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gearbox dimensions help?

Last post by drumnut182 « 25 Mar 2007, 19:02
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by drumnut182 » 23 Mar 2007, 17:18

Heyup, just a quickie question....I have to pick up a 1600 diesel 5 speed gearbox tomorrow in my Ford Escort Hatchback. Does anyone know the...

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Last post by drumnut182
25 Mar 2007, 19:02
fuses and relays!!!!

Last post by lambrettalee « 25 Mar 2007, 18:57
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by lambrettalee » 25 Mar 2007, 16:46

can anyone give me an idea of what the numbers on my relays on our van relate to, ie 19, 42, 21, etc i am trying to source the one for the central...

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Last post by lambrettalee
25 Mar 2007, 18:57
HELP, THE VAN IS POORLY

Last post by _wendy_ « 25 Mar 2007, 18:26
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by hembo666 » 20 Mar 2007, 14:05
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the van started struggling on the way home from work and stalled whenever i dipped the clutch at the junction, i got it back onto the drive as its...
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Last post by _wendy_
25 Mar 2007, 18:26
Urgent-need clip thingy for cable

Last post by Louey « 25 Mar 2007, 17:20
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by sventhrusta » 24 Mar 2007, 10:15

Have lost the clip that stops the accelerator cable jumping off the cam-if you know what I mean-does anybody sell 'em-cant find them listed...

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Last post by Louey
25 Mar 2007, 17:20
Chrome window trim for Caravelle

Last post by g60steve « 25 Mar 2007, 16:08
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by orcecaveman » 24 Mar 2007, 10:56

Anybody bought or know who supplies the finnishing trim for the window seals on Caravelles please?

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Last post by g60steve
25 Mar 2007, 16:08
temperature gauge

Last post by Aidan « 25 Mar 2007, 15:06
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by bartlby bus » 25 Mar 2007, 10:57

hello

i have an a reg 1.9 petrol bus and the dash temperature gauge is behaving oddly. when i turn the ignition on (not startingthe engine) the...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Mar 2007, 15:06
alarm demobiliser for type 25 syncro 2.1 litre petrol

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 25 Mar 2007, 11:25
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by syncro4us » 21 Mar 2007, 17:25

can any one suggest asap as we are leaving soon a good alarm and / or demobiliser system or methods they use for security of vehicle
we have a syncro...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
25 Mar 2007, 11:25
Paint Code

Last post by Allan344 « 24 Mar 2007, 23:38
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by Allan344 » 24 Mar 2007, 20:58

Can anybody help me identify the correct paint code for my VW Transporter T25.

Date of 1st Registartion is 28/01/1987 and the

Chassis No is...

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Last post by Allan344
24 Mar 2007, 23:38
Roof lining on a tin top

Last post by The_blue « 24 Mar 2007, 21:17
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by The_blue » 20 Mar 2007, 19:57

Was thinking about using the bendable MDF to make a roof lining on but '82 pannel conversion. Anyone tried it? any tips or tricks?

Was thinking that...

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Last post by The_blue
24 Mar 2007, 21:17
all terrain tyres for a 14" Syncro

Last post by andysimpson « 24 Mar 2007, 18:59
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by mud » 24 Mar 2007, 18:32

I am trying to find out what are the best and biggest all terrain/ mud terrain tyres that will fit on a 14 Syncro with no modifications. If any of...

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Last post by andysimpson
24 Mar 2007, 18:59
Changing Oil?

Last post by jed the spread « 24 Mar 2007, 15:41
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by CAT220 » 24 Mar 2007, 12:31

Guys,

Planning on changing the oil, replacing the plugs on the van today.

Should I be removing the sump plug aswell as the drain plug? And if so...

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Last post by jed the spread
24 Mar 2007, 15:41
Eber fuel consumption.

Last post by Ruby « 24 Mar 2007, 13:32
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by Ruby » 21 Mar 2007, 20:10
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Hi folks,
Newbie first post so please excuse protocol ignorance! :oops:

My question is how much fuel, roughly, will my Eberspacher use per hour?...
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Last post by Ruby
24 Mar 2007, 13:32
Battery and Eber help for a Newbie

Last post by Ant « 24 Mar 2007, 12:49
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by Ant » 23 Mar 2007, 17:18

I am dying to get out in my lovely van but have a couple of problems I need help with before I can ...

Firstly, I tried starting and all I got was a...

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Last post by Ant
24 Mar 2007, 12:49
T25 Instrument panel blubs stuck solid. Help

Last post by guz « 24 Mar 2007, 09:27
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by sandringham » 22 Mar 2007, 18:23

I have a 1989 T25 with no night instrument lights; clock. oil and
speedo. The oil lights etc come on its just the night light over them that isn't...

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Last post by guz
24 Mar 2007, 09:27
My POP TOPS stopped....

Last post by sherlock « 23 Mar 2007, 22:57
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by sherlock » 16 Mar 2007, 18:21

Howdy,

My POP TOP is held on by 3 hinges (as are most I think) but one of the hinges (the one nearest the rear) as come undone. The hinge itself is...

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Last post by sherlock
23 Mar 2007, 22:57
speedo cable

Last post by cumbriankeith « 23 Mar 2007, 20:16
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by campervanbrian » 23 Mar 2007, 15:31

hello all
is there anyone who can give me some advise as to fitting a speedo cable on a 1988 petrol transporter.
thanks

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Last post by cumbriankeith
23 Mar 2007, 20:16
Zig charging

Last post by Ivorblueun « 23 Mar 2007, 18:23
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by timthetrader » 19 Mar 2007, 17:12
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my leisure battery charges fine with mains but does'nt charge from engine! But the van battery does! Checked all fuses! Checked battery
Help any...
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Last post by Ivorblueun
23 Mar 2007, 18:23
Part Suppliers???

Last post by peterg « 23 Mar 2007, 18:03
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by peterg » 20 Mar 2007, 22:38

Hi,
Anyone with any advise regarding where to buy parts for my Type 25, looking for complete exhaust system, 2.1 auto 89, know theyre £££! And...

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Last post by peterg
23 Mar 2007, 18:03
Anti roll bar bushes

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Mar 2007, 13:55
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by The_blue » 17 Mar 2007, 16:23

I'm replacing the roll bar bushes on my '82.

I can't get them localy (unless VW have em?) so i need to order from somewhere.

I've seen em at just...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Mar 2007, 13:55
Urgent help please!

Last post by graeme1210 « 23 Mar 2007, 09:54
Replies: 7
by graeme1210 » 22 Mar 2007, 13:32

I am having an absolute nightmare getting my van registered with dvla.
Had it since January and still haven't gone any further than the mot...

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Last post by graeme1210
23 Mar 2007, 09:54
FITTING NEW SPEEDO CABLE

Last post by cumbriankeith « 23 Mar 2007, 00:16
Replies: 1
by campervanbrian » 22 Mar 2007, 17:33

ELO FELLOW CAMPERS
DONT KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP, I HAVE A T25 1988 AND HAVE TO FIT A SPEEDO CABLE ON THE WEEKEND, NEVER DONE THAT BEFORE, IS THERE ANY...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
23 Mar 2007, 00:16
Non Starter

Last post by Willoughby « 22 Mar 2007, 22:56
Replies: 8
by finbahr » 22 Mar 2007, 21:30

My van's been lying for 2 months without being started.
I charged the battery and tried to start it...just getting a click from the relay.
It seems...

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Last post by Willoughby
22 Mar 2007, 22:56
Exhausted looking for a new exhaust!

Last post by sandringham « 22 Mar 2007, 18:35
Replies: 14
by sandringham » 27 Feb 2007, 10:34

Hi,

I have a water cooled 89 1900 petrol T25 that needs a new exhaust system fitted. So many garages round here either don't want to know or are...

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Last post by sandringham
22 Mar 2007, 18:35
how interchangeable are the instrument pods van to van

Last post by 1664 « 22 Mar 2007, 13:30
Replies: 4
by bradcab » 21 Mar 2007, 21:08

I have a 1.6na Vin Diesel. Will only a diesel dash pod be suitable?

cheers peeps

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Last post by 1664
22 Mar 2007, 13:30
water leak on my van....

Last post by Ivorblueun « 21 Mar 2007, 21:36
Replies: 2
by ChrisW » 21 Mar 2007, 21:03

Been out in the van tonight and as I pulled up noticed a load of steam in my mirror, knocked the motor off, jumped out to find the engine dumping its...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
21 Mar 2007, 21:36
Overheating help ,not leaking or thermostat or head gasget..

Last post by bradcab « 21 Mar 2007, 20:41
Replies: 8
by winston wolf » 19 Mar 2007, 20:27

Ok here i go....
Have checked wiki/search forum and can not see any refrence to this so appologies if i missed it somewher but i am new :roll:

Ok...

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Last post by bradcab
21 Mar 2007, 20:41
Central locking

Last post by dink « 21 Mar 2007, 20:28
Replies: 19
by CovKid » 06 Sep 2006, 20:01
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I just bought a universal central locking kit. Would anyone be interested if I created a 'how to' page with photos so you can see how I fitted it? If...
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Last post by dink
21 Mar 2007, 20:28
Petrol leak!

Last post by Sir Chad « 21 Mar 2007, 16:16
Replies: 3
by Sir Chad » 21 Mar 2007, 15:51

Hello,
I've just started driving my wedge on a regular basis (after about 6 sporadic months of GTi engine conversion) I took it to the petrol station...

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Last post by Sir Chad
21 Mar 2007, 16:16
Whats the quickest way of sourcing a diesel engine ?

Last post by camper « 21 Mar 2007, 08:52
Replies: 16
by ringo » 19 Mar 2007, 16:38
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Im driving 250 miles a week in the van. I live in it for 3 nights while working away from home.

The engine has just started making a knocking noise...
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Last post by camper
21 Mar 2007, 08:52
t25 square lamps

Last post by g60steve « 20 Mar 2007, 22:37
Replies: 3
by lambrettalee » 20 Mar 2007, 19:28

are these the same fitment as a scirocco????

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Last post by g60steve
20 Mar 2007, 22:37
1982 2.0 Air Cooled - Leaded or Unleaded?

Last post by phade « 20 Mar 2007, 21:03
Replies: 7
by CAT220 » 10 Feb 2007, 13:07

Apologies if this is a repost but struggling to find a definitive answer after searching.

Can I run my van on normal unleaded or do I need to add a...

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Last post by phade
20 Mar 2007, 21:03
Engine rebuilds?

Last post by Other-Power « 20 Mar 2007, 20:17

by Other-Power » 20 Mar 2007, 20:17

Hi all,

Hi all to do with a 1.6D T

Just looking but what sort of cost would a head gasket cost. I can do most of the work my self but if the...

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Last post by Other-Power
20 Mar 2007, 20:17
Rough Running

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Mar 2007, 19:14
Replies: 5
by andy_cull » 20 Mar 2007, 18:11

My 1.9 dg carevelle has over the last week has started to back fire under load. It only happens at one point and you can either back off or or...

5 Replies

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Mar 2007, 19:14
oil in water AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by thenaylortribe « 20 Mar 2007, 19:01
Replies: 8
by thenaylortribe » 20 Mar 2007, 09:56

enough of the shouting...

So after cooking things a bit when alternator tensioner wheel collapsed, I now have a bit of oil in the coolant system....

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Last post by thenaylortribe
20 Mar 2007, 19:01
Replacing DF engine with DG

Last post by chipster1 « 20 Mar 2007, 18:59
Replies: 14
by scooterdoc » 09 Mar 2007, 20:33

I'm just about to get a new bus, but it has DF engine, my old one has DG

Is it easy to replace it with the DG? or any recommendations for upping the...

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Last post by chipster1
20 Mar 2007, 18:59
leaking skylight on devon pop.

Last post by chipster1 « 20 Mar 2007, 18:57
Replies: 3
by chipster1 » 19 Mar 2007, 11:09

can i get this done at any cravan place or will it be a problem!?

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Last post by chipster1
20 Mar 2007, 18:57
Tow bar

Last post by DiscoDave « 20 Mar 2007, 18:39
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by Peter Hurn » 20 Mar 2007, 17:33

Need some advice on fitting a towbar.Do i have to chisel off the nuts that are welded to the original brackets and the same with the original tow...

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Last post by DiscoDave
20 Mar 2007, 18:39
T25 square headlamps?

Last post by Rey « 20 Mar 2007, 14:58
Replies: 2
by Rey » 18 Mar 2007, 10:15

Have fitted some square headlamps to my t25, have used the original loom on my vehicle, have linked over inner lamps from outer lamps using doner...

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Last post by Rey
20 Mar 2007, 14:58
Noisey tappets?

Last post by scooterdoc « 20 Mar 2007, 13:49
Replies: 5
by Fox McIntyre » 19 Mar 2007, 15:17

Tappets on my 1.9DG WBX (102000 miles) are noisy, even after a long run and oil change.. my last boss told me there was an adjustment that was to be...

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Last post by scooterdoc
20 Mar 2007, 13:49
Locks on rear hatch

Last post by ermie571 « 20 Mar 2007, 12:40

by ermie571 » 20 Mar 2007, 12:40

Ok folks, we recently lost the keys to John's panel (late hatch), but fortunately had scoobs old lock set (early hatch). Is there a way of making the...

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Last post by ermie571
20 Mar 2007, 12:40
What would you do?

Last post by booster24 « 20 Mar 2007, 09:47
Replies: 12
by booster24 » 13 Mar 2007, 08:12

OK, I've got a water jacket leak on my right cylinder which drips but needs sorting, was going to get some one to sort it but now have some ramps to...

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Last post by booster24
20 Mar 2007, 09:47
wheels and bumpers

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Mar 2007, 23:09
Replies: 6
by clogsplasher » 19 Mar 2007, 12:01

Hi, I need two new bumpers for my T3 on a 'B' reg. Are there any other vehicles who's bumpers will attach? What sort of money are they second hand?...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Mar 2007, 23:09
it seems to be running hot, should i worry?

Last post by marmite_on_toast « 19 Mar 2007, 21:58
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by marmite_on_toast » 14 Mar 2007, 22:19

i've got a gypo and it has a 16td engine in it and it seems to run quite hot, almost over half way on the gauge all the time (after about 5 mins of...

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Last post by marmite_on_toast
19 Mar 2007, 21:58
Gas Tank

Last post by matt « 19 Mar 2007, 21:46
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by dutch » 19 Mar 2007, 13:57

Hi , i have removed my gas tank (factory westy fitment) from onder the vehicle to paint & service . after removing all the fittings the tank made a...

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Last post by matt
19 Mar 2007, 21:46
Revs drop when using electrical stuff, is that normal ? ?

Last post by andysimpson « 19 Mar 2007, 21:25
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by wasserleaker » 17 Mar 2007, 21:03

Hi all,
Just noticed while parked up, engine ticking over, that when i put the blower fan on ,or flash main beam etc. the revs drop about 100 rpm,...

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Last post by andysimpson
19 Mar 2007, 21:25
Blown head gasket : Ã‚Â£600 to repair???

Last post by Horza « 19 Mar 2007, 21:17
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by adambradford » 17 Mar 2007, 17:01

Well, my first camping trip of the year didn't go at all well. I ended up coming home a couple of hours after I set out - on the back of an RAC...

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Last post by Horza
19 Mar 2007, 21:17
Wiring diagram 1989 1.6 TD

Last post by syncroandy « 19 Mar 2007, 19:34
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by dutch » 19 Mar 2007, 10:11

please help ! i need a wiring diagram for a 1989 1.6 TD

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Last post by syncroandy
19 Mar 2007, 19:34
strange puddles of water in foot wells?

Last post by mankymusic « 19 Mar 2007, 12:10
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by billymaya » 13 Feb 2007, 17:36
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hi there as i havent moved the van in about 4 weeks due to the battery being flat,and what with all this ruddy rain ive noticed that i have a puddle...
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Last post by mankymusic
19 Mar 2007, 12:10
Pulley giving up the ghost

Last post by wahvan « 19 Mar 2007, 11:55
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by nowra65 » 01 Dec 2006, 03:41

help!! My '85 T25 is issuing a clattering from the engine bay. Have investigated, if you look at the engine from the rear there are three pulleys,...

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19 Mar 2007, 11:55
Seam de rusting and sealing? Help!

Last post by dutch « 19 Mar 2007, 10:04
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by fairwynds » 15 Mar 2007, 18:01

Doing some seam work....whats best way and what to fill with?
I thanks you..... :)

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19 Mar 2007, 10:04

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