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T25 Cutting out proplem - OK lets start again!

Last post by syncrosimon « 08 Jul 2008, 07:00
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by Mr Bean » 02 Jul 2008, 08:39
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After chucking a few bob and about a weeks worth of faffing at my 2.1 w/cooled digijet T25. I thought I had it cracked however:
Not wishing to break...
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Last post by syncrosimon
08 Jul 2008, 07:00
what fits in these holes?

Last post by minke « 08 Jul 2008, 00:17
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by Poseidon » 07 Jul 2008, 21:07

During the ongoing rebuild I was wondering what these holes were for? It looks like it should be for a light?? There are 4 of these, two each side......

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Last post by minke
08 Jul 2008, 00:17
Brake fluid reservoir - HELP!

Last post by Mocki « 07 Jul 2008, 21:48
Replies: 6
by mud » 07 Jul 2008, 18:55

I'm overhauling the brakes on my Syncro and am now at the point where I need to fill the brake reservoir before I bleed the pipes. Question is is it...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Jul 2008, 21:48
carb manifold

Last post by umgum « 07 Jul 2008, 16:46

by umgum » 07 Jul 2008, 16:46

will a 2 litre carb manifold of an 82 model
fit on a 1600 1980 engine
i have seen a pair of solex`s

also would this give me any benefit going from...

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Last post by umgum
07 Jul 2008, 16:46
no thermostat, why was it taken out ?

Last post by Mr Bean « 07 Jul 2008, 12:11
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by wibble » 07 Jul 2008, 08:35

Yo dudes

Well as some of you may know I was experiencing a cool running engine. Long shot is went to change thermostat and found a chopped up one...

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Last post by Mr Bean
07 Jul 2008, 12:11
Running on 3 cylinders?

Last post by rodmonty « 07 Jul 2008, 10:27
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by rodmonty » 01 Jul 2008, 21:16

Help appreciated with the following problem that has just occurred on what has been a very reliable and sweet 1.9 petrol camper.

Whilst driving the...

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Last post by rodmonty
07 Jul 2008, 10:27
Water pump?

Last post by unhappy camper « 07 Jul 2008, 08:35
Replies: 22
by unhappy camper » 01 Jul 2008, 14:26
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Hi,sorry if this has already been asked. I can't find it on Wiki. I've a 1985 watercooled 1915cc DG engined Caravelle. Is there any difficulties when...
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Last post by unhappy camper
07 Jul 2008, 08:35
General maintenance 1986 DG1900

Last post by maxstu « 07 Jul 2008, 00:23
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by maxstu » 04 Jul 2008, 04:41

A few questions in need of answers if you please....

Front to back metal coolant pipe in my DG1.9 engine bay .....what can I paint over it to...

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Last post by maxstu
07 Jul 2008, 00:23
brake caliper seal perished, is it a DIY job to replace?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 06 Jul 2008, 23:43
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by Willoughby » 01 Jun 2008, 22:50

Just replaced my front brake pads and noticed one of the seals has perished.
Is replacing the seal a job that can be done without to much hastle?...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
06 Jul 2008, 23:43
fuel pressure relief valve

Last post by slim_adi « 06 Jul 2008, 20:40
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by slim_adi » 05 Jul 2008, 11:39

just had some work done on the van - a 1989 german 2.1 multivan - and ive been advised that the wrong fuel pressure relief valve has been fitted

the...

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Last post by slim_adi
06 Jul 2008, 20:40
Coolant leak

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Jul 2008, 19:24
Replies: 6
by kungfulemming » 05 Jul 2008, 14:13

Parked bus on steep hill, with engine at lowest point, couple of hours later noticed coolant leaking which hadn't occured in first hour and a half....

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Last post by Mr Bean
06 Jul 2008, 19:24
Oily Turbo......What should I do...?

Last post by peepingheads « 06 Jul 2008, 17:13
Replies: 2
by peepingheads » 06 Jul 2008, 10:29

Hello

Managed to sort the oil in the water problem out, replaced the oil cooler and it's all good now. Found a small water leak, one of the hoses...

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Last post by peepingheads
06 Jul 2008, 17:13
Thermostat housing.....help required!!

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Jul 2008, 16:39
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by ermie571 » 05 Jul 2008, 18:57

4 bolts.....1 spanner......3 turn.....1 rounded...get the rounded one to turn....then one of the others just turns....and turns....and turns....

Its...

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Last post by ermie571
06 Jul 2008, 16:39
significant oil consumption 1.6td

Last post by swell2316 « 06 Jul 2008, 15:48
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by swell2316 » 27 Jun 2008, 14:59

Hello all, I have a problem with oil consumption. I have recently had a new turbo fitted, since then I have not done a great deal of miles but a few...

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Last post by swell2316
06 Jul 2008, 15:48
drop spindles for a t3

Last post by ELVIS « 06 Jul 2008, 14:54
Replies: 4
by curtis_caddy » 05 Jul 2008, 12:03

Obviously got to much time on my hands follwing a hernia op this week, read most of my comics now, i see that drop spindles are available for other...

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Last post by ELVIS
06 Jul 2008, 14:54
Engine cutting out

Last post by lancaster « 06 Jul 2008, 13:20
Replies: 8
by lancaster » 04 Jul 2008, 20:17

Hi all you T25 nuts, :D
I am the lucky owner of a 1988 caravelle 1915 cc :D and when i bought it the temp gauge did not work :( , so i check out the...

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Last post by lancaster
06 Jul 2008, 13:20
1.9TD exhaust query

Last post by ELVIS « 06 Jul 2008, 12:17
Replies: 3
by talkingwhippet » 22 Jun 2008, 17:18

Hi all,
been sorting out my camper that I bought back in March.
It had already been converted to AAZ from a CS diesel - although conversion pretty...

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Last post by ELVIS
06 Jul 2008, 12:17
What does the Starter Motor Bush do?

Last post by Therunner « 06 Jul 2008, 10:59
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by irishkeet » 04 Jul 2008, 11:11

On advice from a fellow camper I'm planning on changing my starter motor bush soon on my Aircooled 2l westy

Found all the info on how to do it from...

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Last post by Therunner
06 Jul 2008, 10:59
T25 - water light

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Jul 2008, 12:05
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by sussex_yellow » 05 Jul 2008, 09:07

Im looking for a bit of advice on a water guage light. Im hoping this is just electrical ! :?

Essentially I have a water cooled 1.9DG engine in my...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Jul 2008, 12:05
what do i need for a rebuild?

Last post by Therunner « 05 Jul 2008, 10:22
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by bennwedge » 20 Nov 2006, 21:28
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im going to start rebuilding my engine next week as ive buggered it (its a 2lt aircooloed). Can anyone recommend an specific tools, equpiment,...
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Last post by Therunner
05 Jul 2008, 10:22
How do you replace a gearstick?

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Jul 2008, 21:54
Replies: 15
by cozmik » 04 Jul 2008, 19:24
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Please tell me that you just undo all the nots'n'bolts, slide the new one in and do them all back up again.

Or give me the bad news I suppose.

Oh...
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Last post by Plasticman
04 Jul 2008, 21:54
Newly rebuilt motor burning oil

Last post by Mr Bean « 04 Jul 2008, 21:11
Replies: 6
by dekker » 03 Jul 2008, 09:48

Hi, think I know what the answer's going to be but thought i'd ask first.
The motor is a 1776 CT that I've rebuilt myself using mainly secondhand...

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Last post by Mr Bean
04 Jul 2008, 21:11
Autobox starter, Crunchie, grating....but is it the starter?

Last post by KarlT « 04 Jul 2008, 18:51
Replies: 10
by KarlT » 30 Jun 2008, 15:44

Hi again.... :roll:

Auto starter this time.
For a while now there has been a horrible noise when starting.
On list to do but as it always did...

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Last post by KarlT
04 Jul 2008, 18:51
Engine running too cool ?

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Jul 2008, 16:50
Replies: 13
by wibble » 26 May 2008, 20:31

Checked thru wiki and searched loadsa post but could one of you techy geniuses please help me out cos I still ain't sure what my problem is, if...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Jul 2008, 16:50
Stainless Steel Exhaust System

Last post by Strange Brew « 04 Jul 2008, 12:27
Replies: 10
by Strange Brew » 02 Jul 2008, 17:31

Considering investing in a stainless system . Looked at what vw speedshop have ( pricey ! ) Keeping the van long term so i see it as fit and forget...

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Last post by Strange Brew
04 Jul 2008, 12:27
Digijet ECU needed for waterboxer

Last post by syncrosimon « 04 Jul 2008, 07:21
Replies: 2
by Mr Bean » 03 Jul 2008, 21:52

As you may have seen in posts I am in serious trouble with my T25 2.1 w/cooled digijet which has had the entire ignition system replaced and all the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
04 Jul 2008, 07:21
2.1 tuning

Last post by ..lee.. « 03 Jul 2008, 22:49

by ..lee.. » 03 Jul 2008, 22:49

ok guys how well does the 2.1 respond to simple bolt on mods like free flow exhaust, k+n filter and high lift rockers, or more to the point is it...

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Last post by ..lee..
03 Jul 2008, 22:49
1.9 w/c smoke on start up

Last post by Laurie « 03 Jul 2008, 20:39
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by robs5230 » 03 Jul 2008, 19:19

here i am again but bravely / stupidly the van is now my daily drive.

and getting more attention than the wife !!!!!!!!!!!

so her it is : on...

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Last post by Laurie
03 Jul 2008, 20:39
cooling issue 1.9 watercooled

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Jul 2008, 19:32
Replies: 3
by robs5230 » 03 Jul 2008, 19:10

my first w/c t25 and just want reassuring . my van runs with the temp guage a gnats under 1/2 way when under load. When on a constant flat road with...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Jul 2008, 19:32
Diesel Stainless Steel Exhast

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Jul 2008, 18:13
Replies: 2
by Krisis » 02 Jul 2008, 19:30

Hi All
Ok its a low powered 1.6 n/a diesel, at the moment :D
but I would like to put a pretty, shiny exhaust on it preferably one with twin tail...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Jul 2008, 18:13
1.9 watercooled spark plugs

Last post by robs5230 « 03 Jul 2008, 18:11
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by robs5230 » 02 Jul 2008, 12:33

can any one reccommend the best plugs to get?
i have a 1984 watercooled 1.9
plugs in are 3 electrode type with the thin threaded post
thanks rob

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Last post by robs5230
03 Jul 2008, 18:11
bubbles appearing in header tanker

Last post by jebiga41 « 03 Jul 2008, 00:34
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by jebiga41 » 02 Jul 2008, 22:34

sorry guys another cooling question had a front pipe leak on the way back but fixed it seemed to go ok and also bled the system but air keeps...

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Last post by jebiga41
03 Jul 2008, 00:34
small tank above passenger front wheel??

Last post by The_blue « 02 Jul 2008, 15:38
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by Anonymous » 29 Jun 2008, 16:22

excuse me for being a numpty but whats it for??

:?

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Last post by The_blue
02 Jul 2008, 15:38
High oil usage!!

Last post by The_blue « 02 Jul 2008, 15:35
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by Fully Loaded Cali' » 28 Jun 2008, 21:25

I have a 1.6TD JX. Engine is dry, no leaks from underneath, no oil in water, no smoky exhaust, no oil on the tailgate but am using 4.5ltr's every 600...

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Last post by The_blue
02 Jul 2008, 15:35
Early T25 calipers (ATE ones not Girling)

Last post by windysurfer « 02 Jul 2008, 15:05
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by dugcati » 01 Jul 2008, 17:57

Yo folks......

I am asking does anyone know where/who does the early ATE calliper kits?

I am after pistons/seals/brake pad pins and the X shaped...

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Last post by windysurfer
02 Jul 2008, 15:05
alternative / aftermarket air filter 1.9 watercooled

Last post by robs5230 « 02 Jul 2008, 12:00

by robs5230 » 02 Jul 2008, 12:00

does anyone know of any aftermarket air filters that are any good .
still got a standard one fitted .
also what do you do with vaccum pipes ?

thanks...

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Last post by robs5230
02 Jul 2008, 12:00
Water Tank sensor

Last post by Joker Kev « 02 Jul 2008, 10:53

by Joker Kev » 02 Jul 2008, 10:53

I opened my water tank to clean ready for refilling (the tank has been empty for some time) but noticed an oily liquid in the bottom of the tank....

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Last post by Joker Kev
02 Jul 2008, 10:53
Gearbox oil leak

Last post by Krisis « 02 Jul 2008, 08:29
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by Krisis » 02 Jul 2008, 06:59

Having just had the gearbox out to change the clutch
I am not a happy bunny as I now have a leak from the seal around the spindle that slots into...

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Last post by Krisis
02 Jul 2008, 08:29
Metal engine coolant pipe hole

Last post by shepster « 02 Jul 2008, 07:29
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by markdspark » 01 Jul 2008, 22:25

:?: T25 1982 water cooled engine code DG
Suddenly lost all coolant while returning from Glastonbury. {Many thanks to Paul for a speedy recovery to...

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Last post by shepster
02 Jul 2008, 07:29
Petrol Pump

Last post by shepster « 02 Jul 2008, 07:26
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by StussyBoy » 01 Jul 2008, 20:03

Can anyone help me, I have a 1984 T25 and the fuel pump has packed in, but its not a normal petrol pump its a mechanical pump with the inlet and...

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Last post by shepster
02 Jul 2008, 07:26
breather pipe hose

Last post by Anonymous « 02 Jul 2008, 07:18
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by Anonymous » 02 Jul 2008, 07:00

The end pieces that attach to the expansion tanks have perished. It looks like the old cord type pipe. Can I replace it with standard rubber fuel...

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Last post by Anonymous
02 Jul 2008, 07:18
Replacement gear-stick assembly etc., etc.

Last post by Mocki « 02 Jul 2008, 07:08
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by wasp229 » 01 Jul 2008, 16:46

Just returned from 2 weeks in Scotland where the gear stick in my diesel T25 (1984) broke off....and it's only 24 years old.....I've looked at the...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Jul 2008, 07:08
rocker covers

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jul 2008, 23:55
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by fried chicken » 01 Jul 2008, 18:45

Has anyone used these?

Looks like a good replacement for the standard ones as mine are corroded.

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jul 2008, 23:55
oil spots

Last post by callanish « 01 Jul 2008, 23:00
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by callanish » 30 Jun 2008, 23:46

I have a 2.1 water cooled petrol engine which has a small but noticeable oil leak from under the engine.
Can someone advise where this could be...

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Last post by callanish
01 Jul 2008, 23:00
Thirsty bus?

Last post by syncrosimon « 01 Jul 2008, 22:51
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by t25blue » 01 Jul 2008, 22:31

Not had my 1.9 petrol 1984 autosleeper very long, but looks like she's a bit thirsty, i reckon i`m only gettin about 20 to the gallon at the moment,...

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Last post by syncrosimon
01 Jul 2008, 22:51
Mixed warnings

Last post by J188 « 01 Jul 2008, 21:33
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by uniB » 01 Jul 2008, 20:21

I wish, just once, I could get in my van, drive it somewhere and come back again, without having a problem...

I had an alarm and mobiliser fitted...

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Last post by J188
01 Jul 2008, 21:33
rocker covers

Last post by Verne « 01 Jul 2008, 19:15
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by fried chicken » 01 Jul 2008, 18:45

Has anyone used these?

Looks like a good replacement for the standard ones as mine are corroded.

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Last post by Verne
01 Jul 2008, 19:15
Diesel Injectors

Last post by BigTam « 01 Jul 2008, 16:00
Replies: 4
by BigTam » 23 Jun 2008, 22:03

Bought 4 Bosch injectors from VW, one is leaking, did change out leak off pipes, not them it is the actual injector that is leaking, now found out...

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Last post by BigTam
01 Jul 2008, 16:00
Diesel starter motor repair?

Last post by AlanR « 01 Jul 2008, 13:59
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by AlanR » 01 Jul 2008, 10:31

My starter has been slipping and on removal the shaft is flapping about a bit!!!

The end of the shaft has a bush on it that looks as though it...

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Last post by AlanR
01 Jul 2008, 13:59
anti rollbar links broke again

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jul 2008, 10:46
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by Artio » 01 Jul 2008, 09:26

Help please,my anti rollbar links broke and were replaced with new ones a year ago,
within a week one of the new ones had broken.
Now both have...

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jul 2008, 10:46

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