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Last post by woodmonkey « 25 Oct 2009, 17:41
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by woodmonkey » 24 Oct 2009, 20:46

why would i get emulsified oil under my filler cap? :?

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Last post by woodmonkey
25 Oct 2009, 17:41
master cylinder leak

Last post by sezicoolcat « 25 Oct 2009, 15:53
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by sezicoolcat » 25 Oct 2009, 13:29

A reg '84 1.9DG watercooled petrol
Can someone please point me to a link here on the forum in diagnosing the master clutch / brake cylinder. Are...

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Last post by sezicoolcat
25 Oct 2009, 15:53
Kinda grindy noise from nearside rear brake

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Oct 2009, 15:48
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by Tatty Chap » 24 Oct 2009, 19:58

Now its got colder (perhaps) im getting the above, from start when braking, fades away after a bit.
Is the shoe sticking? Doesnt feel like it is, but...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Oct 2009, 15:48
oil temp sender...

Last post by mr_clarkson « 25 Oct 2009, 13:47
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by mr_clarkson » 25 Oct 2009, 07:33

Just wondering, i have been looking at differant oil temp solutions, the dipstick is a nono, but a sender in the sump plate seems to be the done...

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Last post by mr_clarkson
25 Oct 2009, 13:47
Brake hose change.

Last post by jamesc76 « 24 Oct 2009, 19:42
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by randomad » 23 Oct 2009, 21:46

I've taken off my brake calipers to send them off for a refurb and clamped the flexible hoses to prevent fluid loss. :idea I then started thinking of...

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Last post by jamesc76
24 Oct 2009, 19:42
Ive got really noisey tappets a/c 2ltr

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Oct 2009, 09:28
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by holeydub on 4wheels » 22 Oct 2009, 17:55
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Hey everybody,

Started the van today after a few long weeks of being left to collect cobwebs and dust only to find that my hydraulic tappets on one...
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Last post by kevtherev
24 Oct 2009, 09:28
i dont seem to get any heat into the

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Oct 2009, 20:57
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by rattybird » 20 Oct 2009, 15:09
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cab at all i looked int the engine and theyre was 2 pipers going to nothing ? were should they connect ? its a 1.9 DG motor :ok
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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Oct 2009, 20:57
water on engine

Last post by quagmire « 23 Oct 2009, 20:24
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by Bessie the camper » 19 Oct 2009, 19:14

Hello to everyone first
Ive just brought bessie she 1,9 petrol and LPG when checking the van after driving her home 130 miles no problem gave her a...

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Last post by quagmire
23 Oct 2009, 20:24
how do i know its the right one?

Last post by jason k « 23 Oct 2009, 15:48
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by Rincewind » 22 Oct 2009, 20:44

i have an Aircooled distributor to fit to help try and solve my current running problem

however from reading through the wiki, it says CT...

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Last post by jason k
23 Oct 2009, 15:48
Clutch hose to slave cylinder help!

Last post by asahartz « 23 Oct 2009, 14:17
Replies: 12
by Chrissyt » 20 Oct 2009, 21:09

I've ordered a hose for the gear box end, the copper pipe to slave cylinder.

JK tell me there's is two female ends, to fit my new slave cylinder i...

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Last post by asahartz
23 Oct 2009, 14:17
Early Aircooled fuel filter question

Last post by bigherb « 22 Oct 2009, 19:51
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by 3rustateers » 22 Oct 2009, 18:33

Can anyone tell me if this fuel filter was installed on 2.0 litre Aircooled vans in this country?

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

I...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Oct 2009, 19:51
Oil Grade

Last post by sunny « 22 Oct 2009, 19:31
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by sunny » 22 Oct 2009, 18:24

Just to finally confirm, from various posts.

What is the recommended oil grade for an 1980 Aircooled CU.

Is it 15W/50 multigrade as per Haynes or...

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Last post by sunny
22 Oct 2009, 19:31
Grease Cap

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Oct 2009, 19:31
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by Dubstar » 22 Oct 2009, 18:43

Does anybody know where I can get a grease cap for my front wheel, the one without the speedo hole? Mine appears to have fallen off or been nicked!...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Oct 2009, 19:31
my first breakdown

Last post by Rincewind « 22 Oct 2009, 19:29
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by Rincewind » 19 Oct 2009, 19:29
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well i've just had my first tow home

now in the aftermath i'm sat looking at what could be wrong

the van ran, on petrol (its had a LPG conversion a...
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Last post by Rincewind
22 Oct 2009, 19:29
shims - what are they?

Last post by platty « 22 Oct 2009, 14:54
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by platty » 21 Oct 2009, 08:38

Hi all - After installing furniture in my transporter there is a 10mm lean on that side. I have read about shims on this forum. Can anybody tell me...

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Last post by platty
22 Oct 2009, 14:54
Replacement Water pipes 1.9DG Balancer pipe

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Oct 2009, 12:08
Replies: 5
by KSTonyT25 » 21 Oct 2009, 15:37

Hi,

First post here, just recently bought a T25 a few months ago, since doing so replaced the rusted pipes that run front to back to eliminate one...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Oct 2009, 12:08
Aircooled TIN WARE

Last post by CovKid « 22 Oct 2009, 11:57
Replies: 4
by katykoo » 21 Oct 2009, 20:52

I am missing coolin tin for heat exchangers and cylinder heads. Or screwholes have gone in the bits I do have. Where can I get some more, or does...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Oct 2009, 11:57
Inner CV Joint Bolts

Last post by Cafnod « 21 Oct 2009, 19:49
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by Wolfsburg Willy » 17 Oct 2009, 19:14

Replacing both inner joints, '87 Syncro, 11 out of 12 bolts removed with no real problems...... The last one is all radged up and will not shift....

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Last post by Cafnod
21 Oct 2009, 19:49
Leaking oil sump

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Oct 2009, 21:30
Replies: 4
by talkingwhippet » 20 Apr 2009, 06:15

Hi everybody - great to see some sunny weather!

Been spending some time sorting out my leaky sump on diesel AAZ engine. All nice and tight with one...

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Oct 2009, 21:30
Where can you get new gear-stick bits.

Last post by DanO « 20 Oct 2009, 19:56
Replies: 15
by KarlT » 17 Aug 2009, 19:07
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Hi
Been looking at my 5 speed gear change.
Can you still get the ali guides that at the bottom, if so does anyone know the part number.
Mine are...
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Last post by DanO
20 Oct 2009, 19:56
NIPPLES OOH ERR!

Last post by mr_clarkson « 20 Oct 2009, 19:38
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by Grifter » 19 Oct 2009, 13:43

anyone know what size the bleed nipples are on the front calipers of my 1982 van?? and where i can get some?

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Last post by mr_clarkson
20 Oct 2009, 19:38
whats the black plug by the oil filter

Last post by mr_clarkson « 20 Oct 2009, 19:29
Replies: 6
by mr_clarkson » 19 Oct 2009, 18:19

Just done an oil change on the new engine and noticed a large black plastic looking plug by the oil filter housing, it is probably a bit bigger than...

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Last post by mr_clarkson
20 Oct 2009, 19:29
Massive backfire

Last post by covdubber « 20 Oct 2009, 13:38
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 07 Jun 2009, 16:31

I started my yesterday and it sounded really lumpy, but after it warmed up it ran fine. I went to start it this morning and it backfired. You know...

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Last post by covdubber
20 Oct 2009, 13:38
1.6 diesel timing marks? update and new question

Last post by sciroccotune « 19 Oct 2009, 19:20
Replies: 5
by armyphil » 15 Oct 2009, 16:40

I have just done the timing belt on my 1.6 n/a out of a golf?

It ran fine before although a little leaky on oil so following all new seals, cam...

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Last post by sciroccotune
19 Oct 2009, 19:20
Pierburg secondary choke check?

Last post by waltraud « 19 Oct 2009, 18:28
Replies: 4
by waltraud » 18 Oct 2009, 18:55

Hi, have got my Pierburg fitted to dg and timed correctly etc. Starts and runs fine but still boggs down on quick acceleration for about a second or...

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Last post by waltraud
19 Oct 2009, 18:28
engine transplant check

Last post by quagmire « 19 Oct 2009, 18:03
Replies: 11
by quagmire » 19 Oct 2009, 14:34

hi folks,i have just dragged the 2.1 out of the shed and fitted the exhaust using all new bolts &gaskets from jk also the new knuckle joint.i have...

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Last post by quagmire
19 Oct 2009, 18:03
Gear selector removal?

Last post by BigGirther « 19 Oct 2009, 17:11
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by BigGirther » 14 Oct 2009, 17:26

I cant figure out how to take the gear selector off the gear linkage. I need to replace the rear linkage bush so it needs to come off. Its a 'spring...

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Last post by BigGirther
19 Oct 2009, 17:11
Geabox problem

Last post by Aidan « 19 Oct 2009, 08:52
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by very_bland » 18 Oct 2009, 14:25

Looking at a van who is having trouble getting from 4th down to 3rd (fine 3rd up to 4th). If worst comes and it needs a new gearbox, how much am I...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Oct 2009, 08:52
Removing rear trailing arms!

Last post by billy739 « 19 Oct 2009, 08:52
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by mattnbrown » 18 Oct 2009, 18:55

Evening all,
Im in a spot of bother with trying to remove one of my trailing arms.. got one off fine (well as fine as it goes after 20 years of being...

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Last post by billy739
19 Oct 2009, 08:52
webber carb

Last post by southern scouse « 18 Oct 2009, 22:25
Replies: 4
by southern scouse » 11 Oct 2009, 15:01

i have 1.9 dg fitted with what i am told is a webber dat carb has anyone any info on setting this up ie the float height cheers

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Last post by southern scouse
18 Oct 2009, 22:25
i.6 ct starter motor

Last post by A KIRK « 18 Oct 2009, 19:47
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by stephen t25 » 17 Oct 2009, 18:24

HI all, i need a new starter motor for my van. which ones will fit and how much ? (bloody van)
1982 1.6 ct air cooled.. :idea

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Last post by A KIRK
18 Oct 2009, 19:47
Do you need to bleed the brakes if you bleed the clutch?

Last post by Chrissyt « 18 Oct 2009, 19:39
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by Chrissyt » 18 Oct 2009, 17:05

I'm in the process of replacing my clutch slave cylinder. Is it correct that the clutch & brake system uses different master cylinders but the same...

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Last post by Chrissyt
18 Oct 2009, 19:39
yet more questions about 2ltr air cooled

Last post by jason k « 18 Oct 2009, 17:55
Replies: 6
by mr_clarkson » 18 Oct 2009, 16:27

Hi sorry for all the questions recently, but i am slowely getting there, very, very, very slowly!!!

I have fitted the new engine i got and got it...

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Last post by jason k
18 Oct 2009, 17:55
Help with carbs ?

Last post by jason k « 18 Oct 2009, 16:39
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by B-U-S » 18 Oct 2009, 15:06

Hey..

Does anyone know if these ( DHLA45D - Part No - 19204 ) will go on a 1988 watercooled t25 as a friend is giving the away, they are brand new...

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Last post by jason k
18 Oct 2009, 16:39
Sump plug thread size

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Oct 2009, 13:33
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by kevtherev » 23 Sep 2009, 21:35
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is it m12 or M14?

metric pitch?
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Last post by kevtherev
18 Oct 2009, 13:33
bottom shock bolt

Last post by trikepete « 17 Oct 2009, 21:06
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by trikepete » 17 Oct 2009, 17:43

hi all going to lower van and was going to change all the bolts got new bolts for the rears
now what size length are the lower shocker bolts i need...

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Last post by trikepete
17 Oct 2009, 21:06
Coolant Tank

Last post by waltraud « 17 Oct 2009, 21:03
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by sleeper78 » 17 Oct 2009, 10:02

hi every one,

does anyone know where i can can get a header tank for my 83 1.9 petrol T25?

i can't find a new one anywhere, all the VW suppliers...

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Last post by waltraud
17 Oct 2009, 21:03
Smoke coming out of dash

Last post by el sketcho « 17 Oct 2009, 19:53
Replies: 18
by el sketcho » 08 Oct 2009, 15:18
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I had to take the dogs to the vets this morning so I took the van, it was quite cold so I put the heater on and after a couple of minutes smoke...
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Last post by el sketcho
17 Oct 2009, 19:53
idel problem 2.1 auto

Last post by trikepete « 17 Oct 2009, 17:33
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by isy/iky » 15 Oct 2009, 01:42

hi wonder if any body can shed some light on this stalling,i have a 2.1 i auto lovely van but 1 problem i cant solve, after a long run it willcut out...

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Last post by trikepete
17 Oct 2009, 17:33
gearbox oil change

Last post by sandwedge « 17 Oct 2009, 17:08
Replies: 4
by Smroot » 17 Oct 2009, 09:24

My gearshift changes seem to be getting less smooth. It's getting harder to go from 1st to 2nd. Also I notice more heat coming from the gearshift...

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Last post by sandwedge
17 Oct 2009, 17:08
Timing marks 1.9 DG

Last post by waltraud « 17 Oct 2009, 17:03
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by booster24 » 17 Aug 2009, 13:13

Bouight a timing gun at the wknd and attepted to check my timing. All going well removed the vacum pipe and found my two timing marks on the pulley....

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Last post by waltraud
17 Oct 2009, 17:03
What should be here?

Last post by chickenkoop « 17 Oct 2009, 16:19
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by CovKid » 12 Oct 2009, 17:45

Quick post this. Its chickenkoop's diesel. What the heck should be in that hole then? He may turn up later and tell you more but just posting the...

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Last post by chickenkoop
17 Oct 2009, 16:19
cant start my van :(

Last post by Vee_Dub « 17 Oct 2009, 14:32
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by SEREN123 » 08 Oct 2009, 18:49

having problems starting my van, thought i know bet its the battery. no new battery no joy, thought maybe starter motor ceased, lights come on on...

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Last post by Vee_Dub
17 Oct 2009, 14:32
Splutter chug chug....HELP!

Last post by sirbraunstonquiffqc « 16 Oct 2009, 19:20
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by sirbraunstonquiffqc » 16 Oct 2009, 16:33

Symptoms: Engine (watercooled 1.9) starts.Red battery light comes on. Van stalls. Van drives briefly.Van stalls.Red battery light appears.This...

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Last post by sirbraunstonquiffqc
16 Oct 2009, 19:20
Fuel type

Last post by very_bland « 15 Oct 2009, 15:11
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by very_bland » 13 Oct 2009, 14:37
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Hello all, I'm a virgin poster here, but will become more of a regular if I eventually manage to get a T25.

Just a couple of queries about the...
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Last post by very_bland
15 Oct 2009, 15:11
Setting Valve Clearances on a 1.6TD

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Oct 2009, 12:39
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by hulmey » 26 May 2009, 19:00

Anyone checked valve clearances on a 1.6 TD engine ?? Any advise would be welcome.
Ta.

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Oct 2009, 12:39
Brakes.......and other stuff.......

Last post by DevonAid « 15 Oct 2009, 12:24
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by Gogso1 » 11 Oct 2009, 13:40

Just arrived back in the house after one of those journeys..........

Had the van (1981 Aircooled) serviced a week or so ago, it made a real...

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Last post by DevonAid
15 Oct 2009, 12:24
puissance fiscale

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Oct 2009, 11:51
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by westfalia france » 15 Oct 2009, 10:53

Iss this technical - how do I find the puissance fiscale (french thing) in cvs for a 1986 Westafalia Club Joker originally registered Germany, now...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Oct 2009, 11:51
Oil temperature off a t bar?

Last post by Helga « 14 Oct 2009, 22:26
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by Helga » 09 Oct 2009, 23:59

If you attatch a tbar adpter with a 50mm spur off the original sender in an Aircooled t25, would a sender in that 'dead' end of pipeline give any...

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Last post by Helga
14 Oct 2009, 22:26
I'm solenoid!!!

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 14 Oct 2009, 20:17
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by ninja.turtle007 » 14 Oct 2009, 19:29

The starter wasn't kicking in. Tha battery, ignition switch and relay all seemed fine so I thought I would check the starter. I checked the...

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14 Oct 2009, 20:17

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