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Engine rebuild or new engine

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Jul 2013, 15:53
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by rosynickdawn » 07 Jul 2013, 21:14

Just got my bus back from the garage and its terminal bless her. Some reason shes got all uptight. Any way been told the rings have gone as she is...

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Jul 2013, 15:53
Front to Rear Coolant Pipes - Plastic

Last post by mioba « 22 Jul 2013, 12:25
Replies: 18
by alewing » 23 May 2012, 12:28
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Hi,

REF: RHD Syncro Single Cab Pick-Up, Diesel

Removed both pipes during the restoration. I have read that there are differences in their...
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Last post by mioba
22 Jul 2013, 12:25
play in accelerator pedal

Last post by variety « 22 Jul 2013, 11:55
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by variety » 21 Jul 2013, 12:06

My accelerator pedal has a bit of play in it and was told this was losing me power when i put my foot down.Can you pull the slack through on the...

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Last post by variety
22 Jul 2013, 11:55
Cambelt tensioner stud replacement

Last post by jacko4 « 22 Jul 2013, 07:56
Replies: 5
by jacko4 » 21 Jul 2013, 18:56

Hi all,
Has anyone ever had to replace one of these?
Its a cambelt tensioner stud from an AAZ 1996 1.9td which is in my T25.
Had to do the head...

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Last post by jacko4
22 Jul 2013, 07:56
help laid up in france

Last post by chapperss « 22 Jul 2013, 07:24
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by debstee25 » 21 Jul 2013, 14:59

In France in lay by en route to marmande oil light come on! So pulled over, how long to cool down, or would u call mechanic? Sunday so might have to...

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Last post by chapperss
22 Jul 2013, 07:24
gearbox mount question

Last post by bobby-gg « 21 Jul 2013, 19:42

by bobby-gg » 21 Jul 2013, 19:42

guys, I've just swapped out a 5 speed and 1.6 na for a 4 speed with a 1.9 TDi, and I used the gearbox mount that came with the 4 speed

I bolted the...

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Last post by bobby-gg
21 Jul 2013, 19:42
Slight nift of coolant up front

Last post by CovKid « 21 Jul 2013, 18:19
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by CovKid » 12 Jul 2013, 07:49
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As said, I get the odd whiff of coolant (stale puddle smell) up front. Don't appear to be losing any water and no sign of a leak. Ideas?

I just...
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Last post by CovKid
21 Jul 2013, 18:19
1989 1.7 diesel engine exhuast outlet manifold

Last post by Jdavies788 « 21 Jul 2013, 16:55

by Jdavies788 » 21 Jul 2013, 16:55

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Help, does anyone know where I can source one of these? Can't seem to find them anywhere!

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Last post by Jdavies788
21 Jul 2013, 16:55
8090 help needed

Last post by badgerfax « 21 Jul 2013, 09:35
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by badgerfax » 20 Jul 2013, 16:16

Arrived at north morte farm campsite on Friday after 8 hr journey
Heard a weird noise when going over speedbump
Turns out I have a sheared anti roll...

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Last post by badgerfax
21 Jul 2013, 09:35
High idling and second turn starting.

Last post by Flyingchunk « 20 Jul 2013, 22:35

by Flyingchunk » 20 Jul 2013, 22:35

Hi all.

Just in from another 4 hour stint on the van.

Windscreen surround primed and ready for paint.

Moving it up and down the drive and driving...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
20 Jul 2013, 22:35
Quick tappet/lifter question

Last post by pionte « 20 Jul 2013, 20:19
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 20 Jul 2013, 15:27

I've got an Elite recon DG and think I need to reset the tappets (seems to drain down fairly regularly - say once a month or so - enough to notice)....

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Last post by pionte
20 Jul 2013, 20:19
Oil light flickering when on long run slowing down

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Jul 2013, 19:29
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by sternal » 19 Jul 2013, 20:43
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Another question with hopefully a quick answer !
Having had the carbs redone it now runs fine...phew !

The last few times of using it (away this...
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Last post by sarran1955
20 Jul 2013, 19:29
clutch fork

Last post by g8lfer « 20 Jul 2013, 12:14

by g8lfer » 20 Jul 2013, 12:14

Anybody got any ideas to why a clutch fork would snap inside the gear box ??

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Last post by g8lfer
20 Jul 2013, 12:14
hydrocarbons excessive fail

Last post by pionte « 20 Jul 2013, 08:59
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by xpress » 01 Jul 2013, 14:57
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hi there. mot failed on excessive hydrocarbons. I found a vaccuum hose between the vaccuum advance trumpet to the carb undone at the carb end....
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Last post by pionte
20 Jul 2013, 08:59
Air con..

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 20 Jul 2013, 07:53
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by KINGPRAWN » 16 Jul 2013, 13:51
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My westy syncro has air con but needs regasing, the problem seems to be that as its '87 it uses the gas that damages the ozone layer,so no nobody can...
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Last post by KINGPRAWN
20 Jul 2013, 07:53
Garages in London

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 19 Jul 2013, 21:01
Replies: 4
by Hoboworldwide » 18 Jul 2013, 07:27

My T25 is in need of a good service and although my local garage is ok they aren't a VW specialist and the VW specialist i used last time in London...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
19 Jul 2013, 21:01
Rocker gear nuts torque setting

Last post by Flyingchunk « 19 Jul 2013, 20:32
Replies: 5
by Flyingchunk » 18 Jul 2013, 15:44

Hi all.

Quick one. Just replacing the push rod seals, and using the Haynes as a guide (not as easy as I'd imagined).

It mentions replacing the...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
19 Jul 2013, 20:32
oil sump torque

Last post by donnieg « 19 Jul 2013, 18:57
Replies: 8
by donnieg » 19 Jul 2013, 15:30

Hi i have just changed the oil sump gasket on my van and was wondering if anyone knows what the torque i need for tightning the bolts
Cheers

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Last post by donnieg
19 Jul 2013, 18:57
Cheapest place for a Starter Motor

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Jul 2013, 16:51
Replies: 3
by Spude » 19 Jul 2013, 15:11

Need to find the best price for a starter motor for my t25 campervan. A mechanic has just bought one at 125 pound and put it on the vehicle and its...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Jul 2013, 16:51
Engine Tuning????

Last post by faggie « 19 Jul 2013, 15:10
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by Dave C » 14 Jul 2013, 17:50

Hi my T25 has 1.6TD engine which has done 8000 miles and Ive got grand to spend as she bit sluggish plus would like to increase top speed. Can I do...

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Last post by faggie
19 Jul 2013, 15:10
t25 2.ol Aircooled

Last post by faggie « 19 Jul 2013, 15:01
Replies: 4
by zero127 » 18 Jul 2013, 22:51

can anyone tell me what other engine will go into it

need help please

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Last post by faggie
19 Jul 2013, 15:01
Clutch problem now sorted

Last post by Ralf85 « 19 Jul 2013, 14:56

by Ralf85 » 19 Jul 2013, 14:56

My garage fitted a new Sachs clutch and decided to replace the slave with a Sachs one as it was knackered as well. Travelled about 40 miles and the...

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Last post by Ralf85
19 Jul 2013, 14:56
Diesel Pump rebuilder needed

Last post by VWGeoff « 18 Jul 2013, 21:23
Replies: 3
by VWGeoff » 18 Jul 2013, 20:23

I`m just trying to help someone out here. I remember reading on here about a member who rebuilds diesel pumps in his shed. But I cant remember his...

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Last post by VWGeoff
18 Jul 2013, 21:23
Aircooled MOT

Last post by DevonMark « 18 Jul 2013, 09:56
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by t25ben79 » 18 Jul 2013, 08:44

Hi where would the best place be to take my 2.0 Aircooled in for a MOT in the Plymouth area ? Im looking for somewhere where they see alot of these...

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Last post by DevonMark
18 Jul 2013, 09:56
clutch problem

Last post by leroiandjayne « 18 Jul 2013, 07:58
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by leroiandjayne » 03 Jul 2013, 11:44
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if the clutch plate becomes contaminated what do you do about it? does it have to be replaced?,also whats the hole on the top of the clutch housing...
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Last post by leroiandjayne
18 Jul 2013, 07:58
gear leaver repair kit. advice please

Last post by what2do « 17 Jul 2013, 22:20
Replies: 5
by hippy chick » 15 Jul 2013, 19:35

i have found the problem with my gears, but i thought i would ask if i buy the repair kit or just the gearstick ball socket and hemisphere , if so is...

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Last post by what2do
17 Jul 2013, 22:20
No power underload

Last post by pfield69 « 17 Jul 2013, 19:42
Replies: 8
by pfield69 » 17 Jul 2013, 14:45

Trying to get a 1900 Aircooled auto running nicely. Its been running bad for 2 years with a downhill max speed of 60mph.

The carbs have just been...

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Last post by pfield69
17 Jul 2013, 19:42
Can I just remove the turbo?

Last post by lloydy « 17 Jul 2013, 18:38
Replies: 10
by Madfish » 14 Jul 2013, 22:39

My 1.6 TD was running beautifully but after a 'specialist' did some other work, he noticed the turbo was barely connected, so re-connected it for me....

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Last post by lloydy
17 Jul 2013, 18:38
CV Joint (pics)

Last post by Ian and Lins « 17 Jul 2013, 15:29
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by tommin » 06 Jul 2013, 09:13
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Well they say things come in threes, and the way my luck has been with this old girl, it is no surprise.

I took her out for a test drive this...
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Last post by Ian and Lins
17 Jul 2013, 15:29
Replacement auxiliary water pump

Last post by MrCrowley « 17 Jul 2013, 11:44
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by MrCrowley » 16 Jul 2013, 16:52

Hey all,

I need to replace my auxiliary water pump as it is leaking coolant. I've seen them online priced between just under £90 (Brickwerks) up to...

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Last post by MrCrowley
17 Jul 2013, 11:44
Clutch master cylinder

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 17 Jul 2013, 07:37
Replies: 6
by Chris_gaut » 04 Jul 2013, 17:59

How easy is it to replace as I think it is leaking from the top piston. Any tips on replacing without all the fluid for the brakes running out too?...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
17 Jul 2013, 07:37
speed acheived

Last post by Cableguy « 16 Jul 2013, 17:50
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by sternal » 16 Jul 2013, 17:17

thanks for all your help just back from mechanics and got to the 66mph mark with more to go but hey dont want to go to fast...it could cause other...

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Last post by Cableguy
16 Jul 2013, 17:50
Approx RPM at 55mph

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Jul 2013, 17:13
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 16 Jul 2013, 12:28

Can't find it in the wiki.

Haven't got a tacho I can see whilst driving so I wondered if any of you good people know the approximate RPM of a DG at...

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Jul 2013, 17:13
air cooled

Last post by tynmgu « 16 Jul 2013, 16:38
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by tynmgu » 16 Jul 2013, 10:38

just found out the cable to air control flaps is snapped how urgent is it to replace ??

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Last post by tynmgu
16 Jul 2013, 16:38
Anti roll bar drop link

Last post by CovKid « 16 Jul 2013, 12:07
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by hasleman » 16 Jul 2013, 08:19

Sorry to post this again but new to forum so still learning...

My T25 failed MOT and needs new anti roll bar drop links but garage cant source...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Jul 2013, 12:07
1.6TD JX Cambelt Cover

Last post by bluebob1966 « 16 Jul 2013, 09:29

by bluebob1966 » 16 Jul 2013, 09:29

I'm currently in the process of fitting a reconditioned engine to my van and the mechanics have advised that the cambelt lower cover needs replacing...

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Last post by bluebob1966
16 Jul 2013, 09:29
Need a good garage in and around wolverhampton

Last post by tynmgu « 15 Jul 2013, 22:49
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by Tobyt25 » 14 Jul 2013, 17:56

Spark plug had blown out taking the thread off the head with it. Need a garage to pick it up and fix it because it needs specialist equipment to fix....

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Last post by tynmgu
15 Jul 2013, 22:49
crankshaft oil seal

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Jul 2013, 21:58
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by marc rio » 15 Jul 2013, 21:51

hi has anyone done a crankshaft oil seal cambelt end on a 1.6 diesel is it a difficult job / big strip down cheers marc

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Jul 2013, 21:58
Idle issue

Last post by blankville « 15 Jul 2013, 18:59

by blankville » 15 Jul 2013, 18:59

Hi everybody, go easy on me please I'm still learning :-)

We have a 1983 1.9 watercooled t25, automatic. I am struggling to get the van to idle...

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Last post by blankville
15 Jul 2013, 18:59
Over Fueling problem

Last post by slowcoach « 15 Jul 2013, 17:44
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by Anakin » 15 Jul 2013, 14:35

Hi everyone, I have just bought a 1988 T25 2100cc MV engine code. Engine starts first turn of the key but it's like it's running on choke all of the...

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Last post by slowcoach
15 Jul 2013, 17:44
Turbo diesel - turbo needs sorting

Last post by ermie571 « 15 Jul 2013, 14:26
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by ermie571 » 12 Jul 2013, 14:17

Hi - asking for someone else...I don't do diesel

what is a reasonable price to refurb the turbo in a 1.6TD...or where does he get one new? Can you...

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Last post by ermie571
15 Jul 2013, 14:26
Pierburg auto choke

Last post by ozantavsan « 15 Jul 2013, 13:36
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by lees » 23 Apr 2013, 12:18

Afternoon all
i am just working my way throw possible causes of my black sooted up plugs, i have removed the air intake from the top, depressed the...

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Last post by ozantavsan
15 Jul 2013, 13:36
2.0 Aircooled 1983

Last post by t25ben79 « 15 Jul 2013, 11:40
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by t25ben79 » 12 Jul 2013, 07:15

Hi my 2.0 Aircooled T25 has two old and knacked heat exchangers.The ends facing towards the front of the bus are not connected and let out fumes and...

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Last post by t25ben79
15 Jul 2013, 11:40
Slight oil leak

Last post by nin73 « 15 Jul 2013, 09:45
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by nin73 » 06 Jul 2013, 12:20

Hi,

Just been looking around my camper doing some jobs and noticed this very slight oil leak.

Any ideas what is leaking? I am thinking the...

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Last post by nin73
15 Jul 2013, 09:45
Cooling system flush

Last post by Dazco « 15 Jul 2013, 09:28
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by Dazco » 10 Jul 2013, 13:04

Is there a correct method of flushing the cooling system (1.9 early DG) 8)

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Last post by Dazco
15 Jul 2013, 09:28
Three issues.... Hopefully, no tissues!

Last post by Flyingchunk « 14 Jul 2013, 22:11
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by Flyingchunk » 13 Jul 2013, 22:30

So I'm putting my van back together today and fitting various things and figuring out the electrics which make no sense at all. However...getting...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
14 Jul 2013, 22:11
Hydraulic tappet noise

Last post by 123-jn « 14 Jul 2013, 21:59
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by 123-jn » 13 Jul 2013, 21:43

Hi folks, I have a 1.9 DG 1989 which has had an oil change and coolant change but despite this if I leave her for more than a day without running,...

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Last post by 123-jn
14 Jul 2013, 21:59
Are trailing arms reversible?

Last post by dridgy « 14 Jul 2013, 21:33
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by Jonnyb416 » 11 Feb 2013, 19:36
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Seem to remember reading something about this but can't find where and don't remember the answer!

Can anyone help or point me in the right...
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Last post by dridgy
14 Jul 2013, 21:33
Broken Odomiter

Last post by Tobyt25 « 14 Jul 2013, 20:49
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by Tobyt25 » 13 Jul 2013, 12:32

My Odometer is broken, as far as i can tell by some research on the net this is not illegal. Only illegal to sell it without declaring it.
I am in...

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Last post by Tobyt25
14 Jul 2013, 20:49
timing

Last post by mark « 14 Jul 2013, 20:48
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by marc rio » 14 Jul 2013, 16:28

does anyone have any suggestions how to hold crank on a 1.6 d at tdc as every time I go to tension up belt it always seams to move slightly. is there...

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14 Jul 2013, 20:48

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