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NUTS

Last post by Cruz « 24 Feb 2011, 13:36
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by superhotrod45 » 24 Feb 2011, 13:09

This should get some responce.
Hi all hope you can help. Ive recently bought a set of MSW 15inch alloys off one of the guys on here, wheels look...

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Last post by Cruz
24 Feb 2011, 13:36
Alloy wheels

Last post by Cruz « 22 Feb 2011, 23:17
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by jimmcgregor » 18 Feb 2011, 21:19

Are audi alloy wheels ok to fit on my bus, How much modifying does it require to get them on? The pcd is right but dont know much about offset and...

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Last post by Cruz
22 Feb 2011, 23:17
Get my orignal wheels cromed up

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2011, 17:58
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by marlton67 » 20 Feb 2011, 19:25

Hi Guys I am thinking of get my standard steel wheel cromed up any good places to do this, I like the idear to have it orignal but different. Any...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2011, 17:58
Weller Wheel Centers

Last post by ermie571 « 21 Feb 2011, 12:36
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by OliJones » 17 Feb 2011, 19:51

My T25 has a set of weller wheels on it, any recomendations on a cap that would fit the center to cover the hubs (as small as they are)

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Last post by ermie571
21 Feb 2011, 12:36
Spare wheel mystery

Last post by tabbytiger23 « 18 Feb 2011, 13:44
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by foxley » 19 Nov 2010, 19:06
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Years ago most early campers and vans had a spare wheel mounted on the front.
These days they are rarely seen,
Where are they hiding them?

Frank
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Last post by tabbytiger23
18 Feb 2011, 13:44
camber and tracking question

Last post by samk « 17 Feb 2011, 12:54
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by samk » 15 Feb 2011, 19:27

Hi All,

I need to get my camber and tracking sorted properly after lowering the van a while ago but before i do I go and fork out the cash I need to...

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Last post by samk
17 Feb 2011, 12:54
porche adaptors?

Last post by faggie « 14 Feb 2011, 21:38
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by ricicles » 25 Nov 2010, 13:42

anbody know of problems with these? i have a set that i got 2ndhand the pcd seems to be wrong. thats causing a few probs.

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Last post by faggie
14 Feb 2011, 21:38
Please can someone help!!??

Last post by simonp « 14 Feb 2011, 14:01
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by simonp » 09 Feb 2011, 20:46

Hi, I bought some bbs alloys off a guy who told me they were an optional extra on a t25 and would go on without spacers and with the original nuts...

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Last post by simonp
14 Feb 2011, 14:01
Which wheels

Last post by Cruz « 12 Feb 2011, 00:20
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by Snoopy63 » 11 Feb 2011, 18:58

Can someone offer me some advice over which alloys would be the best choice for my van. I'm totally useless when it comes to mechanically minded...

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Last post by Cruz
12 Feb 2011, 00:20
Original hub caps

Last post by bigherb « 03 Feb 2011, 13:00
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by Sir Brixalot » 31 Jan 2011, 23:08

Howdo - hope someone can help. I've been looking around to find genuine VW hub caps for me T25. JK very pricey as is Heritage. I found a three year...

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Last post by bigherb
03 Feb 2011, 13:00
brms and lowering

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 02 Feb 2011, 00:27
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by frankthet25 » 31 Oct 2010, 10:14

Have recently lowered my van 60mm and gone for 15 in Brms with 185, 15 inch vanco continental commercially rated tyres!! Looks great.

Went for a...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
02 Feb 2011, 00:27
What Tyres?

Last post by BALDY3260 « 01 Feb 2011, 18:57
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by Walrus » 31 Jan 2011, 17:57

I've bought some 15 Mefro wheels and would like some help in finding tyres to suit.

I have a 2.1 Syncro currently fitted with 14 alloys. I've looked...

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Last post by BALDY3260
01 Feb 2011, 18:57
Camber Adjustment???

Last post by Red Westie « 31 Jan 2011, 06:46
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by mwheatley » 18 Jan 2011, 11:55
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Hi All,

I've just had my van back from a VW mechanics after having two new front tyres and the tracking done. It was meant to have the camber...
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Last post by Red Westie
31 Jan 2011, 06:46
bore depth

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Jan 2011, 14:03
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by dave lfc » 28 Jan 2011, 13:59

how fer in depth do the wheels have to be bored in,i know it is 66mm width.

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Jan 2011, 14:03
audi s4 17 inch wheels

Last post by g60steve « 26 Jan 2011, 17:30
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by dave lfc » 25 Jan 2011, 18:29

just bought some audi s4 17 inch alloy wheels will these just bolt on or do they need spacers.do they need to be machined and if they do what sort of...

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Last post by g60steve
26 Jan 2011, 17:30
Still looking for wheels

Last post by jojorose « 25 Jan 2011, 19:24
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by jojorose » 24 Jan 2011, 20:46

Was chatting to my mechanic today and he said that you can buy wheels and then have the middle hole drilled bigger. Is this still safe? Sounds...

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Last post by jojorose
25 Jan 2011, 19:24
will these fit???

Last post by bigherb « 24 Jan 2011, 11:55
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by tattoojohnny » 24 Jan 2011, 07:35

Hello all
Seen these on fleabay and wondered if they would fit without any problems. Had a look at the wiki but still confusled.
Thanks for any advice

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Last post by bigherb
24 Jan 2011, 11:55
whtas the biggest size rims that would fit t25

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Jan 2011, 20:00
Replies: 5
by DJ RYVESY » 19 Jan 2011, 22:53

hi folks i was just wondering if anyone knows what is the bigest set of wheels that would fit,ive got a set of 22s sitting in my garage that came off...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Jan 2011, 20:00
alloys

Last post by gareth2510 « 23 Jan 2011, 09:29
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by gareth2510 » 21 Jan 2011, 21:58

Hello,

I have an '86 Westy with standard 14 steels on it and Im wanting to put alloys on her.
Can anyone suggest a good place to get wheels/tyres...

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Last post by gareth2510
23 Jan 2011, 09:29
Powder Coating

Last post by burwood55 « 22 Jan 2011, 22:09

by burwood55 » 22 Jan 2011, 22:09

Hey guys. Want to get my wheels done for the summer. Stock steel 14 on my 1982 Devon. Any tips who to contact to get them sorted? They have a lovely...

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Last post by burwood55
22 Jan 2011, 22:09
Caliper Bolts

Last post by Aidan « 21 Jan 2011, 10:15
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by adbro » 18 Jan 2011, 16:44

Just wondered if anyone can confirm the torque setting for the bolts that hold the sliding calipers on?

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Last post by Aidan
21 Jan 2011, 10:15
112 pcd

Last post by dave lfc « 19 Jan 2011, 12:11
Replies: 7
by dave lfc » 17 Jan 2011, 21:36

hi everyone i am in the process of buying a few bits for my van that i havent bought yet anyway i know someone who has wheels forsale and he said...

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Last post by dave lfc
19 Jan 2011, 12:11
Air Ride

Last post by StuM « 18 Jan 2011, 15:16
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by carlmarx » 17 Jan 2011, 20:49

Anyone fitted an Air Ride to their T25???

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Last post by StuM
18 Jan 2011, 15:16
wheel stud help?

Last post by bigherb « 15 Jan 2011, 10:13
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by sivdubgti » 14 Jan 2011, 18:27

right i bougth some studs m14 61mm pack of 10 from just kampers,but when they have come today it says t2 front stud convertion studs on the pack?...

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Last post by bigherb
15 Jan 2011, 10:13
t4 wheels on t3 syncro

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Jan 2011, 14:46
Replies: 9
by ..lee.. » 09 Nov 2010, 11:57

anyone fitted t4 15 wheels on a t3 syncro. et`s all wrong at 55, my mate`s been given a set but before i start messing around with them be good to...

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Jan 2011, 14:46
Spacing Standard 14" Steel Wheels

Last post by alanf_uk2002 « 12 Jan 2011, 08:01
Replies: 3
by alanf_uk2002 » 11 Jan 2011, 16:49

Hi folks,

My van has a big(ish) bodykit and the standard wheels just look wrong sitting so far inside the arches. I would like to space the standard...

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Last post by alanf_uk2002
12 Jan 2011, 08:01
Hankook Tyres?

Last post by ronsrecord « 11 Jan 2011, 11:41
Replies: 4
by mwheatley » 11 Jan 2011, 10:54

Hi All,

Following on from my thread a few days ago regarding tyres for my van.....Brickwerks no longer stock the Semperit 205/70R14 reinforced tyres...

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Last post by ronsrecord
11 Jan 2011, 11:41
Granada 15" rims

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jan 2011, 20:46
Replies: 1
by roobarbncustard » 09 Jan 2011, 20:04

Have just been given some early Granada alloys (think they are early 90s), they come complete with 205\60 x15 tyres BUT i have alternative plans for...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jan 2011, 20:46
New Wintery tyres

Last post by Fin « 09 Jan 2011, 20:12
Replies: 20
by Fin » 08 Nov 2010, 10:44
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I'd like to ask if anyone has a winter tyre setup.

I've got some 15in spare wheels and I'd like to chuck some big knobblys on my T25 pickup (syncro...
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Last post by Fin
09 Jan 2011, 20:12
porsche twists , left right handed ?

Last post by ricicles « 09 Jan 2011, 17:32
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by 16vmini » 06 Jan 2011, 12:57

ok , i know they have been fitted lots ,but i still like them.

but just wondering ,looking at all the ones forsale , all four wheels look the same ,...

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Last post by ricicles
09 Jan 2011, 17:32
Tyre Pressures

Last post by bigherb « 09 Jan 2011, 11:59
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by lamb125 » 05 Jan 2011, 21:24

Can any one answer this please? Is an 8PR rated tyre designed to take more air pressure than a 6PR rated tyre of the same size?

My vans got a set...

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Last post by bigherb
09 Jan 2011, 11:59
Reinforced Tyres?

Last post by ronsrecord « 08 Jan 2011, 23:56
Replies: 3
by mwheatley » 08 Jan 2011, 17:08

Hi All,

I need to get two front tyres changed, they are 205/70R Reinforced 14 . These were the original Sempritt tyres that were on when it came...

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Last post by ronsrecord
08 Jan 2011, 23:56
Fuch Alloys

Last post by Roland « 05 Jan 2011, 09:05
Replies: 29
by Roland » 13 Sep 2010, 10:08
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Hi, I fancy fitting some 17 Fuch to my T25 and the supplier says they will fit straight on, however, I saw a blue T25 just outside of the 8090 fence...
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Last post by Roland
05 Jan 2011, 09:05
Rounded and seized wheel nut options.

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Jan 2011, 17:28
Replies: 19
by jackytwoshoes » 22 Dec 2010, 17:12
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Nightmare.
I took my van to get some new tires and the tire fitting place couldn't get one of the nuts off. They rounded the nut a little bit and...
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Last post by kevtherev
03 Jan 2011, 17:28
Borbet a on a 1991 t25

Last post by brm03 « 26 Dec 2010, 18:41
Replies: 7
by brm03 » 22 Dec 2010, 13:41

Hello every one!!

Its time for me to change my wheels but I don't know enough about them, I'm hoping someone may help.

Can anyone tell me if a set...

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Last post by brm03
26 Dec 2010, 18:41
steel wheels

Last post by moonshine « 20 Dec 2010, 22:50
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by rogandmomartin » 27 Sep 2010, 13:19

Will 6j steel rims off a T4 fit on a 1988 T25 wedge

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Last post by moonshine
20 Dec 2010, 22:50
Storing the Spare

Last post by Fin « 20 Dec 2010, 20:28
Replies: 6
by roj62 » 20 Dec 2010, 15:04

Hi

The garage that normally services our van forgot to put the spare back in place after fixing the throttle cable - I borrowed a spare from a local...

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Last post by Fin
20 Dec 2010, 20:28
Mefros with BFG A/T on 2wd

Last post by dcfb77 « 18 Dec 2010, 17:51
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by dcfb77 » 17 Dec 2010, 10:28

SProbably a very silly question....but here goes..

Got some Mefros 15 and BFG A/T fitted... My syncro's not quite ready and I have to travel up to...

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Last post by dcfb77
18 Dec 2010, 17:51
D reg merc wheels , what do they look like on T25

Last post by StuM « 17 Dec 2010, 15:28
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by 16vmini » 17 Dec 2010, 14:56

found a set of these for 100 quid , anyone seen them on a T25 , just trying to get and idea of what they might look like.

well the ones i have are...

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Last post by StuM
17 Dec 2010, 15:28
Wheel ID

Last post by poshbuggers « 14 Dec 2010, 16:35
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by centro » 14 Dec 2010, 14:09

Anyone know what these wheels are? Cheers

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Last post by poshbuggers
14 Dec 2010, 16:35
German winter tyre law ???

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Dec 2010, 18:06
Replies: 18
by toomanytoys » 10 Dec 2010, 15:42
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Apparently it changed on 1 Dec..

Must have winter tyres (although M+S rating is said to be ok too) when on snow/ice etc...

40-80 euro per tyre and...
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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Dec 2010, 18:06
DO SPACERS CAUSE WHEEL BEARING DAMAGE

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Dec 2010, 16:18
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by Licherman » 26 Nov 2010, 20:46

Hi All, a bit of advice required! I have just got hold of some VW Passat wheel to fit to my 1989 California Van. I have had the wheels drilled out to...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Dec 2010, 16:18
Tyre aspect ratio what is it if its not marked?

Last post by faggie « 22 Nov 2010, 22:41
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by Hacksawbob » 21 Nov 2010, 23:35

Hi I have some Firestone vanhawks, dreadful in the snow, so looking at getting some traction enhancers. but the tyre doesn't have the aspect ration...

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Last post by faggie
22 Nov 2010, 22:41
what tyre on 6j x 14 steels.

Last post by bodgit « 16 Nov 2010, 19:49
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by bodgit » 14 Nov 2010, 21:31

as stated. would like something a bit chunkier than the 185s so is my option 205 70 14? they are going on to some syncro steels on my doka which is...

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Last post by bodgit
16 Nov 2010, 19:49
wolfrace 5 slot hubs from schimitar to t25?

Last post by xpress « 16 Nov 2010, 18:24
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by xpress » 13 Oct 2010, 17:22
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i have some wolfrace 5 slot mags from a reliant schimitar. what would i need to do exactly to get them ready for the van?

much love and thanks.
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Last post by xpress
16 Nov 2010, 18:24
5X100 golf wheels on t25 bolt straight on??

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 16 Nov 2010, 08:21
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by Robbo k » 15 Nov 2010, 21:08

just got a 1981 Aircooled to get ready for summer needs lots of tlc..will a set of golf 16 5x100 wheels fit or do i need longer studs etc

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
16 Nov 2010, 08:21
Very useful wheel information

Last post by poshbuggers « 08 Nov 2010, 11:19

by poshbuggers » 08 Nov 2010, 11:19

Looking on the Fuchs wheels website I found a load of information covering the OEM wheels they make.

I thought the information for...

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Last post by poshbuggers
08 Nov 2010, 11:19
just a thought ....spare wheel

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Nov 2010, 11:42
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by gordy » 05 Nov 2010, 09:43

hey just a thought for a compact light weight spare wheel, my friends new merc compact has the smallest spare ever and once inflated seems to unfold...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Nov 2010, 11:42
205/80R14 tyres on a T25?

Last post by thebobster « 02 Nov 2010, 19:50
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by thebobster » 02 Nov 2010, 15:12

I used to own a 1968 T2 bay Dormobile to which I fitted some newish 8ply 205/80R14 tyres from a LT35 van which was being scrapped as it had died. (I...

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Last post by thebobster
02 Nov 2010, 19:50
17 x 7.5 wheels at front?

Last post by t25adict « 27 Oct 2010, 21:51
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by janieh » 23 Oct 2010, 10:45

hi all
sorry this is a bit of a repost but my question has changed and since it's now at the bottom of the post noone seems to be answering.

I'm...

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27 Oct 2010, 21:51

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