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Im new and need some advice please

Last post by tony-de-whitt « 31 Jan 2007, 10:39
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by tony-de-whitt » 29 Jan 2007, 11:40

Hello.

Im new to these type 25,s and this forum so be gentle.
ive just bought a 1985 1.9 litre petrol fuel injected van. engine code starting (DH)...

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Last post by tony-de-whitt
31 Jan 2007, 10:39
Power inverters for fridges

Last post by Mocki « 31 Jan 2007, 08:31
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by chiz » 30 Jan 2007, 21:10

Has anybody got any advice on what inverter i should buy for my 72w 3 way fridge. I am assuming i will get away with a 100w and as long as it has an...

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Last post by Mocki
31 Jan 2007, 08:31
Fitment of wheels

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jan 2007, 20:03
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by nindy » 30 Jan 2007, 17:42

I have seen these wheels for sale and wanted to know if they will fit they are mercedes fitment with 7.5j with 112 stud diameter, 17'' inch 5 stud....

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jan 2007, 20:03
life of a 1.6 TD engine?

Last post by lloyd « 30 Jan 2007, 19:13
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by lloyd » 26 Jan 2007, 22:46

Looking at a 90 westy TD joker with 125k on the clock and wondering what the life expectancy of engine is??? Anything other then the usual stuff that...

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Last post by lloyd
30 Jan 2007, 19:13
Seat Covers

Last post by speleobod « 30 Jan 2007, 17:04
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by Easy Tiger » 28 Jan 2007, 22:03

Hi y'all,

please forgive the dumb question but I've not had my van long... ...

Would normal 'car' seat covers fit standard front seats?

cheers

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Last post by speleobod
30 Jan 2007, 17:04
Part quality GSF / JK

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 30 Jan 2007, 10:14
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by mark206000 » 30 Jan 2007, 06:56

I'm needing some MOT bits for the bus :?

Is there any real difference in quality of the parts from gsf or jk ?

Which are best to use ?

I'm...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
30 Jan 2007, 10:14
cu fuel pump

Last post by Johnmck « 29 Jan 2007, 23:02
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by hoodyski » 25 Jan 2007, 19:35

T25 2000cc CU engine

After refitting my tank I had alot of trouble geting fuel to the carbs. All the lines and the filter were brand new and I have...

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Last post by Johnmck
29 Jan 2007, 23:02
dj problems on petrol

Last post by syncroandy « 29 Jan 2007, 22:34
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by Ray » 28 Jan 2007, 19:12

New vw 2.1dj engine runs perfectly on lpg. On petrol an occasional short increase in revs whilst on tickover and an occasional cut out or misfire...

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Last post by syncroandy
29 Jan 2007, 22:34
t 25 wheels help

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 29 Jan 2007, 21:29
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by nindy » 28 Jan 2007, 21:39

hi just bought at 25 but need advice wheels whch porsche wheels will fit straight on and which merc wheels will fit straight on looking 17'' help pls...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
29 Jan 2007, 21:29
Tips or advise for head gasket change - 1.6d

Last post by SplendiferousII « 29 Jan 2007, 11:52
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by SplendiferousII » 19 Jan 2007, 10:56
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Tomorrow I am about to embark on a head gasket change on my 1.6d n/a but I don't have a manual. Can anyone explain the timing marks or provide me...
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Last post by SplendiferousII
29 Jan 2007, 11:52
Handbrake cable

Last post by simoncummins « 28 Jan 2007, 21:38
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by monkeynut » 28 Jan 2007, 18:29

Do you have to drop the fuel tank to change the front cable? ive tryed my best to get at the cable guide but cant see any other way :(

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Last post by simoncummins
28 Jan 2007, 21:38
Body parts?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 28 Jan 2007, 21:13
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by kit » 28 Jan 2007, 17:18

I have had a good look through this forum and I cant find anywhere recomending a good suplier of body parts. I need an inner and outer offside cill...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
28 Jan 2007, 21:13
Alloy wheels on teebay #260078516119 straight on fitment!!!?

Last post by sixsprings « 28 Jan 2007, 13:37
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by deegee19 » 28 Jan 2007, 12:52

Hi All, Been watching these alloys on Teebay (260078516119) and pm'd the seller regarding fitment. His reply was that they fit straight on to the...

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Last post by sixsprings
28 Jan 2007, 13:37
Leaking Tailgate

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Jan 2007, 12:54
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by Chardy » 26 Jan 2007, 15:09

Hello - I was wondering if anybody has any idea on a leak i have , just inside the back door in the top right hand corner.
It's about 3 inches down...

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Jan 2007, 12:54
seen a t25, need some advice

Last post by lloyd « 28 Jan 2007, 12:02
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by hankmarvin » 25 Jan 2007, 22:34
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well i've seen a van which looks pretty good for the money i think but need some advice on it, see what other people think.

i have a little extra...
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Last post by lloyd
28 Jan 2007, 12:02
webers from jk

Last post by Fritz « 27 Jan 2007, 23:31
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by dlk » 27 Jan 2007, 19:44

just seen the ad on jk for weber replacments for 1.9 watercooled, anyone know any more about them than the ad says, ?was looking into
changing the...

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Last post by Fritz
27 Jan 2007, 23:31
Rat a tat tat

Last post by mininut « 27 Jan 2007, 23:13
Replies: 10
by blurb55 » 27 Jan 2007, 13:33

Ok westy not fired up since the trip out to the Duke.

Started it up to the sound of a loud rat a tat tat the cadence of which is in sync with the...

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Last post by mininut
27 Jan 2007, 23:13
alternator

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 27 Jan 2007, 22:01
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by dlk » 26 Jan 2007, 20:12

hi, looking to buy spare belt, but not sure what amp alternator is,
what is easiest way to find out, thanks for any help.....

cheers

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
27 Jan 2007, 22:01
(roof lights fiaama)36 x 36cm need new one

Last post by joebrown « 27 Jan 2007, 21:31
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by joebrown » 21 Jan 2007, 17:22

(have checked wiki with no luck this time)(liesure drive 86) Fiamma no longer supply 36cm x 36 cm.I would be grateful if anyone can point me in the...

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Last post by joebrown
27 Jan 2007, 21:31
is there supposed to be holes?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 27 Jan 2007, 19:19
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by gov » 27 Jan 2007, 16:17

Only noticed today! On each cab door pillar ther is an oblong shaped hole that gives access to behind the water tank cap ( nearside ) and petrol cap...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
27 Jan 2007, 19:19
Second opinion on starter motor problem requested / FIXED !!

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Jan 2007, 19:03
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by ghost123uk » 20 Jan 2007, 18:08
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Hi all

My DG has recently been suffering from lazy starting.
It is definitely not an electrical problem.

It has got to the point where the starter...
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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Jan 2007, 19:03
fitting a Ã¢â‚¬â„¢velle (?) rear seat to a doka

Last post by mickB « 27 Jan 2007, 16:10

by mickB » 27 Jan 2007, 16:10

have a seat from a 'velle maybe,its the one with armrests and fitting it to my crew-cab - the base is fitting ok,but the back is slightly too wide to...

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Last post by mickB
27 Jan 2007, 16:10
Zig Unit CP 400V

Last post by scouse « 27 Jan 2007, 10:50
Replies: 4
by scouse » 24 Jan 2007, 20:58

Anybody got some instructions for fitting the above zig unit. Can;t get me head around it,

It has a switch for alternating between van battery and...

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Last post by scouse
27 Jan 2007, 10:50
Have I got a radiator problem

Last post by Diane « 27 Jan 2007, 09:03
Replies: 11
by Diane » 13 Jan 2007, 22:09

Hi

My van (1.9 1990) has always run at normal temp with the guage reading in the middle. For the last few weeks it has been running cold with the...

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Last post by Diane
27 Jan 2007, 09:03
2lt a/c in a T2

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Jan 2007, 23:18
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 24 Jan 2007, 20:03

ummmm cough......not for me you understand...

does anyone know if you can put the flat 4 2 lt ac in a type 2?

Mate has one with a siezed engine,...

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Last post by ermie571
26 Jan 2007, 23:18
heavy steering

Last post by excalibur « 26 Jan 2007, 22:00
Replies: 3
by diviy » 26 Jan 2007, 21:31

running 195 /65/15 merc c class wheels salva tyres 42psi
steering is heavy any ideas could the rack need lubing remember years ago putting gear oil...

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Last post by excalibur
26 Jan 2007, 22:00
Camshaft advice

Last post by dansto « 26 Jan 2007, 20:05
Replies: 11
by dansto » 22 Jan 2007, 14:08

ok, after an annoying weekend changing my head gasket on my 1.6 CS diesel which among other things invloved snappng the end of the camshaft, i need...

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Last post by dansto
26 Jan 2007, 20:05
Engine Removal and installation - 1900cc,water cooled...

Last post by skell « 26 Jan 2007, 18:39
Replies: 7
by neilkent » 24 Jan 2007, 14:03

Apolgies if this has been asked before, as couldn't find on wiki resource, and having just joined forum - finding way around

anyone have a good link...

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Last post by skell
26 Jan 2007, 18:39
rubbers

Last post by VWlewis « 26 Jan 2007, 16:14
Replies: 3
by Kool-Kamper » 26 Jan 2007, 09:35

hi all
How do I make my rubbers look good?
Without replacing?
Any tips?

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Last post by VWlewis
26 Jan 2007, 16:14
Rotor Arms on 2ltr CU

Last post by Andy syncro-nutz « 26 Jan 2007, 00:51
Replies: 1
by speleobod » 25 Jan 2007, 20:43

just replaced my dizzy cap and leads and the rotor arm that VAG supplied isn't like then RI Bosch type that was fitted originally, the one with a...

1 Replies

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Last post by Andy syncro-nutz
26 Jan 2007, 00:51
hard brake pedle

Last post by speleobod « 25 Jan 2007, 20:35
Replies: 9
by katie » 29 Dec 2006, 14:43

Hi all, I was driving to work when i suddenly found it har to push the brake pedle down. Having to drive back with my handbrake...which was still...

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Last post by speleobod
25 Jan 2007, 20:35
we need a makeover

Last post by sleezy « 25 Jan 2007, 19:59
Replies: 2
by sleezy » 23 Jan 2007, 20:01

Hi guys, anybody know of a really good body shop in devon. my komet needs a makeover that will last she is looking a bit tired.

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Last post by sleezy
25 Jan 2007, 19:59
seam finish

Last post by PEET « 25 Jan 2007, 18:51
Replies: 8
by trikey » 21 Jan 2007, 22:04

sorry if asked before but looked and cud`nt see, read previous posts about rusty seam on vans but wanted to know how to get the best factory look...

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Last post by PEET
25 Jan 2007, 18:51
JAMEX OR JK (or AVO) ?

Last post by garyodevon « 24 Jan 2007, 20:53
Replies: 25
by garyodevon » 11 Jan 2007, 01:31
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Hi all . . .
gonna get my van lowered soon, cant stretch to gettin the avo kit. . .This christmas HURT financially LOTS :shock: . toss up between JK...
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Last post by garyodevon
24 Jan 2007, 20:53
1.6d Head Bolts.

Last post by camper « 24 Jan 2007, 20:47
Replies: 5
by SplendiferousII » 24 Jan 2007, 19:39

I read on here that the cylinder head bolts for the 1.6d engine are stretch bolts and need to be changed as a matter of course during head gasket...

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Last post by camper
24 Jan 2007, 20:47
Running hookup from a genny?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 24 Jan 2007, 20:38
Replies: 17
by wee bugger » 22 Jan 2007, 18:18
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Got a cheap 750w genny and was wondering if it would run my hookup? Only want it for some light etc.

Would just plug it in and try but don't want to...
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
24 Jan 2007, 20:38
Thermostat housing strangeness!!!!

Last post by DapperDavies « 24 Jan 2007, 20:25
Replies: 10
by DapperDavies » 24 Jan 2007, 14:53

I have been attempting to replace the thermostat on my 1.9DG van, but have hit a brick wall. Three of the bolts holding the upper part of the...

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Last post by DapperDavies
24 Jan 2007, 20:25
Help! I think I've gone and broke me van!

Last post by dalmationman « 24 Jan 2007, 19:25
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by DapperDavies » 23 Jan 2007, 12:05

Hi All

Love the forum.

I've recently bought a 1986, 1.9 Petrol camper and was giving it a bit of a service, including replacing the distributor...

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Last post by dalmationman
24 Jan 2007, 19:25
Australian t25

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 24 Jan 2007, 18:46
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by Peter Hurn » 24 Jan 2007, 17:08

daughters emigrated and bought 1985 T25 in sydney.its a 1.9 petrol engine code is DH.Does anyone have any infomation on this code,is it the same as...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
24 Jan 2007, 18:46
where does the idle speed valve go on a golf gti 8v motor?!?

Last post by Tommy D « 24 Jan 2007, 17:32
Replies: 2
by Tommy D » 23 Jan 2007, 13:10

where does the idle speed valve go on a golf gti 8v motor?!?
cant seem to find where it goes! any help/picture/websites would be awesome.
cheers...

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Last post by Tommy D
24 Jan 2007, 17:32
rock and roll seats belts???

Last post by Bee « 23 Jan 2007, 23:53
Replies: 4
by billymaya » 23 Jan 2007, 22:04

ok now i know ive seen a post some where on here conserning this subject but i cant find it on ere, so what exactly is the rule on this we have 2...

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Last post by Bee
23 Jan 2007, 23:53
large amounts of oil from exhaust

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 23 Jan 2007, 21:52
Replies: 10
by stom » 22 Jan 2007, 14:58

Hi, not had my van for long. its a 81 T25 2lt AC.

Broke down the other week, with the loss of oil and power. the garrage has told me to find a new...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
23 Jan 2007, 21:52
Clutch replacing

Last post by tezandkate1 « 23 Jan 2007, 14:25
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by tezandkate1 » 23 Jan 2007, 08:33

Hello , its almost time to swap my clutch, I have the new one, all I need now is some instructions / hints. Im doing it without removing the engine,...

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Last post by tezandkate1
23 Jan 2007, 14:25
Brakes Warning Light

Last post by tonytech « 23 Jan 2007, 13:14
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by kefty » 12 Jan 2007, 07:45

Im guessing but does this indicate that I am low on brake fluid? This light has never worked (handbrake switch not working maybe). The light is red...

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Last post by tonytech
23 Jan 2007, 13:14
question on t25 choke

Last post by Simon Baxter « 22 Jan 2007, 22:53
Replies: 9
by billymaya » 22 Jan 2007, 15:58

just wondering ive read in my users manual some thing about the manual choke,its an 87 t25 and says sumert about bliping the accelerator twice to...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
22 Jan 2007, 22:53
Aircooled vacuum pipes?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 22 Jan 2007, 22:41
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by murdoch » 20 Jan 2007, 17:01

about 12 months ago i pulled my engine apart, last weekend i decided to put it all back together again and today its back in the van :D
not enough...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
22 Jan 2007, 22:41
wheel bearing part no please

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Jan 2007, 20:01
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by Mocki » 22 Jan 2007, 11:11

Has anyone out there got the part numbers for the front wheel bearings please, i will be eeding to replace soon, and i cant find the part numbrs to...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Jan 2007, 20:01
Removing welded seat runners

Last post by dalmationman « 22 Jan 2007, 17:35
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by dokafreak » 20 Jan 2007, 15:43

Hi Just bought 2 brand new Recaros off e-bay really cheap :) But in order to bolt the new runners to the floor I need to remove the existing ones....

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Last post by dalmationman
22 Jan 2007, 17:35
Carb advice please, dellorto 36drla or standard,1980 2ltr

Last post by west E « 22 Jan 2007, 17:29
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by horizontal kipper » 21 Jan 2007, 12:46

the standard carbs are shot on my 1980 typ 25 2ltr westy joker, was thinking of putting on a pair of dellorto 36drla i got given a few years back....

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Last post by west E
22 Jan 2007, 17:29
what MPG can I expect from e.g. a 1.9 TD or 1.9TDi ?

Last post by MacAoidh « 22 Jan 2007, 14:56
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by MacAoidh » 16 Jan 2007, 23:51
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Can anyone please give me some insight into the relative fuel efficiency of:

a) a 94-98 style Honda Accord 2.0i

b) my van, slightly lowered,...
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22 Jan 2007, 14:56

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