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Spigot bearing diameter??

Last post by asahartz « 27 Jul 2010, 13:47

by asahartz » 27 Jul 2010, 13:47

Anyone know the outside diameter of the VW spigot bearing? I need to fit something in my Rover V8 crankshaft so that my gearbox doesn't fail again;...

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Last post by asahartz
27 Jul 2010, 13:47
need advice on distributor driveshaft asap please

Last post by fix « 27 Jul 2010, 12:20
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by fix » 24 Jul 2010, 20:01

Well I've messed up and am now worried about what I'm going to do!

I've fitted the distributor driveshaft into my engine without checking it was in...

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Last post by fix
27 Jul 2010, 12:20
T3 1.6 td possible overheating prob

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 Jul 2010, 07:10
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by roobarbncustard » 26 Jul 2010, 23:00

Having just got the van on the road..first time in a year..woohoo...i have noticed that as went up the local dual carriageway that the temp guage,...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 Jul 2010, 07:10
URGENT HELP NEEDED - REAR WISHBONE

Last post by The_blue « 27 Jul 2010, 05:46
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by dcfb77 » 26 Jul 2010, 15:13

Hi there,

Due to leave on holiday on the 4th of August and just been told by my mechanic that my rear wishbones are shagged.

Urgently need to find...

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Last post by The_blue
27 Jul 2010, 05:46
1.6TD return oil pipe ???

Last post by H-G « 27 Jul 2010, 05:22
Replies: 6
by roobarbncustard » 26 Jul 2010, 22:52

I have just noticed that Tonka Vin Diesel (the wife chose the name !!!) is leaving a calling card of slight oil on the driveway. Under investigation...

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Last post by H-G
27 Jul 2010, 05:22
Clutch Cable Pipe

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Jul 2010, 00:25
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by Cynfelin » 24 Jul 2010, 23:08

My girlfriend has a T3 which is off the road and her mechanic has advised that she needs the pipe and connectors which protects the clutch cable on...

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Jul 2010, 00:25
1st gear problems

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jul 2010, 19:51
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by whitewonder » 26 Jul 2010, 08:15

hi, just had my first time camping out in my t25. It all went fine apart from had to start off in 2nd gear most of the time. It goes into 1st but...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jul 2010, 19:51
grease for wheel bearings

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 26 Jul 2010, 15:40
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 26 Jul 2010, 14:00

Just a quickie.

Got my new bearings to replace at the front and wondered if there was a particular grade of multipurpose grease I should use on them?

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
26 Jul 2010, 15:40
Full Throttle

Last post by albertramsbottom « 26 Jul 2010, 11:56
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by albertramsbottom » 22 Jul 2010, 14:35

Emmmm

I dont think im getting full throttle on me van as it wont go much more than 60.

\when i push the pedal down as far as it can go, I have...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
26 Jul 2010, 11:56
Part identification

Last post by albertramsbottom « 26 Jul 2010, 11:55
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by albertramsbottom » 23 Jul 2010, 10:39

Hi

I need the tube that goes from the alternator blower plasic tube (that goes through the tinware), down to the lefthand heat exchanger. Is this...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
26 Jul 2010, 11:55
Black rubber boot on Pierburg Secondary throttle diaphragm

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jul 2010, 23:51
Replies: 9
by edoh » 24 Jul 2010, 22:14

does anyone know how to get this black rubber boot off the secondary throttle diaphgram on a pierburg? does it just lift off?

my one has split - so...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jul 2010, 23:51
Head gasket - what an idiot

Last post by fix « 25 Jul 2010, 20:47
Replies: 3
by fix » 25 Jul 2010, 17:54

Well im abit annoyed with myself for doing something stupid!

I put the wrong setting on the torque wrench when tightening up the head nuts on my...

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Last post by fix
25 Jul 2010, 20:47
Silicone rocker cover gaskets. Any thoughts?

Last post by dugcati « 25 Jul 2010, 20:15
Replies: 5
by Gunslinger » 23 Jul 2010, 07:35

Was thinking about trying some of these. At $30 including shipping thought they might be worth a go.
Any opinions?

onclick=...

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Last post by dugcati
25 Jul 2010, 20:15
sump plug removal

Last post by moggymorgan « 25 Jul 2010, 20:11
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by moggymorgan » 25 Jul 2010, 20:02

hi all, its me again.
after getting the right filter care of steve, i made an early start on the oil change. trouble is i found the sump drain plug...

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Last post by moggymorgan
25 Jul 2010, 20:11
T25 Distributor and Fuel Pump

Last post by Mocki « 25 Jul 2010, 17:15
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by latebraker » 25 Jul 2010, 16:57

Is anyone able to identify which is the inlet and which is the outlet on a T25 fuel pump fitted to a 2 litre Aircooled motor? I could turn the motor...

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Last post by Mocki
25 Jul 2010, 17:15
Could it be a CV joint?

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jul 2010, 15:00
Replies: 8
by tinman » 24 Jul 2010, 16:53

Hi,
Today my van ( scooby powered caravelle) started making quite a loud rhythmic knocking sound, I think it was from the rear. When I dipped the...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jul 2010, 15:00
Bolt sizes for diesel bellhousing?

Last post by mitchgreensill « 25 Jul 2010, 14:50
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by mitchgreensill » 22 Jul 2010, 21:43

Hi all ive tried the wiki but had no luck. I have a diesel bell housing but no bolts...so im a bit stuck. Anyone have any ideas of lengths and...

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Last post by mitchgreensill
25 Jul 2010, 14:50
Whats the length of a diesel input shaft?

Last post by mitchgreensill « 25 Jul 2010, 14:45
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by mitchgreensill » 23 Jul 2010, 16:56

Does anybody know? Ive just took the one out of my WBX and its the same as the diesel one i got sold can anybody make it clear for me what the length...

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Last post by mitchgreensill
25 Jul 2010, 14:45
Pinking

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jul 2010, 13:04
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by Dubstar » 24 Jul 2010, 08:14

Which way do I turn the dizzy to stop the engine pinking? 2ltr Aircooled. My timing light is in the UK so I need to do it manually. Only pinking a...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jul 2010, 13:04
Pierburg 2E3 carb conversion - Weber 34DAT

Last post by johny342 « 25 Jul 2010, 10:49
Replies: 6
by platty » 14 Oct 2009, 18:15

Hi everyone - I am new to the forum and have a problem with a carb conversion. Have switched from a Pierburg 2E3 to a Weber 34DAT from Just Kampers....

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Last post by johny342
25 Jul 2010, 10:49
hose missing?

Last post by edoh « 25 Jul 2010, 08:13
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by edoh » 24 Jul 2010, 22:21

the new dg lump (recon) is in and ticking over -
so that's what a shiny engine looks like! :shock:

while checking out the underneath right hand...

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Last post by edoh
25 Jul 2010, 08:13
rear dif making funny noise

Last post by Aidan « 25 Jul 2010, 06:21
Replies: 3
by ryanshaw » 24 Jul 2010, 19:40

hi my rear dif is making a funny noise in 3rd and 4th gear anyone no any reasson why :D

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Last post by Aidan
25 Jul 2010, 06:21
Coolant hoses

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jul 2010, 00:07
Replies: 8
by docklad » 19 Jul 2010, 11:37

Can anyone id the hose which connects from the bottom of the water tank to the block. Theres a top one and a bottom one. need to replace the bottom...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jul 2010, 00:07
oil filter

Last post by moggymorgan « 24 Jul 2010, 20:17
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by moggymorgan » 23 Jul 2010, 21:18

hi all.
i ordered an oil filter from jk. for a 2ltr ac cu engine. the one i got today says 1600 ct on the box. is this right or have i got the wrong...

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Last post by moggymorgan
24 Jul 2010, 20:17
Engine number starts with 'W'

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Jul 2010, 20:13
Replies: 4
by chrispee » 22 Jul 2010, 10:10

Just took a closer look at the spare engine I was given with the van.
I was expecting it to be a 2L CU designator but instead it starts with a W...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Jul 2010, 20:13
Erratic speedo needle?

Last post by Seamus « 24 Jul 2010, 19:31
Replies: 3
by lhd » 24 Jul 2010, 15:52

Just changed the speedo cable and you would think the needles on a spring any ideas, was smooth before I changed it, from Baxter too so not a shiite...

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Last post by Seamus
24 Jul 2010, 19:31
Oil control piston rings, do i really need them?

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Jul 2010, 19:30
Replies: 20
by fix » 18 Jul 2010, 10:22
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Well ive hit another stumbling block when rebuilding my 2.1 engine.

The new oil control rings for the pistons are slightly too wide and wont fit,...
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Last post by Plasticman
24 Jul 2010, 19:30
T25 Water Flange

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Jul 2010, 17:09
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by MK_Munchie » 22 Jul 2010, 22:23

Hi

I have a T25 1989 1.6 Diesel,, Thermostat packed up and I got that replaced, then the water flange (i tihnk thats what its called) that houses...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Jul 2010, 17:09
Oil - again!! And Slick 50

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jul 2010, 16:58
Replies: 7
by Dubstar » 23 Jul 2010, 17:28

Another oil question I'm afraid! I usually put 20/50 in my 2ltr Aircooled and it usually likes to leak a fair amount out. Where I am currently living...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jul 2010, 16:58
crank shaft oil seal easy or not

Last post by tonytech « 24 Jul 2010, 15:57
Replies: 15
by trikepete » 18 Jul 2010, 19:11
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ok guys got oil running down the engine looks like the seal behind the bottom pulley so how easy it it to change engine in or out
big hammer or...
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Last post by tonytech
24 Jul 2010, 15:57
Carb problem!!!!!

Last post by dugcati « 24 Jul 2010, 15:39
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by Timstanton » 20 Jul 2010, 21:20

has anyone tried the webber replacement carb form jk, any reports as im thinking of buying one

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Last post by dugcati
24 Jul 2010, 15:39
Cabin blower fan not blowing ...:-(

Last post by choplee « 24 Jul 2010, 14:30
Replies: 2
by choplee » 24 Jul 2010, 08:47

My 82 Holdsworth villa 3 has no blower fan in the cabin....It just stopped very sad and lovely and hot in cabin now ....
checked the fuses ,but not...

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Last post by choplee
24 Jul 2010, 14:30
2.0 CU air hose?

Last post by Gunslinger « 24 Jul 2010, 14:28
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by meehaja » 23 Jul 2010, 19:56

In a fit of locked out of the house while the wife goes shopping Boredom I found myself staring at my engine (as you do). This lead me to notice...

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Last post by Gunslinger
24 Jul 2010, 14:28
jx temp sender

Last post by macalfie « 24 Jul 2010, 14:06

by macalfie » 24 Jul 2010, 14:06

Hi all which one is the temp sender on a jx i have ones with red,grey,and brown caps .cheers mac.

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Last post by macalfie
24 Jul 2010, 14:06
Changed the gearbox oil in the 2.6 at last

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Jul 2010, 09:40
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by silverbullet » 23 Jul 2010, 21:01

It needed doing:
1.because 1-2 and 2-3 were poor when cold and less than good when hot.
2. Despite having a full VWSA service history up to 2003, I...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Jul 2010, 09:40
CU Piston....

Last post by sunny « 23 Jul 2010, 19:06
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by sunny » 19 Jul 2010, 18:49

.....Recently stripped engine for rebuild and need a piston, but only one to marry up with old barrel, engine has only done 74k so barrel looks very...

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Last post by sunny
23 Jul 2010, 19:06
Carburettor/weak mixture

Last post by BillyBus « 23 Jul 2010, 17:12
Replies: 7
by BillyBus » 22 Jul 2010, 20:55

I just got my van (1990 Automatic) back from a service and the mechanic reported a few problems with stalling after cleaning out the carb etc. He put...

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Last post by BillyBus
23 Jul 2010, 17:12
Loss of power at high revs and stalling when stopping

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Jul 2010, 14:00
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by surnameforename » 23 Jul 2010, 13:12

Hello all,

Now the above two problems may or may not be connected but as the van isn't going anywhere at the moment it would be good to get it...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Jul 2010, 14:00
gearbox / gear lever sloppy???

Last post by jamesc76 « 23 Jul 2010, 10:39
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by pack and post » 23 Jul 2010, 10:38

Hi just bought a t25 after a long while waiting.... i have a 1.6 turbo diesel 1987 and the previous owner put me on to this site. Happy Days!!!
I...

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Last post by jamesc76
23 Jul 2010, 10:39
Oil Warning Light ????????????????

Last post by j0n27 « 23 Jul 2010, 07:08
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by j0n27 » 22 Jul 2010, 20:30

Hi, can someone please help !
Just brought a 1984 T25 transporter 1.9, the instruction manual states the oil pressure light should come on when...

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Last post by j0n27
23 Jul 2010, 07:08
Anyone got a JX flywheel part number?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Jul 2010, 06:12
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by mitchgreensill » 22 Jul 2010, 21:41

Does anyone have a jx flywheel theyd be willing to put the part number up of?
Mitch

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Last post by Aidan
23 Jul 2010, 06:12
Fuel tank breather tube for T25

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jul 2010, 22:59
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by LisaK » 22 Jul 2010, 18:04

Hi there,

I have recently bought a 1990 T25 VW Transporter (2.1). Just before we were due to head off for 3 months in Europe, we filled up the tank...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jul 2010, 22:59
B E A utiful!!!

Last post by geordie skydiver « 22 Jul 2010, 18:14
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by syncrosimon » 20 Jul 2010, 15:17

Burley upper control arms, nicked from the Samba.

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Last post by geordie skydiver
22 Jul 2010, 18:14
URGENT HELP NEEDED WITH MY CARB.

Last post by surnameforename « 22 Jul 2010, 17:12
Replies: 6
by lowdown8 » 20 Jul 2010, 09:04

Hi URGENT HELP NEEDED, I am due to go away on monday (26th) and my carb is playing up, does anyone have some information that could possibly help.

I...

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Last post by surnameforename
22 Jul 2010, 17:12
DG distributor with MV engine / carb question

Last post by fix « 22 Jul 2010, 11:45
Replies: 7
by fix » 16 Jul 2010, 12:15

Just wanted to check i should be using my old 1.9DG distributor with my soon to be rebuilt engine, rather than using one from a 2.1MV.

I'm sure I...

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Last post by fix
22 Jul 2010, 11:45
Silencer in need of support?

Last post by Ollyboy « 22 Jul 2010, 10:00
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by Ollyboy » 21 Jul 2010, 18:41

Evening folks,

I have just had a Stainless Steel exhaust fitted to replace my early style exhaust which had started to sound a bit sporty was prone...

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Last post by Ollyboy
22 Jul 2010, 10:00
Speedo problem (fixed)

Last post by eatcustard « 22 Jul 2010, 08:29
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by eatcustard » 02 Jul 2010, 16:16

Speedo is working, odometer has stoped working

Took it apart and all looks fine, no broken cogs etc

any other ideas?

Thanks

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Last post by eatcustard
22 Jul 2010, 08:29
Cat removal on MV engine ?

Last post by Syncrobaz « 21 Jul 2010, 20:57
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by Syncrobaz » 20 Jul 2010, 20:33

I have recently aquired a syncro panel van 1992 with the DG engine,the exhaust is past it's best and would like to replace with stainless and chuck...

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Last post by Syncrobaz
21 Jul 2010, 20:57
where is my vin number stamped?

Last post by BLUG « 21 Jul 2010, 20:04
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by BLUG » 21 Jul 2010, 09:03

its on a panel van and i dont know where it would be stamped, the haynes has a very ropey picture that i cant make out.
please help.
ta ed.

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Last post by BLUG
21 Jul 2010, 20:04
Oil cooler temp sender

Last post by pateso « 21 Jul 2010, 19:06
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by pateso » 13 Jul 2010, 20:51
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Been trawling net.....can anybody help, where can I get a oil temp sender ? : :run

Pateso
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21 Jul 2010, 19:06

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