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battery question

Last post by ghost123uk « 29 Apr 2010, 14:41
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by dumpy » 29 Apr 2010, 14:16

Hi

I have a split charge system in the van (homebuilt), now i have been using a 'standard' battery as the 'leisure battery' which i'm aware is not...

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Last post by ghost123uk
29 Apr 2010, 14:41
battery voltage...

Last post by CovKid « 29 Apr 2010, 12:47
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by purplecrocs » 28 Apr 2010, 10:31

I had the multimeter out the other day so thought I'd check the voltages on my battery.. the starter battery was giving me a reading of approx 11.8V...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Apr 2010, 12:47
temp gauge and fan

Last post by macalfie « 28 Apr 2010, 19:46
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by macalfie » 28 Apr 2010, 19:20

Hi all at what point on the temp gauge would you expect the fan to kick in jx motor cheers . mac

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Last post by macalfie
28 Apr 2010, 19:46
My horn(on steering wheel)

Last post by Wolfsburg Willy « 28 Apr 2010, 19:29
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by hixsy » 28 Apr 2010, 14:23

Ok everytime I turn the wheel to a certain position it sounds the horn,any cures for this? Also wondering where your horn has to be, i mean without...

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Last post by Wolfsburg Willy
28 Apr 2010, 19:29
Dash illumination not working

Last post by tonytech « 28 Apr 2010, 07:47
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by martinj » 27 Apr 2010, 21:34

Hi
After turning the lights on on the van tonight all the dash lights went out and will not come back on.I have done a search on this on the forum...

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Last post by tonytech
28 Apr 2010, 07:47
Rear Cluster Contact?

Last post by jamesc76 « 27 Apr 2010, 10:45
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by si macc » 26 Apr 2010, 07:48

I noticed one of my fog lights was not working so I got a new bulb for it only to find out the little spring contact in the cluster was not present....

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Last post by jamesc76
27 Apr 2010, 10:45
Leisure battery not charging from engine

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 27 Apr 2010, 07:36
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by Solent » 18 Mar 2010, 17:24
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Bought a lovely Westy Club Joker hightop last week. I'm a bit puzzled by how the leisure battery is behaving. I drove the van 150 miles home on the...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
27 Apr 2010, 07:36
starter battery

Last post by Bessie the camper « 26 Apr 2010, 21:04
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by Bessie the camper » 26 Apr 2010, 19:39

Evening folks

does anyone know what size the engine battery should be???

Thanks

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Last post by Bessie the camper
26 Apr 2010, 21:04
Lidl Inverter

Last post by horns « 26 Apr 2010, 19:31
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by D&DCAMPA » 26 Apr 2010, 19:01

I have been reading through some of the old posts as Im looking to get an inverter, but still bloomin confused!
what I want to know is what sort of...

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Last post by horns
26 Apr 2010, 19:31
static shock

Last post by dirtygertie « 25 Apr 2010, 18:30
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by purpletony » 25 Apr 2010, 14:51

every time i go out in the T4 or the T25 i get a static shock off the body
any ideas

cheers Tony :idea

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Last post by dirtygertie
25 Apr 2010, 18:30
Gauges and display problem

Last post by Doctor Foster « 25 Apr 2010, 18:04
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by toyclean » 25 Apr 2010, 16:16

Hi all, took my new (to me) out this weekend with the family. Excellent campsire at Graffham btw.

Anyway, the fuel and temp gauge plus indicator...

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Last post by Doctor Foster
25 Apr 2010, 18:04
RAD FAN not working!!

Last post by nickthe fish « 25 Apr 2010, 08:59
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by nickthe fish » 22 Apr 2010, 09:44

Hi All,

I have been suspecting that my rad fan doesn’t kick in when the temp gets hot so I decided to test it before I find out it do4esnt work...

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Last post by nickthe fish
25 Apr 2010, 08:59
240V hook up not working

Last post by AngeloEvs « 25 Apr 2010, 02:07
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by nesty » 24 Apr 2010, 13:37

I need some advice on 240V pick up. Going away on Monday and I can’t get any current from my 240V pick up. I’ve never used it or tested it since I...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
25 Apr 2010, 02:07
twin headlight fitting

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 24 Apr 2010, 08:48
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by krynac » 24 Apr 2010, 07:42

hi, i have just bought a twin round headlight upgrade from just kampers, and was wondering how to connect the two smaller lights up, is it a simple...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
24 Apr 2010, 08:48
Indicator Lights not working

Last post by syncropaddy « 23 Apr 2010, 20:53
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by noggintom » 07 Feb 2010, 18:32
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Hi - my first post! Love the group as it has helped me do soooo many things already :D

Here goes with my first problem... I have a LHD JX Caravelle...
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Last post by syncropaddy
23 Apr 2010, 20:53
Improved lighting

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Apr 2010, 20:01
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by Red Westie » 22 Jan 2010, 01:28
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Thought I would just put a comment on about the best £12.00 I've spent in ages.....I bought a pair of Osram H4 Night Breakers for the outters on my...
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Last post by Red Westie
22 Apr 2010, 20:01
Euro light bodging.

Last post by horns « 22 Apr 2010, 18:18
Replies: 7
by horns » 22 Apr 2010, 15:21

Having just had the MOT done, it seems my lights were never UK-ified on import. Anyone here got any tips on the required beam-blocking and how to...

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Last post by horns
22 Apr 2010, 18:18
alternator query

Last post by jake1953 « 22 Apr 2010, 14:56
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by jake1953 » 22 Apr 2010, 11:26

I've removed the 45A alternator on my 1.96 dg engine to have it overhauled (bearings rough). There is a 3 din connector bolted on to the back of the...

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Last post by jake1953
22 Apr 2010, 14:56
Sealing Westy leccy & water inlets

Last post by VWCamperfan « 21 Apr 2010, 06:34
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by jdreamer » 20 Apr 2010, 22:56

After working on the side of my westy, need to refit the leccy & water inlets. Have new gaskets for both, but not convinced that the seal will be...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
21 Apr 2010, 06:34
Running electrics on leisure battery

Last post by albertramsbottom « 19 Apr 2010, 13:41
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by sharkjazz » 19 Apr 2010, 10:00

Morning, wasn't sure whether this should go in the technical forum, but as it isn't really that technical have decided on general, please move if...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
19 Apr 2010, 13:41
Feed from my leasure battery to cab

Last post by albertramsbottom « 19 Apr 2010, 11:41
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by albertramsbottom » 19 Apr 2010, 11:08

I havent yet got my sterio working on my LB and would also like a couple of ciggy light sockets to run from it.

But im not sure how to do it. Would...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
19 Apr 2010, 11:41
Leisure Battery not keeping charge

Last post by horns « 19 Apr 2010, 09:15
Replies: 6
by ChrisG » 18 Apr 2010, 19:44

Hi folks,

Probably already know the answer to this but check before buying a new one.

Leisure battery is not mainining its charge. Alternator and...

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Last post by horns
19 Apr 2010, 09:15
fuse box to battery cable

Last post by uniB « 18 Apr 2010, 13:28
Replies: 5
by uniB » 17 Apr 2010, 19:19

I just wanted to double check...

could someone confirm for me that this is the wire that runs from the fusebox to the pos terminal of the battery??...

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Last post by uniB
18 Apr 2010, 13:28
strange sounding starter motor and flat batt!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 17 Apr 2010, 18:55
Replies: 1
by vee-dub » 17 Apr 2010, 18:38

Hi, I've got a 2L Aircooled. Since yesterday the starter motor, when I'm trying to start the engine, sounds like it's spining really fast a bit like...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
17 Apr 2010, 18:55
Battery connections

Last post by uniB « 16 Apr 2010, 22:08
Replies: 4
by uniB » 16 Apr 2010, 20:51

Simple, somewhat dumb question for you... If there is no leisure battery at all in the van, just the standard battery, should there just be the main...

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Last post by uniB
16 Apr 2010, 22:08
warning lights

Last post by AngeloEvs « 16 Apr 2010, 02:26
Replies: 1
by tomsneade » 15 Apr 2010, 12:29

Hi, Ive just got a vw t25 transporter diesel 1600 1985 .The facia lights dont work!.The blue warning light is ON even though i am on dip, and goes...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
16 Apr 2010, 02:26
Coil warning light

Last post by Damien « 15 Apr 2010, 12:08
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by tomsneade » 15 Apr 2010, 12:05

Hi, could anyone tell me what the coil warning light means on my vw t25 diesel 1600cc 1985. Thanks in advance! Tom

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Last post by Damien
15 Apr 2010, 12:08
Battery Drain.. cracked it

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Apr 2010, 11:43
Replies: 7
by kevtherev » 14 Apr 2010, 21:58

This morning I jumped in the bus turned the key and ....nada ..nowt.. zip
empty battery, just 0.11 volts left

What the blithering heck..FFS...rant over, dummy found, set...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Apr 2010, 11:43
90amp Alternator Voltage reading (this ok)?

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Apr 2010, 13:08
Replies: 5
by nesty » 12 Apr 2010, 19:39

Today I finally got around to installing my 90 amp Alternator.

I got twin digital Voltmeters in my dash (Starter & Leisure). I just wanted some...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Apr 2010, 13:08
12v fridge to 240v

Last post by Willoughby « 13 Apr 2010, 10:12
Replies: 2
by yeti » 12 Apr 2010, 22:37

Hi

I have heard it said about changing the element om the fridges to go from 2way 12v / gas to 240v. how easy is it.is there a drawing to help and...

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Last post by Willoughby
13 Apr 2010, 10:12
Battery Rating

Last post by faggie « 12 Apr 2010, 21:16
Replies: 7
by Bowton Lad » 09 Apr 2010, 11:53

The battery on my T4 2.5 TDI has a ''075'' code on it & is marked ''Heavy Duty''. Is this battery powerful enough for the engine? The van won't start...

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Last post by faggie
12 Apr 2010, 21:16
What happens if......(battery question)

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Apr 2010, 20:11
Replies: 5
by 72BUG » 11 Apr 2010, 19:36

I connect a heavy duty starter battery to my leisure battery?

I have a large 110 a/h starter battery which I'm not using. (I originally thought it...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Apr 2010, 20:11
starting / battery / LPG

Last post by Bessie the camper « 11 Apr 2010, 20:34
Replies: 5
by Bessie the camper » 10 Apr 2010, 20:21

hello ive just had trouble starting the van this evening i was on LPG when i stopped. it wouldn't fire back up so i switched over to petrol and it...

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Last post by Bessie the camper
11 Apr 2010, 20:34
hmm where does this yellow wire go??

Last post by Doctor Foster « 11 Apr 2010, 16:32
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by Doctor Foster » 11 Apr 2010, 14:33

Came off somewhere in the fusebox but dont know where.

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Last post by Doctor Foster
11 Apr 2010, 16:32
Indicators not working

Last post by hoochinoo « 10 Apr 2010, 23:08
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by hoochinoo » 10 Apr 2010, 09:03

Following a visit to the garage I discovered my indicators were'nt working. I've tried replacing the relay but it's not that. :(

According to...

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Last post by hoochinoo
10 Apr 2010, 23:08
New battery required for T25 westy

Last post by dissy26 « 10 Apr 2010, 22:41
Replies: 4
by justin190v » 08 Apr 2010, 20:14

Help.... I'm looking for a new battery to fit under the two front seats of my new to me T25 westy, i need a starting battery and the lesuire battery,...

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Last post by dissy26
10 Apr 2010, 22:41
Front lights not working

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 09 Apr 2010, 20:43
Replies: 12
by Space_Monkey » 08 Apr 2010, 19:11

My van has a front grille with 4 square-shaped lights ( and disappointingly no VW insignia).

The two outer headlights work fine (if a little dimly...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
09 Apr 2010, 20:43
Household electrics

Last post by lloydy « 09 Apr 2010, 20:10
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by Louey » 08 Apr 2010, 22:35

Got a strange query - thought about asking on an electrical forum but there is a few on here.

My central heating controller has broken and I'm...

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Last post by lloydy
09 Apr 2010, 20:10
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE

Last post by bigherb « 09 Apr 2010, 10:46
Replies: 5
by rugchucker » 09 Apr 2010, 07:11

Hi there folks, my battery to starter cable is showing signs of age, it has the blue crud on it at the starter end, also the voltage to the battery...

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Last post by bigherb
09 Apr 2010, 10:46
First camper - leisure battery question!!

Last post by eel « 09 Apr 2010, 07:29
Replies: 3
by eel » 08 Apr 2010, 18:27

Hi

Just recently picked up our first campervan and very excited about it. Been going through the workings of the interior and I'm trying to decipher...

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Last post by eel
09 Apr 2010, 07:29
indicator lens

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 08 Apr 2010, 18:23
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by Jon Bisson GSY » 08 Apr 2010, 17:52

Hi,
Anyone recommend a good supplier for smoked indicator lens for the front?
Thanks,
Jon

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
08 Apr 2010, 18:23
can you get a rear wiper

Last post by a1winchester « 08 Apr 2010, 13:59
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by rattybird » 07 Apr 2010, 11:34

to work on a panal van thanks

ie : i have a panal van that never had one fitted originaly :ok

i have been looking at the wiring diagram in a...

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Last post by a1winchester
08 Apr 2010, 13:59
Wire's

Last post by tonysbus « 06 Apr 2010, 20:09
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by tonysbus » 06 Apr 2010, 19:42

Can anyone tell me which wire goe's where on my alternator i took the plug of year's ago and put spade end's on, when i took the engine out in...

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Last post by tonysbus
06 Apr 2010, 20:09
whats best method of cabling to front door mounted speakers?

Last post by rongtown « 05 Apr 2010, 17:23
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by rongtown » 04 Apr 2010, 17:58

Am scratching my head on this one..Is it easier to drill in & out of air duct? Any advice appreciated

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Last post by rongtown
05 Apr 2010, 17:23
leisure battery fuse keeps blowing

Last post by Red Westie « 05 Apr 2010, 15:52
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by sam gardner » 05 Apr 2010, 14:16

Hi

Apologies if this seems woefully incomplete, its my first posting, about my first van and i fear i may have missed something. Anyway, here goes,...

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Last post by Red Westie
05 Apr 2010, 15:52
new battery-crap start

Last post by Doctor Foster « 05 Apr 2010, 10:05
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by Doctor Foster » 22 Mar 2010, 20:57
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Have new good quality battery fitted on van for about 3 months. If I dont use the van for a couple of days and then try to start it struggles to turn...
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Last post by Doctor Foster
05 Apr 2010, 10:05
Headlight warning buzzer - 292 relay

Last post by syncropatrick « 05 Apr 2010, 08:37
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by syncropatrick » 03 Apr 2010, 17:55

Followed Billy739's suggestion and got a Caddy 292 relay plugged into slot 7. It is performing strangely - If I have wipers on and headlights on when...

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Last post by syncropatrick
05 Apr 2010, 08:37
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR

Last post by CovKid « 04 Apr 2010, 20:26
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by derfneak » 04 Apr 2010, 19:01

HI IAM A NEWBY, I HAVE A TYPE25 1983 CAMPER, I NEED A NEW HEATER BLOWER MOTOR, ANY BODY, KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A REPLACEMENT, PLEASE

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Last post by CovKid
04 Apr 2010, 20:26
fitting driving lamps

Last post by happy camper « 04 Apr 2010, 19:42
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by karl40 » 04 Apr 2010, 17:25

How easy is it to fit driving/front fogs to a 1983 Devon pop top. I have seen some nice ones but dont know how they would wire up and would i need to...

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Last post by happy camper
04 Apr 2010, 19:42
single to twin headlights

Last post by Red Westie « 01 Apr 2010, 22:17
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by krynac » 31 Mar 2010, 19:45

how straight forward is it to switch from the round single headlight grille to the better looking twin round headlight grille it is on a 1985 Westy...

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01 Apr 2010, 22:17

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