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I pushed it and it went all floppy!

Last post by Walrus « 06 Jul 2013, 12:52
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by Walrus » 01 Jul 2013, 09:30

I've yet to measure which size lever it is, but even if it needs the ball joint swapping, is it really as simple as unbolt the old one and bolt in a...

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Last post by Walrus
06 Jul 2013, 12:52
Does anyone have a handbrake that actually works well?

Last post by croc « 06 Jul 2013, 08:33
Replies: 18
by discipleofsketch » 04 Jul 2013, 15:39
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I've had three different mechanics say to me now that T25 handbrakes never work well. Mine failed it's last MOT on the handbrake but a local mechanic...
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Last post by croc
06 Jul 2013, 08:33
Fitting new oil pump

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 05 Jul 2013, 22:43
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by KINGPRAWN » 05 Jun 2013, 23:25
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About to have a new oil pump fitted to my DJ WBX... Any pointers to make it as easy as poss and without going about it in a long winded way?.. Also...
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Last post by KINGPRAWN
05 Jul 2013, 22:43
How can I make my van faster up hills/ motorway ? PART 2

Last post by sternal « 05 Jul 2013, 21:04
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by sternal » 28 May 2013, 20:11
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The van and myself went to my mechanic today and spent 1.5 hrs with him, in this time compression test was done timing redone and a few other bits....
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Last post by sternal
05 Jul 2013, 21:04
Rad hose clip

Last post by lloydy « 05 Jul 2013, 14:53
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by Oldiebut goodie » 05 Jul 2013, 14:43

Close call today - draining the coolant for a change and found an original spring hose clip had broken, the upper one of the two on the rad. Rusted...

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Last post by lloydy
05 Jul 2013, 14:53
2.0 Aircooled cylinder head

Last post by nutbox « 05 Jul 2013, 09:02
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by nutbox » 04 Jul 2013, 17:45

Hi there,
I need to replace the left cylinder head on my Aircooled 2.0 engine and was wondering ,is it possible to do it with it in situ?
Cheers dazz

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Last post by nutbox
05 Jul 2013, 09:02
got an airlock on my wedge.

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Jul 2013, 06:58
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by gaznbecks » 18 Jun 2013, 20:40
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Can anyone give me a step by step of what to do to sort out an airlock
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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Jul 2013, 06:58
What happens when you unbolt an ARB bush bracket

Last post by richlaz « 04 Jul 2013, 22:14
Replies: 3
by skippymoss » 04 Jul 2013, 20:04

Here I am lying under the van (which is not jacked) ratchet in hand unscrewing the bracket to replace the ARB bush.
Suddenly wondering whether the...

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Last post by richlaz
04 Jul 2013, 22:14
cam pulley

Last post by marc rio « 04 Jul 2013, 20:41
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by marc rio » 04 Jul 2013, 20:20

hi just removed my cam pulley & noticed a slot in the cam for whats looks like a key of sum sort on there was nothing in mine so was wondering if...

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Last post by marc rio
04 Jul 2013, 20:41
brake callipers for the unitiated

Last post by ermie571 « 04 Jul 2013, 20:22
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by ermie571 » 04 Jul 2013, 13:19

Right....d reg syncro on 15 wheels, but is the standard 14 model.

I know there are two different types of calliper. If buying new, can they be...

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Last post by ermie571
04 Jul 2013, 20:22
what causes backfire loud bangs ?

Last post by mark « 04 Jul 2013, 19:52
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by sternal » 02 Jul 2013, 20:40

Van still still has speed issue but thats okay for now just going to enjoy for now.

With the van stationary and revving it up from the engine bay if...

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Last post by mark
04 Jul 2013, 19:52
Is cooling doing as it should?

Last post by Nitmoi « 04 Jul 2013, 19:38
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by Nitmoi » 30 Jun 2013, 22:32

Got the T25 w/c 1915 rebuilt and replaced.

The whole affair is running in at around 300m.

It gets up to temp quick and stays very high. This was...

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Last post by Nitmoi
04 Jul 2013, 19:38
oil on tailgate

Last post by donnieg « 04 Jul 2013, 18:52
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by donnieg » 30 Jun 2013, 16:03

Hi the last couple of times we have been away in the van I have noticed that there is oil spots over the tailgate. I have recently had a new turbo...

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Last post by donnieg
04 Jul 2013, 18:52
head bolt torque

Last post by marc rio « 04 Jul 2013, 14:45
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by marc rio » 02 Jul 2013, 20:17

hi all new to this so please bare with me just had to remove the head on my 1.6d as the valve shims have broken up on 2 of them been looking on hear...

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Last post by marc rio
04 Jul 2013, 14:45
brake lights

Last post by richlaz « 04 Jul 2013, 13:37
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by Janet1984 » 01 Jul 2013, 20:11

My beloved T25 has failed the MOT :( . The brake lights do not work until you press the brake pedal down really hard...........................any...

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Last post by richlaz
04 Jul 2013, 13:37
Pump Seal Gone

Last post by tommin « 04 Jul 2013, 11:26
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by tommin » 26 Jun 2013, 10:59

Okay thought it better to start as new topic as other pump leak rectified.

I have another fuel leak, this time between the top half of the pump and...

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Last post by tommin
04 Jul 2013, 11:26
My first breakdown !!!

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Jul 2013, 09:13
Replies: 8
by Fande t25 » 03 Jul 2013, 09:42

As the title suggests I've had my first breakdown leaving for work today. Just are off and the van started coughing and juddering, the coolant temp...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Jul 2013, 09:13
Gear Linkage Repair

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Jul 2013, 07:20
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by Oilline » 03 Jul 2013, 21:14

I have bought this gear linkage repair kit off eBay

The clear bush i presume is the one that goes at the gearbox end before the socket that locates...

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Jul 2013, 07:20
how to tell what carb is to van

Last post by wiggy « 03 Jul 2013, 21:40
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by wiggy » 17 Jun 2013, 16:40

carb problems how do I tell which carb is fitted can they be renovated ? or is it better to replace limited funds

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Last post by wiggy
03 Jul 2013, 21:40
fitting new coolant header tank

Last post by elsid « 03 Jul 2013, 21:20
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by elsid » 03 Jul 2013, 12:53

I have just fitted a new header tank to my 1985 T25 fitted with a DG engine. I siphoned the coolant out of the old tank before removing it and...

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Last post by elsid
03 Jul 2013, 21:20
Vw heritage repro distributor

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 03 Jul 2013, 21:15
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by Fully Loaded Cali' » 01 Jul 2013, 17:43

Has anyone bought and used one of these for a 1.9 dg? Thoughts?? They are on eBay for £107

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
03 Jul 2013, 21:15
grinding noise when slowing down

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Jul 2013, 21:10
Replies: 3
by watson_martin » 09 Jun 2013, 19:38

When driving my camper 5spd box it goes through the box really smoothly BUT when I slow down to park with the clutch in there is a grinding sound....

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Jul 2013, 21:10
break problem

Last post by dazman1 « 03 Jul 2013, 19:49
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by dazman1 » 01 Jul 2013, 21:10

i wonder if anyone here can help me with a problem i am having with my breaks.
recently when i apply my breaks the peddle is very hard to depress and...

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Last post by dazman1
03 Jul 2013, 19:49
Choke pull down unit

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Jul 2013, 14:24
Replies: 15
by bluedirtydigit » 25 Jun 2013, 10:07
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Hi Guys I am looking for a Choke pull down unit for my wedge its a 1.9 petrol the part number is 025-129-220/B VW don't make them any more and just...
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Last post by kevtherev
03 Jul 2013, 14:24
Fitting remote central locking to the sliding door

Last post by RobH « 03 Jul 2013, 10:02
Replies: 6
by Xofblade » 30 Jun 2013, 20:10

Hi,
I dont know if this will be of any help to anyone, but I have just fitted remote central locking to my van and went to fit the the motor to the...

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Last post by RobH
03 Jul 2013, 10:02
Clutch size

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Jul 2013, 09:56
Replies: 1
by rawson » 03 Jul 2013, 09:46

Hi
can anyone tell me the correct size clutch for a 1992 2.1 Syncro on 16 . The one in there at the moment measures 223mm. It seems it should be a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Jul 2013, 09:56
Oil leak

Last post by Scot.78 « 03 Jul 2013, 06:36
Replies: 2
by Scot.78 » 30 Jun 2013, 14:02

Can someone please help I have a t25 Y reg,1970cc Aircooled petrol engine with a oil leak from what looks like the fuel pump? Easy job to fix? And...

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Last post by Scot.78
03 Jul 2013, 06:36
double clutch in and down into 3rd?

Last post by Scot.78 « 03 Jul 2013, 05:56
Replies: 2
by Scot.78 » 02 Jul 2013, 19:15

I have just got my first t25 1982 2L Aircooled camper, I have to double clutch in to and down into 3rd, I guess this isn't normal, what can I do to...

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Last post by Scot.78
03 Jul 2013, 05:56
Clicky gear lever

Last post by CovKid « 02 Jul 2013, 20:56
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by pandp38 » 02 Jul 2013, 18:58

Since buying 1989 1.9DG 15 months ago there is a loud click to be heard where gear lever goes into rubber boot on cab floor.
Could anyone with a...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Jul 2013, 20:56
vw t25 exhaust fitted

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Jul 2013, 20:51
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by lakeslee » 02 Jul 2013, 20:19

Does anyone know of a garage in Cumbria that will fit a new exhaust which I have onto my 1983 VW T25? :rollin

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Jul 2013, 20:51
First and reverse hard to get

Last post by airhead « 02 Jul 2013, 19:02

by airhead » 02 Jul 2013, 19:02

Just after getting home from work and when I pulled up at home and tried to reverse onto the driveway I found it very difficult to get into reverse....

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Last post by airhead
02 Jul 2013, 19:02
Garage in Norwich area?

Last post by Chunksta « 02 Jul 2013, 15:32
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by unclebeans » 01 Jul 2013, 10:17

Hi I am a new person on this board so let me introduce myself! We (myself, wife and 3 small kids) have recently taken the plunge and bought a 1987...

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Last post by Chunksta
02 Jul 2013, 15:32
Upper ball joint carnage

Last post by leroiandjayne « 02 Jul 2013, 14:59
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by rustbucket » 29 Jun 2013, 12:56

So got to changing the ball joints that failed my van's MOT a couple of weeks ago. The retest is on Monday, although looks like I'm going to have to...

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Last post by leroiandjayne
02 Jul 2013, 14:59
ignition amplifier

Last post by colouredFunk « 02 Jul 2013, 11:11
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by colouredFunk » 01 Jul 2013, 12:05

Hi,

What's the main difference between these two ignition amplifiers?

Thanks

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Last post by colouredFunk
02 Jul 2013, 11:11
pdsit carburettor cross bar

Last post by tamson « 01 Jul 2013, 22:59
Replies: 4
by tamson » 30 Jun 2013, 21:35

Hi, can anyone tell me if there is some sort of bushing that fits inside the right end of the cross bar between the spring and cross bar bracket? I...

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Last post by tamson
01 Jul 2013, 22:59
temp gauge readings

Last post by 123-jn « 01 Jul 2013, 21:32
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by 123-jn » 29 Jun 2013, 21:38

I was quite concerned today after having changed the exhaust on 1/3 and repaired the metal coolant pipe that runs from the rear left to the stat...

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Last post by 123-jn
01 Jul 2013, 21:32
Shocking!

Last post by Reimotim « 01 Jul 2013, 21:13
Replies: 6
by Reimotim » 01 Jul 2013, 16:25

My Van just failed it's MOT on a knackered rear shock, which I knew was gonna happen. Anyway, spoke to my mechanic and he said they've had a...

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Last post by Reimotim
01 Jul 2013, 21:13
Coolant hose, braided where to get?

Last post by cubensis « 01 Jul 2013, 20:07
Replies: 10
by cubensis » 28 Jun 2013, 16:35

Hiya, just been inspecting our vans engine bay. I have just realised why the coolant is constantly low. The three braided hoses that come of the...

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Last post by cubensis
01 Jul 2013, 20:07
Gearbox input shaft replacement

Last post by Aidan « 01 Jul 2013, 19:45
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by clift_d » 28 Jun 2013, 13:38

Further to our 'adventures' in Scotland this easter ( ), we are now trying to sort out the outstanding issues with our transmission.

We've sourced a...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Jul 2013, 19:45
Clutch!!!!

Last post by Cherryboo « 01 Jul 2013, 18:13
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by Cherryboo » 29 Jun 2013, 15:58

Hi,
i had a new clutch fitted in my T25 1.6 deisel but think the cable needs some ajustment......is this an easy job to do?

Thanks
Cherry

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Last post by Cherryboo
01 Jul 2013, 18:13
Split hose! Stuck on the A30!! Help

Last post by colouredFunk « 01 Jul 2013, 12:33
Replies: 6
by colouredFunk » 29 Jun 2013, 15:13

Any ideas what I can do? Most garages seem to be shut at well :(

It's the rubber pipe that I think returns back to the back of the water pump, it...

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Last post by colouredFunk
01 Jul 2013, 12:33
Stainless steel Exhaust U clamps? for JP Exhaust

Last post by faggie « 01 Jul 2013, 10:53
Replies: 17
by Cruz » 20 Jun 2013, 11:17
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The (formerly) zinc plated exhaust clamps on my JP Exhaust are looking rather worse for wear now after 4/5 years and I was wondering if anywhere...
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Last post by faggie
01 Jul 2013, 10:53
Crankshaft pully is on upside down?

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 01 Jul 2013, 09:16
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by New Kentish Campers » 24 Jun 2013, 21:16

I thought I'd check my ignition timing, only to find that the marks on the pulley are 180 degrees out :roll:

The van had an Elite replacement...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
01 Jul 2013, 09:16
Alternator woes

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jul 2013, 09:09
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by ceejay007 » 21 Jun 2013, 14:59

Howdy all,

I'm having continuing problems with my alternator on my Westy.

First up, the belt was slipping pretty bad, so got a new one put on a...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jul 2013, 09:09
Draining oil with an oil cooler fitted

Last post by Allanw « 01 Jul 2013, 00:06
Replies: 2
by kenkelso » 30 Jun 2013, 20:25

I am about to change to fully synthetic oil, I have a Brickwerks front mounted oil cooler, what's the best way to get as much old oil out as...

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Last post by Allanw
01 Jul 2013, 00:06
Is cooling doing as it should?

Last post by Nitmoi « 30 Jun 2013, 21:59

by Nitmoi » 30 Jun 2013, 21:59

Got the T25 w/c 1915 rebuilt and replaced.

The whole affair is running in at around 300m.

It gets up to temp quick and stays very high. This was...

0 Replies

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Last post by Nitmoi
30 Jun 2013, 21:59
1980 Aircooled 4 speed g/b bush issues

Last post by RedGus « 30 Jun 2013, 21:46
Replies: 6
by dubusi » 30 Jun 2013, 19:48

hi all!
I'm after a bit of advice regarding my gear linkage bushes and (as it turns out upon removal) the rods in general.

I have recently bought a...

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Last post by RedGus
30 Jun 2013, 21:46
Hesitation and difficult start when warm

Last post by RobH « 30 Jun 2013, 20:58
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by RobH » 30 Jun 2013, 18:51

Van runs and starts fine when started from cold, but if I start it after a short stop, say 5 to 10 minutes it's difficult to start and runs poorly...

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Last post by RobH
30 Jun 2013, 20:58
REPLACING T25 WATER PUMP ON A 2.1i DJ ENGINE

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jun 2013, 19:57
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by SurreyT25 » 30 Jun 2013, 16:24

Is it a DIY job or do you need any special tools to complete the job? Any tips or can anybody give a hand to do it. Ken in Ashtead Surrey.

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jun 2013, 19:57
repairs in high wycombe area?

Last post by triplefin « 30 Jun 2013, 19:24
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by triplefin » 23 Jun 2013, 10:27

I acquired a T25 a few months ago and need just a couple of small things done to the van. Does anyone know who specializes in working on these in my...

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30 Jun 2013, 19:24

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