoses early type

Last post by HansT « 06 Jul 2018, 14:58
Replies: 1
by HansT » 06 Jul 2018, 10:26

Hi All
Our camper has just been mot'd ( passed!) - the Indy garage fitted replacement front brake hoses, the early type with protective sleeve, which...

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Last post by HansT
06 Jul 2018, 14:58
T25 Turbo Vacuum Tube Connection

Last post by 35i-VR6 « 06 Jul 2018, 12:17
Replies: 2
by Mjr » 05 Jul 2018, 22:42

We have a 1990 T25 Atlantic which had a reconned Enginer some years ago but we were recently informed by our local garage that the turbo vacuum tube...

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Last post by 35i-VR6
06 Jul 2018, 12:17
MOT time - fluctuating brakes question

Last post by fazzer « 05 Jul 2018, 19:37
Replies: 2
by Hoopy_Frood » 05 Jul 2018, 12:42

On my last MOT, I had advisories on fluctuating rear brakes. The problem is that they were all new - drums, shoes, hydraulic cylinders.

In the...

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Last post by fazzer
05 Jul 2018, 19:37
Exhaust studs/new S/S exhaust

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Jul 2018, 16:57
Replies: 16
by nesty » 14 Jun 2018, 18:31
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A question about exhaust fitment.
I may have to bring my plans slightly forward for my exhaust replacement. My exhaust is truly on the last legs and...
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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Jul 2018, 16:57
How to get a great handbrake?

Last post by dave friday « 05 Jul 2018, 08:22
Replies: 16
by rollercoaster » 27 Jun 2018, 12:42
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Pretty desperate here...

approaching where I live I come up a track and have to park on a slope to open my gate, (and close it)
neither of my...
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Last post by dave friday
05 Jul 2018, 08:22
Omg mpg

Last post by Mr Bean « 04 Jul 2018, 22:14
Replies: 13
by Da dan » 03 Jul 2018, 17:04

So been working out my sums and it’s bonkers on the difference.
So 55-60m/h average return is 25mpg and over 60mph it averages 18mpg. Light foot for...

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Last post by Mr Bean
04 Jul 2018, 22:14
JX not boosting and haemorrhageing oil :-(

Last post by RogerT « 04 Jul 2018, 21:40
Replies: 18
by Bazibbo » 01 Jul 2018, 10:07
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My JX was running reasonably until a spirited run out the other day, when I noticed it's occasional drip of oil had become a few drips. It had also...
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Last post by RogerT
04 Jul 2018, 21:40
Puddle under van

Last post by sarahandthebear « 03 Jul 2018, 18:25
Replies: 10
by sarahandthebear » 29 Jun 2018, 19:34

in regards to my post the other day about our 1984 1.9 petrol 5 speed westfalia push rods that were leaking under the van. Today at work I went...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
03 Jul 2018, 18:25
Water Jacket Leak question (again)

Last post by CovKid « 02 Jul 2018, 12:16
Replies: 31
by phinw » 07 Jun 2018, 10:39
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Hi,

Our van (1988 1.9 DG) has a slight leak (just a few drips) from the jacket seals (both sides). I've suspected this for a while so when it was in...
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Last post by CovKid
02 Jul 2018, 12:16
dg runing problems

Last post by dumbo « 01 Jul 2018, 19:22
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by dumbo » 29 Jun 2018, 22:04

hi all need help with van had been out and on way back home straight road van like dies so pressed throttle down? run "pooh" but played with throttle...

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Last post by dumbo
01 Jul 2018, 19:22
Jx oil pressure buzzer

Last post by pierce « 01 Jul 2018, 17:22
Replies: 2
by pierce » 29 Jun 2018, 18:34

I am stopped on the side of the A55 with because to oil pressure buzzer and light has come on.

I thought I heard a whistle like sound which I...

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Last post by pierce
01 Jul 2018, 17:22
Workshop manual for 1.6td engine

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 Jun 2018, 21:07
Replies: 9
by Laws1974 » 26 Jan 2016, 10:43

Hi
Planning on rebuilding my 1.6td engine that's in my westfalia California Starting this weekend to see what I'm dealing with I've ordered some...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 Jun 2018, 21:07
How can I learn to become more mechanical minded?

Last post by Annabelle VB « 30 Jun 2018, 17:41
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by Annabelle VB » 30 Jun 2018, 09:54

I know nothing about maintaining my JX... And don't want to have to pay a mechanic every time I need to do something simple. But the practicalities...

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30 Jun 2018, 17:41

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