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VDO OIL PRESSURE SENDER PROBS??? OIL LIGHTS FLASHING!

Last post by covdubber « 19 Jul 2010, 18:21

by covdubber » 19 Jul 2010, 18:21

I bought a VDO oil presuure sender, twin prong jobby as i wated to keep the idiot light & have a gauge!

since fitting it the idiot light flashes...

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Last post by covdubber
19 Jul 2010, 18:21
Gear linkage bushes

Last post by Cableguy « 19 Jul 2010, 16:33
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by Cableguy » 19 Jul 2010, 16:00

Hi, my mechanic says my crap gearchange and impossible to find reverse, is because the bushes are all knackered. Does anyone know if there is a bush...

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Last post by Cableguy
19 Jul 2010, 16:33
Fitting those aweful bumper end caps

Last post by albertramsbottom « 19 Jul 2010, 15:23

by albertramsbottom » 19 Jul 2010, 15:23

Got some cheap bumper end caps that fit the rear bumper no problems, but the front, there isnt any holes for the bolts and they appear to fit very...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
19 Jul 2010, 15:23
Throttle cable

Last post by g60steve « 19 Jul 2010, 14:41
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by albertramsbottom » 19 Jul 2010, 08:07

Does anyone know the part no for a throtle cable for my van

1982. 2ltr CU engine

Albert

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Last post by g60steve
19 Jul 2010, 14:41
sump plug for 2ltr CU

Last post by albertramsbottom « 19 Jul 2010, 14:31
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by albertramsbottom » 19 Jul 2010, 12:56

Anyone got one that can send so I get it by Thursday

Just been to JK and with postage its £6.10 for a bolt and a washer :shock:

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Last post by albertramsbottom
19 Jul 2010, 14:31
Oil Pressure Warning light not ON

Last post by Holydiver « 19 Jul 2010, 12:34
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by pfield69 » 28 Jun 2010, 21:06
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Hi, I have just purchased a 1.9 twin slider with a few annoying problems (so expect to see lots of new topics by me).

This Problem is the oil...
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Last post by Holydiver
19 Jul 2010, 12:34
Telescopic Push Rod Tubes

Last post by g60steve « 19 Jul 2010, 09:54
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by Mick & Tracey » 19 Jul 2010, 09:12

Am trying to avoid a head off job.

Where can I get telescopic push rod tubes from and what's the going rate for them?

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Last post by g60steve
19 Jul 2010, 09:54
Replacing thermostat

Last post by mikeymancs « 19 Jul 2010, 08:36

by mikeymancs » 19 Jul 2010, 08:36

Hi,

My bentley manual doesn't cover this, so can someone explain how to replace the thermostat (i.e. replacing a thermostat for dummies)

It's...

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Last post by mikeymancs
19 Jul 2010, 08:36
annoying squeak

Last post by dcfb77 « 19 Jul 2010, 07:51
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by iowcamper » 18 Jul 2010, 17:32

have developed a really annoying and loud squeak as we are driving, literally even on a nice flat piece of road it is squeaking something rotten and...

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Last post by dcfb77
19 Jul 2010, 07:51
Result!!!

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Jul 2010, 22:09
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by ninja.turtle007 » 18 Jul 2010, 21:37

I thought I had a 1.9i dh turns out it's a 90bhp GW. Always thought it was a bit nippy.

On the info from Brick Yard it says to use 98/99 RON...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Jul 2010, 22:09
annoying running problem!

Last post by Rey « 18 Jul 2010, 20:36

by Rey » 18 Jul 2010, 20:36

hi there,got a 1990 1.6 td that has developed a really annoying running problem.the engine idles and accelerates fine except for at about...

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Last post by Rey
18 Jul 2010, 20:36
cu engine re-build

Last post by sunny « 18 Jul 2010, 19:03
Replies: 6
by sunny » 10 Jul 2010, 18:05

The van has been off the road now since bank holiday Monday...

Uhmming and aahing about getting a new engine or doing the work myself....

I have...

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Last post by sunny
18 Jul 2010, 19:03
which petrol tank

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Jul 2010, 18:39
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by zippster » 18 Jul 2010, 07:12

i need a new petrol tank, how do i know which 1 to order is it 48mm or 70mm i have a 1.9 water cooled 1983, what do i need to messure and i might...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Jul 2010, 18:39
Rear Trailing arms

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Jul 2010, 13:18
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by Tug » 30 Jun 2010, 20:28

Hi all,

I did a silly thing tonight :lol: I saw some rust on my trailing arms and poked it :lol: Yes you know what happened.... The bradle went...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Jul 2010, 13:18
Removal of heater fan from alternator on T4 2 litre engine

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Jul 2010, 13:10
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by latebraker » 17 Jul 2010, 11:19

Does anyone have a tip on removing the heater fan from the alternator on a T4 2000cc engine in a T25? If I lock the alternator cooling fan, it just...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Jul 2010, 13:10
fan belt problem

Last post by Vanda « 18 Jul 2010, 11:34
Replies: 9
by Vanda » 17 Jul 2010, 16:05

Hi all. I've just been trying to change the fan belt on my TD 1600 but having a real problem getting the nut off to undo it. I did it last year (with...

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Last post by Vanda
18 Jul 2010, 11:34
brakes and air lock

Last post by dugcati « 18 Jul 2010, 11:28
Replies: 4
by hippy chick » 18 Jul 2010, 08:51

i have managed to mend the water pipe that was leaking and have just been away for the week in it, on the way my temp gauge shot off and stopped...

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Last post by dugcati
18 Jul 2010, 11:28
mr haynes - he says -

Last post by edoh « 18 Jul 2010, 10:49

by edoh » 18 Jul 2010, 10:49

remove engine air let inlet trunking
allow engine to idle
feel the resistance offered by the choke valve when it is closed by hand
should be easy to...

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Last post by edoh
18 Jul 2010, 10:49
gear linkage thing

Last post by weldore « 18 Jul 2010, 07:37
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by weldore » 17 Jul 2010, 17:14

i just got a kit for my rear gear selector and got this bit left :?

is it for a different setup or have i missed it out...cant see where it goes...

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Last post by weldore
18 Jul 2010, 07:37
Anyone had issues with to much cab heat?

Last post by 2435mick « 17 Jul 2010, 23:05
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by 2435mick » 08 Jul 2010, 20:15

Just got my camper on the road after 6 months of prep, driving it the cab area gets quite warm, the heat controls set to cold yet warm air is blowing...

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Last post by 2435mick
17 Jul 2010, 23:05
2l air cooled fitting

Last post by dugcati « 17 Jul 2010, 22:13
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by lovetherust » 17 Jul 2010, 09:42

hi everybody! im de-evolutionising my pick-up from a blown up 1.6td to a 2l Aircooled cu unit and i was hoping somebody has an an idea of what i will...

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Last post by dugcati
17 Jul 2010, 22:13
temperature guage

Last post by ricicles « 17 Jul 2010, 18:50
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by iowcamper » 17 Jul 2010, 18:40

a couple of times whilst driving my temp guage has died, once it was off for a couple of mins then picked itself back up, today it did the same but...

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Last post by ricicles
17 Jul 2010, 18:50
Next question!! kangaroo!!

Last post by mikeymancs « 17 Jul 2010, 18:10
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by mikeymancs » 16 Jul 2010, 15:30

Hi,

Next problem.

Bit of background - recon 1.6 TD(JX) fitted 2 months back.

Starts first time, no smoking (very small little puff , tiny when...

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Last post by mikeymancs
17 Jul 2010, 18:10
I Need an engine tune

Last post by rob10880 « 17 Jul 2010, 15:53
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by Realize » 15 Jul 2010, 22:23

Hi Guys

Is there any club members near Milton Keynes or Bedford area that can help me tune my 1981 2ltr air cooled, it has twin solex carbs.
I don't...

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Last post by rob10880
17 Jul 2010, 15:53
32/34 pdsit carbs on a 2ltr Aircooled cu unit

Last post by thebeach2008 « 17 Jul 2010, 12:20

by thebeach2008 » 17 Jul 2010, 12:20

hi im still having probs with my carbs on my 2 ltr Aircooled cu , i changed the gaskets on both carbs but the left carb when letting the electric...

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Last post by thebeach2008
17 Jul 2010, 12:20
Damaged engine casing thread

Last post by fix « 17 Jul 2010, 12:18
Replies: 4
by fix » 16 Jul 2010, 19:17

Ive joined the engine cases on my waterboxer engine and have tightened all the nuts up, apart from one.

One of the threads on the top of the case is...

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Last post by fix
17 Jul 2010, 12:18
Question about brakes

Last post by campercrazy1 « 16 Jul 2010, 22:48
Replies: 9
by riffboy » 15 Jul 2010, 23:45

Hi all, I have a little query about my front brakes on my bus.

How hot should the disc get during normal driving??

I Just went round feeling all...

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Last post by campercrazy1
16 Jul 2010, 22:48
hub

Last post by billy739 « 16 Jul 2010, 21:46
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by mark francis » 16 Jul 2010, 18:30

where can i obtain a new front hub for my 1989 t25

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Last post by billy739
16 Jul 2010, 21:46
alternator woes help please its pissin me off!

Last post by covdubber « 16 Jul 2010, 18:28
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by covdubber » 15 Jul 2010, 14:57
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Now i have no idea how to figure out the german wiring diagrams i just dont understand them! i have posted this same prob on brickyard

hope i could...
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Last post by covdubber
16 Jul 2010, 18:28
Coolant hose help..?

Last post by sundial « 16 Jul 2010, 18:19

by sundial » 16 Jul 2010, 18:19

Can anyone let me know...??

I'm collecting a second set of coolant hose's for my 1.9AAZ (was a JX) engined van as spares.

Would I be right to...

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Last post by sundial
16 Jul 2010, 18:19
Front wheel bearings

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Jul 2010, 17:45
Replies: 5
by albertramsbottom » 16 Jul 2010, 13:37

Both inner and outer, are they diffcult to replace?

Has anyone any tips, I have had a look in the wiki but couldnt find much info in there

Cheers

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Jul 2010, 17:45
Oil cooler oil changing?

Last post by tencentlife « 16 Jul 2010, 16:52
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by sirivor70 » 16 Jul 2010, 14:48

Hi there.

Right, am going to install an oil cooler as part of my new AAZ ingun swap. Thing is, what do people do when it comes to changing their oil...

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Last post by tencentlife
16 Jul 2010, 16:52
done a piston!

Last post by collins_sh « 16 Jul 2010, 12:50
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by ambivert » 15 Jul 2010, 21:57

I finally found out the cause of the thick plume of smoke blowing out my exhaust... most likely the piston or piston ring has burnt away... this was...

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Last post by collins_sh
16 Jul 2010, 12:50
Adjusting tappets...1600CT

Last post by fullsunian « 16 Jul 2010, 12:42
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by fullsunian » 16 Jul 2010, 12:23

Hi, can anybody help me with the correct procedure for adjusting/preloading tappets/valve clearances on the above engine. Don't even know if they...

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Last post by fullsunian
16 Jul 2010, 12:42
Another dumb question

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 16 Jul 2010, 11:38
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by albertramsbottom » 16 Jul 2010, 11:22

I am missing the large (3 inches across), rubber gromet that goes around the bottom of the oil filller tube and on to the tinware.

I am trying to...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
16 Jul 2010, 11:38
Temp gauge

Last post by Ralf85 « 16 Jul 2010, 11:30
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by ATO » 16 Jul 2010, 10:15

My temp gauage has stopped moving, shortly after an overheating episode.
I've tried earthing the gauge as per the wiki, but the needle does not rise....

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Last post by Ralf85
16 Jul 2010, 11:30
accelerator linkage rod...

Last post by cornishtone « 16 Jul 2010, 08:18
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by cornishtone » 15 Jul 2010, 19:16

would anyone be able to help me,im looking the little plastic piece which goes on to the spring to hold the rod in place,im finding it hard to find...

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Last post by cornishtone
16 Jul 2010, 08:18
Wiper mechanism

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Jul 2010, 21:06
Replies: 3
by Rincewind » 15 Jul 2010, 20:35

Well tonight i've been a pleb

the drivers wiper had stuck to the screen, motor moved, so the wiper needed straightening

so off with the bolt,...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Jul 2010, 21:06
Core plugs - where from?

Last post by sciroccotune « 15 Jul 2010, 20:36
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by sciroccotune » 15 Jul 2010, 19:40

Hi guys,

One of my core plugs sprang a leak today (typical during mot prep!!) but luckily its one I can easily get to.

I need a replacement but I...

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Last post by sciroccotune
15 Jul 2010, 20:36
oil leak

Last post by pieman1 « 15 Jul 2010, 19:23
Replies: 4
by pieman1 » 14 Jul 2010, 17:59

Hi everyone, I could do with some info/advice. I have a T25 with a 1.9 mk1 golf engine (diesel). Where the dipstick tube goes into the block, it is...

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Last post by pieman1
15 Jul 2010, 19:23
please help

Last post by cornishtone « 15 Jul 2010, 19:13
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by cornishtone » 06 Jul 2010, 17:47

i have t25 1982 aicooled 2ltr,trying to find the solenoid,i have a manual but the picture of the engine is different even though it matches van,can...

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Last post by cornishtone
15 Jul 2010, 19:13
Engine rebuild

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Jul 2010, 18:48
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by yeti » 14 Jul 2010, 20:41

1.9 Dg with 92k on the clock. I have an oil leak and back box joints blowing now and then. I,m willing to drop the lump out and strip down to the bar...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Jul 2010, 18:48
Rad bleeding

Last post by MrMagoo « 15 Jul 2010, 17:48
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by MrMagoo » 15 Jul 2010, 14:12

Hi i wounder if you can help me out i have just blead the water system on my 1.9 petrol, after 3 days got there in the end.
But i have a problem the...

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Last post by MrMagoo
15 Jul 2010, 17:48
Rev counter ?????

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 Jul 2010, 17:20
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by Mr Soft » 13 Jul 2010, 20:47

Very occasionally while driving, the rev counter goes haywire. Then settles back down. The engine (JX) note does not change. It has happened on...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 Jul 2010, 17:20
Smoke from dash

Last post by sciroccotune « 15 Jul 2010, 14:03
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by sciroccotune » 30 Jun 2010, 11:38

Hi all,

Just wanting to pick some brains about smoke from my dash so that I have a heads up when I look at it this weekend.

Basically fitted a new...

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Last post by sciroccotune
15 Jul 2010, 14:03
Thermostat allen key bolts

Last post by fix « 15 Jul 2010, 11:43
Replies: 19
by fix » 07 Jul 2010, 21:06
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I should have the bottom end rebuilt on my 2.1 engine soon and have started to look at the heads, i will be re seating the valves etc.,

Ive noticed...
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Last post by fix
15 Jul 2010, 11:43
Starter Motor problem or something else?

Last post by JulesTheVWNewbie « 15 Jul 2010, 10:48
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by JulesTheVWNewbie » 12 Jul 2010, 10:15

Can an oil filter problem cause a starter motor problem at the same time? I had to replace the oil filter at the weekend after it developed a hole...

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Last post by JulesTheVWNewbie
15 Jul 2010, 10:48
exhaust silencer in stainless air cooled

Last post by albertramsbottom « 15 Jul 2010, 09:42
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by TEMPO » 12 Jul 2010, 18:33

Hi
everybody, I was wondering if any one can tell me if a stainless exhaust system is available for T25 Aircooled engine?
silencer first, then heat...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
15 Jul 2010, 09:42
Heater Dead!

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Jul 2010, 08:53
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by Martin & Lynn » 13 Jul 2010, 22:20

Hi just taken ownership of our first t25 its fantastic, the only problem however is the heater blower.
It doesnt do anthing when you try to switch...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Jul 2010, 08:53
which fan belt?

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Jul 2010, 07:57
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by Doctor Foster » 14 Jul 2010, 20:17

I Wanna buy a new fan belt to take abroad with us as a spare. Unsure which one I need. Van is 1900cc watercooled.

:?

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Jul 2010, 07:57

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