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Rear Springs

Last post by slobbo « 18 May 2013, 18:05
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by slobbo » 18 May 2013, 14:57

Chaps,
Did VW do different weight rear springs? Brickwerks site seems to imply this but he only has one set of standard height rear springs called...

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Last post by slobbo
18 May 2013, 18:05
Wheel rotation

Last post by syncropatrick « 17 May 2013, 12:40
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 16 May 2013, 08:24

Hi lovely people of the 4wd world!

Please could someone explain in words of few silly-bulls how wheel rotation should work? What goes where, and how...

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Last post by syncropatrick
17 May 2013, 12:40
Lightweight jerry cans

Last post by xr219 « 17 May 2013, 11:00
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by silverbullet » 11 May 2013, 12:46
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I had a bit of a result today :D A local pop-up shop has been set up by a forces charity and they've got all manner of boy's toys and DPM clobber....
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Last post by xr219
17 May 2013, 11:00
Rock slider musings, steel on the way...E D I T

Last post by silverbullet « 17 May 2013, 10:17
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by silverbullet » 18 Apr 2013, 16:30
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OK I know that CamperNutz make some from round tube and ally chequerplate in a Landy-stylee but tbh I'm not entirely convinced on the styling front...
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Last post by silverbullet
17 May 2013, 10:17
Rev Counter vs Scanguage

Last post by syncroandy « 16 May 2013, 18:26
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by Mudlark » 16 May 2013, 15:07

New scanguage is telling me the engine is turning at 5-600rpm higher than the rev counter when at 100kph. Rev counter show 2900 scanguage says 3500....

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Last post by syncroandy
16 May 2013, 18:26
Just dropped the Syncro in for its weekender conversion

Last post by torchy « 16 May 2013, 14:58
Replies: 37
by ghop99 » 13 Oct 2012, 12:55
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And very excited I am!

I already took all the seats out the caravelle, ply lined the floor and fitted a full width bluebird bed and a swivel base...
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Last post by torchy
16 May 2013, 14:58
Rear suspension arms

Last post by HarryMann « 16 May 2013, 07:36
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by lazycat » 19 Feb 2013, 20:38
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Hi folks

First i need to apologise I've been lurking around this site for ages and contributed very little sorry.
Four relatively trouble free years...
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Last post by HarryMann
16 May 2013, 07:36
Off road VW

Last post by tforturton « 15 May 2013, 17:17
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by rollercoaster » 14 May 2013, 22:48

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Last post by tforturton
15 May 2013, 17:17
Doka on the Bay

Last post by Syncrobaz « 13 May 2013, 22:53
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by Mudlark » 11 May 2013, 17:48

On the e bay .. looks half descent. Item : 290914388798

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Last post by Syncrobaz
13 May 2013, 22:53
Can you fit a Porsche V8 in a T3 Syncro ?

Last post by sausage fingers « 13 May 2013, 20:37
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by DaveyP2004 » 12 May 2013, 13:17

Can you fit a Porsche V8 in a T3 Syncro ?

Errrr maybe ......

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NOT !

Cheers,
Dave

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Last post by sausage fingers
13 May 2013, 20:37
Oi, you lot.......

Last post by alfieboy « 13 May 2013, 19:21
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by ELVIS » 12 May 2013, 21:27

Crossed swords/paths/wallets/www with most of you by now. I know you stinko lot have your own secret club that rarely ventures off these pages...

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Last post by alfieboy
13 May 2013, 19:21
happy birthday

Last post by Mudlark « 12 May 2013, 21:13
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by axeman » 06 May 2013, 08:21
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as we could not make it to france to celebrate dai and aidan's birthday a few of us headed up to wales to give aidan his freshly made vegan birthday...
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Last post by Mudlark
12 May 2013, 21:13
short notice - Sunday drive.

Last post by armyphil « 11 May 2013, 10:30
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by Simon Baxter » 10 May 2013, 20:24

How do.
I want to show ArmyPhil the local lanes and we're going Sunday morning.
I want to be poised in front of the telly Sunday lunch for the grand...

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Last post by armyphil
11 May 2013, 10:30
Hub nut socket

Last post by lhd « 10 May 2013, 18:27

by lhd » 10 May 2013, 18:27

I dont supppse anyone found a 46m hub nut socket at coney, thats the last place i had it and I can't find it anywhere? :?
Rob.

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Last post by lhd
10 May 2013, 18:27
Don't get too excited yet..

Last post by v-lux « 09 May 2013, 19:17
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by Simon Baxter » 09 May 2013, 17:32

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Last post by v-lux
09 May 2013, 19:17
ep 80 vs sae 80

Last post by max and caddy « 08 May 2013, 22:12
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by Al Housman » 04 May 2013, 17:00

Hi. Just bought some 80 GL4 oil for the front diff but realised it's EP80, not SAE 80. Can I use it or will it attack the internals?
Cheers

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Last post by max and caddy
08 May 2013, 22:12
Good vibrations....not

Last post by lhd « 08 May 2013, 07:25
Replies: 12
by lhd » 07 May 2013, 15:57

Since going down that bumpy hill near the last trial at Coney, the vans been shaking like a good un.
I noticed it had thrown a couple of wheel...

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Last post by lhd
08 May 2013, 07:25
what size whell spacer do i need?

Last post by max and caddy « 07 May 2013, 22:45
Replies: 7
by benjigadou » 05 May 2013, 14:14

Hi,
I had a deal on 4 mercedes ml320 rims 16x8 ET62 for my 86 syncro. i have the information that i need spacer to fit on but I am wonderring what...

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Last post by max and caddy
07 May 2013, 22:45
tidy camper??????/

Last post by poshbuggers « 07 May 2013, 07:36
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by busvanman » 03 May 2013, 20:55

another one on the bay...............

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Last post by poshbuggers
07 May 2013, 07:36
Raising a saggy 16in front suspenion

Last post by silverbullet « 06 May 2013, 19:11
Replies: 14
by oldswampy » 24 Apr 2013, 20:51

Hi. I'm new to the forum and would like to know whether anyone knows where I could buy just front coil spring spacers. I can only find sets of fronts...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 May 2013, 19:11
Clearanced Radius Trailing Arms

Last post by max and caddy « 06 May 2013, 09:15
Replies: 48
by Oilline » 24 Apr 2013, 21:07
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Clearanced my R̶a̶d̶i̶u̶s̶ Trailing arms today to allow a bit more tyre space

The last picture shows the clearance with a 235 70 16 tyre on...
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Last post by max and caddy
06 May 2013, 09:15
syncro solstice video

Last post by neilharris1 « 04 May 2013, 23:50
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by eltee » 09 Apr 2013, 21:00

courtesy of photogdave on the samba

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Last post by neilharris1
04 May 2013, 23:50
Meet Flintstone, our 1992 1.9 Petrol Caravelle Syncro

Last post by tencentlife « 03 May 2013, 23:20
Replies: 208
by Mickyfin » 27 Aug 2011, 14:24
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Some of you may recall me looking for a good T25 since joining the forums, and with the great advice, and help from fellow members here I was able to...
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Last post by tencentlife
03 May 2013, 23:20
first syncro PICTURES

Last post by Syncrobaz « 03 May 2013, 21:53
Replies: 20
by wozza825y » 02 Apr 2013, 17:45
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hi all, i am picking up my first syncro at the weekend, its a t25 1.6td 14 pickup. Just wanted to know what sort of mods should i be thinking of, its...
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Last post by Syncrobaz
03 May 2013, 21:53
Weird TDI occurrence.

Last post by max and caddy « 03 May 2013, 21:13
Replies: 3
by Simon Baxter » 01 May 2013, 22:46

Got a van at work.
A T3 TDI.
When its cold, if you rev it hard it cuts out.
It then won't start.
It cranks over as if there is no compression.
Leave...

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Last post by max and caddy
03 May 2013, 21:13
Trying to find a set of Syncro sliding door roller's!

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 May 2013, 19:09
Replies: 2
by Bob&Ally » 03 May 2013, 12:53

Hi,
trying to chase down a new sliding door 'V' roller and the two smaller horizontal rollers, seem to be out of stock everywhere, anyone got one in...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 May 2013, 19:09
Inner sill 'slot'

Last post by Syncrobaz « 02 May 2013, 11:36
Replies: 7
by Syncrobaz » 30 Apr 2013, 21:17

Took the van for It's mot today----Passed with flying colours :ok

I am obviously trying to keep the dreaded rust at bay so was wondering why there...

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Last post by Syncrobaz
02 May 2013, 11:36
Hello - and I just bought my first Syncro!

Last post by Tinium « 02 May 2013, 11:06
Replies: 20
by Tinium » 01 Mar 2013, 14:51
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First a hello to everyone - been registered for a while as I was looking for a Syncro, and lo, following the helpful advice on here, the wiki, and...
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Last post by Tinium
02 May 2013, 11:06
Power Steering Kits

Last post by silverbullet « 02 May 2013, 10:04
Replies: 11
by shakey » 30 Apr 2013, 19:04

Hi,
Anyone had experience of these power assisted steering kits.
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I know Busman have them on their...

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Last post by silverbullet
02 May 2013, 10:04
Annoying Squeak

Last post by Syncrobaz « 01 May 2013, 20:18
Replies: 8
by jes*b » 30 Apr 2013, 21:58

Having spent the weekend at Coney sitting in Nicks squeaky Doka I was determined to sort my occasional but very loud squeak out by investigating the...

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Last post by Syncrobaz
01 May 2013, 20:18
manchester to s wales. express

Last post by ..lee.. « 30 Apr 2013, 22:21

by ..lee.. » 30 Apr 2013, 22:21

may need 5 tyres collecting from m25 1pl manchester and brought near to llanelli s wales. anyone help ?????

cheers lee

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Last post by ..lee..
30 Apr 2013, 22:21
Rotating tyres - how often?

Last post by v-lux « 30 Apr 2013, 21:10
Replies: 7
by Tinium » 30 Apr 2013, 15:29

I've just put a set of new BFG ATs onto the van, and I was wondering how often people rotate their tyres? Every 5k or so, or more frequently, or by...

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Last post by v-lux
30 Apr 2013, 21:10
Big bang!

Last post by davidc1 « 30 Apr 2013, 19:57
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by davidc1 » 30 Apr 2013, 17:43

Dont know if anyone else on here managed to get along to big bang at santa pod last weekend, very few T3s let alone syncros, but I was well chuffed...

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Last post by davidc1
30 Apr 2013, 19:57
Axle Stands

Last post by silverbullet « 30 Apr 2013, 11:15
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by Drunk Aardvark » 29 Apr 2013, 21:25

Got my discount voucher for machine mart so thought about buying a new pair of axle stands as my current ones won't be tall enough. Any suggestions...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 Apr 2013, 11:15
Syncro For Sale - UK Delivery available

Last post by Mickyfin « 30 Apr 2013, 08:30
Replies: 11
by Mickyfin » 11 Apr 2013, 08:13

Just a heads up to remind you our Syncro is up for sale. You can check out the for sale thread in the link below.

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Last post by Mickyfin
30 Apr 2013, 08:30
Syncro geometry - South East

Last post by dcfb77 « 29 Apr 2013, 21:59

by dcfb77 » 29 Apr 2013, 21:59

Anyone know where I can find some to do/check the geometry on a syncro in the south east? Ideally someone who knows what they are doing...

David.

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Last post by dcfb77
29 Apr 2013, 21:59
Any tips on tank strap removal?

Last post by syncropaddy « 29 Apr 2013, 20:38
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by jester1467 » 28 Apr 2013, 11:32
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Hi Guys

Any quick pointers on how to remove the top bolt of a tank strap without having to remove the tank? :idea

Ady
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Last post by syncropaddy
29 Apr 2013, 20:38
Alternative rear springs for lighter syncros

Last post by silverbullet « 29 Apr 2013, 12:42
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by silverbullet » 29 Apr 2013, 12:20

Cut'n'paste from my syncro rear spring wanted post, that started to turn techy before it got moved :?
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Last post by silverbullet
29 Apr 2013, 12:42
Spotted: White 16" hi-top around Banbury

Last post by silverbullet « 29 Apr 2013, 11:55

by silverbullet » 29 Apr 2013, 11:55

Heading north (or was it south? Dunno, too many miles yesterday) on M40 around Banbury area on Sunday, a white 16 on factory steels, possibly a...

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Last post by silverbullet
29 Apr 2013, 11:55
Congratulations Pete & Muna

Last post by JennyTyger « 28 Apr 2013, 22:28
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by HarryMann » 18 Apr 2013, 07:39

SyncroPete and Muna are tying the knot this Sunday in the Gambia

We're going to represent the Syncronauts, and it seems the only accommodation...

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Last post by JennyTyger
28 Apr 2013, 22:28
Steering geometry with 15 inch wheels

Last post by jebiga41 « 28 Apr 2013, 22:24
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by tforturton » 28 Apr 2013, 15:03

Once my new wheels arrive, I have to have the new tyres put on, so thought I'd get the geometry checked out at the same time. Looked in the wiki and...

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Last post by jebiga41
28 Apr 2013, 22:24
Happy days and test observations

Last post by syncropaddy « 28 Apr 2013, 20:48
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by jebiga41 » 26 Apr 2013, 16:51

The camper flew through the DOE (Irish MOT) today :D
just a few observations thought I'd share with you,
the inspector was v impressed with
The...

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Last post by syncropaddy
28 Apr 2013, 20:48
Wheel delivery

Last post by orcecaveman « 27 Apr 2013, 07:17
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by orcecaveman » 24 Apr 2013, 15:45

Ive got to get a set of four 15 steels with off road tyres collected from Gloscester to Devon. Can anybody recomend a courier please?

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Last post by orcecaveman
27 Apr 2013, 07:17
qui va la France?

Last post by jebiga41 « 26 Apr 2013, 18:37

by jebiga41 » 26 Apr 2013, 18:37

And when? Am sailing from ireland on wed the 1st and back on the 15th Aidan talked about meeting up on the 2nd if anyone is around

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Last post by jebiga41
26 Apr 2013, 18:37
Crunchy reverse

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2013, 08:09
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by syncropatrick » 09 Dec 2012, 16:43
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Van has been leaking from both boxes.
Front diff from around drain hole. Nipped it up and topped up fluid - it took 0.5l which is quite a lot to...
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2013, 08:09
BLIMEY! ARB carnage

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Apr 2013, 09:19
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by v-lux » 20 Apr 2013, 17:37
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Whilst following Dai descending into the woods at Coney farm on the Saturday we heard an almighty BANG from under the van.

We weren't doing anything...
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Last post by silverbullet
25 Apr 2013, 09:19
Some resto work and mods

Last post by syncropaddy « 24 Apr 2013, 20:34
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by jebiga41 » 15 Mar 2013, 20:35

Been busy over the last while trying to get the camper sorted so here some pics of progress so far in no real order we had some marsala red knocking...

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Last post by syncropaddy
24 Apr 2013, 20:34
CV Joint boots

Last post by jebiga41 « 23 Apr 2013, 22:38
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by syncropaddy » 26 Mar 2013, 23:05
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I was dropping the engine and box out of the Syncro today and I noticed that the CVJ boots were split on all four rear joints, one front outer and...
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Last post by jebiga41
23 Apr 2013, 22:38
Flexi Brake Hose replacement

Last post by syncropaddy « 23 Apr 2013, 19:34
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by syncrosimon » 22 Jan 2012, 16:47
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I had the Syncro MOT'd on Friday, and she failed!!! On the front and rear flexi hoses. I thought the tester was joking, but alas no. The helper was...
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Last post by syncropaddy
23 Apr 2013, 19:34
Chassis Rust

Last post by smokeyjon « 22 Apr 2013, 13:02
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by torchy » 10 Jan 2013, 10:57
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Has anyone seen the following rust patterns? This is on the chassis by the front wheels where the subframe bolts on. The chassis at that point has...
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22 Apr 2013, 13:02

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