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Bosch or Lucas starter motor?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 01 Nov 2011, 19:08
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by Nicola&Tony » 30 Oct 2011, 02:36

3 years after fitting a Bosch starter (to our 1.9 petrol DG) I'm having to replace it. On Monday I'll have a choice of buying a Bosch or Lucas...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
01 Nov 2011, 19:08
Would anyone like to claim this

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Oct 2011, 22:46
Replies: 15
by Plasticman » 24 Oct 2011, 19:13
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This was sent to me with sheared and stuck bolts etc, cant for the life of me remember who by :D
jog any memories

and

retapped the threads and...
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Last post by Plasticman
31 Oct 2011, 22:46
Which throttle cable?

Last post by davidharvey « 31 Oct 2011, 20:55
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by davidharvey » 21 Oct 2011, 09:31

My 1982 CU engined camper is running twin Dellorto drla 40's. Do I just get the throttle cable for a CU engined bus? Or is it shorter or longer?

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Last post by davidharvey
31 Oct 2011, 20:55
Are all 2.1 petrol models Injected ?

Last post by naskeet « 31 Oct 2011, 15:39
Replies: 21
by t25holdsworth » 23 Oct 2011, 17:52
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Ive recently brought a Holdsworth Villa 3 camper from a dealer, It was sold to me described as a 2.1 injection with 112 bhp..After looking around in...
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Last post by naskeet
31 Oct 2011, 15:39
Weber ICTs on 2.0 CU engine?

Last post by keith2 « 31 Oct 2011, 12:46

by keith2 » 31 Oct 2011, 12:46

Hi all

Looking for some feeback from anyone who has fitted a pair of Weber 34 ICTs to a 1980 T25, 2.0 CU Aircooled engine, replacing the standard...

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Last post by keith2
31 Oct 2011, 12:46
seatbelt

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Oct 2011, 07:49
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by rednip120372 » 28 Oct 2011, 13:35

Hi does anyone know where I can get a proper rear seatbelt fitted in my t25? I have lap belts but want a 3 point one for my sons booster seat....

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Oct 2011, 07:49
new engine

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Oct 2011, 07:48
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by bigjon123 » 29 Oct 2011, 18:20

Hi all after trying to fix my leaking heads on my dg 1.9 petrol with k seal its time to bite the bullet.
I am wanting to get a new engine can anyone...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Oct 2011, 07:48
T3 brakes issue.

Last post by T3TE « 31 Oct 2011, 05:02
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by T3TE » 21 Oct 2011, 12:49
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I have a problem with my brakes.. Its an 81 T3 transporter.

My van broke down at an altitude of 14500 ft about see level and had to be towed to 4400...
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Last post by T3TE
31 Oct 2011, 05:02
Heater matrix

Last post by Myrtle the Turtle « 30 Oct 2011, 22:25

by Myrtle the Turtle » 30 Oct 2011, 22:25

Hello,folks anyone know if a mk1 caddy heater matrix would fit my Myrtle? as there is a new one advertised on ebay for £19.99

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Last post by Myrtle the Turtle
30 Oct 2011, 22:25
Reducing fuel consumption, 2.1 dj

Last post by TeamSid « 30 Oct 2011, 21:28
Replies: 47
by JNW » 24 Nov 2010, 21:34
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Hi.

My Villa 3 hardtop with a 5000 mile-old recon 2.1 DJ engine has just managed about 20mpg on over 200 miles, about 2/3 of that on the motorway...
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Last post by TeamSid
30 Oct 2011, 21:28
caliper replacement pre job check

Last post by Hacksawbob « 30 Oct 2011, 20:30
Replies: 10
by Hacksawbob » 26 Oct 2011, 18:54

I am planning on doing my front caliper tomorrow (snapped bleed nipple) . I have a roll of 3/16 kunnifer some M10 male and female unions, and the...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
30 Oct 2011, 20:30
What's the tranny?

Last post by fufflenarnia « 30 Oct 2011, 20:21
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by fufflenarnia » 30 Oct 2011, 15:33

I am trying to identify what model of gearbox I have in my 1985 Autosleeper with DG engine, see link.

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

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Last post by fufflenarnia
30 Oct 2011, 20:21
vw t25 diesel gearbox problem

Last post by billy739 « 30 Oct 2011, 18:49
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by lizziematt_2009 » 30 Oct 2011, 14:01

my van is stuck in 5th gear..... it will go in to all gears but every gear is a 5th gear..... does any1 have any ideas what it could b and could it...

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Last post by billy739
30 Oct 2011, 18:49
Worrying Ethonol trend

Last post by xpress « 29 Oct 2011, 18:52
Replies: 5
by California Dreamin » 17 Oct 2011, 08:58

Ethonol by stealth or perhaps it was publisized and knowone really understood the real consequences of adding this substance to our fuel.
The point...

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Last post by xpress
29 Oct 2011, 18:52
T25-Engine Misfire-Pierburg carb connections, Distributor ?

Last post by brucem « 29 Oct 2011, 17:19
Replies: 4
by brucem » 21 Aug 2011, 21:40

Hi,

First off Thanks for taking time to review this.

From reading other entries, Forum Etiquette suggests that i should at least introduce myself...

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Last post by brucem
29 Oct 2011, 17:19
Sorry yet another problem we can't find an answer to...

Last post by Bert1985 « 29 Oct 2011, 15:35
Replies: 7
by Bert1985 » 25 Oct 2011, 18:48

Bert's speedo has never worked since we bought him. Today we have realised that the end of the cable is visible behind the hub cap and when we wiggle...

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Last post by Bert1985
29 Oct 2011, 15:35
recon engine saga - mayonnaise in breather pipe

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 29 Oct 2011, 09:55
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 28 Oct 2011, 14:54

So I thought I'd treat myself to a k&n air filter. Took the top off the filter box, disconnected the breather pipe - mayonnaise in it.

It's a recent...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
29 Oct 2011, 09:55
Gurlie question?

Last post by edoh « 29 Oct 2011, 05:46
Replies: 3
by Cherryboo » 28 Oct 2011, 12:46

Hi,

Bit of a gurlie question.......... :oops:
Where do i check the clutch fluid in my T25? cant find it anywhere!!!!!

Thanks
Cherryboo

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Last post by edoh
29 Oct 2011, 05:46
Even more latest Video releases!!!

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Oct 2011, 20:13

by sarran1955 » 28 Oct 2011, 20:13

Hello,

You know how it is, once you get started:

Building up an Aircooled... complete top end makeover:

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

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Oct 2011, 20:13
Latest Video release!!

Last post by docklad « 28 Oct 2011, 18:22
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by sarran1955 » 28 Oct 2011, 11:40

Hello,

I promised a while back to make a new video showing how to remove the crankcase oil seal,

Well, with a bad back, and rainy weather I've...

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Last post by docklad
28 Oct 2011, 18:22
Local T25 TD experts?

Last post by ewenmaclean « 28 Oct 2011, 17:34
Replies: 4
by aulday » 28 Oct 2011, 12:48

Hi guys

Got a few things I want done. Namely Cam-Belt, Throttle spindle seal and oil+filter change. I don't have anywhere or the tools to do these...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
28 Oct 2011, 17:34
Hydraulic to solid lifters swap

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Oct 2011, 11:55
Replies: 1
by Camper236 » 28 Oct 2011, 11:01

Hi,

I have a 1600 air-cooled engine (CT code) that I've taken from my van. It has hydraulic lifters in it, one has lost its paperclip that holds it...

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Oct 2011, 11:55
What's a T.C.I. UNIT ?

Last post by mark « 28 Oct 2011, 10:24
Replies: 1
by warge » 28 Oct 2011, 10:20

Hi there....currently having on-going problems with my van...2.1 petrol injection 1989...and Aiden (another club member) has suggested it could be...

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Last post by mark
28 Oct 2011, 10:24
PIPEWORK,CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Oct 2011, 22:03
Replies: 4
by Lollypop » 24 Oct 2011, 21:15

hello every one,newbe here,pleased to meet you all,some great info in the mechanical forum for new owners like myself,and yes i do have a small...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Oct 2011, 22:03
Speedo error and fuel economy?

Last post by CovKid « 27 Oct 2011, 17:27
Replies: 10
by croc » 16 Oct 2011, 10:02

Hi all
Just reading some posts re fuel economy (mpg) and indicated speed v GPS speed.
Question is:- My hitop, 1.9DG, standard steel wheels, indicates...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Oct 2011, 17:27
One side is smoking...

Last post by Jonny Rock « 26 Oct 2011, 12:38
Replies: 22
by Jonny Rock » 16 Oct 2011, 17:08
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Hi all,
I have a 2lt air cooled bus that I have had for about 6 years. Always dropped a bit of oil and a little smokey, but over the years has got...
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Last post by Jonny Rock
26 Oct 2011, 12:38
Replacement automatic choke for a Solex 34 PDSIT carb

Last post by Tatty Chap « 26 Oct 2011, 10:51

by Tatty Chap » 26 Oct 2011, 10:51

Hi,

The bi metallic strip in my offside Solex has disintegrated.

I have seen carb rebuild kits but they seem to be comprised of jets and gaskets...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
26 Oct 2011, 10:51
Fuel hose size confusion

Last post by djhammy « 25 Oct 2011, 20:44
Replies: 3
by djhammy » 12 Oct 2011, 10:58

HI ladies and gents confused of Southampton here.

Having read the following info on Volks bolts I'm now a tad unsure that putting 5.5mm hose on my...

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Last post by djhammy
25 Oct 2011, 20:44
air cooled camper loosing power and stops, goes again ,?

Last post by john1 « 25 Oct 2011, 20:04
Replies: 19
by stillcool67 » 17 Oct 2011, 17:44
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ok vw dudes ,,,,,, i have a old x reg camper, 2.0 a few weeks ago it started loosing power after driveing 2/3 miles , id pull to side turn off and...
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Last post by john1
25 Oct 2011, 20:04
radiator fitting and other issues

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Oct 2011, 18:45
Replies: 1
by fairwynds » 25 Oct 2011, 18:25

Hi all
have a few job to sort soon. have just lined Mr Baxters pockets at the lovely Brickwerks :)

Will be servicing the old girl, and fitting a...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Oct 2011, 18:45
Loud tapping noise !

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Oct 2011, 17:37
Replies: 9
by jeffdub » 25 Oct 2011, 05:51

wonder if someone could help me please ? Took the van to busfreeze and back no probs drove to work just now and theres a loud tapping sound coming...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Oct 2011, 17:37
Best way to remove engine oil when too much is put in?

Last post by Mickyfin « 25 Oct 2011, 14:32
Replies: 9
by Mickyfin » 25 Oct 2011, 08:10

I have put a little too much oil in my engine, and want to remove about a litre, would this be possible by putting a flexible hose down the dip stick...

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Last post by Mickyfin
25 Oct 2011, 14:32
Aircooled heads?

Last post by wizbit « 24 Oct 2011, 23:10
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by wizbit » 20 Oct 2011, 19:42

i have 3 Aircooled heads that i am going to sell, poss 2 as one a bit scabby, they have cooling fins, anyone know how i can identify what size engine...

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Last post by wizbit
24 Oct 2011, 23:10
diesel injector pump

Last post by jaded « 24 Oct 2011, 19:52
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by jaded » 24 Oct 2011, 11:42

on my injector pump pulley i have 2 holes same size as the locking peg 180 degrees apart,

does the pump complete its cycle in 180 degrees? have...

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Last post by jaded
24 Oct 2011, 19:52
Diesel 5spd Gearbox taken out but is it broken?

Last post by petermoore « 24 Oct 2011, 18:53
Replies: 7
by darrell » 15 Oct 2011, 11:27

1987 1.6D converted panel van, 5 speed, gearbox code number appears to be ABR 308 7

Hi Folks,

Had some gear problems recently but didn't know if it...

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Last post by petermoore
24 Oct 2011, 18:53
What is the Gear Remote Bush.

Last post by danreimo « 24 Oct 2011, 17:46
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by danreimo » 21 Oct 2011, 16:25

Hi

Very new to the VW scene and have just purchased a fantastic 1989 T25 Caravelle Reimo Conversion with 2.1 petrol Engine, Lpg Conversion with the...

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Last post by danreimo
24 Oct 2011, 17:46
New engine advice

Last post by Rosal « 24 Oct 2011, 16:34
Replies: 4
by Rosal » 23 Oct 2011, 08:24

A piston broke and blew a hole in my engine yesterday (type 25 1.7 diesel engine water cooled). I'm now stuck in Devon and need to get my van back to...

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Last post by Rosal
24 Oct 2011, 16:34
how bad is the 1.6d??

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Oct 2011, 16:18
Replies: 19
by cal5289 » 22 Jun 2011, 18:42
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found a van in my price range. its a N/A 1.6d. are they really underpowered?? what are they like to say a 1.9d non turbo?
i drive a 4speed mk1 jetta...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Oct 2011, 16:18
engine judder

Last post by DevonAid « 24 Oct 2011, 09:16
Replies: 2
by stevo1980 » 22 Oct 2011, 10:27

Im thinking of changing the gearbox mount as i have a bit of judder setting off thats if it is the mount. Also when i take my foot off the gas and...

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Last post by DevonAid
24 Oct 2011, 09:16
Girling Brake Caliper

Last post by kaminokid « 23 Oct 2011, 20:07
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by kaminokid » 23 Oct 2011, 19:48

Hi guys hoping someone can help us....
Our nearside front caliper is sticking, made several attempts to free it up but the outer seal has perished,...

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Last post by kaminokid
23 Oct 2011, 20:07
rough idle and missing

Last post by RCN « 23 Oct 2011, 18:37
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by RCN » 22 Oct 2011, 15:26

hi everyone. wonder if i can get some advice on a rough idle and stalling problem that just happened last night.
i have a 1.9 water cooled auto...

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Last post by RCN
23 Oct 2011, 18:37
Starter Motor, removal and replacement

Last post by dooooogle « 23 Oct 2011, 17:56
Replies: 4
by dooooogle » 22 Oct 2011, 19:22

Firstly thanks to this thread
and this wiki

Van failed to start last week. It was a case of all the lights on, but no one home. Turn the ignition...

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Last post by dooooogle
23 Oct 2011, 17:56
intermittent flashing oil light

Last post by dooooogle « 23 Oct 2011, 17:32
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 21 Oct 2011, 22:07

I've just had a recon engine fitted and it's running really nicely (after a few teething problems). However, once it's up to temperature, if I come...

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Last post by dooooogle
23 Oct 2011, 17:32
Petrol injector cleaning

Last post by Aidan « 23 Oct 2011, 17:26
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by Dave Cook » 23 Oct 2011, 17:00

Anybody got experience of getting injectors cleaned? -I've found adverts for ultrasonic cleaning/refurbishment. One of the injectors on my 2.1 DJ is...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Oct 2011, 17:26
Oil leak (New engine?)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Oct 2011, 09:15
Replies: 5
by helga592 » 17 Oct 2011, 19:28

So after a fantastic trip all the way down the wesy coast of france got all the way to a fantastic sand dune La Dune De Pyal. Its now time to fix...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Oct 2011, 09:15
Auto Gearbox won't change,broken govenor

Last post by Bullifamilie « 23 Oct 2011, 07:08

by Bullifamilie » 23 Oct 2011, 07:08

on-going issues with my 1989 Auto Caravelle.

Currently will only drive in 1st and reverse. Drained sump and found the following.

So can this...

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Last post by Bullifamilie
23 Oct 2011, 07:08
at last power steering

Last post by ..lee.. « 22 Oct 2011, 20:27

by ..lee.. » 22 Oct 2011, 20:27

been a busy weekend but it`s been worth it. eps fitted and its made a huge difference.

lee.

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22 Oct 2011, 20:27
Leaking head gasket

Last post by R0B « 22 Oct 2011, 18:17
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by bigjon123 » 22 Oct 2011, 17:32

Hi everyone Im a newbie to this site.I am currently restoring a T25 Devon Sunrise and have found a leak on one of the head seals as the funds have...

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Last post by R0B
22 Oct 2011, 18:17
Tinware patterns

Last post by morzov « 22 Oct 2011, 11:02
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by Hasis » 10 Aug 2011, 08:16
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I've just been informed by my friendly mech that my CU is missing both its under-cylinder tin cowls. Having now done a bit of phoning around it...
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Last post by morzov
22 Oct 2011, 11:02
2.0 Aircooled backfiring when cold

Last post by morzov « 22 Oct 2011, 10:04
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by morzov » 16 Oct 2011, 15:10

Got a bit of a problem with my T25. Runs fine when warm but backfires and judders when cold. Have recently changed leads , plugs, dizzy cap and rotor...

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22 Oct 2011, 10:04

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