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Cause of over heating?

Last post by what2do « 11 Apr 2015, 15:01
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by what2do » 07 Apr 2015, 09:29
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Yesterday at 9.30 am, the fan came on which was a bit of a surprise. I was in a traffic jam and the sun was shining but it wasn't warm enough to for...
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Last post by what2do
11 Apr 2015, 15:01
Small coolant pipe leak

Last post by T3luestar « 10 Apr 2015, 23:20
Replies: 2
by T3luestar » 10 Apr 2015, 19:38

Something tells me this isn't going to be the easiest to change.
Spotted I was losing small amounts of coolant and managed to trace it back to this....

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Last post by T3luestar
10 Apr 2015, 23:20
Push Rod Play/hydraulic issue

Last post by PeeSG « 10 Apr 2015, 19:53
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by PeeSG » 27 Feb 2015, 14:32
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Hi all

Got a 1.9 wbx 1983

r/h push rod on cylinder 1 is not touching the rocker when on tdc and also fully wound out ie. no more thread.

Had a...
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Last post by PeeSG
10 Apr 2015, 19:53
WBX stud removal, lesson one.

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Apr 2015, 19:23
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by silverbullet » 10 Apr 2015, 18:34

I will post this for the benefit of those who find themselves in the unenviable position of having to replace wbx head studs and are contemplating an...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Apr 2015, 19:23
Tappety engine

Last post by ethelred the ready « 10 Apr 2015, 18:48
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by ethelred the ready » 10 Apr 2015, 18:30

Hello DG engine gurus. Engine running great, but seems to be a little more tappety than it was. With my 2cv you don't have to worry about the tappets...

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Last post by ethelred the ready
10 Apr 2015, 18:48
Whats worse than a jubilee clip for fuel line?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 Apr 2015, 18:15
Replies: 15
by badgerfax » 08 Apr 2015, 19:46
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I'm in the process of swapping to AGG so going to update my rusty water pipes with nice shiny stainless ones from brickworks. So the tank had to be...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 Apr 2015, 18:15
Stinks of fuel

Last post by RobH « 10 Apr 2015, 10:42
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by Hoopy_Frood » 07 Apr 2015, 12:35

My van continues to smell quite strongly of fuel when running - it's not really noticeable when just sitting there.
I think it's time to drop the...

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Last post by RobH
10 Apr 2015, 10:42
Lower Ball Joint !!

Last post by CovKid « 10 Apr 2015, 09:56
Replies: 3
by hakuna matata » 07 Apr 2015, 22:29

Besides the use of a press who has got or have a picture of a special VW tool required for the fitting of a lower ball joint . any help would be...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Apr 2015, 09:56
HELP - Broken selector shaft thread

Last post by MiloSteel « 09 Apr 2015, 22:39

by MiloSteel » 09 Apr 2015, 22:39

Hi all,

Looking for some good old fashioned help, I tried to remove the nut the connects the selector shaft on the gearbox to the gear shift...

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Last post by MiloSteel
09 Apr 2015, 22:39
WBX Elring full gasket set = 356.362

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 Apr 2015, 20:05
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by itchyfeet » 09 Apr 2015, 19:38

Just got one for 86 quid delivered, if you know the part number you can shop around :ok
includes dirko s for water jacket and yellow for head bolts...

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 Apr 2015, 20:05
possible brake servo.

Last post by dub1670 « 08 Apr 2015, 21:13
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by dub1670 » 07 Apr 2015, 20:24

evening all

im getting a hissing sound from the behind the dash on my 1980 van. around where the brake servo is. happens when depressing the brake...

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Last post by dub1670
08 Apr 2015, 21:13
1z engine last chance saloon!

Last post by ELVIS « 10 Apr 2015, 21:59
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by jonnyoffcas79 » 08 Apr 2015, 20:28

I recently got myself an Audi 80 with a 1.9 tdi, 100000 on the clock and the car is very very clean with full history. The problem I have is engine...

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Last post by ELVIS
10 Apr 2015, 21:59
Good mechanic required around Grays Essex

Last post by project25 « 08 Apr 2015, 19:31

by project25 » 08 Apr 2015, 19:31

Hi, I have shamefully sold my loverly project25 . I was assuming the buyer would be a simular VW nut, but it turns out she has never had a camper or...

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Last post by project25
08 Apr 2015, 19:31
Accelerator pump spring

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Apr 2015, 11:51
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by sjmtlewy » 05 Apr 2015, 16:50

Does anyone know where to get a new spring for a 2E3 accelerator pump? Mine seems to have gone walkies.

Cheers,
Tim

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Apr 2015, 11:51
anyone know a good mechanic?

Last post by jamesc76 « 08 Apr 2015, 10:28
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by vdubT25newbie » 03 Apr 2015, 16:30

Afternoon Gents and ladies
First post on this forum so please be gentle I :shock: have an 1983 1.9 t25 autohomes which I have been doing up lot of...

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Last post by jamesc76
08 Apr 2015, 10:28
Another Oil Pressure Light Question

Last post by chriscburgess « 08 Apr 2015, 09:35
Replies: 5
by Gnarly Old Dog » 07 Apr 2015, 20:33

Hi Guys, Sorry but I need some help please. I've searched the Wiki, read other articles and tried to refrain from posting yet another oil pressure...

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Last post by chriscburgess
08 Apr 2015, 09:35
Hose joiners

Last post by badgerfax « 08 Apr 2015, 07:04
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by badgerfax » 05 Apr 2015, 21:08

Need to join some hoses on my AGG conversions cooling system, I have been searching the web and there are umpteen hose connectors out there, but can...

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Last post by badgerfax
08 Apr 2015, 07:04
Early gearbox fitting to late van

Last post by oorwullie « 07 Apr 2015, 20:25
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by specialshoe » 03 Apr 2015, 07:47

I have a 1990 t25 with 4 speed box.

Is it possible to change the gearbox for the early DU type.

Bell housing and clutch cylinder etc all looks like...

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Last post by oorwullie
07 Apr 2015, 20:25
Is this correct

Last post by oorwullie « 07 Apr 2015, 20:23
Replies: 6
by Professor plumb » 06 Apr 2015, 19:17

Hi all
Thanks for all the great information on here it's helped me a lot recently,now I have a question , I've got a 1.6 Aircooled pop top 1980 t25...

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Last post by oorwullie
07 Apr 2015, 20:23
Filler Tank Question

Last post by Chunksta « 07 Apr 2015, 19:01
Replies: 6
by Chunksta » 06 Apr 2015, 17:51

Guys,
I've fitted a new water pump, all watertight.

I've now bled the whole system, again, and again on ramps. Great help on wiki! Thank you....

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Last post by Chunksta
07 Apr 2015, 19:01
Mechanic needed

Last post by keytouch « 07 Apr 2015, 18:07
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by centro » 07 Apr 2015, 17:17

Looking for T25 mechanic in Liphook Hants area. Any recommendations ?

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Last post by keytouch
07 Apr 2015, 18:07
were to get a 2.1 radiator ?

Last post by Auto « 07 Apr 2015, 17:34
Replies: 4
by Auto » 07 Apr 2015, 16:33

Hi folks just want to know were to get a new 2.1 radiator brickworks are out of stock on the web site
and i cant find contact info to see if they are...

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Last post by Auto
07 Apr 2015, 17:34
Tipton Transporters

Last post by YamYam « 07 Apr 2015, 13:35

by YamYam » 07 Apr 2015, 13:35

Has anyone ever used Tipton transporters in the west midlands for any work. :?:

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Last post by YamYam
07 Apr 2015, 13:35
Hi revs when changing gear

Last post by nordberg « 07 Apr 2015, 09:48
Replies: 15
by nordberg » 31 Dec 2014, 09:56
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Hi All,
I have noticed over the last couple of days use of my van that the engine seems to be revving high when changing up the gears (diesel JX...
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Last post by nordberg
07 Apr 2015, 09:48
New radiator and still overheats if heater off

Last post by AdrianC « 07 Apr 2015, 07:27
Replies: 25
by garry247 » 27 Mar 2015, 12:43
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Was driving for the first time in a while after MOT and noticed when I switched off the heat from the vents that the van overheated till I switched...
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Last post by AdrianC
07 Apr 2015, 07:27
Fitting fuel tank

Last post by Whitevanman « 06 Apr 2015, 20:55
Replies: 4
by Whitevanman » 04 Apr 2015, 07:44

After wrestling with the tank under the van yesterday I have a quick question.

Does it go in with the breather crossover pipe already fitted (as...

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Last post by Whitevanman
06 Apr 2015, 20:55
Mechanic Cumbria or Lancashire

Last post by Nippy « 06 Apr 2015, 18:29

by Nippy » 06 Apr 2015, 18:29

Hi All
New to the site. Just bought a '91 T25 1.9DG Autosleeper Trident and she seems to be leaking a small amount of coolant from the near side...

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Last post by Nippy
06 Apr 2015, 18:29
Quick Coolant Question

Last post by Chunksta « 06 Apr 2015, 08:41
Replies: 21
by BertieWells » 20 Oct 2014, 14:43
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Hi guys, i haven't had much time to check as i have to run (litterally) off to work. I thought id see if you guys can figure it out while im away...
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Last post by Chunksta
06 Apr 2015, 08:41
Thread size for oil pres' sender

Last post by Dazco « 05 Apr 2015, 19:41
Replies: 6
by Dazco » 05 Apr 2015, 12:38

What's the thread size for the oil pressure sender on an early 1.9 DG.
I'm sorting parts out to fit a wet pressure gauge.
Thanks :ok

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Last post by Dazco
05 Apr 2015, 19:41
Gearbox Oil Change

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Apr 2015, 16:16
Replies: 16
by crazymilk » 25 Mar 2015, 13:21
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Is there a DIY/Guide anywhere on how to change the gearbox oil on my 86 T25?

Thanks
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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Apr 2015, 16:16
tappets/draper range blades

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Apr 2015, 08:55
Replies: 3
by zero127 » 04 Apr 2015, 09:06

hi I have range blades 0.05 to1.0 mm which one do I use please they go up in 0.05 / 0.10 and so on

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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Apr 2015, 08:55
Injectors replacment

Last post by oorwullie « 04 Apr 2015, 21:34
Replies: 43
by colouredFunk » 30 Mar 2015, 20:55
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Hello, where is a good place to replace my injectors from? I was planning on getting them from GoWesty but they are having problems with the...
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Last post by oorwullie
04 Apr 2015, 21:34
near side radius rod stuck in

Last post by Drucifer « 04 Apr 2015, 20:32
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by Drucifer » 04 Apr 2015, 14:31

Well I have just changed the drivers side radius rod bushes, took a bit of pressure to undo the rod but all is sorted, unlike the passenger side...

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Last post by Drucifer
04 Apr 2015, 20:32
Isn't the wiki brilliant!

Last post by scottbott « 04 Apr 2015, 16:33
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by hughzt » 04 Apr 2015, 15:57

I just wanted to say a big thanks to all who have contributed to the wiki section. I'm quite experienced with maintaining British classics but I'm...

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Last post by scottbott
04 Apr 2015, 16:33
Rattle from driver's side

Last post by danmetallic « 04 Apr 2015, 14:36
Replies: 3
by danmetallic » 02 Apr 2015, 18:44

So, I’ve had an ongoing rattle coming from underneath the drivers seat, as though the bumper or spare wheel holder were loose. Everything is solid...

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Last post by danmetallic
04 Apr 2015, 14:36
Oil temperature gauge WBX

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Apr 2015, 13:21
Replies: 24
by itchyfeet » 15 Mar 2015, 20:39
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Anybody fitted an oil temp sender?
it has to be in the engine oil not on a t piece or remote t piece
thinking you could weld a boss into the oil...
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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Apr 2015, 13:21
mobile machanic mansfield

Last post by Ian and Lins « 04 Apr 2015, 10:04
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by kimbest88 » 02 Apr 2015, 13:14

in need of a Good mobile machanic in the Mansfield Nottingham area please need help to fix my van

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Last post by Ian and Lins
04 Apr 2015, 10:04
New starter motor won't engage

Last post by Rich_Colins « 03 Apr 2015, 16:51
Replies: 8
by Rich_Colins » 27 Mar 2015, 18:31

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and the VW world and have come across a bit of a tricky situation. I've looked through the forum but can't find an...

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Last post by Rich_Colins
03 Apr 2015, 16:51
Exhaust

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Apr 2015, 09:15
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by tone » 02 Apr 2015, 16:59

I have a 1989 2.1 petrol we've owned for 8 years - the exhaust has started blowing somewhere ( can't identify exactly where but can hear it ) I have...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Apr 2015, 09:15
Choke pulldown

Last post by Theclash « 03 Apr 2015, 08:42
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by Theclash » 26 Mar 2015, 22:39
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Symptoms, from cold very chuggy when idling for first minute or so and smokey ,tickle on acc pedal and it clears and idles as it should.
Is this...
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Last post by Theclash
03 Apr 2015, 08:42
gear change noise

Last post by dubslug « 02 Apr 2015, 21:29
Replies: 3
by dubslug » 17 Mar 2015, 21:09

hi all, when changing gear I get the most awful squeaking from gear stick/linkage..
any ideas?? seems to be worst when going forward backwards in...

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Last post by dubslug
02 Apr 2015, 21:29
new carburettors..

Last post by mike9009 « 02 Apr 2015, 20:52
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by Asw » 29 Mar 2015, 20:39

Hi.
our existing solex carbs are well past it.
I'm quite happy to invest in replacement carburettors but the eternal question is what should I get?...

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Last post by mike9009
02 Apr 2015, 20:52
oil pressure warning light

Last post by tee3peeo « 02 Apr 2015, 19:05
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by tee3peeo » 13 Feb 2015, 16:30
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my oil pressure light came on yesterday after driving around town for about half an hour. However it's only on at low revs, eg tickover. Anything...
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Last post by tee3peeo
02 Apr 2015, 19:05
Stainless Steel Exhaust. T25 Aircooled, P. 1600 ct Engine.

Last post by sarran1955 « 02 Apr 2015, 18:05
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by totallyconfused » 28 Mar 2015, 19:38

Hi all,

My exhaust is pretty ropey....and to be honest am sick of messing around with it and paying out loads on bits.

Van is T25 Aircooled,...

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Last post by sarran1955
02 Apr 2015, 18:05
No tailpipe - any issues?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Apr 2015, 13:54
Replies: 7
by Miles » 01 Apr 2015, 09:45

Hi volks
My tailpipe has rusted through and fallen off leaving the flange and three very rusty nuts on the silencer. I going on a 300-mile round trip...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Apr 2015, 13:54
ignition

Last post by Dazco « 02 Apr 2015, 12:54
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by DRDAN » 02 Apr 2015, 12:14

how does 1 remove the ignition barell & switch. from a 1988 T25. many thanks Dan.

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Last post by Dazco
02 Apr 2015, 12:54
Testing antifreeze concentration

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Apr 2015, 08:25
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by ghost123uk » 01 Apr 2015, 09:32
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My DG has a very slight drip from it's head seal. It only needs topping up, about 1/2 to 1 Ltr, about once a month. I usually carry a 1Ltr bottle of...
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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Apr 2015, 08:25
Timini77's DG reseal

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Apr 2015, 05:32
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by silverbullet » 28 Mar 2015, 15:27
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I have just finished this one needing a fresh set of rubbers to cure persistant coolant loss and the sump plug helicoiling, along with a new rear...
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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Apr 2015, 05:32
Exhaust code?

Last post by Roydini « 01 Apr 2015, 23:34
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by Juuls » 01 Apr 2015, 11:06

I need to price up a stainless steel exhaust for the van. VW Speed shop come in at £460, which is cheaper than Just Kampers. I have a local tyre and...

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Last post by Roydini
01 Apr 2015, 23:34
2.0 air cooled white smoke and strong petrol smell

Last post by Taggy « 01 Apr 2015, 19:47
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by Taggy » 28 Mar 2015, 17:11
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Hello all.
I came to start the t25 today and it ran really lumpy and had no power with lots of white? Smoke and a really strong smell of petrol. I've...
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01 Apr 2015, 19:47

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