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Black Coolant??!

Last post by ferraldog « 03 Dec 2013, 17:44
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by Matt and Danni » 31 Dec 2012, 14:12
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Hello :)

I tried to search the archives to no avail, hoping some one may be able to shed some light?!

I went to check coolant level in the...
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Last post by ferraldog
03 Dec 2013, 17:44
Distributor question

Last post by Norris01 « 02 Dec 2013, 20:52
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by Norris01 » 01 Dec 2013, 19:51

Hi guys, changing my 1.6 ct to 2.0 cu, bought an engine years ag and had it tested by Aircooled garage & afte being stored 6 years it started...

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Last post by Norris01
02 Dec 2013, 20:52
OXS light staying on with new lambda sensor

Last post by AdrianC « 02 Dec 2013, 18:22
Replies: 5
by printmonkey » 30 Nov 2013, 12:39

I fitted a de-cat pipe, new silencer and lambda sensor. On startup the OXS light and battery light stay on. They both go out after 20 mins or so of...

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Last post by AdrianC
02 Dec 2013, 18:22
Overheat

Last post by boxer « 02 Dec 2013, 17:58
Replies: 11
by boxer » 18 Nov 2013, 18:26

Sat in Coombe hIll service station waiting for the aa to take us home because the aa mech agreed with me that a hot engine and cold rad is not right...

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Last post by boxer
02 Dec 2013, 17:58
cup and ball on gear linkage

Last post by Aidan « 02 Dec 2013, 10:01
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by saviogimmi » 02 Dec 2013, 08:03

Right I am about to replace mine and the bush that holds it in place as it keeps popping out and sticking in most gears. I have read you need to put...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Dec 2013, 10:01
gear stick

Last post by Aidan « 02 Dec 2013, 06:40
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by marc rio » 01 Dec 2013, 18:55

hi can any one please tell me who on here sell the small metal blocks that are part of the gear stick mechanisum to do with gear selection cheers marc

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Last post by Aidan
02 Dec 2013, 06:40
Just when it was going so well

Last post by lloydy « 01 Dec 2013, 19:19
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by Asw » 30 Nov 2013, 19:53

So.
my rebuild engine has been in and running for around 3 weeks. today I took her our for a last run before the oil change.
got back and.. oil...

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Last post by lloydy
01 Dec 2013, 19:19
Gearbox change

Last post by Norris01 « 01 Dec 2013, 19:19

by Norris01 » 01 Dec 2013, 19:19

Hi guys, I am converting my 1981 1.6ct to the 2.0 cu Aircooled. The question is can I use the 1.6 gearbox or do I need to change? Thanks stuart

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Last post by Norris01
01 Dec 2013, 19:19
Oil Consumption

Last post by harvey « 01 Dec 2013, 05:51
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by harvey » 30 Nov 2013, 18:20

Just wrapping up our european trip where we've done about 4500 miles over 5 months. I took a 5L jug of oil when we started and put the last in...

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Last post by harvey
01 Dec 2013, 05:51
Adjustment

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Nov 2013, 22:30
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by Jimscerb » 30 Nov 2013, 22:04

Hi all
Does the 1.7 diesel have hydrologic tappers
Or are the adjustable
Part of my service schedule
Many thanks jim

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Nov 2013, 22:30
More oomph less crawling !!

Last post by billy739 « 30 Nov 2013, 20:58
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by scylla » 07 Apr 2013, 18:23
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I have a 1.6d and have the usual problem of going slow uphill and being overtaken by the local pensioners on their bikes:). I cannot afford a nice...
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Last post by billy739
30 Nov 2013, 20:58
split the engine case

Last post by 123-jn « 30 Nov 2013, 18:32
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by 123-jn » 14 Oct 2013, 16:52
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Well that wasn't what I would call fun, none of the gudgeon pins would come out as the circlips had made a small ridge so it was reach around and...
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Last post by 123-jn
30 Nov 2013, 18:32
Heater suddenly stopped heating

Last post by syncronized « 30 Nov 2013, 09:26
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by syncronized » 29 Nov 2013, 22:01

Started the old JX diesel up today & after a few miles noticed there was no heat coming out the vents, just cold air. The blower motor works fine and...

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Last post by syncronized
30 Nov 2013, 09:26
will a df engine exhaust fit a dg engine

Last post by ghost123uk « 29 Nov 2013, 08:49
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by Humpty » 28 Nov 2013, 19:17

hi as subjected need to know as i am needing to replace the engine in my bus and i cant find many df engine :(

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Last post by ghost123uk
29 Nov 2013, 08:49
Syncro gearbox input shaft..

Last post by Aidan « 29 Nov 2013, 06:36
Replies: 7
by ratinyho » 03 Nov 2013, 17:12

Trying to swap petrol and diesel input shafts over between boxes.

Got the circlips off both boxes and pulled the sleeve forward till it contacts the...

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Last post by Aidan
29 Nov 2013, 06:36
Engine misfires

Last post by Diane « 29 Nov 2013, 04:13
Replies: 6
by Diane » 18 Nov 2013, 08:19

Hi, my 1990 1.9 petrol misfires when accelerator is feathered . It ticks over fine and is ok under hard acceleration, it is only under cruising...

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Last post by Diane
29 Nov 2013, 04:13
Popping and weak engine...

Last post by Becandjoe « 29 Nov 2013, 00:42
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by Becandjoe » 28 Nov 2013, 17:03

Hello all,

We have an issue with our 1979 T25 Devon (1.9 petrol engine, right hand drive) that we are flummoxed by and we'd be so grateful for some...

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Last post by Becandjoe
29 Nov 2013, 00:42
Video: Campervan Diary 8: where's the water gone?

Last post by thebobster « 28 Nov 2013, 22:54
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by ChrisG46 » 26 Nov 2013, 20:35

New Campervan Video Diary 8: Where’s the water gone? I’ve put around 5 litres of water into the van's cooling system . . but none seems to come out!...

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Last post by thebobster
28 Nov 2013, 22:54
CAN'T GET INTO FIRST AND THIRD GEARS?!

Last post by Wildestyle88 « 28 Nov 2013, 14:23
Replies: 18
by Wildestyle88 » 22 Oct 2013, 12:05
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Hi there i have a question - I went to go out today and couldn't get into reverse, after a little revving and grinding it popped in, then it wouldn't...
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Last post by Wildestyle88
28 Nov 2013, 14:23
Air in fuel

Last post by mikeytar3 « 27 Nov 2013, 15:58
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by mikeytar3 » 24 Nov 2013, 11:59

Help!
I've looked in wiki but it doesn't help. My problem seems to be air getting in the diesel when left causing a lot of starter cranking before...

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Last post by mikeytar3
27 Nov 2013, 15:58
two cylinder problem fixed?

Last post by AdrianC « 27 Nov 2013, 10:12
Replies: 5
by bananavan » 26 Nov 2013, 12:39

I had my t25 serviced in Spain and from what I can gather, with my limited Spanish, it is supposed to be running fine. The problem was a carb miss...

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Last post by AdrianC
27 Nov 2013, 10:12
Cylinder head fitting advice please

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Nov 2013, 08:15
Replies: 15
by Gary.pb » 24 Nov 2013, 18:24
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Firstly thank you to everybody who advised me regarding my engine removal, now I have a couple of more questions if I may.

After removing the...
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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Nov 2013, 08:15
Fuel pump timing

Last post by Funbus « 27 Nov 2013, 08:09
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by Funbus » 26 Nov 2013, 18:11

I'm stripping down my aaz 1.9 td engine. It was running but did have fuel problems - cutting out when out driving, although it would idle all day...

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Last post by Funbus
27 Nov 2013, 08:09
Misfire, Rough idle, Running on 3 cylinders

Last post by domruffle1984 « 27 Nov 2013, 07:23
Replies: 11
by domruffle1984 » 20 Oct 2013, 19:28

Hello,
i'm hoping to get some advice on a problem i have with my van it is a 2.0l Aircooled 1983 with twin solex carbs, i recently had the ignition...

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Last post by domruffle1984
27 Nov 2013, 07:23
Petrol tank breather parts

Last post by ads288 « 26 Nov 2013, 21:10
Replies: 3
by ads288 » 26 Nov 2013, 14:04

Hi,

When trying to fill up the tank to the top for the first time, my van suffered the dreaded petrol all over the forecourt. So I've dropped the...

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Last post by ads288
26 Nov 2013, 21:10
Fuel pipe replacement

Last post by CJH « 26 Nov 2013, 13:09
Replies: 1
by kentishvanman » 26 Nov 2013, 12:36

Hi,
I am going to replace fuel pipes etc. (1.9 DG). Have looked at WiKi. Usually run on lpg but occasionally resort to petrol.
Did I read on here...

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Last post by CJH
26 Nov 2013, 13:09
Van not starting after power loss

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Nov 2013, 15:23
Replies: 15
by daphne » 20 Nov 2013, 21:59
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Hi I am having a nightmare saga. I have a T25 petrol and LPG 1984 engine in a 1989 van. She had the MOT done a few weeks ago and has been in and out...
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Last post by ermie571
25 Nov 2013, 15:23
Head bolts - which sealant?

Last post by CJH « 24 Nov 2013, 18:38
Replies: 5
by CJH » 23 Nov 2013, 22:46

The head bolt above my number 1 spark plug seems to be weeping a bit. I haven't been able to tell for sure till now, as my heater hose was leaking...

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Last post by CJH
24 Nov 2013, 18:38
Gearbox part suppliers

Last post by matt_wannabe « 23 Nov 2013, 14:16
Replies: 4
by matt_wannabe » 22 Nov 2013, 21:02

Iv had some trouble with my box recently so decided to remove it and send to an expert. He has identified the problem but says he cannot find any who...

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Last post by matt_wannabe
23 Nov 2013, 14:16
injection pump locking pin location

Last post by hedgejumper « 22 Nov 2013, 20:38
Replies: 2
by hedgejumper » 22 Nov 2013, 19:09

Hi all, i am in the process of fitting a new cam belt as the last one on my 1.6td snapped. I want to temporarily fit the belt to allow me to rotate...

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Last post by hedgejumper
22 Nov 2013, 20:38
Rocker cover leaking

Last post by sarran1955 « 22 Nov 2013, 19:13
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by paulandchez » 22 Nov 2013, 13:13

Right

The engine is back in and I've actually fired her up :) which put a massive smile on my face. The new carbs sounds awesome, although I still...

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Last post by sarran1955
22 Nov 2013, 19:13
running on two cylinders

Last post by sarran1955 « 22 Nov 2013, 19:08
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by bananavan » 22 Nov 2013, 13:53

I an travelling in Spain and have an 85 t25 running on two cylinders I think . I had a garage diagnose the problem, although I am having language...

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Last post by sarran1955
22 Nov 2013, 19:08
electric heater pump

Last post by kingdalg « 21 Nov 2013, 22:43
Replies: 4
by kingdalg » 21 Nov 2013, 21:14

Hi, due to it being colder than my ex's soul ive desided to fit an electric heater pump to my diesel devon. Do any of you out there have one fitted...

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Last post by kingdalg
21 Nov 2013, 22:43
Carb adaption

Last post by scarysteve « 21 Nov 2013, 18:18

by scarysteve » 21 Nov 2013, 18:18

Hi all.
So, can you adapt the fittings of the carb + manifold to accept different carbs ie, I have a Solex 34 Pict4 carb on a ct 1.6 Aircooled petrol...

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Last post by scarysteve
21 Nov 2013, 18:18
Telescopic replacement pushrod tubes - Any good?

Last post by Roydini « 21 Nov 2013, 12:50
Replies: 4
by Roydini » 10 Nov 2013, 22:23

Evening all. I wondered if anyone could pass on any opinions and advice on those telescopic pushrod tubes - are they any good, are they easy to fit,...

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Last post by Roydini
21 Nov 2013, 12:50
New :-)

Last post by ermie571 « 21 Nov 2013, 12:02
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by Jimscerb » 20 Nov 2013, 00:04

Hi all
We've just got a lovely blue tin top
It's great very slow but the speed isn't important

It's a 1.7d 5speed there is one fault that's...

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Last post by ermie571
21 Nov 2013, 12:02
help on putting head back on

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Nov 2013, 20:22
Replies: 4
by Humpty » 20 Nov 2013, 18:50

hi took the head off my 1900cc df engine with engine in situ and went to put it back on and broke a piston ring is there a way of putting it back on...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Nov 2013, 20:22
Water coming out of exhaust.

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Nov 2013, 19:45
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by techbod » 20 Nov 2013, 12:02

Hi all, first post.

I have a 1989 T25 1.9 petrol engined (DG) camper which is blowing quite a lot of water out of the exhaust.

The amount coming...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Nov 2013, 19:45
are df and dg heads the same

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Nov 2013, 21:57
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by Humpty » 17 Nov 2013, 14:48
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i got a df engine couple studs are snapped of and rocker cover locking bar as also snapped off and is like it is welded in is the dg engine head the...
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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Nov 2013, 21:57
Performance HELP

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Nov 2013, 08:57
Replies: 2
by myklb » 19 Nov 2013, 01:30

Hi, been an owner of a 2.0 AUTO water-cooled t25 for around a month now, done a few things to aid back to health since a bit of neglect from the...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Nov 2013, 08:57
venting air out of water system

Last post by project25 « 17 Nov 2013, 18:19
Replies: 6
by project25 » 17 Nov 2013, 17:28

Hi, I know Ive read it somewhere but cant find it in wiki, but how do you get the air out of the water tank when refilling the system. Ive just...

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Last post by project25
17 Nov 2013, 18:19
Helpful supplier advise

Last post by necromonger « 16 Nov 2013, 20:39
Replies: 5
by necromonger » 15 Nov 2013, 22:36

Sorry if this sounds like a bit of a rant but it is what it is.

I am currently rebuilding a DG 1.9, and require information on suitable main...

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Last post by necromonger
16 Nov 2013, 20:39
1.9dg - what temperature sensor do I need?

Last post by chuggers72 « 16 Nov 2013, 17:51
Replies: 7
by Hoopy_Frood » 14 Nov 2013, 13:31

The temp gauge on my van sits quite high - just to the right of the led - in normal operation (eg 55mph on the motorway) but in slow moving traffic...

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Last post by chuggers72
16 Nov 2013, 17:51
Aircooled engine

Last post by jonavan « 15 Nov 2013, 22:29
Replies: 8
by jonavan » 09 Oct 2013, 22:33

Advice please... I need a new 2l Aircooled engine and am going to see one tomorrow (thurs)
Its a turnkey engine with carbs and up for £800, still in...

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Last post by jonavan
15 Nov 2013, 22:29
MOT in Gloucester or Cheltenham

Last post by OddJobBob « 15 Nov 2013, 21:21
Replies: 5
by OddJobBob » 04 Nov 2013, 13:14

Hi everyone.
I used to use Rees MOT in Cheltenham but have just discovered that they have gone. Can anyone recommend a T25 friendly MOT garage in...

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Last post by OddJobBob
15 Nov 2013, 21:21
Open threaded hole in housing below right starter motor!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 15 Nov 2013, 17:31
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by hardwick53 » 06 Nov 2013, 21:42
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To my amazement i have found an open threaded hole (approx. 28mm dia) in the housing just below right of the starter motor. I can see a large toothed...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
15 Nov 2013, 17:31
Aircooled T25 Milky Oil?

Last post by CovKid « 14 Nov 2013, 22:44
Replies: 13
by mrbodly » 09 Nov 2013, 15:14

Hi All

Did an oil and filter change on my 2L air-cooled T25 last weekend. Went to check the dipstick today and discovered a milky paste on the end...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Nov 2013, 22:44
engine shrieks then cuts out

Last post by infidel « 14 Nov 2013, 18:43
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by infidel » 10 Nov 2013, 15:41

why?

I took out the engine, fixed the broken alternator bolts, replaced the exhaust and clutch, plus engine mounts. new fuel pump, plugs and leads....

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Last post by infidel
14 Nov 2013, 18:43
Sealing yer Engine

Last post by sarran1955 « 14 Nov 2013, 18:33
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by scarysteve » 12 Nov 2013, 14:30

Hi guys been a while.
Just got quoted a massive amount of money to seal my complete engine. Is this a major deal or is it something you can do...

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Last post by sarran1955
14 Nov 2013, 18:33
t25 coughing, spluttering and bucking intermittent fault!

Last post by infidel « 14 Nov 2013, 18:20
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by dubwright » 04 Jun 2013, 16:38
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Does anyone know if my intermittent fault could be down to a faulty fuel pump? There seems to be no common denominator, just getting worse. Can...
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Last post by infidel
14 Nov 2013, 18:20

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