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over heating

Last post by Cazz « 15 Jul 2011, 11:01
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by hippy chick » 11 Jul 2011, 15:15
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my water cooled 1.9 has never done this before, i only went 5 miles and the temp gauge went of the clock, but no warning light came on checked the...
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Last post by Cazz
15 Jul 2011, 11:01
JX Hose Question

Last post by NigelM « 15 Jul 2011, 09:49
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by NigelM » 14 Jul 2011, 10:33

Can anyboby tell me the description/part no. for the air hose (originally material with wire coiled inside) that runs under the air filter on a JX &...

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Last post by NigelM
15 Jul 2011, 09:49
Clonk when starting

Last post by android « 14 Jul 2011, 21:39
Replies: 3
by timski » 14 Jul 2011, 15:04

Hi Guys,

I'm pretty green when it comes to mechanics so please bear with me.

When starting up my van I get a clonk sound from the engine as if...

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Last post by android
14 Jul 2011, 21:39
1.6 JX TD cam belt change

Last post by cherl889 « 14 Jul 2011, 20:01
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by cherl889 » 13 Jul 2011, 19:52

Hi all just about to embark on changing the cambelt on my 1.6 TD and just wanted to know if there is any thing specific about the job i.e any special...

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Last post by cherl889
14 Jul 2011, 20:01
injection pump overhaul

Last post by lloydy « 14 Jul 2011, 13:28
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by lhd » 14 Jul 2011, 12:10

I need to get a replacement injection pump for my aaz but am having no luck, due to that I'm thinking about getting it overhauled, any suggestions as...

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Last post by lloydy
14 Jul 2011, 13:28
Clutch replacement

Last post by lamb125 « 14 Jul 2011, 11:42
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by lamb125 » 27 Jun 2011, 07:24
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After 600miles of trouble-free driving across Cornwall 3 weeks back, the clutch decided to go right into the middle of Portsmouth city centre on...
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Last post by lamb125
14 Jul 2011, 11:42
2.0 CU Aircooled lost power, help!

Last post by T25rc « 13 Jul 2011, 19:32
Replies: 7
by ant_43 » 07 Jul 2011, 09:40

Having just picked up our new T25 a couple of weeks ago, and knowing nothing about these 2.0 CU Aircooled petrol engines i thought i'd get my garage...

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Last post by T25rc
13 Jul 2011, 19:32
T25 Automatic Stalling and Losing Power

Last post by norfolkbcs « 13 Jul 2011, 17:29
Replies: 11
by norfolkbcs » 10 Jul 2011, 21:14

Hi all - I wonder if anyone can give me any pointers. We got our T25 automatic last weekend and on Monday I found it losing power/stalling when I...

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Last post by norfolkbcs
13 Jul 2011, 17:29
T25 hydraulic clutch lever/slave cylinder travel? Newbie:-)

Last post by gpthedoctor « 13 Jul 2011, 16:56
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by gpthedoctor » 16 May 2011, 13:35
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Hi all,
This is my first post so please be gentle :wink: I've searched the forum and wiki and cannot find a definative answer to how much travel the...
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Last post by gpthedoctor
13 Jul 2011, 16:56
Clunk clunk

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Jul 2011, 16:48
Replies: 6
by Realize » 13 Jul 2011, 15:50

Hi everyone

Hope you all had fun a camper jam if you went, we had a great time.

However I experienced some juddering when pulling away a couple of...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Jul 2011, 16:48
That old faulty Dalek cap thing...

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jul 2011, 13:09
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by silverbullet » 12 Jul 2011, 13:14

Symptoms: Heater will not shut off! Cable works valve OK, so before I go and buy a new one, should I suspect the blue pressure cap which does seem...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jul 2011, 13:09
oil change

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Jul 2011, 09:13
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by gypo » 11 Jul 2011, 17:28

How much oil will i need to put back in when i do an oil change? Its a 1.9 petrol dg engine.
Many thanks :D
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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Jul 2011, 09:13
Loud clicking / knocking noise in first gear at high revs

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jul 2011, 08:36
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by sharkjazz » 11 Jul 2011, 09:56

Whilst going up a very steep hill yesterday in first gear a clunking noise could be heard, at first I thought something had got stuck in the wheel as...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jul 2011, 08:36
changing the diesel fuel filter

Last post by psychonaut « 13 Jul 2011, 07:47
Replies: 6
by conkers » 12 Jul 2011, 21:57

Hi i have looked through the posts re new diesel fuel filters as i am about to do this job. By priming i assume people mean filling the filter with...

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Last post by psychonaut
13 Jul 2011, 07:47
fuel problem?

Last post by kit « 12 Jul 2011, 23:12
Replies: 2
by davidah » 12 Jul 2011, 17:06

Hi

I have a 1985 T25 with a diesel 1.7 engine from a golf. The van was originally petrol, but the diesel engine was fitted before I bought it....

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Last post by kit
12 Jul 2011, 23:12
Exhaust Manifold repair

Last post by CovKid « 12 Jul 2011, 21:52
Replies: 3
by stoneageman » 12 Jul 2011, 19:54

Hi, i'm a new poster on here and have a question on my T25 exhaust. I recently bought the van and it was fine for a few months, then the exhaust...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Jul 2011, 21:52
Diesel exhaust mount best quality??

Last post by nevill3 « 12 Jul 2011, 17:45
Replies: 10
by nevill3 » 04 Jul 2011, 20:24

I need to replace one of my ehaust mounts, I recently purchased two new wing mirrors and am not entirely happy with the quality :oops:

So which...

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Last post by nevill3
12 Jul 2011, 17:45
flashing oil light and buzzer

Last post by hammy123 « 12 Jul 2011, 16:11
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by hammy123 » 10 Jul 2011, 14:12

Hi

I have got a 1985 westfailia club joker with a 2.1 petrol I had the oil light flashing and buzzer come on today on our second trip since buying...

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Last post by hammy123
12 Jul 2011, 16:11
Rounded sump plug

Last post by westy303 « 12 Jul 2011, 11:55
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by westy303 » 09 Jul 2011, 18:03

Evening all,

I've a 1985 1.9 wbx with a DH engine which failed it's MoT a week or so ago. In an attempt to bring it's HC emissions down I've...

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Last post by westy303
12 Jul 2011, 11:55
Replacing fuel lines

Last post by croc « 12 Jul 2011, 05:08
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by meehaja » 07 Jul 2011, 17:55

I've read the wiki suggesting that 7mm is the way forward, and I've measured whats there currently and it seems to be short lengths of 7mm, some 8mm,...

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Last post by croc
12 Jul 2011, 05:08
do i have a missing thermostat....

Last post by kit « 11 Jul 2011, 21:21
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by 16vmini » 11 Jul 2011, 20:17

well after driving it for nearly a year i think i might ....i guess the only way to know for sure is to check ?

basically my temp needle sits just...

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Last post by kit
11 Jul 2011, 21:21
T25 1600 diesel to 1900 diesel engine swap

Last post by futbus « 11 Jul 2011, 20:11
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by david oakford » 09 Jul 2011, 12:50

Hi everyone i,m new to the forum , i own an A reg T25 1600 diesel ( non turbo ) and it is,nt running well and i,m wanting to change the engine , i...

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Last post by futbus
11 Jul 2011, 20:11
Help Again! What is this

Last post by BOXY « 11 Jul 2011, 17:20
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by VEEDUB » 11 Jul 2011, 16:36

Whilst trying to sort out the electrical problem on the solenoid I noticed a pipe dripping oil constantly and I don't know what it is or whether I...

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Last post by BOXY
11 Jul 2011, 17:20
auto box selector adjustment ?

Last post by norfolkbcs « 10 Jul 2011, 21:27
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by project25 » 10 Jul 2011, 09:11

Hi, Ive recently bought an 84 dg 1900 with auto transmission. Paid £475 and it was delivered on a low loader with a seized engine. Hadnt moved for 7...

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Last post by norfolkbcs
10 Jul 2011, 21:27
Gear selector refurb help

Last post by lhd « 10 Jul 2011, 21:22
Replies: 7
by Baldwelder » 08 Jul 2011, 16:44

Hi, I`ve just fitted a Brickwerks refurb kit - no instructuions and no manual and now I`ve lost reverse gear and maybe others but he`s parked on a...

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Last post by lhd
10 Jul 2011, 21:22
MOT exhaust emissions test query

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 Jul 2011, 20:09
Replies: 3
by rainman » 07 Jul 2011, 17:09

Not a huge issue (I hope) as the van passed but I noticed this on the bottom of the result sheet;

Notes:-
Engine oil temperature - Coolant pipes...

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Last post by California Dreamin
10 Jul 2011, 20:09
Oil Cooler

Last post by dugcati « 10 Jul 2011, 17:16
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by spet25 » 10 Jul 2011, 15:10

Afternoon wiseones

Just got back from camperjam and have developed a leak from the oil cooler. Haynes seems to only cover refit after engine...

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Last post by dugcati
10 Jul 2011, 17:16
Weight and dimensions of a 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by pat_6_4 « 10 Jul 2011, 15:36
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by pat_6_4 » 08 Jul 2011, 19:19

Need the info for a courier company

cheers

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Last post by pat_6_4
10 Jul 2011, 15:36
high oil use - lowish mpg

Last post by rhm « 10 Jul 2011, 14:12
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by rhm » 10 Aug 2010, 21:19
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Hi Guys, total newbie just back from jollies and 1st time using van as a camper - round trip 2600 kms, - .

1.6TD Fully loaded high top camper, with...
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Last post by rhm
10 Jul 2011, 14:12
engine missfire long way from From

Last post by johhny5 « 09 Jul 2011, 23:32
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by johhny5 » 26 Jun 2011, 08:38

Arrived in st Austell engine missfire .2litre Aircooled. Seems to be from from the mother carb.34webers Seems.any body that can help or where can i...

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Last post by johhny5
09 Jul 2011, 23:32
help gearstick kits fitted still sloppy change

Last post by jake1953 « 09 Jul 2011, 18:30
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by jake1953 » 07 Jul 2011, 13:27

Hi technical gurus, I need some help please about my 5 speed gearbox.
Yesterday,I fitted the fork end repair kit (from silver bullet now available...

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Last post by jake1953
09 Jul 2011, 18:30
Belt screeching.

Last post by kit « 09 Jul 2011, 16:58
Replies: 5
by kit » 02 Jul 2011, 11:40

The belts on my 1y are new and tight but every time I start up even when hot I get a bit of squeal, the water pump is new ish as well. I once was...

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Last post by kit
09 Jul 2011, 16:58
Anyone reommend good mechanic/garage close to Halifax Hudds?

Last post by meehaja « 09 Jul 2011, 12:56
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by foxythfc » 08 Jul 2011, 23:55

Hi I'm picking up my T25 on Tues and want to take it to a garage for a once over, plus a few minor things need fixing. Anyone recommend any good...

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Last post by meehaja
09 Jul 2011, 12:56
2.1dj engine very slow under load?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Jul 2011, 11:41
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by andrew74 » 05 Jul 2011, 20:48

I have a 1989 2.1dj petrol t25. I am at the end of my tether! The van idles really well but when in gear it is very slow on the uptake (as in very...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Jul 2011, 11:41
1600 td head identification

Last post by sunseeker150 « 09 Jul 2011, 07:01
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by sunseeker150 » 07 Jul 2011, 10:20

Hi this is my first post, recently bought 82 camper 1600 TD JX, engine was non runner head gasket problems, badly overheated in past as also picked...

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Last post by sunseeker150
09 Jul 2011, 07:01
engine mount bolt??

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 Jul 2011, 22:54
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by bowesy » 06 Jul 2011, 00:09

hi does anyone know the size of bolt i need to replace a snapped one that holds engine mount to the block its on a 86 1.6td thanks

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Last post by Hacksawbob
08 Jul 2011, 22:54
brakes

Last post by Daisy « 08 Jul 2011, 19:43
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by pieman1 » 07 Jul 2011, 17:57

hi i am looking for a set of new front brake discs for my 19d t25 camper, can any one tell me if its the c298 set that i need?

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Last post by Daisy
08 Jul 2011, 19:43
Engine ID help please

Last post by manxman « 08 Jul 2011, 16:39
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by manxman » 08 Jul 2011, 13:48

I've been asked to help identify an engine, its a thornycroft marine engine but the new owner of the boat it is in was told by the previous owner...

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Last post by manxman
08 Jul 2011, 16:39
Aux Water pump on diesel lump

Last post by sirivor70 « 08 Jul 2011, 14:09

by sirivor70 » 08 Jul 2011, 14:09

Hi folks. Searched for answer on this but did not find an answer....

To put it simply, my 1.6TD panel van did not have an auxiliary water pump...

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Last post by sirivor70
08 Jul 2011, 14:09
Carb advice please! Which ones will fit?

Last post by folkers « 07 Jul 2011, 23:56

by folkers » 07 Jul 2011, 23:56

Hi guys, I broke down earlier in the van earlier (about 5 times)!
I have had problems with the Solex Pict 34-4 carb which is fitted to my 1600CT...

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Last post by folkers
07 Jul 2011, 23:56
CU vacumm pipes

Last post by Craig G « 07 Jul 2011, 18:39
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by dugcati » 21 May 2011, 14:17

Anyone have a pic of the correct, full vac pipe layout for a CU? The only image I can see in the wiki has pipes missing from the air box :?

thanks...

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Last post by Craig G
07 Jul 2011, 18:39
Have i bought the wrong oil pressure switch?

Last post by chriscburgess « 07 Jul 2011, 16:46
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by chriscburgess » 05 Jul 2011, 20:25

1984 - 1.9DG

I have just replaced my oil pressure switch - the one that sits between the pushrods at the bottom of the engine. The old one was...

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Last post by chriscburgess
07 Jul 2011, 16:46
New Head Gasket-Brown Smoke/No Start.

Last post by Furgonzo « 07 Jul 2011, 13:34
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by Furgonzo » 05 Jul 2011, 23:08

Hello. I am at the tail end of my first head gasket replace on my 1.7 KY vanny and got it all back together today. Oil changed and coolant drained...

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Last post by Furgonzo
07 Jul 2011, 13:34
Expansion Tank Hoses

Last post by Keekster « 07 Jul 2011, 12:16

by Keekster » 07 Jul 2011, 12:16

I want to replace all the hoses to the petrol expansion tanks with the latest R9 hose that is resistant to modern fuels. Question is what size are...

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Last post by Keekster
07 Jul 2011, 12:16
Front to back pipes

Last post by ermie571 « 07 Jul 2011, 10:03
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by ermie571 » 07 Jul 2011, 08:50

Hi folks,

just a quick question.....can we use industrial rubber hoses to replace the solid ones? Was a suggestion from a mechanic after seeing the...

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Last post by ermie571
07 Jul 2011, 10:03
fuel tank sender inspection

Last post by lhd « 07 Jul 2011, 00:44
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by kap » 06 Jul 2011, 08:25

I was woundering if anybody here could tell me if the later vans have a hole in the cab floor to inspect sender,all I need to do is touch the two...

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Last post by lhd
07 Jul 2011, 00:44
CS/KY Bolt Patterns

Last post by Furgonzo « 07 Jul 2011, 00:30

by Furgonzo » 07 Jul 2011, 00:30

Anyone have a photo of the gearbox end of a CS, KY or similar engine? I need to confirm bolt patterns...
Thanks

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Last post by Furgonzo
07 Jul 2011, 00:30
Words of wisdon

Last post by tencentlife « 06 Jul 2011, 18:49
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by helga592 » 06 Jul 2011, 08:42

What i need are some words of wisdom from some of the old skool guys. Weve had the van (1.9 watercooled DG on LPG) for 3years now and like most old...

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Last post by tencentlife
06 Jul 2011, 18:49
Jacking up the front

Last post by Choppski « 06 Jul 2011, 17:10
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by Choppski » 04 Jul 2011, 12:30

Hello,

i just wanted to check some logic here...

I'm jacking up the front of my van using a hydralic jack positioned under the front shocks and...

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Last post by Choppski
06 Jul 2011, 17:10
MOT Fail HC Emissions

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jul 2011, 11:38
Replies: 18
by westy303 » 02 Jul 2011, 19:48
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I've just had my 1.9 waterboxer fail its MOT. Its a 1985 German Lefthooker and the HC Emissions have come in at 1237 ppm (pass would be...
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06 Jul 2011, 11:38

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