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strange charging since engine refitted.

Last post by VWCamperfan « 09 Mar 2010, 18:37
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by clartsonly » 08 Mar 2010, 14:15

Okay so first camp of the year this weekend -4 on saturday night, with only a few blankets as we had an extra guest taking the last sleeping bag.....

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Last post by VWCamperfan
09 Mar 2010, 18:37
Should I replace thermostat?

Last post by happy camper « 09 Mar 2010, 18:08
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by sjmtlewy » 09 Mar 2010, 18:06

I'm going to be replacing the water pump on my early DG. Is it worth replacing the thermostat, just because I'll have the housing off?
Or is it best...

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Last post by happy camper
09 Mar 2010, 18:08
gearstick

Last post by jason k « 09 Mar 2010, 16:44
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by tangalooma flyer » 09 Mar 2010, 15:22

does the T25 gearstick come in come in more than 1 thread size?
cheers

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Last post by jason k
09 Mar 2010, 16:44
Pierburg pipes and wires

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Mar 2010, 22:56
Replies: 20
by glyn » 05 Mar 2010, 18:59
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My van had a Df engine which was changed to a DG engine but the previous owner didn't change the carb so i have just changed the solex carb for a...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Mar 2010, 22:56
fuel pump...

Last post by very_bland « 08 Mar 2010, 21:44
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by jlosid » 08 Mar 2010, 21:34

Not sure if this is a stupid question or not...

I have checked the wiki but cant find anything... sooooo...

How do I know if my van has an...

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Last post by very_bland
08 Mar 2010, 21:44
944 brakes on a t25?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Mar 2010, 21:42
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by irsbuggy » 08 Mar 2010, 20:18

will porsche 944 brakes (front and rear ) fit onto a type 25? i have the complete lot discs,calipers,hubs,etc

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Mar 2010, 21:42
Engine mounts

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Mar 2010, 17:50
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by ropeman23 » 08 Mar 2010, 13:45

I need to replace mine. How many are there? And what type to do I need? Are there any on the gearbox? Or does this just hang off the engine?

Ta ;)

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Mar 2010, 17:50
Low engine power on cold mornings....

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Mar 2010, 15:08
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by redking13 » 08 Mar 2010, 12:20

Hi All,
Very new to all this, but here goes!! Recently purchased VW T25 Hightop Automatic 1900cc (VW Virgin!!). With all of this cold weather we have...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Mar 2010, 15:08
Engine cuts out

Last post by djhammy « 08 Mar 2010, 14:17
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by djhammy » 22 Feb 2010, 20:35

HI guys as my previous threads show I've had more a few problems starting the van recently but since i had an electric pump fitted and a new tank...

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Last post by djhammy
08 Mar 2010, 14:17
water flange gasket

Last post by T'Onion « 08 Mar 2010, 12:39
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by lhd » 08 Mar 2010, 09:45

Does anyone know the part No. for the water flange gasket on the side of the diesel CS head?
Can't find it on Vagcat.
many thanks Rob.

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Last post by T'Onion
08 Mar 2010, 12:39
Scary sound at high revs

Last post by Fozzie « 08 Mar 2010, 11:43
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by Fozzie » 07 Mar 2010, 18:03

One hour ago... Going up a very steep hill in the Peak District, so steep couldn't stay in 2nd for more than 10 seconds at a time, so in 1st at high...

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Last post by Fozzie
08 Mar 2010, 11:43
blue smoke

Last post by steve8090 « 08 Mar 2010, 08:57
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by daz4ria » 07 Mar 2010, 19:00

hi , just had my van serviced ready for the summer but since getting it back last week when im on the motorway doing about 60 for a few miles blue...

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Last post by steve8090
08 Mar 2010, 08:57
1985 vw t25 1900cc water cooled

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Mar 2010, 22:07
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by davorar » 07 Mar 2010, 21:28

:?:
Help needed
Vw t25 transporter 1900cc water-cooled (DG)
2nd hand engine fitted, said to be reconditioned
1st had broken engine stud
Got next...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Mar 2010, 22:07
stearing column splines

Last post by purpletony « 07 Mar 2010, 19:22
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by downhillhotrod » 07 Mar 2010, 18:08

Hi, just bought a standard stearing wheel to repace the sgirt button a previous owner had fitted.
However, the wheel wont fit the splines! Are there...

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Last post by purpletony
07 Mar 2010, 19:22
head gasket re-tightening....?

Last post by fix « 07 Mar 2010, 17:10
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by boardmonkey » 07 Mar 2010, 14:35

Hi,

Would you need to re-tighten the head bolts are fitting a new head gasket after a certain mileage ?

Ive noticed a tiny ''leak'' on my 1. DG WBX...

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Last post by fix
07 Mar 2010, 17:10
Its just gotten worse

Last post by jason k « 07 Mar 2010, 17:10
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by albertramsbottom » 06 Mar 2010, 16:26

I took a couple of plugs out of me new cylinder head so I could see if me van turns over quicker (which it did) but I cant get one of the sparks back...

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Last post by jason k
07 Mar 2010, 17:10
Fitting a taller 4th gear to a 1.9DG gearbox

Last post by billy739 « 07 Mar 2010, 15:42
Replies: 6
by jonnyg » 07 Mar 2010, 12:08

as the title says really, im after a taller 4th so i can cruise a bit better.... anyone know the procedure? Im hoping its a simple thing, end plate...

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Last post by billy739
07 Mar 2010, 15:42
Manifolds ???????

Last post by phester « 07 Mar 2010, 15:34
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by phester » 07 Mar 2010, 13:22

Hi, I dont suppose anybody on here knows if type 4 Aircooled manifolds will go on my 1.9 dg engine. Need to know pretty quick as i got 2 sets up for...

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Last post by phester
07 Mar 2010, 15:34
Oil squirting out of dipstick/oil filler cap

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Mar 2010, 22:05
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by DavidC » 06 Mar 2010, 21:20

Hi, after a short trip last week, I found oil spirting out of the dipstick - very dramatic, especially when it hit the hot exhaust pipe. I left it a...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Mar 2010, 22:05
**** URGENT **** sorted

Last post by edoh « 06 Mar 2010, 14:55
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by Essex Nige » 06 Mar 2010, 12:47

hi there all, i need advice, was driving my van which has a jx engine, it just stopped as if i fuse had gone, no noises, when turning over i can see...

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Last post by edoh
06 Mar 2010, 14:55
GearBox Out!!

Last post by Aidan « 06 Mar 2010, 12:51
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by jonno » 06 Mar 2010, 10:42

After having the van off the road for 6 months I’m going to swap the knackered gearbox!

I have read that you can do this with the Engine still in...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Mar 2010, 12:51
brake back plate

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Mar 2010, 12:12
Replies: 14
by katykoo » 04 Mar 2010, 20:26

I need a brake back plate for saturday. Am after rear near side for an 82 air cooled..can anyone help in the notts/derby area for me to get hold of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Mar 2010, 12:12
oil filter

Last post by dj biz r « 06 Mar 2010, 11:59
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by dj biz r » 05 Mar 2010, 19:31

once the engine builds compression bang go,s oil seal at filter iv,e just re gaskited after head stud snap first time i eventualy got her started ran...

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Last post by dj biz r
06 Mar 2010, 11:59
Weird noises / Oil leak with Photos!

Last post by mikeymancs « 06 Mar 2010, 11:03
Replies: 11
by mikeymancs » 01 Mar 2010, 16:47

This weekend I noticed a really weird noise on the van, it is only present/noticible when the engine is struggling up hills...

The noise appears to...

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Last post by mikeymancs
06 Mar 2010, 11:03
Sticking throttle

Last post by tri99er « 05 Mar 2010, 20:36
Replies: 8
by tri99er » 04 Mar 2010, 18:26

Hey guys, i seem to have a problem with my pierburg 2e3. I have recently changed my 1.9 water-cooled for another engine the same but since getting it...

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Last post by tri99er
05 Mar 2010, 20:36
thermostat

Last post by clartsonly « 05 Mar 2010, 15:02
Replies: 1
by Neville » 04 Mar 2010, 20:38

Can anyone tell me where the thermostat is on the 1.6 td, and how difficult it is to replace? I think that is the TX engine maybe? Have new sender...

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Last post by clartsonly
05 Mar 2010, 15:02
cleaning clocks

Last post by irishkeet « 05 Mar 2010, 11:43
Replies: 2
by stevo1980 » 05 Mar 2010, 11:21

How do i get the cover off the dash clocks to clean. Mine is full of dirt and dust and looks crap. I want it all new looking again. Cheers steve

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Last post by irishkeet
05 Mar 2010, 11:43
Hand Brake Equalizing Bar

Last post by shortbloke « 04 Mar 2010, 16:24
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by shortbloke » 28 Feb 2010, 12:18

Afternoon all,

We recently had the rear brakes changed, drums, shoes, back plates etc. But the hand brake is still very poor, only just about works...

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Last post by shortbloke
04 Mar 2010, 16:24
cooling flaps

Last post by albertramsbottom « 04 Mar 2010, 14:18
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by albertramsbottom » 01 Feb 2010, 21:59

Hi

Is there anyway i can see the cooling flaps as I am concerned that mine might be catching somwhere. I say this as when I push the protrusion...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
04 Mar 2010, 14:18
Got to be right this time !!!! (this is a rant !)

Last post by zander « 27 Feb 2010, 12:01

by zander » 27 Feb 2010, 12:01

Hi Give Tony a ring at onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; he will give you some sound advice, we have had 3 engines and other work done,...

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Last post by zander
27 Feb 2010, 12:01
I changed my starter motor bush.....

Last post by chriscburgess « 15 Feb 2010, 09:22
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by albertramsbottom » 15 Feb 2010, 09:18

and my van still just goes who0...whoo pop pop. It sounds like its only turning over half a rev. I do that ten times and battery is flat.

Oh and...

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Last post by chriscburgess
15 Feb 2010, 09:22
Knocking Noise from left side of engine... PLEASE HELP!

Last post by Mushr00m « 14 Feb 2010, 20:14
Replies: 9
by Jamie25 » 14 Feb 2010, 15:44

It seems to be one thing after another with my van at the moment!

Developed a leak from the water pump so replaced that and thougth I'd replace the...

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Last post by Mushr00m
14 Feb 2010, 20:14
DIPSTICK

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Feb 2010, 19:44
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by Mog » 14 Feb 2010, 15:08

I have an oil leak where the dipstick tube fits into the block.Dose this just pull out of the block to replace the seal below or is it more indepth?

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Feb 2010, 19:44
power steering pipes

Last post by jamesc76 « 14 Feb 2010, 19:00
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by tensilekid » 14 Feb 2010, 18:42

HI . A year ago i replaced the steel pipes with a set of flexible pipes from Gunel. There has always been a slight loss of fluid and now when I look...

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Last post by jamesc76
14 Feb 2010, 19:00
T25 starts, revs high, the stops! WHY!?

Last post by sezicoolcat « 14 Feb 2010, 18:41
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by campercrazy1 » 05 Feb 2010, 18:51
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Hi there, my 82 2l Aircooled is giving me hassle after being stood for a while over the winter. it takes a while to get it started and when it does...
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Last post by sezicoolcat
14 Feb 2010, 18:41
607 washers

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 14 Feb 2010, 15:54
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by scottbott » 14 Feb 2010, 14:34

just fitted a pair,what a difference!,cut down a piece of pushbike inner tube to make a waterproof seal underneath it,now I am having a job to get...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
14 Feb 2010, 15:54
CU cylinder heads ?

Last post by Mushr00m « 14 Feb 2010, 13:13
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by ruby rust bucket » 09 Feb 2010, 21:14

Hi Guys and Gals
I have a CU engine but most of the exhaust studs are snapped off or buggered, have tried Helicoiling but made a right lash of it.
I...

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Last post by Mushr00m
14 Feb 2010, 13:13
solex 34 pict4 idle issues..

Last post by dugcati « 14 Feb 2010, 10:40
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by dugcati » 11 Feb 2010, 16:17

Anyone know what the base settings should be for a solex 34 pict4 (A/C1600 carb) - I have had to put one of these on my van to get the LPG plan to...

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Last post by dugcati
14 Feb 2010, 10:40
unknown starter motor

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Feb 2010, 09:54
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by ermie571 » 13 Feb 2010, 22:46

found in a box of bits a stater motor with part number 0331 303 126-626 any body know what its for please

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Last post by ermie571
14 Feb 2010, 09:54
Mv injection on a dj engine?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Feb 2010, 22:48
Replies: 5
by axeman » 13 Feb 2010, 20:49

As above my mv is leaking oil it has developed a crack in the casing above the oil cooler, I thought that the seal above the cooler was weeping oil...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Feb 2010, 22:48
Where did my coolant go ?

Last post by Aidan « 13 Feb 2010, 22:01
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by Stefvan » 13 Feb 2010, 18:03

I got a red flashing light on my JX shortly after setting off this morning, pulled over and checked the top up tank and the oil level. Carried on...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Feb 2010, 22:01
Timing belt and when to change?

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Feb 2010, 20:05
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by snowythebudgie » 13 Feb 2010, 17:47

Hi All,

I'm about to take my 1.6TD 1986 for its first full service which is going to set me back 450eur. I also need to have the clutch slave...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Feb 2010, 20:05
Newbie with questions

Last post by clartsonly « 13 Feb 2010, 19:59
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by !aj! » 13 Feb 2010, 18:09

Hi all,

I bought my camper before xmas and am just getting round to sorting it out - yes it needs sorting! :roll:

It's a 1986 1.9 Autohome...

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Last post by clartsonly
13 Feb 2010, 19:59
Gearbox Oil Topup?

Last post by Aidan « 13 Feb 2010, 19:36
Replies: 1
by Poseidon » 13 Feb 2010, 18:39

Hi,
My gearbox (5 speed) has been leaking oil for sometime, I will get this sorted when the clutch needs to be replaced.
My question is, whats the...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Feb 2010, 19:36
Clutch Fluid Loss

Last post by insitu_mouldings « 13 Feb 2010, 19:31
Replies: 11
by Llamapup » 24 Dec 2009, 08:13

Hello All

I went to go start my 1991 Westy 1.6TD the other day and the clutch peddle goes all the way to the floor. There was no pressure at all. I...

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Last post by insitu_mouldings
13 Feb 2010, 19:31
bushes?

Last post by 72BUG « 13 Feb 2010, 19:26
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by stevo1980 » 30 Jan 2010, 10:52
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Does anyone know what this rubber bush is called. I have movement in it and think it needs replacing. thanks steve. Some reason i cant get the pic up...
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Last post by 72BUG
13 Feb 2010, 19:26
Loss of power

Last post by Aidan « 13 Feb 2010, 09:59
Replies: 8
by Mad Moose » 11 Feb 2010, 21:26

Hi,
Could anyone shed any light on an intermitent fault I have with my van? It runs and starts fine but when you try to pull away the revs drop and...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Feb 2010, 09:59
Pierburg 2e3 Wiring

Last post by melvin « 13 Feb 2010, 07:41
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by melvin » 11 Feb 2010, 22:55

Good Evening all,
Does anyone here know the correct wiring for the connections on a 2e3 carb for a 1.9l petrol?
My Choke heater wire is not connected...

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Last post by melvin
13 Feb 2010, 07:41
refitting engine on saturday coolant?

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Feb 2010, 13:29
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by clartsonly » 12 Feb 2010, 09:46

Hi

I am hopefully putting the engine back in after helicoiling the exhaust and giving it a service, part of my servicing was replacing the rusty old...

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Last post by ermie571
12 Feb 2010, 13:29
HORSE POWER

Last post by clartsonly « 12 Feb 2010, 10:27
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by dannybook » 11 Feb 2010, 19:15

Quick question. Does anybody know how many horse power I have got on my 1991 1915cc petrol model? Thanks.

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12 Feb 2010, 10:27

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