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1600 td head identification

Last post by sunseeker150 « 23 Aug 2011, 12:14
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by sunseeker150 » 18 Aug 2011, 15:59

Iam replacing worn out JX with good JR motor(ex golf td) have stripped replacement motor and have usual small cracks between valves and in swirl...

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23 Aug 2011, 12:14
Online Manuals Link

Last post by brucem « 23 Aug 2011, 08:25

by brucem » 23 Aug 2011, 08:25

Hi,

I stumbled on these manuals the other night and wanted to share them, they might com in useful for some..

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23 Aug 2011, 08:25
Gearbox whine

Last post by Daryl1 « 23 Aug 2011, 07:48
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by Daryl1 » 22 Aug 2011, 16:49

Just returned from a 600mile run in my 89 Multivan. Nearing home the van developed a bit of gearbox whine. It whines under acceleration and is fine...

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Last post by Daryl1
23 Aug 2011, 07:48
Can anyone help with exhaust renewal and other jobs?

Last post by RODEO « 23 Aug 2011, 04:41
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by RODEO » 14 Aug 2011, 11:09

Hi All
Ive had no luck selling my 'bus (1.9 wbx 1989) ,so have decided I will keep it if I can get a few jobs done on it. Ive now noticed that there...

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Last post by RODEO
23 Aug 2011, 04:41
tappet has dissapeared inside engine?

Last post by cygnak « 22 Aug 2011, 22:56
Replies: 9
by avant-garde » 22 Aug 2011, 17:36

Hi everyone, to cut a long story short I stripped the thread on the rocker gear retaining nut and stud. I drove it around the block when I thought I...

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Last post by cygnak
22 Aug 2011, 22:56
oil leak possible causes

Last post by djhammy « 22 Aug 2011, 22:14
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by djhammy » 22 Aug 2011, 20:18

Hi ladies and gents. I've been getting a drop or 2 of oil landing on my drive way recently every time i pull in and park up. So obviously when the...

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Last post by djhammy
22 Aug 2011, 22:14
Thermostat nightmare

Last post by tamson « 22 Aug 2011, 19:58
Replies: 5
by tamson » 15 Aug 2011, 20:35

On holiday in the van in Yorkshire. First stop was the Vdub show in Leeds and after an eighty mile drive from Newcastle and an hour sitting in stop...

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Last post by tamson
22 Aug 2011, 19:58
lost 1st & 2nd gear - past topic faded- have same problem

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Aug 2011, 17:16
Replies: 12
by markdspark » 28 Jun 2011, 19:24

In Feb 2011 a thread of posts started by 'CovKid' dealt with a gear selection problem. This was no 1st and 2nd but reverse, 3rd and 4th OK. The...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Aug 2011, 17:16
Heater !!!

Last post by StuM « 22 Aug 2011, 16:04
Replies: 9
by Cherryboo » 08 May 2011, 22:22

Can anyone tell me how to fix the heater in my T25 please?
I cant switch it off. Its on all the time on hot, unless i take the fuse out, then it...

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Last post by StuM
22 Aug 2011, 16:04
2.1DJ...... High revving, Black smoke

Last post by AngelGrinder « 22 Aug 2011, 15:17
Replies: 9
by KarlT » 18 Mar 2011, 09:45

Hi.
My 2.1dj. has been running fine, although tick-over was alittle high 1000rpm but no other issues, until last week.
Engine has had a full service...

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Last post by AngelGrinder
22 Aug 2011, 15:17
Coolant replacement

Last post by R0B « 22 Aug 2011, 14:51
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by The Bishop » 22 Aug 2011, 14:33

I've had a look on the wiki and there are some good clues/instructions on coolant replacement.

But does anyone have any photo's or diagrames on...

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Last post by R0B
22 Aug 2011, 14:51
Exhaust supports

Last post by CovKid « 22 Aug 2011, 13:38
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by Roland » 21 Aug 2011, 13:08

Hi , anybody know where I can get a pair of late exhaust supports&straps that don't cost an arm and a leg ?
Mine are worn and rusted.
Went to go away...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Aug 2011, 13:38
3 wheeled T25 anyone?

Last post by ajsimmo « 21 Aug 2011, 14:45
Replies: 9
by bitler1@gmail.com » 18 Aug 2011, 18:34

Close one this... The front left wheel came off my Westy this afternoon on an alpine road just after a series of hairpins with vertical drops. Turns...

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Last post by ajsimmo
21 Aug 2011, 14:45
gearchange expert in oxfordshire?

Last post by Aidan « 21 Aug 2011, 11:31
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by stewart » 21 Aug 2011, 09:52

Hi

I've recently bought a 1989 2.1 petrol camper. Lots of nice things about it, but I've realised that it has a seemingly worsening problem with the...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Aug 2011, 11:31
I'm scared it's the gearbox

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Aug 2011, 10:22
Replies: 6
by hywelhightop » 15 Aug 2011, 06:51

Hi,

I've recently been around france in my camper and by the end of the journey, a constant and steady click developed. Since then it has got...

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Aug 2011, 10:22
V-belt(s) of T3 waterpumps

Last post by camper « 21 Aug 2011, 07:06
Replies: 21
by Wolverine » 22 Mar 2011, 16:44
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HELLO! My first question in your forum:

My previous T3 (1,6 D -82) had a w-pump with two v-belts,first running from the crankshaft to the pump,and...
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Last post by camper
21 Aug 2011, 07:06
oil pressure switch

Last post by edoh « 20 Aug 2011, 21:22
Replies: 4
by mariner » 19 Aug 2011, 18:35

Hi

Looking to change my oil pressure switch - bit of a novice - and was hoping for a bit of guidance.

Firstly, don't have a socket set (only just...

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Last post by edoh
20 Aug 2011, 21:22
T25 Diesel Dipstick Fitting

Last post by Prazeanbeeble « 20 Aug 2011, 10:05
Replies: 3
by Prazeanbeeble » 16 Aug 2011, 19:50

Hi, folks, posted this question over Brickyard too.
Just gone from 1.7 to 1.9 diesel, i've done this swap twice before, but im buggered if i remember...

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Last post by Prazeanbeeble
20 Aug 2011, 10:05
Need help

Last post by akikolajoie « 20 Aug 2011, 09:08
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by akikolajoie » 18 Aug 2011, 20:10

Am stuck in north Yorkshire. Think i lost a cylinder on my 81 air cooled van. Anyone know a good mechanic in the area? We are staying in skipton...

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Last post by akikolajoie
20 Aug 2011, 09:08
CALLING ALL THE ENGINE EXPERTS (PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE)

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Aug 2011, 07:14
Replies: 3
by vanjam » 19 Aug 2011, 23:44

I admit that I resorted to the pub tonght and am a little the worse for wear but can someone please tell me why I cannot find an old style thrust...

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Aug 2011, 07:14
DG Oil Pick up/screen removal

Last post by weimarbus « 20 Aug 2011, 05:24
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by vanjam » 20 Aug 2011, 00:52

Have my engine cracked and clean on the bench waiting for an OLD STYLE THRUST BEARING but reluctant to remove oil pick up tube as it is resistant to...

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Last post by weimarbus
20 Aug 2011, 05:24
DG oil pump gears and other questions re DG/2.1 options

Last post by vanjam « 20 Aug 2011, 00:43

by vanjam » 20 Aug 2011, 00:43

just noticed that each of the oil pump gears have a dot stamped on two of their teeth. In rebuilding is it necessary to align these dots please?
Is...

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Last post by vanjam
20 Aug 2011, 00:43
Caravelle cutting out. Distributor/Hall sender?

Last post by daniel50 « 19 Aug 2011, 19:55
Replies: 26
by chano » 13 Apr 2009, 21:44
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I've just blown the cobwebs of my 1990 Caravelle, (2.1 petrol injection LHD) which has hardly moved in the last year. Passed its ITV (Spanish M.O.T....
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Last post by daniel50
19 Aug 2011, 19:55
Help please - won't start :(

Last post by Bert1985 « 19 Aug 2011, 18:46
Replies: 4
by Bert1985 » 16 Aug 2011, 19:23

You will have to excuse this post as I am writing it without questionning my husband!!! (he is currently swearing outside!!) and I have learnt to...

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Last post by Bert1985
19 Aug 2011, 18:46
Oil leak - Push rod seals?

Last post by sarran1955 « 19 Aug 2011, 18:20
Replies: 1
by albertramsbottom » 19 Aug 2011, 08:42

Hi

I have had an oil leak ever since having a recon engine at Elite VW. As they are in Surrey and I am in Wales I kinda lunched it out. The engine...

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Last post by sarran1955
19 Aug 2011, 18:20
Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again...

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Aug 2011, 18:03
Replies: 39
by douglas » 23 Jul 2011, 16:50
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Hello to all, on the forum. As a Canadian reading your posts for many months ,I never thought I'd need to post. what a surprise, my wife and two boys...
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Last post by HarryMann
19 Aug 2011, 18:03
Main Seal replacement query

Last post by LeeCarey « 19 Aug 2011, 15:53
Replies: 5
by puddin » 18 Aug 2011, 08:46

Hi All

Hope I can tap the expansive knowledge of the community once again. :lol:

I am replacing the rear main oil seal (it was weeping), I have...

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Last post by LeeCarey
19 Aug 2011, 15:53
Thermostat 'lower'??

Last post by Uncle Sheepy « 19 Aug 2011, 14:51
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by Uncle Sheepy » 19 Aug 2011, 12:17

a friend of mines van (1.9 petrol) has just crapped out spraying steam/water from underneath.
I have not had a chance to look at in m'self but a...

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Last post by Uncle Sheepy
19 Aug 2011, 14:51
How to identify distributor and find a replacement

Last post by ss2001 « 19 Aug 2011, 09:55
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by ss2001 » 17 Aug 2011, 19:42

Running a 1989 Westfalia California with 2.1 petrol unit. A recent breakdown and subsequent inspection by RAC and local garage has resulted in the...

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Last post by ss2001
19 Aug 2011, 09:55
brake pipe help please

Last post by macthejaffa « 19 Aug 2011, 09:49
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by macthejaffa » 18 Aug 2011, 17:39

Howdo all....MOT failed today due to both front brake pipes being bad....never had to deal with these before so I'm fishing for advice on what the...

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Last post by macthejaffa
19 Aug 2011, 09:49
Oil From Gearbox- 4 Bolts ...

Last post by bertnuggit « 19 Aug 2011, 08:44
Replies: 7
by bertnuggit » 05 Aug 2011, 11:04

Recently had a look under my van to sort an oil leak from the gearbox...I found that a row of 4 small bolts on the gearbox (opposite 2 large ones)...

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Last post by bertnuggit
19 Aug 2011, 08:44
slipping out of 5th gear

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Aug 2011, 23:13
Replies: 2
by Lefty » 15 Aug 2011, 21:21

Has anyone had this problem?

I have a 5 speed box in my 1.6td westy joker. The gearbox was reconditioned last year, and a new clutch was fitted, and...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Aug 2011, 23:13
ignition timing

Last post by john1 « 18 Aug 2011, 19:25
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by iain2204 » 02 Aug 2011, 19:56
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hi there all could someone please tell me the best setting for my timing on my 2.0l Aircooled cu engine as i seem to be getting lots of different...
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Last post by john1
18 Aug 2011, 19:25
Breather pipe

Last post by DUSTY100 « 18 Aug 2011, 17:01
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by DUSTY100 » 18 Aug 2011, 16:04

Hi,
I've been told to check the breather pipe on my T25 1600 non turbo Diesel engine because oil has started to come out of the dipstick where it...

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Last post by DUSTY100
18 Aug 2011, 17:01
Drive shaft knocking

Last post by 82JEW75 « 18 Aug 2011, 16:03
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by stevo1980 » 18 Aug 2011, 06:56

Hi peeps ive started to notice a knocking when turning tight left, after reading previous posts decided its my drive shaft. Got no movement twisting...

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Last post by 82JEW75
18 Aug 2011, 16:03
can i use wet and dry paper in master cylinder

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Aug 2011, 12:04
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by campercrazy1 » 17 Aug 2011, 20:09

the master cylinder on my bay has started leaking a little- stripped it out and there is some build up at the very front of the bore- can i get some...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Aug 2011, 12:04
Please heklp me with my gearshift woes!

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 18 Aug 2011, 09:25
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by fall-apart-dave » 14 Aug 2011, 09:59

Right, I have an issue with my gears. I can get third and 4th, 1st is where reverse should be and second is below where reverse should be. Can't get...

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Last post by fall-apart-dave
18 Aug 2011, 09:25
New exhaust glowing red! Any ideas???

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Aug 2011, 07:23
Replies: 7
by Jamie25 » 17 Aug 2011, 20:20

Just finished swapping my old exhaust over for a new stainless version from VW speedshop. Had the engine out in order to sort a few issues: helicoils...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Aug 2011, 07:23
gearboxes

Last post by CovKid « 17 Aug 2011, 22:49
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by dave lfc » 17 Aug 2011, 19:02

hi everyone been to see a couple of vans now should the gearbox feel tight when changing through the gears like on a car.it just seemed to me that...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Aug 2011, 22:49
Europa wrong parts

Last post by getunder « 17 Aug 2011, 22:28

by getunder » 17 Aug 2011, 22:28

Despite writing down all the van specifications I deemed necessary and the counter hand poring over the computer screen for ages the last 3 spares...

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Last post by getunder
17 Aug 2011, 22:28
oil cooler

Last post by ewenmaclean « 17 Aug 2011, 17:53
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by david9121 » 16 Aug 2011, 10:55

Hi Newbie here first post.
I am now the proud owner of a 90 Atlantic high top 1.6TD (JX) and I guess like all new owners finding worries every day....

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Last post by ewenmaclean
17 Aug 2011, 17:53
issues with no temp gauge and twisted cables in engine

Last post by twindub1 « 17 Aug 2011, 17:22
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by twindub1 » 16 Aug 2011, 20:17

Hi all, can anyone advise me on the following. I have included photos to help explain. i have a blue and yellow cable twisted together in the engine,...

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Last post by twindub1
17 Aug 2011, 17:22
Clutch Master Cylinder.. Job for a pro.. OR????

Last post by armyphil « 17 Aug 2011, 17:14
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by farley5258 » 29 Jul 2011, 13:32

Hi Everyone!

So, following on from my coolant leak and subsequent fix thanks to you guys my next issue with our new baby is a the need for a new...

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Last post by armyphil
17 Aug 2011, 17:14
Late exhausts

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Aug 2011, 16:32
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by el_kel1 » 17 Aug 2011, 13:52

Can a late exhaust system be fitted to an early 1.9 watercooled engine?

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Aug 2011, 16:32
Pierburg cold start problem

Last post by phatphish_123 « 17 Aug 2011, 15:09
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by phatphish_123 » 16 Aug 2011, 16:39
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hi . i bought my first vw a couple of weeks ago , and im having a few problems . the moast anoying is starting it up from cold . it just dose not...
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Last post by phatphish_123
17 Aug 2011, 15:09
de-ionized water in water-boxer coolant

Last post by dash « 17 Aug 2011, 09:44
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by Palomino » 17 Aug 2011, 09:19

Hi,

I want to change my coolant.
The previous owner of the van said it is essential to use a 50:50 mix of G12+ antifreeze diluted with...

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Last post by dash
17 Aug 2011, 09:44
Running rich...

Last post by Choppski « 16 Aug 2011, 22:47
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by Choppski » 15 Aug 2011, 20:46

I've got a 2.0 Aircooled, running on original solex carbs and i've noticed lately that the engine smells 'rich' after running for a few mintues and...

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Last post by Choppski
16 Aug 2011, 22:47
engine not idling / stalling

Last post by sjmtlewy « 16 Aug 2011, 20:15
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by dplum » 16 Dec 2010, 07:44
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Hi,

I have been driving my 1988 watercooled 1.9l t25 to work the last few days as my daily driver has been having some work done.
First couple of...
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Last post by sjmtlewy
16 Aug 2011, 20:15
Help finding a company that can weld magnesium alloy

Last post by chriscd « 16 Aug 2011, 15:48
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by chriscd » 13 Aug 2011, 21:33

Hi,

The air ducting cases on my 2.0l engine need welding. I understand they are made from magnesium alloy and I haven’t found anyone local (Crewe)...

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Last post by chriscd
16 Aug 2011, 15:48
Lower ball joint gaiter

Last post by bigherb « 16 Aug 2011, 10:28
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by sharpmz » 10 Jul 2009, 21:39

Hey all,

Is it possible to get just a gaiter for a lower ball joint, bought a shiny new one and then proceded to drop it splitting the rubber!!...

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16 Aug 2011, 10:28

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