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Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits	adebutter	Yesterday, 20:24	Once this week	Mechanical
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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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12 Jul 2018, 19:44
Early 1.9DG - Starts, runs for a moment, dies.

Last post by captain Byrne « 12 Jul 2018, 06:51
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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

Last post by edwyn « 09 Jul 2018, 05:50
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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
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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...

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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
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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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 10
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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Last post by Annabelle VB
30 Jun 2018, 17:41
Stabiliser Link Collars - ARB

Last post by RogerT « 30 Jun 2018, 13:17
Replies: 2
by DoubleOSeven » 30 Jun 2018, 08:29

Why have the collars at all if they face out?

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Last post by RogerT
30 Jun 2018, 13:17
To 1Y or not to 1Y?

Last post by DavidS « 05 Jul 2018, 21:30
Replies: 7
by DavidS » 30 Jun 2018, 10:02

I'm in the middle of doing up my van and having largely finished the bodywork and painting, my thoughts are turning to the engine. It's currently a...

7 Replies

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Last post by DavidS
05 Jul 2018, 21:30
Sports Shocks - Bilstein B8 or Koni Red with H&R Springs

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 30 Jun 2018, 07:10
Replies: 9
by jamborees » 28 May 2017, 17:14

So I lowered my new to me T25 today with a H&R lowering kit today, the purple ones - 45mm. Looks much better now!! Thanks to the info I found on the...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
30 Jun 2018, 07:10
Push rod leak fix or drive

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Jun 2018, 07:50
Replies: 3
by sarahandthebear » 28 Jun 2018, 18:15

Afternoon all our van 1.9 westfalia dg petrol has done about 170.000 miles we have been driving it everyday for just under a year and when we first...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Jun 2018, 07:50
Throttle body single point injection

Last post by Crewcab21 « 29 Jun 2018, 07:49
Replies: 3
by Crewcab21 » 29 Jun 2018, 06:35

Hello
I developed a throttle body to bolt straight onto a 1.9 carb manifold but not sure there is any demand for this
as it would be quite techy for...

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Last post by Crewcab21
29 Jun 2018, 07:49
1.9Dg was fine now very temperamental!

Last post by T25Convert « 28 Jun 2018, 07:34
Replies: 63
by PeteandNikki » 03 Jun 2018, 12:03
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I have an early 1.9Dg running what I’m guessing is the original engine (showing 50 thousand on the clock so probably 150 or could be 250!)

It was...
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Last post by T25Convert
28 Jun 2018, 07:34
Gearbox rebuild

Last post by clift_d « 27 Jun 2018, 20:20
Replies: 2
by Hanfam » 27 Jun 2018, 17:04

Does anyone know a gearbox specialist in south east England to repair a t25 5 speed box on 1.6 td1987 lost 5th gear . Any feedback will be greatfully...

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Last post by clift_d
27 Jun 2018, 20:20
Coolant loss and oil leak

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 27 Jun 2018, 15:43
Replies: 21
by burnzdog » 17 Apr 2018, 07:01
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Hi all,

Got a bit of problem with bus (2.1 petrol )recently noticed it has been losing litres of coolant and shedding oil from the dipstick and oil...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
27 Jun 2018, 15:43
DJ 2.1Auto Injection stalling issue.

Last post by maxstu « 27 Jun 2018, 11:14
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 25 Jun 2018, 09:38

Symptoms are immediate engine shutdown either when driving or standstill idling. So in my opinion electrical and not fuel. Can happen two or three...

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Last post by maxstu
27 Jun 2018, 11:14
Dog leg gearbox linkage - 1st to 2nd gate

Last post by sarahandthebear « 26 Jun 2018, 06:52
Replies: 4
by T25Convert » 25 Jun 2018, 09:14

After a few years away I have a 'new' van - '89 caravelle with 1.9 DG engine and 5 speed dog-leg.

Last van had a 4 speed, so the dog leg is all new...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
26 Jun 2018, 06:52
1.9 dg silencer

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jun 2018, 12:20
Replies: 5
by 100leelee » 24 Jun 2018, 22:31

Why are these so rare and expensive!!!
Bought a used for mine, turns out to be different, the silencer has threaded flange for the elbow pipe to it...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jun 2018, 12:20
Leaking fuel tank

Last post by 2011dandd « 24 Jun 2018, 20:35
Replies: 14
by 2011dandd » 20 Jun 2018, 16:25

Not long had my camper, took it for our first trip to Norfolk the other week filled the tank right up and it was leakin on both off and near sides...

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Last post by 2011dandd
24 Jun 2018, 20:35
Gasket paper

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jun 2018, 17:59

by CovKid » 24 Jun 2018, 17:59

Might help someone. What to do if you have a damaged carburettor gasket. In the old days, even a cornflake packet could be put to good use like this...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jun 2018, 17:59
man vs. caliper

Last post by matteo « 24 Jun 2018, 15:14
Replies: 4
by matteo » 23 Jun 2018, 23:08

Hi,
I'm replacing the seals on this caliper (photos in a minute) which I believe is a Teves (however the mark indicates VW so I'm not 100% sure)....

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Last post by matteo
24 Jun 2018, 15:14
New upper wishbone suspension bushing squeak / creak

Last post by slowcoach « 24 Jun 2018, 12:10
Replies: 17
by henryc » 23 Jun 2018, 09:24
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Hello gurus,

We've recently replaced the upper wishbone bushings on our T25. For the first few days it was perfect and silent, however the passenger...
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Last post by slowcoach
24 Jun 2018, 12:10
Towing a caravan with a 2.1Automatic on LPG

Last post by maxstu « 24 Jun 2018, 11:09
Replies: 11
by 123-jn » 23 Jun 2018, 20:49

Well I have just fetched my caravan from storage and I thought I'd use the van and see how it did. The caravan is a Bailey Beachcomber 470-4 1023KG....

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Last post by maxstu
24 Jun 2018, 11:09
Hose to LDA has come loose and won’t push fit

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Jun 2018, 10:26
Replies: 3
by TerryCamper » 24 Jun 2018, 07:14

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Noticed this hose was loose and try to connect to back to the side of my LDA but it won’t push fit. Am I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Jun 2018, 10:26
1.6 ct clutch

Last post by triggermala « 24 Jun 2018, 02:10
Replies: 9
by triggermala » 03 Jun 2018, 12:37

Hi, this is my first post so hope someone can help. I need to replace the long bracket type thing that the clutch cable hooks into on the back of the...

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Last post by triggermala
24 Jun 2018, 02:10
CU Engine Removal Help.

Last post by Andyroo « 23 Jun 2018, 22:57
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by Andyroo » 20 Jun 2018, 20:37

I've searched the forum, youtube etc. and can't find any steps detailing the removal of a CU engine.
I'm following the Haynes manual and it's a bit...

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Last post by Andyroo
23 Jun 2018, 22:57
Caliper advice

Last post by bigherb « 23 Jun 2018, 10:32
Replies: 7
by matthew13 » 16 Jun 2018, 18:26

1983 Aircooled 2ltr cu engine. I just bought a caliper repair kit but the piston boot/seal doesn't fit snuggly onto the caliper, It seems to be a...

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Last post by bigherb
23 Jun 2018, 10:32
Doesn't want to start when hot

Last post by burnzdog « 22 Jun 2018, 16:21
Replies: 8
by burnzdog » 20 Jun 2018, 21:32

Hi all,

Just had a new engine put in 2.1 DJ all going well until I stopped at a garage for fuel and it didn't want to start again. It turns over but...

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22 Jun 2018, 16:21

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