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Tail Light

Last post by Cruz « 21 Jan 2011, 20:56
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by Red Westie » 21 Jan 2011, 07:18

This site of course! just put an add in the wanted section.

Two types as Kev points out....ULO or Hella....lens and holder need to be the same...

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Last post by Cruz
21 Jan 2011, 20:56
Anyone put a diode in a spit charge system?

Last post by ringo « 21 Jan 2011, 10:52
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by ringo » 19 Jan 2011, 14:39
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In an effort to keep my leisure batteries completely seperate at all times, i have bought a shottky power diode to put in series with my 110 ah...
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Last post by ringo
21 Jan 2011, 10:52
Coil Wiring

Last post by melvin « 21 Jan 2011, 09:54
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by melvin » 19 Jan 2011, 14:34

Hi There all,
Just to clear my mind can any confirm that black goes to -ve and green goes to +ve on the coil for a 1.9 DG engine?
Its just that my...

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Last post by melvin
21 Jan 2011, 09:54
Indicator Lens

Last post by scottbott « 20 Jan 2011, 19:47
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by FlowerPower » 20 Jan 2011, 11:43

Blimey this place has changed a lot since last time I was here - sooooooo many people!

Not sure if this is the right section to post this thread so...

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Last post by scottbott
20 Jan 2011, 19:47
no main beam

Last post by scottbott « 20 Jan 2011, 19:45
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by scottbott » 19 Jan 2011, 22:29

just fitted a new stereo and made sure the heater cables went above the radio so it would push all the way in,came home last night and went to...

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Last post by scottbott
20 Jan 2011, 19:45
Parts advice please - starter/alternator

Last post by Bert2 « 20 Jan 2011, 19:10
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by fairwynds » 13 Jan 2011, 13:40

Hi all
having a brain freeze re these bits and not having much luck on sites such as GSF and Brickwerks.
I have a T25 1900 DG, 1985.
I will soon need...

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Last post by Bert2
20 Jan 2011, 19:10
dash

Last post by ewenmaclean « 20 Jan 2011, 14:22
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by busvanman » 20 Jan 2011, 13:36

I'm sure this will be in the wiki somewere, or bentley but I keep loosing my rev counter and warning lights on the dash, initially thought it qwas an...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
20 Jan 2011, 14:22
Temp guage on cold

Last post by stevo1980 « 19 Jan 2011, 10:48
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by stevo1980 » 18 Jan 2011, 22:21

Hi i wondered if anyone can help me. Whilst driving on the mway my temp gauge goes down to cold when doin about 60. The more i slow down or come off...

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Last post by stevo1980
19 Jan 2011, 10:48
Dash clocks with a rev counter?

Last post by Iceworx « 18 Jan 2011, 23:00
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by Iceworx » 18 Jan 2011, 10:20

Just a quick question, I have a 1.7ky powered bus, and the dash pod only has a speedo with clock on it.

Seen that some other vans had the rev...

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Last post by Iceworx
18 Jan 2011, 23:00
Starter battery question

Last post by jpennington « 18 Jan 2011, 19:20
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by mikeymancs » 16 Jan 2011, 16:09

Hello All,
Right, another battery question for you!
My starter battery has finally given up, have tried recharging but it just isn't holding the...

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Last post by jpennington
18 Jan 2011, 19:20
Earth strap ampage

Last post by BOXY « 18 Jan 2011, 13:27
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 03 Jan 2011, 15:02

I had to call out the RAC yesterday as after a long run and stopping for fuel I couldn't get started again. I soon diagnosed that the starter motor...

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Last post by BOXY
18 Jan 2011, 13:27
Headlight Switch (Get you home bodge)

Last post by rollercoaster « 17 Jan 2011, 16:41
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by rollercoaster » 10 Jan 2011, 13:37

Last night my Main and Dipped beam stopped working and I have read up some past posts to diagnose it.
As the fan and hooter are working its not the...

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Last post by rollercoaster
17 Jan 2011, 16:41
Uk Fog Lights

Last post by pierce « 16 Jan 2011, 22:38
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by pierce » 16 Jan 2011, 11:07

When my westy originally came into the country, they fitted one of those aftermarket fog lights that sit next to the existing lights; its not working...

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Last post by pierce
16 Jan 2011, 22:38
Biggest battery you can shoe horn in a diesel?

Last post by mikeymancs « 16 Jan 2011, 18:54
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by jed the spread » 14 Nov 2010, 18:51
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I am getting abit f**ked off with my temperamental battery, it let me down big time this weekend while wild camping and I just cant risk this...
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Last post by mikeymancs
16 Jan 2011, 18:54
washer pump issue

Last post by nodding scooby « 16 Jan 2011, 10:15

by nodding scooby » 16 Jan 2011, 10:15

hi, front washers stopped working so replaced the pump with a new one, still no joy. tested at the pump and with pump disconnected i am getting 12v...

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Last post by nodding scooby
16 Jan 2011, 10:15
help needed

Last post by Scooby « 15 Jan 2011, 21:12
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by Scooby » 15 Jan 2011, 13:48

Help needed.I've just got a thunderpole ss gutter mount aerail ca'nt figer out which part is suposed to make a good earth is it the v shapped...

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Last post by Scooby
15 Jan 2011, 21:12
electrics stereo feed from both batteries

Last post by scottbott « 15 Jan 2011, 19:54
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by scottbott » 14 Jan 2011, 21:01

looking at doing this for my new stereo,do not want to appear too thick but where would be the easiest place to get the ignition feed from?,without...

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Last post by scottbott
15 Jan 2011, 19:54
heater gauge

Last post by ewenmaclean « 15 Jan 2011, 18:32
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by swota » 15 Jan 2011, 01:47

my temperature gauge does'nt work ive put in a new sender and still no luck could it be the back ot my clocks are no good

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Last post by ewenmaclean
15 Jan 2011, 18:32
Amp/hrs or cranking amps

Last post by Dangermouse « 14 Jan 2011, 20:21
Replies: 5
by Dangermouse » 11 Jan 2011, 20:43

Now that i know it is my liesure battery that has gone kaput when i purchase a new one is it better more important to have as many amp/hrs as...

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Last post by Dangermouse
14 Jan 2011, 20:21
Wiring two 12V cigarette lighter sockets

Last post by StuM « 14 Jan 2011, 08:49
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by StuM » 12 Jan 2011, 12:13

Hi All,

I'd appreciate your collective wisdom on something.. I'm currently refurbing my dashboard and whilst it is out, I'd like to put in a couple...

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Last post by StuM
14 Jan 2011, 08:49
temp light

Last post by dazzzer1 « 13 Jan 2011, 13:58
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by dazzzer1 » 13 Jan 2011, 00:03

the light flashes on start up, then continues to flash, after a minute i can stop the engine and start it again, it then flashes as it should and...

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Last post by dazzzer1
13 Jan 2011, 13:58
Air Cooled heater - Early type

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 13 Jan 2011, 13:54
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by thisbusinessisclosed » 28 Dec 2010, 14:27

Hi - I spent ages worrying that the blower was broken and now realised that because it is an early Aircooled it has no fan setting! I assume that...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
13 Jan 2011, 13:54
dash lights order....

Last post by edoh « 12 Jan 2011, 11:04
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by edoh » 11 Jan 2011, 23:52

i cant work out if my dash lights are lighting up and going out in the right order -
when ignition turned on - but engine not started -
familiarity...

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Last post by edoh
12 Jan 2011, 11:04
washer pump

Last post by Scooby « 11 Jan 2011, 19:40
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by Scooby » 09 Jan 2011, 20:18

Where is it?

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Last post by Scooby
11 Jan 2011, 19:40
no whirring, turns over, no spark = ignition coil dead

Last post by Epiphone « 11 Jan 2011, 08:10
Replies: 21
by Epiphone » 16 Oct 2010, 11:58
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Hi Guys, drove to the gym this morning and went to come home afterwards and bus wouldnt start.

At first it didnt even turn over, but that short...
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Last post by Epiphone
11 Jan 2011, 08:10
Boiling Battery

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Jan 2011, 21:55
Replies: 6
by Dangermouse » 10 Jan 2011, 19:52

Hi Everybody im back in the fold after about two years going AWOL still have the campervan and still have all the niggly (sorry quirky) T25...

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Jan 2011, 21:55
leisure battery charging

Last post by lloydy « 10 Jan 2011, 20:35
Replies: 5
by lloydy » 09 Jan 2011, 20:40

Hi, i've asked similar question before but can't quite get my head around a couple things. My van has got a split charge relay, which i know charges...

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Last post by lloydy
10 Jan 2011, 20:35
Help Fan running in engine bay when ignition off

Last post by seeker « 09 Jan 2011, 23:31
Replies: 5
by seeker » 08 Jan 2011, 15:31

Hi
Can anyone tell me what the electric fan sound is that is coming from the engine bay after I've switched off. Sometimes it does and sometimes it...

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Last post by seeker
09 Jan 2011, 23:31
CB radio

Last post by Scooby « 09 Jan 2011, 18:22
Replies: 12
by Scooby » 03 Jan 2011, 17:59

any one know anthing abouy CB's i'm thinking of getteing one for the bus, are there any special problems with haveing a high top.

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Last post by Scooby
09 Jan 2011, 18:22
Rear Window washer

Last post by 1664 « 09 Jan 2011, 09:38
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by richard17777 » 06 Jan 2011, 12:20

Hi,
I am in the process of stripping down my hightop for an over hall and respray. While I have it in bits I was looking to put in a heated rear...

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Last post by 1664
09 Jan 2011, 09:38
BATTERY DRAINING

Last post by gareth2510 « 08 Jan 2011, 17:45
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by gareth2510 » 05 Jan 2011, 16:55

Hello,
I have a 1986 1.6 Diesel Westy. I had to jump start her yesterday and took her for a good drive to charge the battery up, but when I went to...

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Last post by gareth2510
08 Jan 2011, 17:45
air con

Last post by phuish « 08 Jan 2011, 09:13

by phuish » 08 Jan 2011, 09:13

hi can anyone tell me what sort of bracket I can use to fit air con to a T25 2L. I have the aircon unit but can't see where i can fit a bracket due...

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Last post by phuish
08 Jan 2011, 09:13
Flat Battery!

Last post by monkeyboy « 07 Jan 2011, 19:30
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by meehaja » 11 Dec 2010, 14:10

Simple on I know, but...

Due to a combination of bad weather and ill health the van hasn't moved (at all) for about 3 months. Wheels still turn fine...

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Last post by monkeyboy
07 Jan 2011, 19:30
EBER Problems!!!

Last post by baz9799 « 07 Jan 2011, 19:12
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by baz9799 » 02 Jan 2011, 20:40

Evening and Happy New Year to you all.
As the title says eber problems, i had this serviced in 2007 by a retired engineer and it was working...

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Last post by baz9799
07 Jan 2011, 19:12
some lights stopped working

Last post by Hacksawbob « 07 Jan 2011, 18:08
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by Hacksawbob » 06 Jan 2011, 20:10

During the MOT Nearside side light and nearside tail light and fog all went at the same time.hem before it went to test. changed bulb and its not...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
07 Jan 2011, 18:08
New alternater on the cards but....

Last post by billy739 « 07 Jan 2011, 14:33
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by Essex Nige » 07 Jan 2011, 10:41

i've got an AAZ and the alternator puts out a lovely 14.3v without anything on an plumets to 12.3v once the lights and heater are in full swing so...

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Last post by billy739
07 Jan 2011, 14:33
Rear speakers

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 05 Jan 2011, 20:49
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by Wear Sunscreen » 04 Jan 2011, 20:01

What are peoples views on the best position for rear speakers in high top?

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
05 Jan 2011, 20:49
vacuum advance unit

Last post by drzed1980 « 04 Jan 2011, 22:01
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by drzed1980 » 03 Jan 2011, 21:14

mine is totally fuberd.

the question is....

DO i just replace the vacuum unit or upgrade? to a dizzy with a centrafugal advance?

engines a 1.9 dg...

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Last post by drzed1980
04 Jan 2011, 22:01
early fuse box cover

Last post by bigherb « 04 Jan 2011, 20:10
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by samk » 04 Jan 2011, 14:58

happy new year all!

i dont have a cover on my fusebox (83 Aircooled) and I always knock the fuses out with all the gubbins stored in the glove box....

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Last post by bigherb
04 Jan 2011, 20:10
fitting of electric fuel pump

Last post by chriscburgess « 04 Jan 2011, 14:59
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by chriscburgess » 04 Jan 2011, 12:51

I have a 1.9dg fitted with lpg. I would like to fit an electric fuel pump as my existing pump appears knackered.

Can anyone please advise where and...

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Last post by chriscburgess
04 Jan 2011, 14:59
anouther light upgrade

Last post by DiscoDave « 04 Jan 2011, 09:00
Replies: 4
by axeman » 03 Jan 2011, 21:06

has or is any one using one of these lighting upgrade kits? if so what were the results of it? and dose any one know what the how these work...

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Last post by DiscoDave
04 Jan 2011, 09:00
Reverse lights always on.

Last post by ewenmaclean « 03 Jan 2011, 19:08
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by KarlT » 13 Dec 2010, 18:47

Always something.
Have been messing with electrics (engine conversion) but now the reverse lights are always on if the ignition is on.

Stay on if...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
03 Jan 2011, 19:08
How does the leisure battery charge through alternator

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Jan 2011, 13:09
Replies: 3
by sharkjazz » 02 Jan 2011, 08:02

Have tried to find this information through search but couldn't find anything.

Van is 1988 Westfalia, no zig unit as I have seen mentioned in over...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Jan 2011, 13:09
Dashboard heater

Last post by Red Westie « 02 Jan 2011, 23:43
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by Huyton_Blue » 02 Jan 2011, 23:10

I can still vary temps etc but putting the blower on blows the fuse each time,no doubt the ehater motor is shot,Can't find one anywhere in parts...

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Last post by Red Westie
02 Jan 2011, 23:43
Xmas pressie to myself..CTEK Multi XS7000 Battery Charger

Last post by Paul R « 02 Jan 2011, 21:24
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by minke » 24 Dec 2010, 03:12

I read all the bump & decided to treat myself to an, CTEK Multi XS7000 Battery Charger .

If it does what is says on the tin, then it seems like I...

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Last post by Paul R
02 Jan 2011, 21:24
How does the leisure battery charge through alternator

Last post by Red Westie « 02 Jan 2011, 16:23
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by sharkjazz » 02 Jan 2011, 08:02

Have tried to find this information through search but couldn't find anything.

Van is 1988 Westfalia, no zig unit as I have seen mentioned in over...

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Last post by Red Westie
02 Jan 2011, 16:23
another battery question

Last post by Red Westie « 02 Jan 2011, 15:54
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by BALDY3260 » 01 Jan 2011, 23:10

evening all, and happy new year. been having a few battery probs lately and looking for some advise. for the last 4-5 months i have been going to use...

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Last post by Red Westie
02 Jan 2011, 15:54
oil pressure warning switch

Last post by CraigSagar « 02 Jan 2011, 15:36
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by CraigSagar » 02 Jan 2011, 12:54

Just refitted the engine on a 1.9 watercooled petrol not sure where the wire goes for the oil pressure warning switch on the side of the crank case....

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Last post by CraigSagar
02 Jan 2011, 15:36
Tacho Redline - DG

Last post by dansimpson « 02 Jan 2011, 15:20
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by StuM » 30 Dec 2010, 18:56

Hi All,

Does anyone know what the redline would be on a 1.9DG engine if fitted with a tacho?

Thanks,
Stu

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Last post by dansimpson
02 Jan 2011, 15:20
Fuse box and fog lights

Last post by ewenmaclean « 28 Dec 2010, 21:28

by ewenmaclean » 28 Dec 2010, 21:28

Hello,

after help and advice from Kevtherev, I sought out the pins on the fuse box which become live on side lights, and when on dipped beam. This...

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28 Dec 2010, 21:28

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