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Oil in turbo

Last post by clone123 « 02 Dec 2016, 06:49
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by clone123 » 23 Oct 2016, 09:13

Hi guys after just doing a conversion from a 1.6td JX to a 1.9 1y engine with the JX turbo I now find oil in the turbo so on startup I get blue smoke...

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Last post by clone123
02 Dec 2016, 06:49
PAS rack

Last post by Wychall « 23 Oct 2016, 08:34
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by what2do » 19 Oct 2016, 19:20

I know that BW do a service kit fir the steering rack but do they ever go wrong in a bad way that means they're only good for the scrap bin? Soooo...

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Last post by Wychall
23 Oct 2016, 08:34
Oil where spark plug enters head

Last post by what2do « 22 Oct 2016, 21:07
Replies: 25
by what2do » 19 Oct 2016, 20:41
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So, I've got a fair bit of 'wetting' around the base of the plug. It's evident that it's coming from within the bore but what would cause this to...
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Last post by what2do
22 Oct 2016, 21:07
squeal / whine from front end

Last post by Walrus « 22 Oct 2016, 20:28
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by Walrus » 06 Jun 2016, 09:43

I took Beaker for his first good run this weekend after having the brakes & front wheel bearings changed a couple of weeks ago. When I got home I...

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Last post by Walrus
22 Oct 2016, 20:28
Gearbox oil

Last post by CovKid « 22 Oct 2016, 13:24
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by PC52 » 17 Oct 2016, 18:29
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Popped to local MF and found that they only stock 75w-90 GL4/GL5 gear oil.

Trekked around a bit and Eurocarparts sell Redline, but remember in the...
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Last post by CovKid
22 Oct 2016, 13:24
1.6 Jx cooked or uncooked

Last post by T25_steveo « 21 Oct 2016, 14:33
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by T25_steveo » 21 Oct 2016, 08:56

Hi all, looking for some advice. I recently bought a new van and was told the engine was cooked. The previous owner had drove it with a split coolant...

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Last post by T25_steveo
21 Oct 2016, 14:33
leaking brakes

Last post by cwe « 20 Oct 2016, 17:29
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by cwe » 20 Oct 2016, 15:14

hi guys
is this a big problem ? drove home the after being away the weekend and my brake light came on and stayed on .pedal right down to stop,...

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Last post by cwe
20 Oct 2016, 17:29
Intermittent starter problem

Last post by CovKid « 20 Oct 2016, 17:06
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by Alzey » 16 Oct 2016, 11:46

Very occasionally I put the key in the ignition and get a click, nothing, nada, zilch,nil. If I slip the van into gear and just gently rock it back...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Oct 2016, 17:06
Gear oil in CV joint

Last post by drillmaster « 20 Oct 2016, 11:33
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by drillmaster » 20 Oct 2016, 07:22

Hi I'm looking for advice, I'm replacing the CV joints on my van 1990 DG, because the outers were noisy.
When I removed one of the shafts a quantity...

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Last post by drillmaster
20 Oct 2016, 11:33
replacing track rod end

Last post by ronsrecord « 19 Oct 2016, 20:09
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by ronsrecord » 19 Oct 2016, 19:41

Hi folks

Failed Mot on track rod end play. I want to replace it myself, but the Haynes manual is trying to make an a*** of me!

Track rod end / tie...

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Last post by ronsrecord
19 Oct 2016, 20:09
Workshop Manual: 5 Speed Manual Gearbox 094 - Dec 1982

Last post by jamesakers « 19 Oct 2016, 19:09
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by jamesakers » 19 Oct 2016, 09:48

I managed to get my hands on a very oily copy of the 1982 workshop manual for the 5 Speed Manual Gearbox 094 so i've scanned it in for you all...

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Last post by jamesakers
19 Oct 2016, 19:09
Engine replace, repair or substitute

Last post by ethelred the ready « 19 Oct 2016, 11:42
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by ethelred the ready » 18 Oct 2016, 17:11

Hello everyone, just after some opinions ! My 1.9dg runs beautifully on lpg or petrol, sounds like a sewing machine and will cruise at 65 or 70 if...

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Last post by ethelred the ready
19 Oct 2016, 11:42
Need to replace the exhaust

Last post by CovKid « 18 Oct 2016, 20:03
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by Sleedale » 18 Oct 2016, 17:52

On our 1985 WBX 1.9 petrol. Exhaust has finally given in and the whole thing needs replacing. Best place/best price? Oh and this weeks winning lotto...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Oct 2016, 20:03
JR / JX Engine Reconditioning

Last post by ELVIS « 18 Oct 2016, 19:16
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by big_j » 18 Oct 2016, 17:50

looking to refurbish my JR engine bottom end (pistons, rings bearings and crank re grind) and was wondering if anyone had any advice or...

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Last post by ELVIS
18 Oct 2016, 19:16
WBX crankcase cam core plug?

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Oct 2016, 16:35
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by itchyfeet » 17 Oct 2016, 11:19

Anybody know where to get them for WBX?

Looked this up on this version of ETKA
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it gives me a part...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Oct 2016, 16:35
Front brake caliper replacement advice please

Last post by mgbman « 18 Oct 2016, 14:46
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by Hoopy_Frood » 17 Oct 2016, 11:06

Do the calipers need to be like for like replacements?

I've not confirmed what type I have, but I'm replacing them both so can I just buy the least...

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Last post by mgbman
18 Oct 2016, 14:46
CU engine needs new distributor

Last post by mgbman « 18 Oct 2016, 14:37
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by mgbman » 13 Oct 2016, 15:06
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I would appreciate some help and advice please.

I am helping my son refurb his 1980 Devon CU engine which has been quite a bit neglected for a...
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Last post by mgbman
18 Oct 2016, 14:37
Front brakes identification help?

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Oct 2016, 14:09
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by chewbacca » 11 Aug 2016, 09:53

Hi guys.

Front brakes are ready for a service.
Is there an easy way to tell if mine are early or late?
It's an 84 so could go either way I'm...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Oct 2016, 14:09
Cambelt Snapped advice needed (£800 ..??)

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Oct 2016, 19:43
Replies: 7
by pgra0909 » 18 Oct 2016, 01:49

Hi Guys... totally gutted here.. My belt snapped and apparently damaged the valves? I ended up calling a mobile mechanic who called round and fitted...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Oct 2016, 19:43
Grinding noise

Last post by cwe « 17 Oct 2016, 19:56
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by cwe » 13 Oct 2016, 16:06

Hi don't know if this is nothing but when I'm reversing I get a grinding sound then nothin , when I first heard it thought ide bottomed it and caught...

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Last post by cwe
17 Oct 2016, 19:56
oil cooler seals

Last post by glennhod « 17 Oct 2016, 19:05
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by glennhod » 15 Oct 2016, 18:50

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Last post by glennhod
17 Oct 2016, 19:05
AIR FUEL MIXTURE

Last post by chris7ian « 17 Oct 2016, 15:43
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by chris7ian » 19 Sep 2016, 13:50

HI ALL, MY MULtivan has always run very smoothly... until recently. It started at the MOT whe I was told the emissions way WAY out so i had my...

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Last post by chris7ian
17 Oct 2016, 15:43
AAZ engine swap

Last post by vwaddict « 17 Oct 2016, 10:10

by vwaddict » 17 Oct 2016, 10:10

Hi, can anyone direct me to a good step by step aaz engine swap thread.... If there is any. Thanks

Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk

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Last post by vwaddict
17 Oct 2016, 10:10
Fitting aaz

Last post by behai « 17 Oct 2016, 19:08
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by behai » 16 Oct 2016, 19:00

Just fitting AAZ engine into t25.. does anyone know how I can take the AAZ turbo across instead of using the Jx turbo and manifold ???

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Last post by behai
17 Oct 2016, 19:08
Check your fire extinguisher

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Mar 2017, 12:38
Replies: 13
by dave friday » 29 Sep 2016, 19:26

Well me really!! I was replacing the 12 volt switch on the fridge and had to move the extinguisher 2007!!
What type to buy?

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Mar 2017, 12:38
aaz manifold removal advice needed

Last post by tattoojohnny « 16 Oct 2016, 09:49

by tattoojohnny » 16 Oct 2016, 09:49

Morning all.

I think my AAZ engine is blowing from the inlet manifold (I think its still got the JX manifold on). From what I can see using a mirror...

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Last post by tattoojohnny
16 Oct 2016, 09:49
tick over occasionally high Syncro 2.1DJ

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Oct 2016, 08:17
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by syncro4us » 13 Oct 2016, 10:54

After several years of good service the tick over occasionally runs high. From the standard 850rpm it goes to 1200rpm when stationary after warm up....

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Oct 2016, 08:17
Gearbox Issues

Last post by wasp229 « 14 Oct 2016, 17:39
Replies: 11
by Wicksy » 12 Oct 2016, 16:27

Hi everyone I'm new to this so bear with me
I have a 1990 T25 I have just received news from my local garage the my gearbox is shot. However I need...

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Last post by wasp229
14 Oct 2016, 17:39
MOT fail - please tell me how to fix these things

Last post by mgbman « 14 Oct 2016, 15:38
Replies: 8
by Hoopy_Frood » 12 Oct 2016, 11:52

Marv failed his mot, I am sad :cry:

I think I've got a handle on a lot of it, but I'm not sure how to go about fixing these:

front brake binding...

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Last post by mgbman
14 Oct 2016, 15:38
Input shaft supplier needed

Last post by mrdp « 13 Oct 2016, 20:13
Replies: 3
by mrdp » 13 Oct 2016, 11:51

Hi All,
I need to source an input shaft for a 1990 1.6td JX 5 speed. Anyone know a supplier that might stock them?
Thanks,
Dan.

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Last post by mrdp
13 Oct 2016, 20:13
JX oil cooler

Last post by boxer « 12 Oct 2016, 20:52
Replies: 4
by boxer » 11 Oct 2016, 15:16

The JX has an oil cooler built into the filter mount housing? Is that right?

Is there any mileage in adding an external cooler and can this be done...

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Last post by boxer
12 Oct 2016, 20:52
Coolant Leak

Last post by JackE « 12 Oct 2016, 19:52
Replies: 7
by JackE » 09 Oct 2016, 13:55

Whilst we were away I noticed a small coolant leak which a garage in France repaired- I just crawled under the van to check and the repair looks a...

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Last post by JackE
12 Oct 2016, 19:52
JX Coolant pressure

Last post by superdes « 12 Oct 2016, 14:27
Replies: 11
by superdes » 06 Oct 2016, 19:50

I'm having some issues with the old JX and am fearing the worst. Hopefully someone with a bit more knowledge and experience might be able to help me...

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Last post by superdes
12 Oct 2016, 14:27
Coolant leak from head stud?

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Oct 2016, 19:54
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by VAN with a PLAN » 31 Jul 2016, 19:59

I appear to be losing coolant from a slight weep around a head stud/nut. Is this likely?

It is difficult to trace but it does seem to be coming...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Oct 2016, 19:54
DG Exhaust stud broken

Last post by King Kenny « 10 Oct 2016, 19:20
Replies: 6
by JeffRoo » 09 Oct 2016, 09:45

Hi All, new to the T25's as I've just joined the ownership club. Have an 84 converted caravelle with 1.9DG engine.
It has a 'sports exhaust' but I...

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Last post by King Kenny
10 Oct 2016, 19:20
Ahhh! Radiator pipe has split - anyone know where I can buy

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Oct 2016, 16:59
Replies: 3
by iamtheactor » 10 Oct 2016, 12:07

Seems my Radiator pipe has split! (The pipe running from the coolant - see picture).

Anyone know the best place to get a replacement near he M4?!?...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Oct 2016, 16:59
BOD - 1.6TD JX - In over my head!

Last post by Gary. « 10 Oct 2016, 16:51
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by Gary. » 14 Aug 2016, 14:03
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Leading on from the above post, my buzzer of doom issue has taking me way beyond my the basic skills (& tools) and I need help / opinions!

I have...
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Last post by Gary.
10 Oct 2016, 16:51
Stuck crank oil seal

Last post by sjmtlewy « 10 Oct 2016, 12:16
Replies: 3
by sjmtlewy » 09 Oct 2016, 15:15

I'm changing my crank pulley oil seal to fix a leak. I've successfully got the pulley off, but the seal itself is a right ball ache. I've tried...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
10 Oct 2016, 12:16
1.9DG just stopped running.

Last post by keynsham1 « 09 Oct 2016, 20:28
Replies: 18
by keynsham1 » 11 Sep 2016, 18:54
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My van has broken down! It has a 1.9DG with an automatic choke. It has always been slow to start as the choke adjustment is out but it always starts...
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Last post by keynsham1
09 Oct 2016, 20:28
Garage recommendations in Brighton/East Sussex

Last post by Ant-t « 09 Oct 2016, 18:35
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by plinky » 09 Oct 2016, 17:49

Hi.

My girlfriend has a lovely 1987 1.9 High top T3 that is generally in great condition, though has a few annoying faults. Can anyone recommend a...

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Last post by Ant-t
09 Oct 2016, 18:35
Sudden serious oil leak

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Oct 2016, 16:58
Replies: 2
by Ramsden15 » 09 Oct 2016, 11:51

I went for a drive yesterday in the van and when I arrived where I was going I noticed it was dropping a significant amount of oil from underneath....

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Oct 2016, 16:58
Annoying leak under head nut.

Last post by 123-jn « 09 Oct 2016, 12:37
Replies: 2
by 123-jn » 08 Oct 2016, 20:14

A few months ago I built myself a 2.1 based in an old early case and did a thread about the rebuild. Unfortunately I had a bit of bad luck and on...

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Last post by 123-jn
09 Oct 2016, 12:37
Sump removal and bearings jx/jr 1.6td

Last post by dave friday « 08 Oct 2016, 21:34
Replies: 3
by quattrodave » 08 Oct 2016, 16:55

Well after finding a piece of metal after an oil change I'm thinking of dropping the sump to check the bearings.
Are the bearing shells easy to...

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Last post by dave friday
08 Oct 2016, 21:34
32 34 PDSIT carbs help please

Last post by mgbman « 08 Oct 2016, 15:23
Replies: 6
by mgbman » 02 Oct 2016, 16:44

I am looking to help my son sort out his T25 1980 CU Devon which he has owned for 6 years now.

On his way to the Grill n Chill from Hastings he...

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Last post by mgbman
08 Oct 2016, 15:23
New User (with questions!)

Last post by mr_nunn « 08 Oct 2016, 07:18
Replies: 34
by J-Lo » 17 Jun 2015, 09:35
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Hi everyone,

I am a new owner of an F-reg beige T3 camper. I wanted to introduce myself - as this seems like a really useful place to get to know -...
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Last post by mr_nunn
08 Oct 2016, 07:18
Any Aircooled experts know their cams?

Last post by itchyfeet « 07 Oct 2016, 07:10
Replies: 24
by itchyfeet » 20 Sep 2016, 05:25
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WBX DG cams are now pretty much gone it seems, they were also fitted to CT1.6

I found this which is a four rivet cam for a T2 bay 1.6 from 8/71...
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Last post by itchyfeet
07 Oct 2016, 07:10
Brake nipple snapped!

Last post by a1winchester « 06 Oct 2016, 20:22
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by Squeezebox » 06 Oct 2016, 20:16

Oh...dear...oh dear...oh dear.... :(

Brake nipple snapped off (front disc, right side), totally and completly flush with the caliper :evil:

I was...

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Last post by a1winchester
06 Oct 2016, 20:22
Aw sh*t - knocking from intake.

Last post by lefty67 « 06 Oct 2016, 18:05
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by Oldiebut goodie » 03 Oct 2016, 17:19

2.5DI F.O.R.D engine
Running the replacement boat engine once fitted I have a slight problem. Knocking/banging from air intake, sounds like one...

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Last post by lefty67
06 Oct 2016, 18:05
Starts First Time Runs for 5 Mins then Chucks it?

Last post by Smiffo « 06 Oct 2016, 15:28
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by Enternent » 04 Oct 2016, 20:19

Weber 32/36 progressive carburettor is fitted and as above once its warmed up it dies. Then won't start, any ideas?

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06 Oct 2016, 15:28

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