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180 deg out

Last post by LUBO « 01 Aug 2009, 21:02
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by kevtherev » 29 Jul 2009, 21:33

but it runs good. :D

What do you do to put it back
Just turn the dizzy round 180?

I might add this was how it came to me ...I've not touched it

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Last post by LUBO
01 Aug 2009, 21:02
dellorto help

Last post by umgum « 01 Aug 2009, 20:58
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by umgum » 01 Aug 2009, 19:34

i have got a piar of twin 40 dells
now the problem i have is the manifolds need the vaccum pipe for the servo so they need drilling and tapping
the...

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Last post by umgum
01 Aug 2009, 20:58
1.9 tdi

Last post by R0B « 01 Aug 2009, 17:47
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by kevino » 01 Aug 2009, 17:40

Hi I am looking at finding a vehicle with a vw 1.9 TDI engine in it , at present I run a California with a 1.6 Turbo Diesel, does anyone Know if...

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Last post by R0B
01 Aug 2009, 17:47
4 speed to 5 speed gearbox swap

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2009, 13:41
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by The BedShed » 01 Aug 2009, 12:05

Hi All

New to your lovely site and finding it full of useful stuff.
I've just bought my first T25 and he is in need of a fair bit of work...

He...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2009, 13:41
starting engine

Last post by Red Westie « 01 Aug 2009, 11:21
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by scootersjamie » 01 Aug 2009, 10:29

got a early 1.9dg engine ,allways starts 1st turn on the key,but i can do 1 mile or 40 mile,turn it of ,and then nothing when i try to restart...

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Last post by Red Westie
01 Aug 2009, 11:21
fuel pump links

Last post by sharpmz « 31 Jul 2009, 20:34
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by sharpmz » 31 Jul 2009, 19:40

Hi there,

I've just got a new fuel pump for my '85 1.9 petrol watercooled, but at the time of buying no-one mentioned that it would not fit!!
I have...

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Last post by sharpmz
31 Jul 2009, 20:34
Tinware? Pics please

Last post by Rozzo « 31 Jul 2009, 17:42
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by alkers » 20 Jul 2009, 18:15
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Hi all, Ihave tried to do a search first.

Basically I have a 1982 Aircooled, and think after reading another thread that I am missing Tinware. Can...
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Last post by Rozzo
31 Jul 2009, 17:42
Brake Bleeding Issues

Last post by weldore « 31 Jul 2009, 17:18
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by holeydub on 4wheels » 31 Jul 2009, 00:10

Fitted up a new master cyllinder today from GSF as mine was weeping from the servo seal. I'd also replaced all the brake lines with exception of the...

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Last post by weldore
31 Jul 2009, 17:18
cylinder head gaskets

Last post by VWCamperfan « 31 Jul 2009, 15:16
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by golfingtam » 30 Jul 2009, 22:09

Is it possible/ recommended to fit heads without gaskets to 1600 air-cooled engines. I was told not to fit them just grind barrels into head and...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
31 Jul 2009, 15:16
Help...Blown hose!!! SORTED NOW

Last post by Oldjets « 31 Jul 2009, 10:15
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by Gadders » 02 Jun 2009, 11:34

Hi all,
Just had a water hose blow on me van and shat water onto floor :| (D Reg. 1.9dg) in the engine bay(see pics below).Had alook on the wiki but...

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Last post by Oldjets
31 Jul 2009, 10:15
Oil change question

Last post by Red Westie « 31 Jul 2009, 00:54
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by Ant_3000 » 30 Jul 2009, 22:06

As a mechanical newbie the might seem an silly question.

I'm currently on the road on a long Uk tour in my 1.7 diesel hightop (I know lucky me!). I...

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Last post by Red Westie
31 Jul 2009, 00:54
Smoke from exhaust

Last post by limbo « 30 Jul 2009, 22:30
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by limbo » 28 Jul 2009, 13:41

Hi

We took the van for a bit of a workout this weekend. I noticed that when using low gear for prolonged periods - like motoring up steep inclines,...

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Last post by limbo
30 Jul 2009, 22:30
gearbox oil question

Last post by dwayne « 30 Jul 2009, 19:45
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by dwayne » 30 Jul 2009, 19:30

1.9 DG with a 4 speed box 1988 , I was going to change my gear oil tomorrow , I loosened both the drain plug and the oil filler/ checking plug to...

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Last post by dwayne
30 Jul 2009, 19:45
Big end bearing gone!!! :-(

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jul 2009, 17:37
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by skint-van-man » 30 Jul 2009, 17:33

Evenin,

took the van into work (45 miles) and on the van home it started knocking badly. stopped at local garage and yep... i was right, deffinatly...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jul 2009, 17:37
Help with lumpy engine please....picture

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Jul 2009, 16:28
Replies: 19
by thelonegunman » 29 Jul 2009, 13:49
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Hi people:
I noticed my engine -exhaust vibrating a lot and so i took off a spark plug lead and the engine noise did not change.With the other leads...
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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Jul 2009, 16:28
Fuel line diameter

Last post by jswagger « 30 Jul 2009, 16:06
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by jswagger » 28 Jul 2009, 19:06

Hi,

I have a 1988 1.9DG and am changing the fuel line that goes from the fuel pump to the solid pipe at the rear (nearest cab end) of the engine bay...

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Last post by jswagger
30 Jul 2009, 16:06
Aircooled Running on Two Cylinders!!! Now another Problem!!!

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jul 2009, 14:47
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by holeydub on 4wheels » 29 Jul 2009, 17:11

Hi Everyone,

Im having a huge dilema just hooked up the new fuel pump and fuel lines etc for my panels maiden run (had her going with a bit of fuel...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jul 2009, 14:47
1.6 tdi loss of power

Last post by JC « 30 Jul 2009, 14:16
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by JC » 29 Jul 2009, 12:47

just got back from a 6o mile round trip on the motorway and during the return journey the engine suddenly lost power not being capable of doing more...

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Last post by JC
30 Jul 2009, 14:16
The sound of a new alternator?

Last post by SeanW « 30 Jul 2009, 11:47
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by SeanW » 12 Jul 2009, 18:35

Hello,

I've had a new alternator & belt fitted to my 1989 1.7TD several days ago. When I run the engine is makes a different sound to before, so I...

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Last post by SeanW
30 Jul 2009, 11:47
What engine oil ????????????

Last post by rgeneration « 30 Jul 2009, 11:25
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by happy camper » 22 Jul 2009, 17:23
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Should i be using in my 1.9 watercooled ?

Thanx.
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Last post by rgeneration
30 Jul 2009, 11:25
1.9 dg oil pressure switch ?

Last post by rgeneration « 30 Jul 2009, 11:13
Replies: 11
by gti mad man » 19 Jul 2009, 20:18

ok my mechanic has found my oil pressure switch to be leaking oil ,the one by the push rods
we ordered one from gsf , it came and fitted but the...

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Last post by rgeneration
30 Jul 2009, 11:13
Replacing Handbrake cables

Last post by malverner « 30 Jul 2009, 10:27
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by malverner » 30 Jul 2009, 07:58

One of my rear handbrake cables has snapped and so needs replacing. Will probably replace both (have just got hold of 2 from GSF).

Van is 1990 1.6TD...

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Last post by malverner
30 Jul 2009, 10:27
heaters

Last post by lhd « 29 Jul 2009, 23:38
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by VERAT25 » 29 Jun 2009, 11:18

i have a problem with heaters constantly blowing hot on my t25 holdsworth.
all levers seem to work ok / but heater stays hot.
aldo found fuse blown...

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Last post by lhd
29 Jul 2009, 23:38
diesel fuel pipe

Last post by lhd « 29 Jul 2009, 20:10
Replies: 4
by lhd » 28 Jul 2009, 20:05

Anyone know what size, and the type of pipe I need that runs from the fuel filter to the injection pump. Mine has a crack appearing in it on the fuel...

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Last post by lhd
29 Jul 2009, 20:10
Engine running on 3 - 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by T25rc « 29 Jul 2009, 20:06
Replies: 9
by T25rc » 27 Jul 2009, 17:25

After buying new plugs/leads and distributor cap for the 2.0 a/c in an attempt to make it run better it hasn't. I noticed one of the old plugs was...

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Last post by T25rc
29 Jul 2009, 20:06
Aircooled - Water in engine oil

Last post by davidvincent « 29 Jul 2009, 19:05
Replies: 8
by davidvincent » 28 Jul 2009, 13:16

Dear All,

I wondered if you would help...? Tried searching but didn't find much....

On my '80 2l Aircooled I discovered that on the inside of the...

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Last post by davidvincent
29 Jul 2009, 19:05
Rear spring snapped

Last post by Cruz « 29 Jul 2009, 15:53
Replies: 8
by Cruz » 27 Jul 2009, 20:14

Driving to work this morning and as I was overtaking a slow moving tractor I heard a bang. Got to work and had a shufty and didn't see anything....

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Last post by Cruz
29 Jul 2009, 15:53
Timing info

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Jul 2009, 14:40
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by albertramsbottom » 29 Jul 2009, 14:27

I am just about to get my timing done at a local garage. These guys are not Aircooled experts by any means so I was wondering if there are any...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Jul 2009, 14:40
VIN Plate

Last post by R0B « 29 Jul 2009, 14:36
Replies: 2
by JW1 » 29 Jul 2009, 13:21

Can anyone confirm where the VINs are on a 1991 Vanagon California?

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Last post by R0B
29 Jul 2009, 14:36
Loud knocking sound..E D I T.. IT BLEW THE F*** UP!!!

Last post by dannyg1985 « 29 Jul 2009, 10:54
Replies: 18
by FlowerPower » 26 Jul 2009, 17:19
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Hi all

I have a 1.9DG, which today has developed a very loud knocking sound from the engine, which increases with revs. I haven't changed anything...
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Last post by dannyg1985
29 Jul 2009, 10:54
short shift kit

Last post by jamesc76 « 29 Jul 2009, 09:12
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by hammy44 » 28 Jul 2009, 17:48

bought one of these got it monday and fitted it tonight in 15 to 20 mins makes a great difference to the gear lever thought it a bit expensive but...

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Last post by jamesc76
29 Jul 2009, 09:12
Output Shafts

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jul 2009, 22:50
Replies: 1
by peteabbott » 28 Jul 2009, 21:43

Evening all. I read on here about someone who could hear their gearbox whining when driving. I maybe getting a bit paranoid but I also can hear a...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jul 2009, 22:50
rebuild with lots of questions, ALL DONE, THANKS!!!

Last post by pocolow « 28 Jul 2009, 20:59
Replies: 21
by JamesT25 » 10 Jun 2009, 20:23
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Hello all,

I'm going to be updating this thread hopefully daily with the progress rebuilding the whale , the aim is to have the bus taxed MOT'd and...
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Last post by pocolow
28 Jul 2009, 20:59
brakes squeal

Last post by VWCamperfan « 28 Jul 2009, 20:59
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by compton71 » 28 Jul 2009, 20:45

Hi to all fellow T25 owners :) first post here

Just need a bit of technical advice and wonder if anyone has had similar problems. I recently had my...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
28 Jul 2009, 20:59
Engine Vibration

Last post by VWCamperfan « 28 Jul 2009, 18:22
Replies: 18
by Smroot » 13 Jul 2009, 20:27
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Hi all,

I have a 1.6TD that vibrates and keeps breaking the end muffler mounting bracket. I've had it welded three times now. One mechanic said the...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
28 Jul 2009, 18:22
Disc backing plate - EDITED...

Last post by shortbloke « 28 Jul 2009, 16:25
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by shortbloke » 27 Jul 2009, 20:35

Hi all.

Im in the process of ordering new brakes, drums, discs, pads etc, front and back and when taking a look at the front brakes I noticed the...

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Last post by shortbloke
28 Jul 2009, 16:25
power steering

Last post by ttcharlie « 28 Jul 2009, 16:18
Replies: 9
by jojosbloke » 13 Jul 2009, 18:37

Hi
A question for all you techies out there, is it possible to put power steering on an air cooled.
Been told its only possible to convert a...

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Last post by ttcharlie
28 Jul 2009, 16:18
Turbo

Last post by R0B « 28 Jul 2009, 14:23
Replies: 1
by macalfie » 28 Jul 2009, 13:51

Hello all may need a new turbo for my jx is there any other turbo options to use needs to be cheap. van costing me a fortune at the moment cheers all...

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Last post by R0B
28 Jul 2009, 14:23
rear suspension bolt ?

Last post by Cruz « 28 Jul 2009, 08:53
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by paulweld » 28 Jul 2009, 07:36

Where can i buy the rear outer suspension bolt as mine as seized in and need to buy ready to drop arm off ? JK dont do them is it a vw part and if it...

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Last post by Cruz
28 Jul 2009, 08:53
fuel pump problem

Last post by Fritz « 28 Jul 2009, 01:13
Replies: 1
by muley » 27 Jul 2009, 22:04

i have a T25 with a 2000cc Aircooled twin carb engine the fuel pump has given up so does anyone know if i can get a rebuild kit for the pump and...

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Last post by Fritz
28 Jul 2009, 01:13
Exhaust half-breed experiment

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2009, 22:23
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 23 Jul 2009, 22:25

Offbeat question. My 1.9 petrol uses the older exhaust layout so rather than replace the silencer when it goes, I've picked up a 1.7-2.0 header...

9 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2009, 22:23
Spinning sump plug

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Jul 2009, 20:26
Replies: 14
by kevtherev » 25 Jul 2009, 22:23

I have discovered a spinning sump plug

Although it's not leaking and I can dump the oil if desperate, from the filler flange.. it wont undo or do...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Jul 2009, 20:26
Clonking noise when turning...

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Jul 2009, 16:29
Replies: 3
by Kirsty » 26 Jul 2009, 20:14

Hi!

I'm new here and to make matters worse have nooo technical knowledge about engines etc so please forgive me if I do/say something daft :oops:...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Jul 2009, 16:29
help

Last post by R0B « 27 Jul 2009, 14:01
Replies: 3
by T25Ant » 27 Jul 2009, 12:45

hey guys

Have the dreaded MOT coming up soon ! But the prob seems to be that i am missing the offside front wheel bearing grease cap , have no idea...

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Last post by R0B
27 Jul 2009, 14:01
T25 Heater Matrix Intake?

Last post by billy739 « 27 Jul 2009, 13:11
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by greenetribe » 27 Jul 2009, 10:50

Please can someone tell me where the heater matrix air intake is on the T25. I have been having problem getting cold air and found the 2 side vent...

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Last post by billy739
27 Jul 2009, 13:11
Powerflex Bushes & Shock fitting time

Last post by syncrosimon « 27 Jul 2009, 06:06
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by Titus A Duxass » 04 Jul 2009, 10:40

I've just gone mad and ordered a new set of Monroe shock and a complete Powerflex bush set.

I have three choices now:
a) fit them myself in the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
27 Jul 2009, 06:06
Intermitant strange noise!!??

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2009, 00:30
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by ropeman23 » 18 Jul 2009, 19:45

Hi,

My van has done this since I've had it. I've only covered around 3000 miles in it and it hasn't got any worse, but it's really annoying and a...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2009, 00:30
new to t25 question

Last post by tinman « 26 Jul 2009, 21:51
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by beatnick » 26 Jul 2009, 08:40

Hi folks
I am in the process of buying a t25 crewie off a friend, it has a 1.6 td engine linked to a 5 speed caravelle box and seems a little...

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Last post by tinman
26 Jul 2009, 21:51
Turbo failure

Last post by winston wolf « 26 Jul 2009, 20:25
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by macalfie » 26 Jul 2009, 19:00

Hi all what are the main syptoms of turbo failure and is there any way to test it dont want to buy new one if its not needed cheers.mac

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Last post by winston wolf
26 Jul 2009, 20:25
Front brake problems

Last post by Red Westie « 26 Jul 2009, 19:22
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by Davy MacLean » 26 Jul 2009, 17:11

Just been away in the van this weekend and noticed an issue with the front drivers side brake

On Friday noticed a wee bit of smoke coming from it...

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26 Jul 2009, 19:22

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