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oil temperature dipstick and gauge wiring

Last post by rolling road block « 07 Feb 2008, 20:24
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by rolling road block » 06 Feb 2008, 21:10

can anyone help please, i`ve just aquired an dipstick sender unit and oil temp gauge. the problem is it has no wiring or wiring diagram, and i`m...

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Last post by rolling road block
07 Feb 2008, 20:24
Brakes on a 1981

Last post by meggles « 07 Feb 2008, 09:21
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by simple » 05 Feb 2008, 20:28

Hi had the front discs and pads replaced last summer, my mechanic said the back drums and shoes were good. Recently developed a squeal at crawling...

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Last post by meggles
07 Feb 2008, 09:21
petrol expansion tank removal

Last post by joshb « 07 Feb 2008, 08:15
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by joshb » 04 Feb 2008, 20:03

any tips on taking them off and back on again greatly appreciated,, thanks

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Last post by joshb
07 Feb 2008, 08:15
CU engine cooling help please.

Last post by Dan Wood « 07 Feb 2008, 07:33
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by The_blue » 04 Feb 2008, 14:21
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I've just received the parts highlighted in pink (thanks boxerdog!) the last owner decided to remove them. :(

I've just opened up the Haynes and...
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Last post by Dan Wood
07 Feb 2008, 07:33
Engine cutaway diagram

Last post by Therunner « 07 Feb 2008, 06:15
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by Therunner » 06 Feb 2008, 07:16

Hi

Does anyone have a cutaway diagram/illustration of a 1600 CT?
Or any ilustrations of either a 1600 or 2 litre Aircooled?
Or a link to a site...

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Last post by Therunner
07 Feb 2008, 06:15
which diesel engine

Last post by fergus77 « 06 Feb 2008, 21:07
Replies: 7
by hogseye » 18 Jan 2008, 22:20

just got a pickup which is supposed to have a 1.9td aaz engine in it. started life as a 1.6td, not sure if it is 1.9 or 1.6 :? . i need to strip of...

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Last post by fergus77
06 Feb 2008, 21:07
Smell of petrol....

Last post by 4gearwonder « 06 Feb 2008, 20:12
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by Wakers » 06 Feb 2008, 19:13

Hi...I'm getting a strong smell of petrol when I restart the engine when it's hot...usually after a short trip... I've checked the fuel lines and the...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
06 Feb 2008, 20:12
cu tailpipe.........

Last post by camperclan « 06 Feb 2008, 17:21
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by camperclan » 06 Feb 2008, 15:49

Need to fit a new tailpipe had to drill the bolt heads off,can i fit a new pipe to whats left of bolts and weld in place or is this a waste of...

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Last post by camperclan
06 Feb 2008, 17:21
uneven tickover

Last post by Rozzo « 05 Feb 2008, 23:07
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by Ray » 05 Feb 2008, 16:57

2.1 engine has had an itermittant rise in revs on tickover since installed new 15 months ago. Originally on petrol but lately on lpg as well. The...

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Last post by Rozzo
05 Feb 2008, 23:07
Does size matter if you're a dipstick??

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Feb 2008, 22:33
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by schmood » 05 Feb 2008, 19:42

Can you help?

I had my 1900cc air-cooled VW Devon type 25 restored, and the cheeky people who did it mislaid my original dipstick. It was replaced...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Feb 2008, 22:33
Suddenly developing a knocking noise is a bad thing right?

Last post by Taipan « 05 Feb 2008, 19:18

by Taipan » 05 Feb 2008, 19:18

I was driving along in the air cooled whne suddenly it developed a loud knocking/rattling noise and appears to be a bit smokey? Thats not a good...

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Last post by Taipan
05 Feb 2008, 19:18
Coil question - Can I . . .

Last post by Therunner « 05 Feb 2008, 16:30
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by Therunner » 05 Feb 2008, 06:39

. . . . use the Coil off Kate's 1300 bug on our 1600 bus? Is the coil basically the same, or at least similar enough for a quick check?

Got no spark...

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Last post by Therunner
05 Feb 2008, 16:30
bad omen - pt III - fuel pump?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 05 Feb 2008, 13:42
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by Rusty Red » 05 Feb 2008, 11:40

Its an Ikea Hi top 5 speed dg 1.9, have found fuel in the oil (previous posts pointed to fuel pump)
Haynes says its a sealed unit, ie no dismantle...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
05 Feb 2008, 13:42
Is it a cylinder head problem?

Last post by Laurie « 05 Feb 2008, 11:09
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by Jamie25 » 25 Jan 2008, 18:25

Further to my post 'Strange Overheating???' (thanks for all the posts).

To cut a long story short, after repeated overheating I've replaced...

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Last post by Laurie
05 Feb 2008, 11:09
What model carbs are fitted to the CU engine?

Last post by jason k « 04 Feb 2008, 21:26
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by The_blue » 04 Feb 2008, 09:44

Was just about to order a refurb kit while at work but can't remember the model name/number :S

Can anyone help?

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Last post by jason k
04 Feb 2008, 21:26
Header/expansion tank

Last post by tonytech « 04 Feb 2008, 21:25
Replies: 2
by richieblade » 04 Feb 2008, 18:27

I'm pretty new to to T25 ownership and am starting to come across some problems. As far as i know, my T25 started life as a 1.6 petrol which has...

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Last post by tonytech
04 Feb 2008, 21:25
petrol gauge dead!

Last post by 87wedgie « 04 Feb 2008, 20:49
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by 87wedgie » 04 Feb 2008, 20:22

Latest problem... petrol gauge has just failed. Was OK last time I used it, honest. It's got petrol in and I'm now driving based on milage and amount...

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Last post by 87wedgie
04 Feb 2008, 20:49
fuel question van wont start?

Last post by Rozzo « 04 Feb 2008, 19:55
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by bri-on-1 » 03 Feb 2008, 20:13

Hi all.
This is my first post. cool site and plenty of info but i need your help on a petrol problem, I have just changed the engine on my 2L cu...

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Last post by Rozzo
04 Feb 2008, 19:55
Engine identification?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Feb 2008, 19:46
Replies: 4
by asahartz » 03 Feb 2008, 17:39

I'm confused now. Today I got to have a very close look at my engine for the first time (not had time/need/weather together!) and now I'm not at all...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Feb 2008, 19:46
Can't find reverse! Help! Was id-10-t error

Last post by 1664 « 04 Feb 2008, 17:00
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by lloyd » 04 Feb 2008, 13:00

Just installed Si's quickshift kit and can't find reverse. 1/2 & 3/4 are fine, but cant get into reverse. Searched wiki and forum and find nothing....

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Last post by 1664
04 Feb 2008, 17:00
5.7mm expansion tank hose

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Feb 2008, 08:34
Replies: 3
by Steve P » 03 Feb 2008, 16:46

After the recommendation on here to change petrol hose and expansion tank hose, and also after looking on Wiki, has anyone got any ideas where I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Feb 2008, 08:34
New engine.... VEGE??

Last post by jason k « 03 Feb 2008, 22:22
Replies: 51
by chippieshaun » 22 Jan 2008, 18:43
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Hello all.
So , I made a sudden decision! (I usually tend to work this way)
The engine in my new van (1987 1.9 petrol) sounds not so great and...
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Last post by jason k
03 Feb 2008, 22:22
Van wont fire up ( continued ) !!!!!

Last post by fergus77 « 03 Feb 2008, 22:07
Replies: 5
by markd » 31 Jan 2008, 09:09

:oops: :oops: Thank you for all your help over my previous post as to the reason my poor van would not run
Having checked the starter the solenoid...

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Last post by fergus77
03 Feb 2008, 22:07
JK and no not Just Kampers, the diesel engine

Last post by Krisis « 03 Feb 2008, 20:20
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by Krisis » 03 Feb 2008, 19:11

If you have read some of my threads you may know that I have and still having problems with my Nancy, thats our van.
Anyway the valves and number 4...

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Last post by Krisis
03 Feb 2008, 20:20
Brake pipes

Last post by rugchucker « 03 Feb 2008, 18:41
Replies: 3
by rugchucker » 03 Feb 2008, 16:39

Hi
I'm after a set of brake pipes (the rigid ones) can anyone help?
I bought a universal kit but it was useless, the pipe just pushes through the...

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Last post by rugchucker
03 Feb 2008, 18:41
Going back to OEM springs & shocks...or should I?

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Feb 2008, 18:08
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by KarlT » 02 Feb 2008, 15:38

Hi all.

Am definately going to put my lowered 2wd caravelle back to stock height.

But which ones should I go for?

Spoke to VW dealership & he...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Feb 2008, 18:08
Still Smoking

Last post by Other-Power « 02 Feb 2008, 11:37
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by BigTam » 30 Jan 2008, 09:45
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My 1.6 TD is still smoking when I accelerate, the smoke is white, I have changed all 4 injectors and glow plugs, the pump timimg has also been...
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Last post by Other-Power
02 Feb 2008, 11:37
Oil leak from oil pump cover.

Last post by KarlT « 01 Feb 2008, 23:56
Replies: 8
by KarlT » 18 Jan 2008, 15:54

Hi all.

Is there an easier, little trick, to reaching these bolts?

Had a look with all the tin-wear, exhaust, support bar looks like a right pain...

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Last post by KarlT
01 Feb 2008, 23:56
HELP- oil pressure ?!?!?!

Last post by Mocki « 01 Feb 2008, 21:02
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by ELVIS » 01 Feb 2008, 20:30

just went an hour so ago. van was cold and had been sat all afternoon . left house and had only driven 300m went oil buzzer thingy went off , stayed...

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Last post by Mocki
01 Feb 2008, 21:02
34 pict 5 carb

Last post by hi_tower « 01 Feb 2008, 20:25
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by hi_tower » 01 Feb 2008, 13:15

My van (1.9 df engine) hasnt been running too well, hesitating when I try to accelerate and stumbling when I try to rev etc. Ive been having a look...

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Last post by hi_tower
01 Feb 2008, 20:25
Blown Head Gasket, what can i do???

Last post by jason k « 31 Jan 2008, 22:28
Replies: 21
by FlipT » 29 Jan 2008, 23:29
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Hi all, not seen a similar post so i thought id just come right out and ask!

Basically i bought me a dodgy 1.9 T25 Caravelle, that had a coolant...
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Last post by jason k
31 Jan 2008, 22:28
brake servo

Last post by lhd « 31 Jan 2008, 21:44
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by the14wheeler » 29 Jan 2008, 11:15

has anyone ever had to change a brake servo, and does anyone have one to sell. i have a air leak from this part of my system that is affecting the...

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Last post by lhd
31 Jan 2008, 21:44
brake pipes - whats the difference

Last post by skell « 31 Jan 2008, 11:09
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by BLUG » 30 Jan 2008, 20:10

between the kunifer and standard 3/16 copper?(ive bought copper).

and the brakepipe kit for the type 2(or bay),and the t25?any modification needed??

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Last post by skell
31 Jan 2008, 11:09
replacing an engine that has been lpg'd

Last post by R0B « 30 Jan 2008, 18:49
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by HT » 30 Jan 2008, 16:00

Hi,
I am tempted by the thought of converting my van to lpg. Just out of interest if I converted my engine then a year later it blew up or i decided...

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Last post by R0B
30 Jan 2008, 18:49
quick valve clearance question (again)

Last post by toomanytoys « 30 Jan 2008, 08:35
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by Fox McIntyre » 29 Jan 2008, 13:19

Yea, posted before I'm sure, but couldn't find it in the search. :(

1.9 DG, setting valve clearances.. engine hot or cold? just want to get it...

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Last post by toomanytoys
30 Jan 2008, 08:35
Seat 1y 19 diesel oil switch?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 29 Jan 2008, 23:02
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by 4gearwonder » 28 Jan 2008, 22:34

Hi all,

New van on the block here with me first posting so hope this one ain't too bad to start with!? Quick thanks by the way too to everyone...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
29 Jan 2008, 23:02
clutch master cylinder

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Jan 2008, 22:52
Replies: 13
by sheffieldcoljules » 29 Jan 2008, 13:09

Well mines just gone...just before i wanted to goto my first meetup this weekend!

Has anyone got a exploded fitting, refitting they could scan and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Jan 2008, 22:52
Exhausting puzzle

Last post by madmyk « 29 Jan 2008, 19:26
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by madmyk » 28 Jan 2008, 22:29

Hmmmn, thats a good one! :?

I have a 1.6TD Westie 1986 (late).
It has the bottom half of a JP engine and the top half of something else.
It has a...

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Last post by madmyk
29 Jan 2008, 19:26
gearbox seems to be stuck in 5th gear

Last post by scumpuppy « 29 Jan 2008, 19:17
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by scumpuppy » 26 Jan 2008, 12:39

hi our 5 sreed gearbox for 1.9 seems to be stuck in 5th gear :cry: does anyone know if this is common and can it be fixed cheers for looking Mark :?

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Last post by scumpuppy
29 Jan 2008, 19:17
How hot should an alternator get ?

Last post by Syncro G « 29 Jan 2008, 19:14
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by ELVIS » 28 Jan 2008, 22:46

Just that when i was driving home the temp guage went got cooler and the stereo started cutting in and out , thinking maybe alternator belt had gone...

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Last post by Syncro G
29 Jan 2008, 19:14
Advice please for CV cleaning

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Jan 2008, 15:21
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by madmyk » 28 Jan 2008, 21:34

Hi guys,
about to replace all 4 rear CV's, and will need to clean packing grease and old muck from new bits/mountings.

Haynes manual advises...

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Last post by ermie571
29 Jan 2008, 15:21
gear box linkage ???

Last post by flateric « 29 Jan 2008, 14:18

by flateric » 29 Jan 2008, 14:18

hi. any body any ideas on adjusting the linksge on a 5 speed box or replacing worn bushes or the H plate, is it a job for a mechanic ??? any ideas...

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Last post by flateric
29 Jan 2008, 14:18
Pressure in the sump?

Last post by fergus77 « 28 Jan 2008, 22:05
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by fergus77 » 28 Jan 2008, 20:58

Right,

got my 1Y running thanks to Andy and i'm pressing on with sorting out the water leaks in it.

had it running today and noticed a few bubbles...

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Last post by fergus77
28 Jan 2008, 22:05
Dizzy

Last post by Rozzo « 28 Jan 2008, 21:53
Replies: 4
by meggles » 28 Jan 2008, 16:09

Hi, just got a question off a prospective purchaser on flea bay. Does the 2.0 air cooled electronic dizzy fit the 1600 air cooled ? It's got Z414...

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Last post by Rozzo
28 Jan 2008, 21:53
Heater hose size question

Last post by camper « 28 Jan 2008, 18:58

by camper » 28 Jan 2008, 18:58

I have a 1.6td and would like to no the size of the heater hose coming off the cylinder head .Internal bore size and out size dia please.

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Last post by camper
28 Jan 2008, 18:58
Trouble getting her to tick over.

Last post by HT « 28 Jan 2008, 16:03
Replies: 7
by HT » 24 Jan 2008, 09:59

Hi,
I have very recently bought a 1985 caravelle gl which i am loving. When viewing the van it was start perfectly everytime i started it. Since I...

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Last post by HT
28 Jan 2008, 16:03
Distributor cap, rotor arm etc - sorted, at last!!!

Last post by edoh « 28 Jan 2008, 15:33
Replies: 19
by Nicola&Tony » 26 Jan 2008, 14:42
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Hi, I fitted a new distributor cap, rotor arm and HT leads today. When I try to start the engine, it turns over and there's a clicking sound but...
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Last post by edoh
28 Jan 2008, 15:33
Can someone point me to gearbox number thread

Last post by dickspanner « 28 Jan 2008, 13:55
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by dickspanner » 24 Jan 2008, 23:08

I know there is a thread which shows pictures of where to find your gearbox codes but I can't appear to find it.

Can someone point me to the thread...

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Last post by dickspanner
28 Jan 2008, 13:55
shocks help needed

Last post by COURGETTE « 28 Jan 2008, 12:23
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by COURGETTE » 23 Jan 2008, 14:13
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Does anyone live near me that can help me put my new rear shocks on this weekend , I can get hold of a trolley jack, I know its only two bolts but...
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Last post by COURGETTE
28 Jan 2008, 12:23
gear linkage

Last post by gti mad man « 27 Jan 2008, 23:11

by gti mad man » 27 Jan 2008, 23:11

Read the wiki how long should this take any tips on reseting the linkage?

scribe were curently is?

apart from bushes bellows is there and point in...

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27 Jan 2008, 23:11

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