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SONIC CARB CLEANING

Last post by jason k « 11 Jun 2008, 19:20
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by "WEAZLECHIN" » 11 Jun 2008, 11:21

does anyone know where i can get a set of carbs cleaned sonically, i have a set that have been sat for 12 years.... nasty smell too :roll:

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Last post by jason k
11 Jun 2008, 19:20
1Y questions

Last post by SplendiferousII « 11 Jun 2008, 14:23
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by SplendiferousII » 11 Jun 2008, 11:35

Snaggs is popping over this evening to help me set up my pump timing / cam timing properly. A couple of quieries.

He has the full kit including the...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
11 Jun 2008, 14:23
Front coil spring and front shocker

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 11 Jun 2008, 12:35
Replies: 13
by BaaaadSlider » 11 Jun 2008, 08:55

After having our van checked by the local garage before we went to cornwall he advised us that the above needed looking at.
Now, having no knowledge...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
11 Jun 2008, 12:35
jk uprated shocks al-ko

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Jun 2008, 11:52
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by gti mad man » 11 Jun 2008, 08:06

Anyone got these now says uprated

Are these any good by being uprated does that mean that the ride will be harsher or that it will take bumps...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Jun 2008, 11:52
rings on a 1y

Last post by ringo « 11 Jun 2008, 08:35
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by kipper » 08 Jun 2008, 17:37

hi folks has any one changed the piston rings on a 1y ? is it a engine out job ?
my vans smokin like hell it used 3.5 litres of oil goin to devon...

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Last post by ringo
11 Jun 2008, 08:35
crankcase ventilation (breather) hose ('87 T25)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Jun 2008, 23:30
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by dugdog » 10 Jun 2008, 09:36

just bought first T25 - and am sorting a few bits needed... someone botched the crankcase vent hose a while ago and it's now cracked and coughing...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Jun 2008, 23:30
Rubber hoses treatment ?

Last post by diviy « 10 Jun 2008, 22:30
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by jaylo264 » 10 Jun 2008, 18:23

anyone know of any way to treat / help old but secure rubber coolant hoses , to make em look a bit newer/nicer ? jaylo

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Last post by diviy
10 Jun 2008, 22:30
Bag Of Spanners

Last post by Rozzo « 10 Jun 2008, 21:40
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by Dubstar » 10 Jun 2008, 09:15

My 2ltr CU sounds like bag of spanners on start up, like they do, but the sound doesn't die down after a few seconds. I only put it in a few weeks...

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Last post by Rozzo
10 Jun 2008, 21:40
Random service type related questions

Last post by Dodgy_Dave « 10 Jun 2008, 21:17
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by Dodgy_Dave » 10 Jun 2008, 20:36

Well i have used the search function and had no luck with finding the exact answer to what im after so here goes i have a few queries about my 2.0 CU...

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Last post by Dodgy_Dave
10 Jun 2008, 21:17
What engine is this an was it ever in a T25?

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jun 2008, 20:11
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by The_blue » 10 Jun 2008, 11:53

Any ideas, model etc :)

This is JKs T25 engine from my other thread.

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jun 2008, 20:11
Turbo conversion kit

Last post by Madwitch « 10 Jun 2008, 19:07
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by Madwitch » 09 Jun 2008, 18:51

Ok - don't think I was that drunk but I'm sure I heard someone mention the possibility of fitting a turbo kit to a T4 2.4 diesel.

Anyone heard of...

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Last post by Madwitch
10 Jun 2008, 19:07
10w/40 oil for 1.6 na diesel???

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Jun 2008, 17:15
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by Wavehead » 09 Jun 2008, 17:36

I see that the many earlier posts regarding which oil point to 15w/40 as being the correct viscosity. My local dealer looked it up in the Castrol...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Jun 2008, 17:15
oil filler on CU engine - JK new one looks nothing like old!

Last post by The_blue « 10 Jun 2008, 11:36
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by The_blue » 09 Jun 2008, 15:01

I've been loosing iol via a cracked filler pipe so i've orded a new one.

the old had a screw fixing. The new one has a spring clip and isn't even...

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Last post by The_blue
10 Jun 2008, 11:36
Am I missing a bush?

Last post by richard.w « 09 Jun 2008, 21:38
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by richard.w » 09 Jun 2008, 20:06

1981 water cooled LHD 1.6 diesel.
Afer lots of help from the Forum members the starter came out. I've read the Wiki (info is for petrol engines) and...

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Last post by richard.w
09 Jun 2008, 21:38
Gearbox - DG / DF?

Last post by Aidan « 09 Jun 2008, 21:09
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by beachiain » 09 Jun 2008, 19:21

does anyone know if a gearbox from a DG will work on a DF? Or is it not that simple? I've got a DF and might have opportunity of a spare gearbox...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Jun 2008, 21:09
jx engine

Last post by peasant « 09 Jun 2008, 21:04
Replies: 4
by MartT » 09 Jun 2008, 16:12

i'm sure this has been asked before, but my 'search' ability hasn't turned anything up...

Was the JX (1.6td) engine used in another car? Have seen...

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Last post by peasant
09 Jun 2008, 21:04
Anybody Know

Last post by el sketcho « 09 Jun 2008, 20:27
Replies: 2
by el sketcho » 09 Jun 2008, 15:45

Of a good mechanic in the west London area?

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Last post by el sketcho
09 Jun 2008, 20:27
brake fitting kit

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Jun 2008, 19:00
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by dubbyjointy » 09 Jun 2008, 17:42

hi everyone, wheres the best place to get a rear brake fitting kit ?
just kampers have em £13 inc del.is that a good price ?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Jun 2008, 19:00
What's attached to my Starter Motor?

Last post by richard.w « 09 Jun 2008, 17:27
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by richard.w » 09 Jun 2008, 12:08

Mine's a 1982 water cooled 1.6 diesel, manual. I've embarked on what is, for me at least, my first major job, removing the starter.
From inside the...

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Last post by richard.w
09 Jun 2008, 17:27
Startiing problem

Last post by richard.w « 09 Jun 2008, 11:54
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by richard.w » 13 Apr 2008, 17:49

Not had a problem before, started perfectly last week. Today however doesn't want to know. Ignition light on, amber light on then nothing.Battery...

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Last post by richard.w
09 Jun 2008, 11:54
2.1 petrol engine wont rev!

Last post by pigmidget « 09 Jun 2008, 09:48
Replies: 5
by pigmidget » 05 Jun 2008, 13:51

Hi Everyone
Got a T3 with 2.1 injection petrol engine. It has an annoying intermittant fault. Sometimes it will start and run fine, othertimes it...

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Last post by pigmidget
09 Jun 2008, 09:48
Difference between 1Y and ADG

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Jun 2008, 20:33
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by caveman » 07 Jun 2008, 22:45

It seems that there isn't much differencein torque between my KY 1.7 and the 1.9 ADG motor i just scored. What is the difference between that...

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Last post by HarryMann
08 Jun 2008, 20:33
steering ????

Last post by flateric « 08 Jun 2008, 07:46
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by flateric » 05 Jun 2008, 20:26

hi all, just got back from a fab time in the lakes, only to notice my two front tyres going bald on both inside edges. looks like a tracking job,...

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Last post by flateric
08 Jun 2008, 07:46
!.7 l diesel torque ?

Last post by caveman « 07 Jun 2008, 17:43
Replies: 6
by caveman » 07 Jun 2008, 15:02

I know i've seen the specs somewhere but of course now that i need the info , i can't find it. I'm asking because i got my hands on an ADG 1.9...

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Last post by caveman
07 Jun 2008, 17:43
Clutch slave bleed nipple

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 07 Jun 2008, 15:57
Replies: 3
by Ian and Lins » 07 Jun 2008, 11:20

Need to put in a new master cylinder and will need to loosen off the slave bleed nipple. Crap 7mm spanner (I know, never buy cheap spanners) started...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
07 Jun 2008, 15:57
breather tank pipes

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Jun 2008, 14:43
Replies: 3
by lhd » 06 Jun 2008, 15:38

whilst doing a spot of welding I had to remove the o/s breather tank.
All the flexi pipe was rotten and detatched at the breather tank end and the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Jun 2008, 14:43
Big Thank You to Everyone

Last post by T3_Dreaming « 07 Jun 2008, 14:11

by T3_Dreaming » 07 Jun 2008, 14:11

...for answering all my van questions rescently from when we ended up like this:

Got it going again today so thanks for everyone's help.

Turned...

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Last post by T3_Dreaming
07 Jun 2008, 14:11
Weber 34 ICT linkage

Last post by dekker « 07 Jun 2008, 12:29
Replies: 6
by dekker » 04 Jun 2008, 18:22

Hi, I'm wanting to fit some Weber 34 ICTs to my CT engine. I know that Type 1 manifolds will fit but could somebody tell me which linkage kit I'll...

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Last post by dekker
07 Jun 2008, 12:29
Brake Fluid - Mixing dot 3 and 4?

Last post by Red Westie « 07 Jun 2008, 08:16
Replies: 7
by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 06 Jun 2008, 08:34

i need a second opinion can dot 3 and dot 4 be mixed?

my brake resevoir says use Dot 4 only - my service history from previous owner has a receipt...

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Last post by Red Westie
07 Jun 2008, 08:16
Jack Axel Stand question

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Jun 2008, 19:41
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by T3_Dreaming » 05 Jun 2008, 19:33

Just hastely (5 min to close) went out and bought a halford 2 ton jack and axel stand set. Will this be any good?

I now see you recommended here...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Jun 2008, 19:41
Gearbox breather ?

Last post by Krisis « 06 Jun 2008, 17:18
Replies: 7
by Krisis » 05 Jun 2008, 21:32

Hi
Ive taken the box out to change the clutch, I was just getting ready to blast it with the jet wash when I thought, is there a breather?
I had a...

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Last post by Krisis
06 Jun 2008, 17:18
1.6TDI Smoking Badly

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Jun 2008, 17:13
Replies: 12
by grenjs » 04 Jun 2008, 19:01

I'm not an expert in Diesels at all and need some advice.

Brother-in-laws T25 1.6TDI (1990) has just started to smoke very badly from the exhaust,...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Jun 2008, 17:13
Clamping fuel line.

Last post by T3_Dreaming « 06 Jun 2008, 16:46
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by T3_Dreaming » 06 Jun 2008, 00:13

For when changing the fuel filter Haynes manual says clamp fuel line either side. Will mole (sp?) grips be okay for this or to rough?

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Last post by T3_Dreaming
06 Jun 2008, 16:46
Rubber piping that the engine cover sits on.

Last post by tonytech « 06 Jun 2008, 16:27
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by Spiral » 06 Jun 2008, 06:33

Hi, does anyone know where I can buy a new rubber piping that the engine cover sits on. It's hollow and sits around the edge. The one I have at the...

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Last post by tonytech
06 Jun 2008, 16:27
Rear near side wheel noise.

Last post by Betty Boop « 06 Jun 2008, 16:26
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by Betty Boop » 30 May 2008, 16:41

Hi All. New to this. Just joined site after buying T25 auosleeper two weeks ago. Have got a wkd noise on reer near side wheel. Sounds like rubber...

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Last post by Betty Boop
06 Jun 2008, 16:26
my tdi 1z is over revving constantly. undriveable help!!!!!!

Last post by monkeynut « 06 Jun 2008, 09:38
Replies: 60
by jimmypatch » 30 Sep 2007, 15:25
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my t25 has a 1993 audi 80 tdi 1Z. I had the engine put in by what i thought was a professional. I got 70 miles down the road after picking it up...
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Last post by monkeynut
06 Jun 2008, 09:38
Advice needed - engine (and I'm a newb) 1.9 DG water-cooled

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Jun 2008, 08:02
Replies: 13
by sezicoolcat » 01 Jun 2008, 22:10

Hi folks,

I need some help. I have an early watercooled Transporter/camper. A reg.

I have a few problems with the engine I want to put right....

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Last post by ermie571
06 Jun 2008, 08:02
Is it worth fitting an oil temp gauge?

Last post by junior « 05 Jun 2008, 21:51
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by 4gearwonder » 05 Jun 2008, 21:34

Hi all,

Don't know if this sounds like a dumb question :?, but have fitted a VDO oil pressure gauge to keep an eye on things just incase the old...

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Last post by junior
05 Jun 2008, 21:51
Fuel Consumption

Last post by diviy « 05 Jun 2008, 20:06
Replies: 15
by Tug » 17 May 2008, 15:07
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Hi,

Can anyone give me any ideas what MPG i should be getting from my 2.0 Aircooled. It seems to be using a lot of petrol as of late.

These are the...
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Last post by diviy
05 Jun 2008, 20:06
slow 1981 2L Aircooled

Last post by jamesdevon « 05 Jun 2008, 19:27
Replies: 17
by jamesdevon » 11 Mar 2008, 11:19
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Hello people,

My bus has been off the road for a while, It's just had a new vege 2L Aircooled in it and I'm getting it ready for a road trip....
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Last post by jamesdevon
05 Jun 2008, 19:27
Starting problem - lpg?

Last post by Donald360 « 05 Jun 2008, 18:55
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by Donald360 » 05 Jun 2008, 17:55

Hi Folks,

Newbie here looking for some expert advice. My recently bought T25 has suddenly decided it does not want to start! It has a 1.9 water...

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Last post by Donald360
05 Jun 2008, 18:55
Time to change a full exhaust system

Last post by rustyundchen « 05 Jun 2008, 15:20
Replies: 6
by sln123 » 04 Jun 2008, 14:46

Looking to replace the full exhaust system on my 1990 2.1L (petrol) Westy. Based on horror stories I have heard I am going to get an ex VW (main...

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Last post by rustyundchen
05 Jun 2008, 15:20
Fustrated and would love some help...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Jun 2008, 13:17
Replies: 12
by blackiebest » 04 Jun 2008, 21:19

Hi, I have searched and checked wiki before posting but not so sure.

I have a 1987 Dehler Profi camper 1.9 DG i think, (its a pre 85' engine fitted...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Jun 2008, 13:17
Fuel Question. Sad picture (draw them in)

Last post by ashman « 05 Jun 2008, 12:49
Replies: 4
by T3_Dreaming » 04 Jun 2008, 21:31

How our first proper camping hol in the van finished:

Daughter was in floods of tears :(

Its not drawing in the fuel to the carb. I assumed...

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Last post by ashman
05 Jun 2008, 12:49
Pootles shakedown run & look what happens !!!!

Last post by wibble « 05 Jun 2008, 12:18
Replies: 13
by wibble » 12 May 2008, 10:39

Pootle has been off the road for the last 6 moths with repairs & mods.
Yesterday we took her for her shakedown run up to the Malverns. Wish I hadn't...

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Last post by wibble
05 Jun 2008, 12:18
gear trouble!!!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 05 Jun 2008, 07:28
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by smansuri » 04 Jun 2008, 20:03

Hi there whenever i go to change gear on my 1981 T25 it makes an awe full squeaking noise, but only when shifting into the gears not when moving the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
05 Jun 2008, 07:28
Castle Nut

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Jun 2008, 23:34
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by jammcd649 » 30 Apr 2008, 16:06
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Just checking, what size is the castle nut on the rear hub???? 46mm???
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Last post by HarryMann
04 Jun 2008, 23:34
Give us a clue...!

Last post by kit « 04 Jun 2008, 22:23
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by gazza&linz » 04 Jun 2008, 05:45

We took the new Komet out last Saturday to the seaside (West Wittering) just to familiarise ourselves with things.
Everything seems to be in working...

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Last post by kit
04 Jun 2008, 22:23
Strange excelereation

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Jun 2008, 19:08
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by ADO » 03 Jun 2008, 22:31

Hi there , I'm new to the site but here goes .
I seem to have a problem with exceleration on my 1900 petrol engine.
It seems sluggish when i press...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Jun 2008, 19:08
Fooked threads on Oil Sump Plug

Last post by GBHgpJON « 04 Jun 2008, 19:07
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by T25-GTi » 02 Jun 2008, 15:18

Hi, just gone to do an oil change on the van and change the sump plug washer as it had a slight oil leak, (thinking it just needed a new washer). and...

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04 Jun 2008, 19:07

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