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1.6 Diesel fuel pump leak from a weird place? ne ideas?

Last post by brookie « 29 Aug 2006, 20:44
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by bradcab » 26 Aug 2006, 20:06

I have leak from the throttle spindle on the fuel pump, I had the rod and cable end off cleaned it up etc and tightened the lockating nut right up...

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Last post by brookie
29 Aug 2006, 20:44
rearlight blenders

Last post by markpark « 29 Aug 2006, 20:11
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by lance » 12 Jul 2006, 23:05

is there a reliable place to buy rearlight blenders?also need carat steering wheel can anybody point me in right direction?please

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Last post by markpark
29 Aug 2006, 20:11
Seat Question

Last post by MALAM « 29 Aug 2006, 19:53
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by MALAM » 29 Aug 2006, 19:35

Does anyone know if the seats from a MK1 Golf will fit onto the runners in my T25 Caravelle?

Thanks in advance,
Dave

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Last post by MALAM
29 Aug 2006, 19:53
Fridge aint workin

Last post by syncroandy « 29 Aug 2006, 19:52
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by Darbs » 28 Aug 2006, 19:16

Ive an electrolux 3 way fridge but its stopped working. When on gas the flame is lit but it doesnt get cool and when on 240 the light on front panel...

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Last post by syncroandy
29 Aug 2006, 19:52
Heater won't blow...........

Last post by Mocki « 29 Aug 2006, 13:20
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by shepster » 21 Aug 2006, 11:09
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Turn the knob but nothing happens any idea's?, checked the fuses all is well. 1984 1.9dg.
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Last post by Mocki
29 Aug 2006, 13:20
Bentley Manual

Last post by CovKid « 28 Aug 2006, 21:35
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by jammcd649 » 26 Aug 2006, 09:36

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know where I can get a Bentley manual from for my van?

Thanks,
Jamie

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Last post by CovKid
28 Aug 2006, 21:35
cab headlining + wiring!

Last post by Johanna « 28 Aug 2006, 21:01
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by Johanna » 14 Aug 2006, 10:35

Hi!
Finally got our bus back from the garage, and now it's time to do a few things to it.

firstly:

The wiring behind the dash is a mess, the...

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Last post by Johanna
28 Aug 2006, 21:01
adjustment of lifters

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Aug 2006, 19:17
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by kevtherev » 28 Aug 2006, 15:05

I have read a lot of written info on the adjustment of these buggers.

although they are supposed to be self adjusting, periodical readjusting is...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Aug 2006, 19:17
T25 door draught strips

Last post by speleobod « 28 Aug 2006, 16:46
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by speleobod » 28 Aug 2006, 16:26

Just got these. how do they fit on the pillars as tried fitting them to extension of guttering that runs down pillar on side of windsceen but they...

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28 Aug 2006, 16:46
FYI - New Wiki photo HowTo

Last post by OLD ONE « 26 Aug 2006, 16:16
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by HarryMann » 25 Aug 2006, 22:59

Gearlever floor pivot joint repair kit fitting:

Best viewed maximised at 1280 x 1024 res (2 pictures per row)

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Last post by OLD ONE
26 Aug 2006, 16:16
Replacing seats

Last post by Aidan « 26 Aug 2006, 11:37
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by Balaclava » 25 Aug 2006, 23:35

This may have been asked a million times before but What the blithering heck,....I really do need to get some better seats. The dog has chewed up what was there. The...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Aug 2006, 11:37
Is your bus getting enough tea?

Last post by airhead « 26 Aug 2006, 00:45
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by CovKid » 24 Aug 2006, 20:08

It might sound a bizarre question but I've been spending quite a lot of time raking out stone chips to expose the resultant rust spots and treating...

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Last post by airhead
26 Aug 2006, 00:45
crew cab side windows

Last post by dubaroo « 25 Aug 2006, 22:15
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by dubaroo » 23 Aug 2006, 19:51

Got a quote from vw today for side windows and rubbers for my crew cab. Just wondering if anyone else does them, and how easy/hard are they to fit?

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Last post by dubaroo
25 Aug 2006, 22:15
Headlamp switch

Last post by Andyvandy « 25 Aug 2006, 18:58

by Andyvandy » 25 Aug 2006, 18:58

Hi I'm back asking about my headlamp switch again!

Ordered one from GSF - it arrived today and it doesn't fit :cry:

The VAg Part No. ordered and...

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Last post by Andyvandy
25 Aug 2006, 18:58
Door Handle Protectors

Last post by CovKid « 25 Aug 2006, 18:36

by CovKid » 25 Aug 2006, 18:36

I've seen ally (or chrome?) door handle protectors on a couple of T25s - who stocks these? The sort that fit under the handle to protect the...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Aug 2006, 18:36
Will these wheels fit my van

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Aug 2006, 18:36
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by gwa » 25 Aug 2006, 18:08

Hello

Does anyone know if they will fit

ALLOY WHEEL 15 . J7 . 5 STUD. 112 PCD

Erm I have not got a clue but they look like they might ?

Thanks...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Aug 2006, 18:36
Another merc wheel question

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Aug 2006, 15:37
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by Gruff » 23 Aug 2006, 16:58

Sorry its yet another merc fitment question, I have searched through other threads but cant find any info on this offset. I know I have to enlarge...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Aug 2006, 15:37
changing the dash pod

Last post by CovKid « 24 Aug 2006, 20:11
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by dink » 24 Aug 2006, 20:02

i fancy changing my dash pod to one with a trip meter and tacho in it
what extra wiring will i need to put in, i guess there'll need to be something...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Aug 2006, 20:11
another swivel seat question

Last post by T2Andy « 24 Aug 2006, 13:31
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by dink » 23 Aug 2006, 19:20

are genuine swivel seats handed, i know after market swivels can be used wither side, but what of the genuine article
could an offside swive be used...

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Last post by T2Andy
24 Aug 2006, 13:31
Got the horn?

Last post by R0B « 24 Aug 2006, 12:01
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by Dan Wood » 24 Aug 2006, 08:43

I haven't! :shock:

You only find this out when you need it of course, but last night my van stayed silent when I needed it to go 'parp'. It was a...

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Last post by R0B
24 Aug 2006, 12:01
Generators

Last post by airhead « 24 Aug 2006, 10:37
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by Green Monster » 21 Aug 2006, 21:50
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Hi all

I was thinking of getting a small generator for those nights without hook up,
I have seen a cheap 720 watt what will i be able to run on it,...
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Last post by airhead
24 Aug 2006, 10:37
Whats me relay relaying ?

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Aug 2006, 21:18
Replies: 6
by OB1 » 21 Aug 2006, 23:41

I 've got a 1.9 water cooled petrol dg engine ,A reg there is a relay in the black box full of wires on the n/s in the engine bay -do any of you...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Aug 2006, 21:18
More aerodynamic door mirrors?

Last post by CovKid « 23 Aug 2006, 16:34
Replies: 16
by Jill » 22 Aug 2006, 20:09
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Hi All,

I find when I'm driving above 50 that my mirrors slip. They seem to be the standard mirrors for my '84 bus, but It's a pain in the butt...
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Last post by CovKid
23 Aug 2006, 16:34
side mirrors

Last post by markd « 23 Aug 2006, 15:59
Replies: 2
by markd » 21 Aug 2006, 12:18

school boy error i know! but bought a nice set of chunky carrat side mirrors, only thing is there from a left hooker.
problem is you cant set them to...

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Last post by markd
23 Aug 2006, 15:59
Load reduction Relay

Last post by Dan Wood « 23 Aug 2006, 15:47
Replies: 2
by klatuu » 23 Aug 2006, 08:17

What does the load reduction relay do?

Thanks.

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Last post by Dan Wood
23 Aug 2006, 15:47
rev counter options

Last post by georgeIRL « 23 Aug 2006, 15:25
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 04 Aug 2006, 16:10

Given that most T25's have a fairly useless analogue clock to the right of the speedo (digital stick-on clock makes more sense really) and T25 dash...

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Last post by georgeIRL
23 Aug 2006, 15:25
Oil Filler Leakage

Last post by skell « 23 Aug 2006, 12:50
Replies: 6
by Ian_Fearn » 21 Aug 2006, 20:04

The Syncro is losing a small amount of oil from around the oil filler neck. Is this part common to the normal T25 and the Syncro?

Any ideas where i...

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Last post by skell
23 Aug 2006, 12:50
Leisure Battery not charging

Last post by dbroada « 23 Aug 2006, 12:27
Replies: 6
by colouredFunk » 10 Aug 2006, 08:29

Hello,

I've just realised my leisure battery isn't charging. I've discounted it, tested the cables and there is no current going through.

I've...

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Last post by dbroada
23 Aug 2006, 12:27
What Tyre Pressures

Last post by RedSquirrel « 23 Aug 2006, 11:42
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by SplendiferousII » 23 Aug 2006, 10:24

What tyre pressures should I be using in my van? T25 1.6d Hi top Camper. Usual camping gear inside only so fairly lightly loaded.
14 inch x 185 Tyres...

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Last post by RedSquirrel
23 Aug 2006, 11:42
HT Leads Advice for purchase of.....please.....

Last post by T'Onion « 23 Aug 2006, 11:15
Replies: 5
by toolsntat » 05 Aug 2006, 00:05

As with some other parts being you get what you pay for, should there be a certain brand / type to go for or avoid????

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Last post by T'Onion
23 Aug 2006, 11:15
fig 8 awning strips

Last post by Tex Ritter « 23 Aug 2006, 08:50
Replies: 7
by paulw » 22 Aug 2006, 10:52

Awaiting the arrival of a Reimo Tourmobil 5 awning (secondhand) and need to know if/how the figure of 8 strips attach it to the gutter of my t25...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
23 Aug 2006, 08:50
a swivel seat question

Last post by Balaclava « 23 Aug 2006, 00:30
Replies: 6
by dink » 09 Aug 2006, 17:30

when using swivel seats do you bolt the swivel base down and mount the runners on top or mount the swivel seat on runners
probably an obvious answer,...

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Last post by Balaclava
23 Aug 2006, 00:30
Voltage reg/ stabaliser

Last post by tonytech « 22 Aug 2006, 21:30
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 18 Aug 2006, 17:33

Well just come back from a top week (if a little grey) in Cornwall/Devon/ Somerset and I have this intemitent prob.
Basically my fuel gauge /temp...

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Last post by tonytech
22 Aug 2006, 21:30
Advice on buying Heatexchanger..please..

Last post by toolsntat « 22 Aug 2006, 19:30
Replies: 6
by toolsntat » 17 Aug 2006, 21:28

Need to get a n/s heatexchanger for the camper...
Do I go for the cheapest or go the extra mile and hope that by paying top dollar, I am getting good...

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Last post by toolsntat
22 Aug 2006, 19:30
Std glass for vented glass ?

Last post by HERSHAMBOY « 22 Aug 2006, 14:50
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by HERSHAMBOY » 21 Aug 2006, 10:17

My westfalia rear right hand side window has a chrome strip in the rubber and an airvent as part of the window, I've just been told that this type of...

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Last post by HERSHAMBOY
22 Aug 2006, 14:50
Marker pen & varnish

Last post by ROBS T25 « 22 Aug 2006, 05:36
Replies: 7
by fried chicken » 21 Aug 2006, 19:25

Hi, does anyone know how to remove marker pen writing which has been clear varnished over on a high top, without damaging the fiberglass??

Thanks

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Last post by ROBS T25
22 Aug 2006, 05:36
towing capacity

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Aug 2006, 19:11
Replies: 5
by timthetrader » 21 Aug 2006, 11:34

Hi all just joined up so here goes! Could someone tell me the towing capacity of my van, its a 1990, petrol, 1915 cc.

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Aug 2006, 19:11
Help need parts for my old van.

Last post by dridgy « 21 Aug 2006, 16:35
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by dridgy » 20 Aug 2006, 07:33

Hi Im putting on a new radiator on my van but i need the later plastic cowling and fan and bottom brackets, as my early cowling wont fit.

I also...

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Last post by dridgy
21 Aug 2006, 16:35
WINDOW REMOVAL ?

Last post by HERSHAMBOY « 21 Aug 2006, 12:23
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by HERSHAMBOY » 17 Aug 2006, 10:47

Hi, just discovered some rust bubbling up under the rear right hand side window rubber, I'm gonna need to remove the window to do a proper job.
Can...

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Last post by HERSHAMBOY
21 Aug 2006, 12:23
Fitting manual switch to cooling fan

Last post by CovKid « 21 Aug 2006, 08:12
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by togga » 15 Aug 2006, 11:32
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Hi. I'm a new member and pleased to have joined Club 80-90. I have an 88 1.7 diesel hi-top. I recently had the head replaced and she seems to be...
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Last post by CovKid
21 Aug 2006, 08:12
no points !! bosch 007

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Aug 2006, 11:30
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by mrhutch » 14 Aug 2006, 10:39

Hello All...

I decied to set the timing on Daisy.. spluttrering a bit and maybe pinging (!!??) under load. (Aircooled CU '83)

So went looking for...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Aug 2006, 11:30
Steering wheel boss

Last post by OLD ONE « 20 Aug 2006, 09:19
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by OLD ONE » 08 Aug 2006, 19:10
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Looked on Wiki can't find info.

Before I start must find out.

Will T2 steering wheel boss fit T3.

Cheers
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Last post by OLD ONE
20 Aug 2006, 09:19
interior door latch

Last post by Fritz « 19 Aug 2006, 21:37
Replies: 7
by gagarin » 16 Aug 2006, 13:51

hey

anyone know where i can get one of these?

a 'shurlatch' door catch

ta
g

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Last post by Fritz
19 Aug 2006, 21:37
HEY SYNCROSPARES UK

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 19 Aug 2006, 09:21
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by dridgy » 18 Aug 2006, 20:51

Hi CJ

check out this link to previous topic and give pm me a price please.

thanks

john

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
19 Aug 2006, 09:21
Anyone got a dg 1900 w/shop manual nearby

Last post by OB1 « 18 Aug 2006, 20:39
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by OB1 » 17 Aug 2006, 15:10

Been a bit of a numpty and dont know firing order and which cylinder No is which on a 1983 1900dg water cooled engine (Lost workshop manual )
Any...

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Last post by OB1
18 Aug 2006, 20:39
Digital Clock

Last post by CovKid « 18 Aug 2006, 18:12
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by Andyvandy » 18 Aug 2006, 16:12

Hi
,
Posted a wanted ad for a lcd digital clock for my 1990 Westy, but no response.

Does anyone know where I can get one?

It looks the same as the...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Aug 2006, 18:12
electrics on dash

Last post by ROBS T25 « 18 Aug 2006, 05:21
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by ROBS T25 » 17 Aug 2006, 05:52

ok folks my little red LED flashes constantly i have changed the water level sensor around 3 months ago stopped for a while then back on its defo an...

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Last post by ROBS T25
18 Aug 2006, 05:21
Rev Counter/Tacho

Last post by tonytech « 17 Aug 2006, 21:53
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by Didge » 17 Aug 2006, 21:40

Right, I have found an old tacho/rev counter in the garage, not sure what make as no markings. How/where would you ordinarily plumb in a tacho on a...

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Last post by tonytech
17 Aug 2006, 21:53
VW specialist cambs/lincs?

Last post by BrokenSlider « 16 Aug 2006, 11:49
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by Vladaria » 15 Aug 2006, 10:37

Ideally I want to book the van in to a garage than can do a big check up and sort out the fuel guage, foot heating etc
... does anyone know of a good...

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Last post by BrokenSlider
16 Aug 2006, 11:49
running without thermostat, A/C

Last post by redstar « 16 Aug 2006, 09:54
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by redstar » 11 Aug 2006, 12:35

can you do the above as i think mine is knackered....
(just looked at JK and they want £50)
is it possible to set the flaps inside the tinware to...

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16 Aug 2006, 09:54

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