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TEMP GAUGE RED LIGHT

Last post by banana « 06 Jun 2006, 08:14
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by DOWNHILL44 » 25 May 2006, 19:33

Red Light Temp Gauge
Hi all the red light on the temp gauge comes on and off at will.have changed all the sensors but one (am waiting for the last...

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Last post by banana
06 Jun 2006, 08:14
Towbar DIY

Last post by mrmuch « 06 Jun 2006, 07:41
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by mrmuch » 05 Jun 2006, 13:42

Hi guys,
I'm gonna manufacture my own towbar mounting, just wondering where they normally fit?(1991 t25/3 1.7diesel)

Had a look underneath and the...

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Last post by mrmuch
06 Jun 2006, 07:41
bolt for exhaust WTD

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Jun 2006, 07:30
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by Hacksawbob » 05 Jun 2006, 15:03

does anyone know where I can get a bolt (not stud) for my exhaust to attatch manifold to head. I appear to have lost one. or what length /size do I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 Jun 2006, 07:30
bull bars fitting of

Last post by MacAoidh « 05 Jun 2006, 22:30
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by ermie571 » 31 May 2006, 20:01

can any one tell me how the things fit on please having looked and lined up the brackets i cant see how they go on. i am probably having a thick...

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Last post by MacAoidh
05 Jun 2006, 22:30
King Pin Replacement

Last post by shepster « 05 Jun 2006, 16:06
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by pompey » 01 Jun 2006, 11:05

Just got my van back from the MOT.........failed on nearside King Pin, lower suspension Ball Joint.

How easy a job is it to replace and what pit...

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Last post by shepster
05 Jun 2006, 16:06
bodywork prep before paint.

Last post by woody1977 « 05 Jun 2006, 14:25
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by woody1977 » 01 Jun 2006, 10:48

is there a guide anywhere, to the best way to prepare bodywork before painting? ive had a look around on the interwebby, but have not found anything...

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Last post by woody1977
05 Jun 2006, 14:25
fridge coldest setting?

Last post by Don-Tucker « 05 Jun 2006, 07:22
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by Hacksawbob » 02 Jun 2006, 17:30
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electrolux fridge what setting is colder 3 or 1? goes from setting 0 then anti clockwise 3 2 1.
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Last post by Don-Tucker
05 Jun 2006, 07:22
intermittent wiper questions

Last post by Cate « 05 Jun 2006, 06:58
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by j_robi » 04 Jun 2006, 22:20

hello
just wondering how to add intermittent wipers onto the normal one speed wipers?
(for both vw t25 and normal cars)

can i just get a relay from...

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Last post by Cate
05 Jun 2006, 06:58
Wheel Bearing Grease Cap???

Last post by sixsprings « 04 Jun 2006, 22:31
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by Worldcupgoer » 04 Jun 2006, 11:55

Hello all,

I have a bit of a dilemna, my van appears to be missing a front wheel bearing grease cap/cover.

Now I haven't managed to find what the...

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Last post by sixsprings
04 Jun 2006, 22:31
T25 Recalls

Last post by Starvinmarvin « 04 Jun 2006, 19:13
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by Starvinmarvin » 02 Jun 2006, 21:25

Last year I had a recon 2.1 DJ engine fitted, big ends went on the original. Over the last 11 months have been getting intermittent buzzer of doom...

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Last post by Starvinmarvin
04 Jun 2006, 19:13
Name that part

Last post by Russel « 04 Jun 2006, 09:15
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by angry vanagon » 03 Jun 2006, 22:12

can any one tell me if this 4 speed gearbox mounting is a petrol or diesel

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Last post by Russel
04 Jun 2006, 09:15
2.1 Carb options.

Last post by haz « 04 Jun 2006, 06:23
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by haz » 02 Jun 2006, 16:00

Ive tracked down a 2.1dj, its not in a van an some parts of the injection system have been taken so im looking at carb conversion options.

I know i...

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Last post by haz
04 Jun 2006, 06:23
Eberspacher info?

Last post by wedgeywesty « 03 Jun 2006, 08:28
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by wedgeywesty » 02 Jun 2006, 21:20

Hi

Anyone know a good source of spare for my petrol powered Eberspacher?

I think it's a B1L model but the plug in box fitted under the tip us...

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Last post by wedgeywesty
03 Jun 2006, 08:28
Fitting a Cigarette Lighter

Last post by trickydicky « 03 Jun 2006, 06:48
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by Starvinmarvin » 02 Jun 2006, 21:30

Have just bought a GPS for the van, with petrol close to a £1 a litre and preferring to find my way rather than stop and look at a map decided that I...

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Last post by trickydicky
03 Jun 2006, 06:48
urgent ..where can i get a brake light switch ?

Last post by dridgy « 03 Jun 2006, 06:36
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by dridgy » 02 Jun 2006, 20:35

Hi my brake light switch that screws into the brake master cylinder isnt working, does anyone know where i can get one?
ive looked on german swedish...

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Last post by dridgy
03 Jun 2006, 06:36
How hot

Last post by futurecut « 02 Jun 2006, 22:10
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by TechtroT25 » 30 May 2006, 20:52
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How hot should the engine be. before the cooling fan kicks in mine reads about three quareters of the temp gauge before it starts and doesnt seem to...
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Last post by futurecut
02 Jun 2006, 22:10
What seats fit in to the standard t25 runners?

Last post by TechtroT25 « 02 Jun 2006, 18:26
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by clegg » 02 Jun 2006, 18:20

are there any other car seats that fit in to the standard runners?
i'm looking to replace the single and bench in my 89 wedge and like golf recaro...

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Last post by TechtroT25
02 Jun 2006, 18:26
whats the difference...

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 02 Jun 2006, 18:03
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by wookey » 02 Jun 2006, 14:37

ordering a spigot bearing for my 1y engine but GSF list 2!

Pt/no 02280 CLUTCH SPIGOT BEARING T25 1.7 Diesel 10/86 > 6/90
pt/no 02283 CLUTCH SPIGOT...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
02 Jun 2006, 18:03
What's that switch do

Last post by R0B « 02 Jun 2006, 15:31
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by sorebums » 01 Jun 2006, 22:21

T25 Hitop, Westy trim.

Switch B turns on the level meter lights for the water and leisure battery.

Switch A turns on light C. But I have not...

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Last post by R0B
02 Jun 2006, 15:31
Jersey registered vehicle

Last post by Diamond Hell « 02 Jun 2006, 07:43
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by Hacksawbob » 31 May 2006, 17:58

is it legal to own and drive a Jersey registered vehicle over here? number plate is like J XXXXX

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Last post by Diamond Hell
02 Jun 2006, 07:43
lowering my syncro

Last post by ringo « 01 Jun 2006, 23:12
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by smokey » 30 May 2006, 19:52

Does anybody know of anybody who can lower my 1990 T25 Syncro??? I've tried phoning a few places but not getting much joy. Any suggestions will be...

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Last post by ringo
01 Jun 2006, 23:12
Can anyone tell me what colour wire is for rear fog? Towbar

Last post by soapsud « 01 Jun 2006, 21:10
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by scooterdoc » 01 Jun 2006, 16:55

Is it grey/white?

Just need to make sure

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Last post by soapsud
01 Jun 2006, 21:10
Flat main battery- charging problem

Last post by Dan Wood « 01 Jun 2006, 16:32
Replies: 2
by RichardU8 » 01 Jun 2006, 15:01

After several months off the road found my battery was flat as a pancake.
Connected up charger but will only accept 1.5 amps on 'high' charge...

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Last post by Dan Wood
01 Jun 2006, 16:32
Possible New Purchase

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Jun 2006, 16:04
Replies: 3
by yorkie » 01 Jun 2006, 11:54

I'm going to look at a couple of T25s this weekend and hopefully I'll be driving one of them home. Has anybody got any tips for things to look out...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Jun 2006, 16:04
Blow Heater fuse rating

Last post by Mariner Man « 01 Jun 2006, 11:40
Replies: 1
by Hermen » 01 Jun 2006, 09:15

Hi, anyone know the correct fuse rating for blow heater(windscreen etc). Got the van short while ago and heater not working. Checked the fuse and it...

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Last post by Mariner Man
01 Jun 2006, 11:40
Skylight

Last post by Hermen « 01 Jun 2006, 10:29
Replies: 3
by Mog » 30 May 2006, 21:24

Dose anyone know where I can get a new skylight plastic/glass panel.
T 25 Westfalia 1986.

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Last post by Hermen
01 Jun 2006, 10:29
mechanic in glasgow?

Last post by mcgill5 « 01 Jun 2006, 09:38
Replies: 13
by Jackie » 30 May 2006, 16:40

I have just bought a 1984, T25, 1.9 Petrol. It passed it's MOT in March but I want to get it inspected before I take him out because he has been...

13 Replies

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Last post by mcgill5
01 Jun 2006, 09:38
Buzzer oddness

Last post by geordie skydiver « 01 Jun 2006, 09:23
Replies: 16
by Drew » 30 May 2006, 12:34
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Over the weekend I heard the buzzer of doom go off while driving, no oil light. Oil level is fine.

Any pointers? Stereo too quiet maybe?
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Last post by geordie skydiver
01 Jun 2006, 09:23
Have I killed it (yet)?

Last post by woody1977 « 01 Jun 2006, 09:19
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by Sir Chad » 31 May 2006, 12:35

my 1.9 w/c sometimes sounds tappety but the sound usually dissappers - but NOT this morning - sound got worse then it sounded like it was running on...

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Last post by woody1977
01 Jun 2006, 09:19
laptop

Last post by trickydicky « 01 Jun 2006, 06:42
Replies: 8
by Don-Tucker » 31 May 2006, 07:11

Does anyone run a Sony Vaio lap top from the cig lighter socket using one of those 12v to 19v adaptors from Maplins..?.I am thinking of putting a...

8 Replies

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Last post by trickydicky
01 Jun 2006, 06:42
Electric window switch

Last post by Stevie H « 01 Jun 2006, 05:25
Replies: 2
by Stevie H » 30 May 2006, 21:32

The electric window switch on the drivers door of my '88 Caravelle (RHD) is broken. Is this a caravelle only part or is it the same as some of the...

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Last post by Stevie H
01 Jun 2006, 05:25
prob swopping steering wheel

Last post by angry vanagon « 31 May 2006, 21:48
Replies: 5
by plurker » 30 May 2006, 09:23

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Last post by angry vanagon
31 May 2006, 21:48
split charge relay

Last post by dbroada « 31 May 2006, 21:18
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by "WEAZLECHIN" » 31 May 2006, 21:00

my leisure battery is not charging, what ampere rating relay will i need? will 80a suffice? ta

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Last post by dbroada
31 May 2006, 21:18
URGENTLY needed = Auto electrician.

Last post by phredd « 31 May 2006, 14:52
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by phredd » 09 May 2006, 12:17

Good day all and to all the techies = thanks for getting the site back on so quick.

Anyway I am in need of a Auto-sparky.
Can anyone tell me if I...

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Last post by phredd
31 May 2006, 14:52
12v Sockets Whats the Difference

Last post by oorwullie « 31 May 2006, 09:37
Replies: 4
by colouredFunk » 30 May 2006, 16:57

Hello,

Can someone tell me what the main difference between these 2 sockets are? I've never seen this 'Din Socket before'...Don't most 12v equipment...

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Last post by oorwullie
31 May 2006, 09:37
something is smoking!!

Last post by Dan Wood « 30 May 2006, 20:07
Replies: 22
by ladyeleanor » 30 May 2006, 16:06
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and it's not me!

I turn the knob to make the heater fan come on and smoke comes from the down behind the dash. Well the smoke comes up in the middle...
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Last post by Dan Wood
30 May 2006, 20:07
I'm after qa cheap leisure battery.

Last post by Cate « 30 May 2006, 18:06
Replies: 4
by Horney » 30 May 2006, 08:57

Anyone got any good recomendatiosn of online places or somewhere near basingstoke?

Had a look on eBay but not sure if the prices are anygood.

Nick

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Last post by Cate
30 May 2006, 18:06
Mystery Squeak

Last post by Wavehead « 30 May 2006, 17:46
Replies: 8
by CovKid » 28 May 2006, 00:19

What the heck is that rubbery squeak emanating from the passenger side? Its definatelty related to suspension as any up and down deflection seems to...

8 Replies

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Last post by Wavehead
30 May 2006, 17:46
best place for body panels

Last post by R0B « 30 May 2006, 14:11
Replies: 4
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 29 May 2006, 18:52

you know the panel just below your rad grill, the one that always rots ? i need one plus other panels, where is the cheapest supplier? the £100 ive...

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Last post by R0B
30 May 2006, 14:11
blower wont work

Last post by S.OSHEA « 30 May 2006, 09:01
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by surfingphatkid13 » 29 May 2006, 19:49

the blower doe snt work through the switch but when running hot or cold works any ideas

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Last post by S.OSHEA
30 May 2006, 09:01
leisure battery charging?

Last post by vanjam « 30 May 2006, 02:13
Replies: 15
by chukaspaz » 27 May 2006, 15:23
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Hey,

I have a leisure battery in my van and was wondering how I would find out whether or not its being split charged? I have used it a lot and I am...
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Last post by vanjam
30 May 2006, 02:13
Fitting Louver window to 1983 Joker

Last post by kevtherev « 29 May 2006, 16:48
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by zand » 29 May 2006, 16:36

I use to have a louver window in my old bay and liked the ventilation it gave at night. I now have a 1983 Joker, does anyone know if there is a...

1 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
29 May 2006, 16:48
Sliding Door Adjustment?

Last post by Cate « 29 May 2006, 16:44
Replies: 6
by Hdickins » 27 May 2006, 08:46

The sliding door on my caravelle sometimes 'pops' open a bit (when I go over a bump in the road maybe) - and then it rattles...

Is there a way to...

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Last post by Cate
29 May 2006, 16:44
will 205 tyres fit on my rims?

Last post by Aidan « 28 May 2006, 18:32
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by dridgy » 27 May 2006, 19:50

i currently run 195 r14 tyres on my 8 spoke chrome rims, will i be able to get 205 r 14 tyres to squeeze on them?

thanks

john

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Last post by Aidan
28 May 2006, 18:32
Are reinforced tyres ok ?

Last post by kevtherev « 27 May 2006, 18:15
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by dridgy » 19 May 2006, 18:50
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Hi i went to my local tyre fitters today regarding tyres for my van.
I told they guy that i wanted commercial van tyres as advised by you guys on my...
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Last post by kevtherev
27 May 2006, 18:15
Good welders in Wales/Bristol/Midlands?

Last post by trickydicky « 27 May 2006, 17:46
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by MacAoidh » 26 May 2006, 01:15

Can anyone please recommend a welder who can do a neat job, not to far from me: e.g. Bristol, Cardiff, Worcester, inner Wales? Replacing a panel or...

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Last post by trickydicky
27 May 2006, 17:46
I smell petrol

Last post by Cate « 27 May 2006, 15:05
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by ozzy » 20 Feb 2006, 12:29

No leaks when i fill the tank up but have just started to get a whiff of petrol especially when i wind the window down a little anyone else come...

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Last post by Cate
27 May 2006, 15:05
max tyre size

Last post by MacAoidh « 27 May 2006, 12:15
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by monkeynut » 26 May 2006, 09:48

there are some 265/70/15 for sale local anyone know if they will fit under the arches? and if the will fit ok on my merc rims(7in)
Im a ex 2cvCV...

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Last post by MacAoidh
27 May 2006, 12:15
water cooled engine worry

Last post by dbroada « 27 May 2006, 06:19
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by chukaspaz » 26 May 2006, 20:48

hey, Iv recently bought a 1.9 watercooled transporter, or 'orter' as it says on the back...anyway im planning a trip around europe this summer and...

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Last post by dbroada
27 May 2006, 06:19
the radiator fan has flattened my battery

Last post by TechtroT25 « 26 May 2006, 20:45
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by dbroada » 25 May 2006, 18:01

I haven't used the van for a couple of weeks but I was still surprised to fibd it not even wanting to turn over this morning. Even more surprising...

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26 May 2006, 20:45

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