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AAZ alternator belt code...

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Jul 2011, 10:28
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by TommyB260971 » 04 Jul 2011, 20:33

Does anyone know where I can find the correct code for my aaz alternator belt? Halfords cant help me and when I broke down first time the AA man put...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Jul 2011, 10:28
Waterpipe connector, (it started with a drip)

Last post by sjmtlewy « 06 Jul 2011, 08:24
Replies: 12
by Steve T » 27 Feb 2009, 19:30

Pipe connector, for coolant pipe 025121058A
I had to bite the bullet and see what was causing the drip, got spare hose from a member on 80-90 and was...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
06 Jul 2011, 08:24
So exactly what engine do I have in here?

Last post by trotsky1116 « 06 Jul 2011, 08:18
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by trotsky1116 » 04 Jul 2011, 18:14

So I have just bought an 87 Vanagon GL Multivan to add to my 81 Aircooled panel van. It runs pretty well, has minimal rust as it's a US import via...

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Last post by trotsky1116
06 Jul 2011, 08:18
Handbrake help please

Last post by psychonaut « 05 Jul 2011, 21:27
Replies: 8
by psychonaut » 05 Jul 2011, 15:24

Hi all - I need some handbrake help. I've checked the wiki and done a search but haven't found an answer to my problem.

After replacing the rear...

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Last post by psychonaut
05 Jul 2011, 21:27
Replacing 1.6 diesel JR head

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Jul 2011, 20:15
Replies: 4
by hezzy78 » 04 Jul 2011, 15:59

I have just taken the head off a T25 JR (Golf or Jetta MkII) 1.6 diesel engine to replace the head gasket and have found a few cracks between...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Jul 2011, 20:15
re-setting the mileage on a replacement speedo?

Last post by dbz864 « 05 Jul 2011, 00:10
Replies: 11
by dbz864 » 28 Jun 2011, 00:05

hi,the mileage reading thingy on my 89 van has stopped working,ive got a replacement speedo but i want to reset the mileage so it matches the...

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Last post by dbz864
05 Jul 2011, 00:10
Advice plz - rough running Aircooled

Last post by dazzzer1 « 04 Jul 2011, 22:48
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by Cakewalk » 04 Jul 2011, 19:22

1982 Aircooled Automatic. Stock 2.0 litre CU engine. Stock Solex carbs

Had van bout 3 years and it is and was well serviced

Did Ulswater a few...

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Last post by dazzzer1
04 Jul 2011, 22:48
Work to do alongside fuel tank replacement

Last post by SarahD « 04 Jul 2011, 22:05
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by SarahD » 04 Jul 2011, 10:31

Hi

I'm a new owner and am a complete novice on the mechanical side - please be gentle with me!

I've recently discovered that my bus (a 1985 1.9...

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Last post by SarahD
04 Jul 2011, 22:05
t25 direct

Last post by billy739 « 04 Jul 2011, 21:20
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by braceuself » 30 Jun 2011, 20:32
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hi.while on flea bay i came across this company called t25 direct who can supply and fit a 1.9 diesel engine into your van for £995.they say it can...
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Last post by billy739
04 Jul 2011, 21:20
Heat Exchangers and Pod

Last post by srgl99 « 04 Jul 2011, 20:28

by srgl99 » 04 Jul 2011, 20:28

Hi,

I'm looking to get rid of the heat exchangers and the heat transfer pods on my exhaust (No need for the heat exchangers at all, unsure if the...

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Last post by srgl99
04 Jul 2011, 20:28
black and decker powerfile

Last post by xpress « 04 Jul 2011, 20:16
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by xpress » 04 Jul 2011, 19:05

hi there, i have the above mentioned device, does anyone else have this and what have they found uses for it on their vans? do the belts wear out...

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Last post by xpress
04 Jul 2011, 20:16
Noisy Diff I think!!

Last post by nevill3 « 04 Jul 2011, 19:39
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by nevill3 » 02 Jul 2011, 18:25

I have a noisy Diff I think.........When I press the accelerator ( most noticeable in 4th and 5th gears) I get a sort of whirring sound, as soon as I...

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Last post by nevill3
04 Jul 2011, 19:39
coolant light came on, engine not overheating

Last post by xpress « 04 Jul 2011, 19:11
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by xpress » 12 Jun 2011, 11:41

hi there.

on a short run, the van coolant light came on, the engine had only been started, the needle was barely coming up to the start of the...

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Last post by xpress
04 Jul 2011, 19:11
Manual Conversion

Last post by gtavalanche « 04 Jul 2011, 13:49
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by gtavalanche » 26 May 2011, 20:44

HI, ive managed to find a five speed box/driveshafts/linkage/Shifter. Im all sorted on getting these fitted (the easy Part). Now i need to fit a...

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Last post by gtavalanche
04 Jul 2011, 13:49
nut/screw needed for rear brakes

Last post by Choppski « 04 Jul 2011, 12:23
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by Choppski » 01 Jul 2011, 20:20

hi, just changed my rear brake cylinder last night and managed to round off the nut....but managed to get it off with mole grips and a HUGE spanner,...

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Last post by Choppski
04 Jul 2011, 12:23
WBX swapping.. my little tale

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Jul 2011, 08:28
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by toomanytoys » 17 Jun 2011, 10:15

This isn’t the whole story but more a key points description.... (still long enough tho.. :rollin )

So, finally got the fresher engine in and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Jul 2011, 08:28
Rear Wheel Bearing Problems

Last post by psychonaut « 03 Jul 2011, 20:53
Replies: 37
by T25ScoobySTI » 09 Jun 2011, 17:39
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The Rear wheel bearing on my 88 T25 is playing up again. 2 years ago it was noisy so tightened up the castle nut and replaced split pin and it seemed...
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Last post by psychonaut
03 Jul 2011, 20:53
recent purchase

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Jul 2011, 19:28

by Plasticman » 03 Jul 2011, 19:28

recently(yesterday) bought a golf td, a nice P reg with a lowly 100k on the clock , runs a dream and best bit is

no nasty flybywire :rofl nreckon I...

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Jul 2011, 19:28
1.6D CR Engine Fit?

Last post by Furgonzo « 03 Jul 2011, 14:02

by Furgonzo » 03 Jul 2011, 14:02

Hi there,

I am considering devolving from my current 1.7 KY to a 1.6 non turbo as I am losing confidence in the KY and there are no parts for it...

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Last post by Furgonzo
03 Jul 2011, 14:02
Flashing light?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Jul 2011, 18:22
Replies: 13
by duffnutt » 23 Jun 2011, 22:44

1.9 petrol water cooled, suddenly developed a loud rattling sound when idling, the little light behind the temperature gauge is flashing when idling....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Jul 2011, 18:22
Do calipers and wheel cylinders have to be changed in pairs

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Jul 2011, 21:13
Replies: 4
by andypb64 » 01 Jul 2011, 16:20

Have a sticking front caliper and a nipple snapped flush in the back cylinder.

Thinking of getting a second hand caliper and replacing the cylinder...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Jul 2011, 21:13
carb tuning?

Last post by billybigspud « 01 Jul 2011, 21:05
Replies: 8
by murf » 30 Jun 2011, 13:12

Hi guys, just had my bus in for a bit of work, including new carbs.
The mechanic who did the work suggested that the only proper way to get the carbs...

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Last post by billybigspud
01 Jul 2011, 21:05
failed MOT on rear break hose ferrule but where are they?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 01 Jul 2011, 14:10
Replies: 7
by lisa_zebedee » 30 Jun 2011, 18:12

Hi
We have just taken our van for mot and has failed on rear brake hose ferrule?? what ever that is??? :?: :?: we have had a look but cant see whare...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
01 Jul 2011, 14:10
New gearbox rebuild popping out of 5th

Last post by Zebedee « 01 Jul 2011, 12:07
Replies: 23
by chriscburgess » 25 May 2011, 17:01
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Firstly I will ask Aiden about this but i think he has gone on holiday today.

Just got my gearbox rebuilt by Aiden. it was fitted by a mechanic...
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Last post by Zebedee
01 Jul 2011, 12:07
DF clutch replacement AHHHHHHH !!!

Last post by pocolow « 01 Jul 2011, 10:02
Replies: 15
by andyspanners.21 » 23 Jun 2011, 11:53
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Hi Everyone
I have the daunting task of replacing the clutch on my van next Monday. The WIKI recomends gearbox removal from below on a trolly jack....
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Last post by pocolow
01 Jul 2011, 10:02
Is it normal?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Jul 2011, 09:31
Replies: 5
by jojorose » 30 Jun 2011, 21:42

Having always had Aircooled and now in a watercooled I cant help wondering if it is normal for your fan to come on when you park your van? Ive only...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Jul 2011, 09:31
rear bumper bracket bolts size?

Last post by Cyrus « 30 Jun 2011, 18:32
Replies: 2
by Cyrus » 30 Jun 2011, 11:30

A quicky
What size are the bolts that hold the rear bumper brackets on and are the hardened etc?
Cheers in advance :?:

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Last post by Cyrus
30 Jun 2011, 18:32
Problem on the continent...

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jun 2011, 17:19
Replies: 4
by Shaundon » 26 Jun 2011, 19:02

On holiday and although the van has been running well for the last 1000 miles or so, as soon as we got off the ferry and pulled onto the motorway at...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jun 2011, 17:19
Gearbox Oil Leak.

Last post by andyspanners.21 « 30 Jun 2011, 14:59
Replies: 4
by andyspanners.21 » 30 Jun 2011, 09:15

Hi

You may have seen my old clutch thread. I've removed the box and find clutch slip is due to oil contamination from gearbox input shaft seal. My...

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Last post by andyspanners.21
30 Jun 2011, 14:59
poor running

Last post by gazmate « 30 Jun 2011, 04:52
Replies: 11
by gazmate » 13 Jun 2011, 20:54

Hi just wondering if any one else has had similar issues and did you find any solution.

We have a B reg rhd t3 1900 DG bus & the bus drives...

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Last post by gazmate
30 Jun 2011, 04:52
HEEEEELP!! Stripped Head Bolt!!

Last post by Furgonzo « 30 Jun 2011, 01:08
Replies: 8
by Furgonzo » 28 Jun 2011, 17:50

Hi,
I am in the middle of pulling my head (1.7 KY engine) to replace the gasket and, upon loosening the head bolts, found one with ZERO traction. The...

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Last post by Furgonzo
30 Jun 2011, 01:08
DG Early & late thermostat?

Last post by troublemike « 29 Jun 2011, 21:55
Replies: 10
by troublemike » 28 Jun 2011, 19:04

Hi,

I'm pretty new to all this watercooled flat 4 stuff...

I have just bought an early 1.9 DG to replace my late DG (head has gone amongst other...

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Last post by troublemike
29 Jun 2011, 21:55
Upgrading pressure/temp senders/gauges - suggestions

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Jun 2011, 21:52
Replies: 11
by mm289 » 04 Jun 2011, 08:13

Morning all :)

Just doing a top end rebuild which I will document in a thread a bit later, but whilst the engine is out I wanted to upgrade the...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Jun 2011, 21:52
JP EXHAUST

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 Jun 2011, 20:09
Replies: 37
by centro » 04 Jan 2011, 15:54
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HAs anyone had a JP Exhaust fitted to their van? Particularly a 2.1i Petrol? If so What are your experiences - do you recommend them?

Cheers
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Last post by California Dreamin
29 Jun 2011, 20:09
Brake fluid leak under dash (switch)

Last post by langb20 « 29 Jun 2011, 09:28

by langb20 » 29 Jun 2011, 09:28

Usual suspect, plenty of topics on this - checked brake master cylinder, clutch master cylinder all ok, leak turned out to be the actual brake switch...

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Last post by langb20
29 Jun 2011, 09:28
CR Diesel engine?? Anyone?

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Jun 2011, 06:47
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by Furgonzo » 29 Jun 2011, 03:32

Hi there. As I am learning about my KY engine and its assorted personality quirks and frustrating stuck things, I came upon an interesting engine...

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Last post by ermie571
29 Jun 2011, 06:47
T25 Steering Lock bearing

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jun 2011, 18:33
Replies: 4
by Arby » 28 Jun 2011, 12:20

Can any-one tell me if its possible to get a replacement bearing for the top of the steering lock housing and possibly the spacer, my T25 has an...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jun 2011, 18:33
wonky mixture ??

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2011, 16:09
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by Tony Tone » 24 Jun 2011, 15:14

Here's what happens....

1.9 D.G - In 3rd gear accelerating, and before I reach the top of the rev range ( not that I push it to the top but I kno...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2011, 16:09
Engine flush or Adjustment replace etc (Hydraulic Lifter)

Last post by 'GHOSTWHEEL' « 28 Jun 2011, 15:01
Replies: 21
by 'GHOSTWHEEL' » 22 Jun 2011, 14:31
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I've done a 1000 trouble free miles in my 1.9DG Caravelle until yesterday. The nosie from the hydraulic Liters settled down after a while since Ive...
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Last post by 'GHOSTWHEEL'
28 Jun 2011, 15:01
Overheating above 40mph (1.6 Diesel)

Last post by Dubwana « 28 Jun 2011, 06:15
Replies: 59
by meggles » 16 May 2009, 12:21
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Diesel 1.6 C reg. Overheating at anything over 40 mph. After 120 miles the top hose exploded . It wasn't losing water and all else semed OK. I will...
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Last post by Dubwana
28 Jun 2011, 06:15
New fuel tank

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Jun 2011, 23:03
Replies: 3
by KILO1986 » 27 Jun 2011, 18:39

Hello all

Just went to replace fuel hose and nipple on fuel tank snapped of due to being made thin by rust!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock:

I need a new tank,...

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Jun 2011, 23:03
Engine Types

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Jun 2011, 19:55
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by 0898holly » 21 Jun 2011, 17:41
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Hi All,

New to the site and to T25's to please be gentle!!!

Sorry if this is duplicate post, I looked around the site but could not find what I...
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Last post by kevtherev
27 Jun 2011, 19:55
T25 1.9 DG wont run from cold

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Jun 2011, 19:11
Replies: 8
by samviw » 27 Jun 2011, 10:06

Hi

I have a really frustrating fault with my '90 T25 1.9 DG in that it simply refuses to tick over from cold. The only way I can get it to run is if...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Jun 2011, 19:11
Estimated cost for metal brake line replacement...

Last post by naskeet « 27 Jun 2011, 14:23
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by 1_eyed_jim » 18 Jun 2011, 18:05
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Van has been dropped off today for the MOT :D Been told the brake lines look a bit crusty just wondered if anyone had a idea of the cost of a garage...
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Last post by naskeet
27 Jun 2011, 14:23
Changing ball joints- tools

Last post by slowcoach « 27 Jun 2011, 13:14
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by slowcoach » 27 Jun 2011, 08:30

HI all,
im currently travelling around in spain and portugal for 3 months, only problem a few weeks ago was the clutch slave cylinder popped making a...

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Last post by slowcoach
27 Jun 2011, 13:14
engine type

Last post by davidm1164 « 27 Jun 2011, 08:12
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by davidm1164 » 24 Jun 2011, 12:03

Hi
I am new to the club pick my first van up next sat, a 1987 leisurdrive crusader, fron leicester, can anyone help with what engine is in it, i have...

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Last post by davidm1164
27 Jun 2011, 08:12
bleed nipple for water system

Last post by dandaz « 27 Jun 2011, 05:00
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by dandaz » 23 Jun 2011, 15:59

1.9 dg petrol later version

I can unscrew the bleed nipple in the engine bay ,but no water comes out..I have tried brickyards instuctions to bleed...

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Last post by dandaz
27 Jun 2011, 05:00
Gearbox rebuild

Last post by colinthefox « 26 Jun 2011, 21:47
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by colinthefox » 25 Jun 2011, 22:17

My ABF gearbox is getting a bit noisy, and I want to rebuild it myself before it gets too bad.

I have plenty of experience of rebuilding gearboxes,...

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Last post by colinthefox
26 Jun 2011, 21:47
LEAKING OIL FILTER ?

Last post by custard « 26 Jun 2011, 21:06
Replies: 11
by custard » 20 Jun 2011, 23:14

Over the winter I gave my 2.0l CU engine a full rebuild (including all gaskets) and to my surprise and relief did not get a single oil leak.
I then...

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Last post by custard
26 Jun 2011, 21:06
Accelerator return spring?

Last post by ronburgundy « 26 Jun 2011, 19:53
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by ronburgundy » 26 Jun 2011, 12:49

Hello all - I am after some advice please.

I think the accelerator return spring (at least I think this is what it is called :oops: ) appears to...

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26 Jun 2011, 19:53

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