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T25 1.9DG Engine running rough

Last post by clartsonly « 16 Sep 2009, 14:21
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by markhouston72 » 25 Aug 2009, 12:50

I’m having a bit of an issue with my van just now, hope someone can point me in the right direction. I had left the van sitting for a couple of weeks...

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Last post by clartsonly
16 Sep 2009, 14:21
1900 watercooled engine performance

Last post by clartsonly « 16 Sep 2009, 14:08
Replies: 3
by Andy13 » 15 Sep 2009, 18:12

Hi all
I am completely new to VW's , and have now had my 1st T25 for about 4 weeks and am really enjoying it. Yes its got some work to be done , and...

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Last post by clartsonly
16 Sep 2009, 14:08
can you use an empi triger shifter in a t25

Last post by dannyg1985 « 16 Sep 2009, 11:27
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by hairyuk » 14 Sep 2009, 06:06

like it says in the title. Can you use an empi trigger shifter in a t25? my vans got one of those sloping floor bits in the middle which the...

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Last post by dannyg1985
16 Sep 2009, 11:27
is it a straight swap from a 45amp to a 90amp alternator

Last post by CovKid « 16 Sep 2009, 10:38
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by gti mad man » 15 Sep 2009, 21:33

as abobe really any advise??

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Last post by CovKid
16 Sep 2009, 10:38
Oil leak - Pushrods??

Last post by meggles « 16 Sep 2009, 06:10
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by eddie.eagles » 01 Sep 2009, 10:17
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I have an oil leak that is now leaving a pool rather than drips. Have cleaned the engine off once as the whole underside gets covered. Having spoken...
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Last post by meggles
16 Sep 2009, 06:10
Crankshaft gear removal

Last post by cygnak « 15 Sep 2009, 23:08
Replies: 4
by cygnak » 14 Sep 2009, 20:55

Evening all

Anybody got a novel way of removing gears from Crankshaft without the benefit of having a tool.
Or anybody around the huddersfield area...

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Last post by cygnak
15 Sep 2009, 23:08
1.6 ct backbox silencer HELP !

Last post by dugcati « 15 Sep 2009, 20:14
Replies: 11
by stephen t25 » 14 Sep 2009, 15:24

Hi all , got back last night from a camping trip in looe cornwall :lol: Unfortunately my silencer went big time on the way back and split all the way...

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Last post by dugcati
15 Sep 2009, 20:14
Geartbox issues please help

Last post by ermie571 « 15 Sep 2009, 19:08
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by robere3 » 15 Sep 2009, 18:58

Please help phoned loads of people now but still can't get the part needed, we have a left hand drive 2.1 petrol T3 5 speed. The part needed is...

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Last post by ermie571
15 Sep 2009, 19:08
Heater.... should it do cool air..

Last post by Mr Bean « 15 Sep 2009, 18:06
Replies: 7
by purplecrocs » 14 Sep 2009, 21:41

The heating/ventilation in my t25 only seems to want to give me warm air or hot air... which makes it a bit uncomfortable when its hot outside!...

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Last post by Mr Bean
15 Sep 2009, 18:06
new t25 owner

Last post by macalfie « 15 Sep 2009, 14:31
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by macalfie » 15 Sep 2009, 13:12

Hi all going to sound like a plonker but just got a new van just asking little question. opposite the ignition is like a little plunger whats it for...

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Last post by macalfie
15 Sep 2009, 14:31
Noise when driving in gear

Last post by T'Onion « 15 Sep 2009, 14:23
Replies: 7
by ChrisG » 01 Sep 2009, 16:36

Hi,
Can anyone help?

No problems until today. When reving in neautal, no probelms, engine sounds A+ as always
However as soon as I put it into gear...

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Last post by T'Onion
15 Sep 2009, 14:23
Buzzer of doom

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Sep 2009, 11:17
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by glennyboy2 » 15 Sep 2009, 11:08

I fitted a new oil filter a few weeks ago.It was running fine for about a month,now it has started buzzing for about a second or two every now and...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Sep 2009, 11:17
Gearbox / diff oil change..

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Sep 2009, 10:09
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by andisnewsyncro » 15 Sep 2009, 09:58

Having read a lot and realising that my gearbox and diffs were well overdue for fluid replacement, I took the plunge...

Well, actually I rang Si -...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Sep 2009, 10:09
Source for pulley shims

Last post by SplendiferousII « 15 Sep 2009, 08:43
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by wagenbod » 14 Sep 2009, 19:53

Hullo everybody

Does anyone know where I can get hold of some water pump pulley shims (3 holes) for my 1600 diesel (CS 1983)?

I've tried all the...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
15 Sep 2009, 08:43
Find the engine number

Last post by Kwinpenny « 15 Sep 2009, 06:58
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by Kwinpenny » 14 Sep 2009, 21:11

When you've stopped laughing, can you tell me where to look for the engine number? its got 1.9D stamped on the block, but I want the exact model......

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Last post by Kwinpenny
15 Sep 2009, 06:58
oil leak...pleas help..!

Last post by Fritz « 14 Sep 2009, 22:32
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by apcomark » 14 Sep 2009, 13:30

Hi have just got back from a month in the south of france in my westy (wilbur) lhd 1.6td 1987..... got too boulogne sat night and noticed an oil leak...

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Last post by Fritz
14 Sep 2009, 22:32
Replacing flexible petrol pipes

Last post by Fritz « 14 Sep 2009, 22:21
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by Oldjets » 14 Sep 2009, 21:55

This may have been covered before, but its probably worth repeating for new members as it is a worthwhile job that could save a breakdown or, worse,...

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Last post by Fritz
14 Sep 2009, 22:21
Start or no start!!

Last post by Damien « 14 Sep 2009, 21:18
Replies: 5
by vwduncan » 12 Sep 2009, 18:18

Wondering if anyone out there can help................?

Purchased our T25 2L Aircooled 1982 and picked up on Wednesday. It was a 50 mile trip home...

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Last post by Damien
14 Sep 2009, 21:18
Another brake thing

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 14 Sep 2009, 21:10
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by Jon Bisson GSY » 14 Sep 2009, 19:33

Hi,
Fitted new brakes (pads, shoes, discs, drums, hoses, drum fitting kit) about 500 miles ago and they bled up fine, if a bit soft. The handbrake...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
14 Sep 2009, 21:10
SMOKING ENGINE !!

Last post by higgyt25 « 14 Sep 2009, 20:09
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by higgyt25 » 14 Sep 2009, 12:29

Hi everyone,

I have a 1600 diesel in my B reg T25, having recently had a few teething problems, I changed the starter motor, glow plugs and gave her...

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Last post by higgyt25
14 Sep 2009, 20:09
cap thing that speedo cable goes in?

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 14 Sep 2009, 19:39
Replies: 2
by Jon Bisson GSY » 14 Sep 2009, 19:19

Hi,
Wanting to order a new cap thing down on the axle that the speedo cable fits into but don't know its actual name to search under? any help on its...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
14 Sep 2009, 19:39
Help needed with my NUTS!!!

Last post by Grifter « 14 Sep 2009, 19:12
Replies: 23
by Grifter » 09 Sep 2009, 15:59
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Hello guys...............and gals!! (musn't forget them)

This is my first post and i have been told that if i need advice this is the place to ask!...
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Last post by Grifter
14 Sep 2009, 19:12
autobox oil

Last post by trikepete « 14 Sep 2009, 17:04
Replies: 4
by boilerman63 » 13 Sep 2009, 10:35

hi wonder if anyone has come across this after driving for awhile when i parked the bus up in the garage
next morning there was oil all over the...

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Last post by trikepete
14 Sep 2009, 17:04
Power steering

Last post by R0B « 14 Sep 2009, 16:48
Replies: 3
by Blue str » 13 Sep 2009, 18:44

On the way home from vanfest I found that most of my power steering fluid has come out of the off side rubber bellows of the rack. What do I have to...

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Last post by R0B
14 Sep 2009, 16:48
Brake Fade

Last post by Red Westie « 14 Sep 2009, 16:40
Replies: 7
by Ivybvus » 13 Sep 2009, 16:30

Given we had good weather in Devon and Cornwall - almost a first for this summer - we decided to take a trip from South Devon to North Cornwall. The...

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Last post by Red Westie
14 Sep 2009, 16:40
radiator

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Sep 2009, 15:11
Replies: 2
by dannyg1985 » 14 Sep 2009, 09:27

where could i find radiator brackets for my 83 1.9dg, mine ummm like ahh kinda busted :run (ahhh bad boy danny)

cheers dan

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Sep 2009, 15:11
Lack of experience

Last post by poptop2 « 14 Sep 2009, 13:38
Replies: 6
by poptop2 » 13 Sep 2009, 14:31

Hi to all, Just a question to all you Knowledgeable's out there - i have Recently ( last 18 month's ) bought and restored a 1983 2.0 aircoolled t25...

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Last post by poptop2
14 Sep 2009, 13:38
conrod bolt??

Last post by cygnak « 14 Sep 2009, 12:46
Replies: 4
by cygnak » 13 Sep 2009, 20:29

Hi all

Any idea where i can get hold of a conrod nut and bolt?

Taking them apart came across one that has a stripped thread.
Had a good look on a...

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Last post by cygnak
14 Sep 2009, 12:46
Driveshaft horror

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Sep 2009, 08:58
Replies: 6
by Cafnod » 11 Sep 2009, 22:37

Hi everyone and please accept my apologies if this question has been raised previously.
We bought a 1986 1.6 TD Camper today, drove it thirty of the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Sep 2009, 08:58
82 T25 GEARBOX OIL CAP

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Sep 2009, 08:49
Replies: 4
by chrismont20 » 11 Sep 2009, 13:47

HI ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A GEARBOX OIL FILLER CAP .ALL I HAVE ON MY CAMPER IS A THREADED HOLE AND NO CAP. SO I HAVE HAD TO PUT TAPE...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Sep 2009, 08:49
2.1DJ black hose to bell housing whats it for?

Last post by manxman « 13 Sep 2009, 23:39
Replies: 5
by sandwedge » 12 Sep 2009, 18:36

Hi

As title says what does this hose do. It pushed in to a rubber grommet in the engine casing bell housing using a 90 deg elbow. I have looked...

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Last post by manxman
13 Sep 2009, 23:39
Another Day - Another Problem - Missfire

Last post by woodmonkey « 13 Sep 2009, 20:45
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by woodys » 13 Sep 2009, 17:52

Around 50 mph at high revs going up a slight hill on the motorway my 81 Aircooled 1970cc developed a missfire,

pulled over waited a couple of...

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Last post by woodmonkey
13 Sep 2009, 20:45
temp senders?? Black & Blue

Last post by Doctor Foster « 13 Sep 2009, 18:42
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by Doctor Foster » 12 Sep 2009, 15:53

Are they interchangable? or is there a reason one is black and one is blue?

2.1 engine

:ok

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Last post by Doctor Foster
13 Sep 2009, 18:42
Cleaning the steering wheel

Last post by Tatty Chap « 13 Sep 2009, 09:14
Replies: 21
by psychonaut » 08 Sep 2009, 19:30
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My steering wheel is getting on for 28 years old, and has 28 years-worth of blood, sweat, and tears on it, and generally feels very grubby. You can...
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Last post by Tatty Chap
13 Sep 2009, 09:14
Air cooled vs watercooled

Last post by weedwhacker « 13 Sep 2009, 08:21
Replies: 17
by HizzleCamper » 10 Sep 2009, 01:04
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I am in the process of buying my first camper and have been Reading as much as possible so I know exactly what I want when vans are advertised, my...
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Last post by weedwhacker
13 Sep 2009, 08:21
Thermostat now

Last post by Kev5047 « 13 Sep 2009, 06:40
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by damongrounsell » 09 Sep 2009, 19:02

This is right doing my head in
van went to local garage, The Moose needed to replace feul injector pipe, job done, and fix the coolent leak
anyway...

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Last post by Kev5047
13 Sep 2009, 06:40
And the saga continues. FUEL PUMP NOW!

Last post by Grifter « 12 Sep 2009, 21:43
Replies: 7
by Grifter » 10 Sep 2009, 14:40

Ok. I rang a local garage today about these nuts and they said to bring the van down and they would crank them off for me, Great i thought so i...

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Last post by Grifter
12 Sep 2009, 21:43
Radiator bleed thread...

Last post by armyphil « 12 Sep 2009, 19:40
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by kervinmervin » 12 Sep 2009, 18:54

I guess I already know the answer, not really a question just a moan!!!

Still new to all of this, but thought I would get to grips with the cooling...

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Last post by armyphil
12 Sep 2009, 19:40
ally or copper washer

Last post by jake1953 « 12 Sep 2009, 18:50
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by jake1953 » 08 Sep 2009, 11:35

Does anyone know of the size of the washer on the high oil pressure relief valve screw on a 1.9 watercooled dg engine?
I have an oil leak there and...

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Last post by jake1953
12 Sep 2009, 18:50
Getting oil into a gearbox how do you do yours?

Last post by Louey « 12 Sep 2009, 12:14
Replies: 11
by sandwedge » 11 Sep 2009, 10:47

Looking to do an oil change on my gear box, just a bit stumped on how to get fresh oil in to the box after draining due to the gear linkage.

How do...

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Last post by Louey
12 Sep 2009, 12:14
Air Intake pre heating

Last post by Steve Lunn « 12 Sep 2009, 11:13
Replies: 9
by Steve Lunn » 07 Sep 2009, 01:27

1983 T25 water Cooled VW. I have just bought my first VW, I notice there are several air pre heating boxes on the right as you look into the engine,...

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Last post by Steve Lunn
12 Sep 2009, 11:13
Belt set up

Last post by Joker Kev « 12 Sep 2009, 10:45
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by Joker Kev » 11 Sep 2009, 14:25

Can anyone tell me the correct set up / alignment for the alternator / water pump / /crank belts on a 1.6 TD 1989 engine. The reason I ask is that I...

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Last post by Joker Kev
12 Sep 2009, 10:45
Gearbox selector

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Sep 2009, 19:22
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by jonno » 11 Sep 2009, 18:09

Hi i have a 1.9 petrol with a manual box

What size is the nut that connects the socket-arm/ball-joint selector to the gearbox shaft?

Should there...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Sep 2009, 19:22
ignition on - what consumes juice?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Sep 2009, 14:46
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 11 Sep 2009, 09:21

I note that I can run stereo off leisure for hours now ever since I fitted split charge, but if i leave ignition on, chaging battery is flat in no...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Sep 2009, 14:46
Rev Limiter or something else

Last post by CovKid « 11 Sep 2009, 09:18
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 10 Sep 2009, 18:41

Drove to Suffolk from the Midlands last weekend, seemed fine except as soon as I hit around 65, its as if the rev limiter is kicking in - any ideas -...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Sep 2009, 09:18
009 dizzy

Last post by umgum « 11 Sep 2009, 08:35
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by umgum » 05 Sep 2009, 16:37
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ok i know that it is said to be pooh for a t25 but why

the reason i am asking is i have a weak spark but we don`t know if it`s the module,dizzy or...
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Last post by umgum
11 Sep 2009, 08:35
No Spark (She Lives!)

Last post by Grun « 11 Sep 2009, 07:14
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by davidvincent » 07 Sep 2009, 22:21
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Hi All,

This is me moving on from my previous post ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) as I have ruled out a few things now.

(1980...
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Last post by Grun
11 Sep 2009, 07:14
lhd to rhd

Last post by billy739 « 10 Sep 2009, 22:59
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by scottbott » 10 Sep 2009, 20:52

how easy/hard is it to convert from left hand drive to right hand drive?if you have a lhd and a rhd can parts from one just be transferred from one...

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Last post by billy739
10 Sep 2009, 22:59
G/BOX OIL CHANGE

Last post by jake1953 « 10 Sep 2009, 20:51
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by jake1953 » 10 Sep 2009, 10:03

Woopee, van passed it's mot yesterday. while it was in, I arranged for the gearbox oil to be changed. What a difference to the gear changing. Someone...

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Last post by jake1953
10 Sep 2009, 20:51
Well, which position for heater levers?

Last post by Helga « 10 Sep 2009, 20:25
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by Helga » 10 Sep 2009, 20:16

Well, thank God - 4 hours later and I have started the van... after taking off the old starter, fitting a new bush and starter etc... thank God! I...

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10 Sep 2009, 20:25

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