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5-speed lever fork repair kits now available!

Last post by bootie3367 « 01 Jan 2012, 20:06
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by silverbullet » 11 May 2011, 15:32
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OK I suppose it's strictly a mechanical thing but here's a bit of news:
I've been working on a DIY repair kit for 4-speed gear selector rod tips (the...
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Last post by bootie3367
01 Jan 2012, 20:06
Inspecting engine repairs

Last post by mblake4u « 01 Jan 2012, 00:58
Replies: 17
by mblake4u » 09 Dec 2011, 16:41
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Hi All,

I'd like to know what checks would be good for an engine that's been repaired. I was having problems with my engine (no compression on one...
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Last post by mblake4u
01 Jan 2012, 00:58
Oil pressure switch - no wiring

Last post by medenview « 30 Dec 2011, 17:32
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by medenview » 07 Dec 2011, 19:42
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I have just taken my 1990 G reg T25 into my local garage, used many times for various faults on her.

This time it was for an oil leak, mechanic...
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Last post by medenview
30 Dec 2011, 17:32
pipe

Last post by johnnyvespa « 30 Dec 2011, 17:27
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by johnnyvespa » 30 Dec 2011, 15:00

can some one tell me the size of the vacuum rubber pipe that go to the air fillter box as it has two and will it make a diffrance
how thay go on to...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
30 Dec 2011, 17:27
Engine Undertray

Last post by billy739 « 30 Dec 2011, 15:52
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by supergalaxy » 28 Dec 2011, 21:19

I Have a 1.7 diesel t3 which has the undertray in situ. I notice on a lot of photos of engine bays these seem to be absent. Is it OK to run the van...

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Last post by billy739
30 Dec 2011, 15:52
re t25 1600 ct Aircooled push rod tube renewal

Last post by dugcati « 30 Dec 2011, 00:11
Replies: 8
by carpmansam » 28 Dec 2011, 20:38

hello to everyone.
i have an 1980 vw t25 1600 ct Aircooled devon camper which i salvaged from a dismantler as was going for spares. have spent last 3...

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Last post by dugcati
30 Dec 2011, 00:11
Autochoke stuck open

Last post by jason k « 29 Dec 2011, 17:59
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by askoulding » 19 Nov 2011, 11:26

Hi chaps,

I have the 2.0lt cu Aircooled 1980 engine and the autochoke seems to be always open. If i take the air filter off the top of the twin...

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Last post by jason k
29 Dec 2011, 17:59
choke cable lubrication ?

Last post by ewenmaclean « 29 Dec 2011, 14:52
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by innocenti » 29 Dec 2011, 13:36

hi all
I've just tried looking through the archive section but can't seem to find anything specific on the right place to try and lubricate my choke...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
29 Dec 2011, 14:52
help 1600 ct exhaust problem

Last post by carpmansam « 28 Dec 2011, 20:28
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by carpmansam » 20 Dec 2011, 22:00

HELLO TO ONE AND ALL.
have just bought my first vw t25 van which is a 1980 1600 ct Aircooled, (i salvaged it from being cut up for spares).i have...

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Last post by carpmansam
28 Dec 2011, 20:28
Backfire on start up.

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Dec 2011, 19:57
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by pugwash » 27 Dec 2011, 19:42

As the heading says, turns over ,backfires once then runs ok, could the timing ne out ? 2L a/c

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Dec 2011, 19:57
Welding rear suspession

Last post by axeman « 28 Dec 2011, 18:59
Replies: 11
by The Bishop » 28 Dec 2011, 12:20

I've discovered why my ride might be a bit choppy:

It looks like to stud that comes up from the rear wishbone has rusted off. Can this be welded...

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Last post by axeman
28 Dec 2011, 18:59
fuel filter renewal

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Dec 2011, 11:13
Replies: 8
by Euroboy » 27 Dec 2011, 12:39

Just a quick question???
just about to fit a new fuel filter to my 1985 1.9 watercooled transporter, and am a bit confused to where the filter should...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Dec 2011, 11:13
Mechanic in Merseyside/Wirral

Last post by jason k « 28 Dec 2011, 10:32
Replies: 4
by anaconda » 26 Dec 2011, 08:23

Hi

Need a 5sp gearbox fitting after big problems in France earlier this year (gear stick sheared off after box seized up). Also engine overheated,...

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Last post by jason k
28 Dec 2011, 10:32
2.1 lead subsitute?

Last post by dbz864 « 27 Dec 2011, 21:09
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by dbz864 » 24 Dec 2011, 17:40

hi,I recently bought a 2.1 89,the owner gave me some lead subsitute,he had been using every time he filled up?ive always thought this was...

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Last post by dbz864
27 Dec 2011, 21:09
Idle stabilisation control unit

Last post by REGGAJ « 25 Dec 2011, 14:17
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by REGGAJ » 17 Dec 2011, 10:43

Hi, i have a 1985 1.9injection GW engine code and im after an idle control unit ( The wee black box that sits behind offside light cluster). The code...

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Last post by REGGAJ
25 Dec 2011, 14:17
oil drain plug missing!

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Dec 2011, 11:38
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by schroe » 24 Dec 2011, 13:08

I have been driving my my van for about 6000km now so I thought it would be time for a small service.
However when getting underneath for my oil...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Dec 2011, 11:38
2.1 DJ - unleaded 95 or 98?

Last post by 1664 « 24 Dec 2011, 17:57
Replies: 9
by timski » 20 Dec 2011, 10:30

Hi Guys,

Would it be easy to tell if a 2.1 DJ (1991) has been timed to allow it to take unleaded 95 rather than 98? I've been using unleaded 95...

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Last post by 1664
24 Dec 2011, 17:57
T25 1.9DG Rebuild - Sealant

Last post by shirelets « 23 Dec 2011, 19:18

by shirelets » 23 Dec 2011, 19:18

Am rebuilding 1.9 DG and would appreciate advice on what sealant to use for the crankcase halves etc. VW type AMV 188 001 02 according to the manual,...

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Last post by shirelets
23 Dec 2011, 19:18
Strange smell

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Dec 2011, 15:26
Replies: 8
by salgarfi » 21 Dec 2011, 17:10

Hello all, and Merry Christmas.

I've got a question. Lately, after I've driven a bit, I get a hot engine type smell from the rear wheel area on the...

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Last post by Plasticman
23 Dec 2011, 15:26
2.1dj non-starter. Where now?

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Dec 2011, 10:18
Replies: 72
by KarlT » 06 Oct 2011, 07:32
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Hi.
More advice needed.
Bought a project off ebay with bad running issues. 2.1dj Gold recon engine.
I'll sort that out, said I :oops:...
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Last post by silverbullet
22 Dec 2011, 10:18
Pierburg Carb

Last post by Novice in need « 21 Dec 2011, 16:41
Replies: 4
by Bert1985 » 20 Dec 2011, 21:23

Sorry yet another question :oops:

Does anyone know what the sensor would be called on our Pierburg carb?

Cheers

Martin.

:ok

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Last post by Novice in need
21 Dec 2011, 16:41
Tappets (tick tick)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Dec 2011, 20:28
Replies: 3
by helga592 » 20 Dec 2011, 19:27

Hi
Im not sure what to do next, when the van starts its like a sewing machine smoth and quiet but after 10/15 mins of running she starts to tick and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Dec 2011, 20:28
Engine goosed??

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Dec 2011, 19:44
Replies: 7
by Rincewind » 20 Dec 2011, 10:20

The current 2.0 cu Aircooled lump in the van may need replacing

so before i contemplate just how much that is going to cost, i would prefer to...

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Last post by sarran1955
20 Dec 2011, 19:44
starter motor

Last post by jeffdub « 20 Dec 2011, 19:41
Replies: 13
by jeffdub » 18 Dec 2011, 17:48

went to change the oilite bush on my starter motor today and found that it doesnt have one ! the problem is whilst doing this i broke the the end off...

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Last post by jeffdub
20 Dec 2011, 19:41
broken down

Last post by peggy90 « 20 Dec 2011, 18:19
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by peggy90 » 20 Dec 2011, 14:28

:cry:

I think my turbo seal has gone, as i was driving plumes of smoke and the rear is covered in oil.....i'm a bit upset at the mo

its not all...

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Last post by peggy90
20 Dec 2011, 18:19
injection pump testing

Last post by spannered2 « 20 Dec 2011, 11:02
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by spannered2 » 19 Dec 2011, 14:02

hi. people. does anyone out there know of a way to test a 1600 diesel injector pump, pref cheap. regards spannered

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Last post by spannered2
20 Dec 2011, 11:02
Pulling back and bogging down?!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Dec 2011, 10:42
Replies: 6
by fastygaz » 19 Dec 2011, 11:49

Hi, my van has started to pull back slightly whilst driving and bog down when pulling off which is making it a bit of a pain to drive. It doesn't...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Dec 2011, 10:42
Carb gasket for 1.9 WBX/ Pierburg

Last post by AdeyB « 19 Dec 2011, 10:51
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by AdeyB » 16 Dec 2011, 09:08

Mornin'
About to replace the carb on the Snail , is there and if there is, what is the part number, for any gasket required between base of carb and...

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Last post by AdeyB
19 Dec 2011, 10:51
non standard exhaust

Last post by thinwhiteduke « 19 Dec 2011, 08:58

by thinwhiteduke » 19 Dec 2011, 08:58

just bought 1988 T25 camper. it was a 1.6 diesel but last owner changed it to a 1.9 TD unit from a passet. what i want to do is replace the exhaust....

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Last post by thinwhiteduke
19 Dec 2011, 08:58
Van broken down! What could it be HELP!!!!

Last post by bradders89 « 18 Dec 2011, 22:27
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by bradders89 » 15 Dec 2011, 18:50
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My 1.9 dg has been running lumpy for a while. It clogges up and wont clear untill i floor it after a few seconds. But returning home from work it...
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Last post by bradders89
18 Dec 2011, 22:27
loads of smoke on starting, still.

Last post by fodtommo « 18 Dec 2011, 21:48
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by spannered2 » 16 Dec 2011, 12:54

hello people. 1600 diesel. huge clouds of smoke when i try and turn it on, needless to say it refuses.
tested. the things people suggested choke, glo...

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Last post by fodtommo
18 Dec 2011, 21:48
thottle cable easy as it sounds

Last post by zippster « 18 Dec 2011, 19:40
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by zippster » 14 Dec 2011, 20:02

i just ordered a new thottle cable from just kampers, as i have read all wiki and stuff off forums, i have sticky cable so thought might as well...

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Last post by zippster
18 Dec 2011, 19:40
1.9 to 2.1 petrol engine upgrade

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Dec 2011, 14:20
Replies: 8
by chappaz1004 » 15 Dec 2011, 21:03

Guys,

i'm Steve - hope you are all having a very merry xmas period ...

I have a 1989 VW T25 CARAVELLE 1.9 PETROL. It has done in excess of 140k...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Dec 2011, 14:20
1.7 Piston rings

Last post by T3Aljezur « 18 Dec 2011, 12:21

by T3Aljezur » 18 Dec 2011, 12:21

Anyone know where I can get some from.
Can't seem to find anyone with some
Thanks

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Last post by T3Aljezur
18 Dec 2011, 12:21
auto choke

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Dec 2011, 10:59
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by jeffdub » 18 Dec 2011, 09:41

just looking at my carb on my 1.9 wbx and as i look down the flap is vertical does this mean its open or closed / forgive my ignorance im new to...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Dec 2011, 10:59
Constant Backfiring

Last post by Novice in need « 17 Dec 2011, 12:29
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by Novice in need » 12 Dec 2011, 11:36

Hi all im back with another request for help please.

My van is constantly backfiring (idle & under load) it started out of the blue yesterday, iv...

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Last post by Novice in need
17 Dec 2011, 12:29
cold start ?

Last post by jeffdub « 17 Dec 2011, 06:53
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by jeffdub » 27 Nov 2011, 09:44

wonder if someone can help me please ? i own a 1983 1.9dg when it starts from cold it struggles to tick over after driving about 200 yards its fine...

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Last post by jeffdub
17 Dec 2011, 06:53
Fumes entering cab :(

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Dec 2011, 22:34
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by Adam G 1330 » 15 Dec 2011, 11:29

Hi folks! I have fumes entering my cab, its noticeable once the engine heats up and especially so when i stop driving. Any ideas? If the heat...

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Last post by Plasticman
16 Dec 2011, 22:34
cylinder compression on 1600 diesel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Dec 2011, 18:37
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by spannered2 » 16 Dec 2011, 12:41

hi people. does anyone out there know the compression on a 1600 non turbo diesel engine. thanks for looking. spannered

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 Dec 2011, 18:37
JX Overheating

Last post by monekynuts « 15 Dec 2011, 20:14
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by monekynuts » 13 Dec 2011, 20:06

Firstly hello as I am new to forum. I have been into vws for 12 years or more and a friend recently asked me to look at her 1989 LHD Westfalia...

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Last post by monekynuts
15 Dec 2011, 20:14
Automatic T25 090 gearbox

Last post by DjD « 15 Dec 2011, 08:50

by DjD » 15 Dec 2011, 08:50

Does anyone familair with the VW T2 - T25 090 automatic gearbox know if the drive from the torque converter is meant to rotate when the gear selector...

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Last post by DjD
15 Dec 2011, 08:50
Where to get my new exhaust ?

Last post by fairwynds « 14 Dec 2011, 16:52
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by karl40 » 04 Dec 2011, 22:42

Hello all, where's the best place to pick up a new complete exhaust for my A reg1.9 wbx D.F. I cant afford to go stainless being right on top of...

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Last post by fairwynds
14 Dec 2011, 16:52
Non starting JX when hot.

Last post by ringo « 13 Dec 2011, 21:51
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by vag_glen » 10 Dec 2011, 11:00

Hi peeps, My 1988 Jx powered Karmann Cheetah has developed a problem, when it's been left over night or a good 6 hrs you get a good strong glow plug...

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Last post by ringo
13 Dec 2011, 21:51
Mysterious Solex Pict 34/4

Last post by sarran1955 « 13 Dec 2011, 19:20
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by scarysteve » 10 Dec 2011, 16:26

Ok. First off, I'm not mechanically minded. I did some research I found that the Pict 34/4 was only fitted in the Californian Buggys. So, what is it...

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Last post by sarran1955
13 Dec 2011, 19:20
Speedo Red Marker @ 40kmh - What's it's Purpose?

Last post by zed « 13 Dec 2011, 17:40
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by Mickyfin » 06 Dec 2011, 09:45
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On my speedo face, there is a red marker at 40 km/h, and I find myself changing from 3rd Gear to 4th gear at this marker. Is this the purpose of this...
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Last post by zed
13 Dec 2011, 17:40
Fuel tank sender

Last post by StuM « 12 Dec 2011, 13:38
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by serenitycamper » 10 Dec 2011, 09:04

Hey guys :)

Are all the fuel tank spenders the same? I need a new one for my diesel :(

:|

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Last post by StuM
12 Dec 2011, 13:38
Water in fuel tank (Diesel)

Last post by Iceworx « 11 Dec 2011, 23:46
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by Iceworx » 08 Dec 2011, 20:05

Evening All,

Just wondering if someone could clarify something for me please? I've managed to pick up some water in the fuel tank , from someone...

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Last post by Iceworx
11 Dec 2011, 23:46
anyone who knows about gear sticks on various vans ??

Last post by weldore « 10 Dec 2011, 20:45
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by weldore » 07 Dec 2011, 21:09

oldiguanna has some bits for a 5 speed gear lever set up advertised in for sale

here.. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

ok..with my...

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Last post by weldore
10 Dec 2011, 20:45
speedo jumping

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Dec 2011, 11:41
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by gurtyt25 » 06 Dec 2011, 20:16

can anyone help my speedo as started jumping when i m driveing could it be the steedo drive if so is it a easy job?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Dec 2011, 11:41
infra-red temperature gauges

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Dec 2011, 21:39
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by dave friday » 08 Dec 2011, 23:15

Evening all,i've got one of the above and have been trying it out,checking surface temps is fine but how do you check oil temps,water temps etc,
any...

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09 Dec 2011, 21:39

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