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Last post by ringo « 21 Nov 2008, 20:20
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by COURGETTE » 20 Nov 2008, 20:11

noise from the van

when i'm slowing down at lights.... knock knock kncok from the back. any ideas?

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Last post by ringo
21 Nov 2008, 20:20
need some advice

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 19 Nov 2008, 22:25
Replies: 4
by aardvark » 19 Nov 2008, 21:07

Not sure if this is in the right place or not. Anway, had an engine bay fire last week, looks a bloody mess, had a small fire extinguisher but a fire...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
19 Nov 2008, 22:25
what is this please

Last post by JamesT25 « 18 Nov 2008, 20:52
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by JamesT25 » 18 Nov 2008, 12:49

Hello,

all the wiring is currently out of my van and thought while its out might as well give it all a clean up and check everything over but can't...

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Last post by JamesT25
18 Nov 2008, 20:52
LT 28, any thoughts?

Last post by Mocki « 12 Nov 2008, 10:54
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by simple » 11 Nov 2008, 11:55

any thoughts on an LT28 to replace my 1981 T25, parts availability etc. I know some of you might be thinking how dare he suggest such a thing but...

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Last post by Mocki
12 Nov 2008, 10:54
Not technical as such!!!

Last post by COURGETTE « 11 Nov 2008, 19:15
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by COURGETTE » 04 Nov 2008, 13:18
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how muxh would you expect to pay for an early slidding door? good nick. ISH ?
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Last post by COURGETTE
11 Nov 2008, 19:15
What is this handle for??

Last post by Syncro G « 11 Nov 2008, 15:02
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by wee bugger » 10 Nov 2008, 20:19

Just under the right of steering wheel on a 87 1.6 diesel? It pulls out like a big old choke but does not seem to do anything.....

Cheers

Chris

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Last post by Syncro G
11 Nov 2008, 15:02
help with part number

Last post by syncrosimon « 05 Nov 2008, 19:25
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by gforce » 04 Nov 2008, 21:24

hi,

bit of a long shot this one but been really frustrated by this problem....

t25 1986 4 speed petrol, left hand drive 2.1 fuel injection.

our...

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Last post by syncrosimon
05 Nov 2008, 19:25
Garage near Walsall

Last post by shepster « 31 Oct 2008, 16:39
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by chris&nicky » 31 Oct 2008, 12:14

Hi everyone The MOT on our van is due and this will be the first time we have had to do it (bought the van in march) we wanted to put it through a...

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Last post by shepster
31 Oct 2008, 16:39
Go on then read this !

Last post by peteabbott « 30 Oct 2008, 18:31
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by peteabbott » 27 Oct 2008, 23:06

My fellow T25ers. The love of my life is burning oil but she does not bellow out plumes of smoke, well matbe a whisp. She does not breath heavily and...

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Last post by peteabbott
30 Oct 2008, 18:31
aaarrgghhhh

Last post by nexus « 30 Oct 2008, 16:30
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by nexus » 30 Oct 2008, 15:26

That'll learn me !!! i booked the van in for a new clutch and they just rang and said when they dropped the engine...... the old corroded metal...

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Last post by nexus
30 Oct 2008, 16:30
Wednesday picture quiz!!!!

Last post by Andy syncro-nutz « 29 Oct 2008, 16:37
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by JamesT25 » 29 Oct 2008, 11:03

Hello everbody firstly thanks in advance for your help

I've added a few pictures below of things that I just cant work out where they go!!

I've...

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Last post by Andy syncro-nutz
29 Oct 2008, 16:37
quick one

Last post by nexus « 29 Oct 2008, 11:47
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by nexus » 29 Oct 2008, 11:22

how much should i expect to pay to have a new clutch in a 1.9 wasserboxer ?
cheers
Mark

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Last post by nexus
29 Oct 2008, 11:47
MOT Looming

Last post by CovKid « 28 Oct 2008, 20:14
Replies: 5
by J188 » 26 Oct 2008, 16:43

Hi,
I've had my van for 9 months or so, and the MOT will be coming up soon. Now the van was MOT'd when I bought it, however over the months some very...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Oct 2008, 20:14
Some help please..

Last post by Pepperami « 28 Oct 2008, 19:46
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by Tells1983 » 28 Oct 2008, 14:25

Hi folks,
Some help here would be very much appreciated.
I finally bought a campervan after seven years of waiting to turn 25 in order to get...

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Last post by Pepperami
28 Oct 2008, 19:46
This may be a one for Mocki? UPDATE

Last post by Tex Ritter « 27 Oct 2008, 22:48
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by Tex Ritter » 22 Oct 2008, 20:19

Using a multimeter on volts only.

I'm trying to check if my alternator is OK, I'm getting 13.4volts with the ignition on and the meter across the...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
27 Oct 2008, 22:48
Non T25 but can someone help please ?

Last post by fullsunian « 27 Oct 2008, 07:56
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by peteabbott » 25 Oct 2008, 20:02

I am taking my T25 off the road for a time to do some alterations and bought a (sorry)........nissan micra ! Anyway I have got it now and it needs a...

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Last post by fullsunian
27 Oct 2008, 07:56
Probably easy but i m stuck

Last post by VWCamperfan « 26 Oct 2008, 22:37
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by Jutstar » 25 Oct 2008, 16:13
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After being let down my garage i thought i would have a bash at putting in a new water pump. Looked at the Haynes manual and it looked OK.

I have...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
26 Oct 2008, 22:37
Inverness long shot...accelerator cable

Last post by ghost123uk « 26 Oct 2008, 13:11
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by mikey9 » 25 Oct 2008, 19:46

My mate on his way up here has snapped his accelerator cable (1.6TD) - he is being recovered to me tomorrow (Sunday).

Don't suppose anyone has a...

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Last post by ghost123uk
26 Oct 2008, 13:11
Suggestion for Wiki - spares list

Last post by sezicoolcat « 25 Oct 2008, 22:34
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by sezicoolcat » 25 Oct 2008, 19:04

Sorry if this has been done before - I have checked the wiki and can't see something like this on there...

Not sure of the club needs something like...

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Last post by sezicoolcat
25 Oct 2008, 22:34
A couple of questions...

Last post by dave friday « 24 Oct 2008, 10:34
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by drumnut182 » 22 Oct 2008, 23:04

1.Prob been answered somewhere but what does the buzzing from the dashboard (like an alarm clock) mean again? It doesnt happen straight away but...

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Last post by dave friday
24 Oct 2008, 10:34
What model Alfa

Last post by jason k « 23 Oct 2008, 20:00
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 23 Oct 2008, 12:16

Has the twin Delorto carbs...that I can use on my 2.0 ltr AC

I know i have to get the manifods sorted off a type 1

and sort out the linkage

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Last post by jason k
23 Oct 2008, 20:00
LHD legality

Last post by CycloneMike « 22 Oct 2008, 20:47
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by poshbuggers » 16 Oct 2008, 09:36
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I've recently picked up a 1982 LHD Westfalia which has been in the country for a few years now.

I was surprised to find it still has KM/H clocks and...
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Last post by CycloneMike
22 Oct 2008, 20:47
Help needed

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Oct 2008, 18:57
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by msmallc » 22 Oct 2008, 11:11

First things first i have a standared panel van and want to ply the back compleatly out what should i put down first before the plywalls and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Oct 2008, 18:57
Radio spacer

Last post by caveman « 22 Oct 2008, 14:53
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by caveman » 22 Oct 2008, 13:21

Does anyone but Brickwerks sell the spacer that keeps the radio from smashing up against the heater housing and not crushing the antenna and...

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Last post by caveman
22 Oct 2008, 14:53
JK Breathable Van Cover

Last post by JamesT25 « 20 Oct 2008, 22:35
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by callanish » 20 Oct 2008, 21:50

Hi

This may not exactly be a technical question but here goes.
I am thinking of buying a JK cover for my van has anyone else got experiences of...

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Last post by JamesT25
20 Oct 2008, 22:35
north wales specialist

Last post by burnsey « 20 Oct 2008, 15:47
Replies: 8
by burnsey » 18 Oct 2008, 18:14

need one for my busted bus :-(

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Last post by burnsey
20 Oct 2008, 15:47
Thinking about a workshop vice

Last post by toolsntat « 19 Oct 2008, 23:04
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by Nicola&Tony » 18 Oct 2008, 22:26
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Thinking about buying a vice and have been looking at Machine Mart website. Didn't realise there'd be so many to choose from and such a wide...
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Last post by toolsntat
19 Oct 2008, 23:04
Campervan breathable covers

Last post by mininut « 19 Oct 2008, 09:20
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by REN » 19 Oct 2008, 08:38

Hi,
Anyone got any experience of those breathable van covers that you can get from Justcampers or VW Heritage?

My mates on about getting one but has...

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Last post by mininut
19 Oct 2008, 09:20
what's this part please?

Last post by Therunner « 18 Oct 2008, 14:45
Replies: 5
by Therunner » 18 Oct 2008, 12:50

the part that goes between these two,
goes on the end of the thingie & goes into the bigger thingie,
a rubber seal that has broken, need to find...

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Last post by Therunner
18 Oct 2008, 14:45
Questions (3 different ones)

Last post by conrad « 18 Oct 2008, 11:18
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by conrad » 07 Aug 2008, 12:14

Hi there.

Having used the tech advice in from this forum (and others) over the past 10 months has saved me loads in mechanics bills and helped keep...

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Last post by conrad
18 Oct 2008, 11:18
Wierd looking jack...

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 Oct 2008, 09:01
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by sezicoolcat » 17 Oct 2008, 10:54
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So, come on then guys - this VW jack - how does it work?
I can see the bar fits onto the holes on the side of my van, and the foot gos on the floor...
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Last post by Mr Bean
18 Oct 2008, 09:01
So What do You Think

Last post by DiscoDave « 17 Oct 2008, 20:32
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by peteabbott » 17 Oct 2008, 20:11

Hello All, I have had my T25 1.7 D for about 18 months now and spent first 6 months welding and painting and chuffed with end result and she has been...

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Last post by DiscoDave
17 Oct 2008, 20:32
1982 Aircooled Owner's Manual

Last post by Helga « 16 Oct 2008, 21:21
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by Helga » 13 Oct 2008, 21:37

Hi all!

I have just become the proud owner of a 1982 2 litre air cooled Westy! Marvellous! Except... the owner's manual which explains how to use...

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Last post by Helga
16 Oct 2008, 21:21
Moved from General chat

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Oct 2008, 09:17
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by Jon Bisson GSY » 13 Oct 2008, 19:33

Hi,
Just got my first t25 (an '85 camper) after 20 years of Aircooled buses. Starting a major refit on the van to make it a suitable daily driver...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Oct 2008, 09:17
1988 Transporter Diesel manual

Last post by jacksta « 14 Oct 2008, 08:08
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by jacksta » 13 Oct 2008, 09:09

Looking to track down a manual that covers a 1988 Diesel transporter engine, the usual places (Hlafords, amazon) dont seem to have any!

ideas?

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Last post by jacksta
14 Oct 2008, 08:08
Decent VW mechanincs near SW London / Surrey

Last post by Fingle « 13 Oct 2008, 18:57
Replies: 7
by Fingle » 13 Oct 2008, 08:40

Hi

Van has an intermittent oil light problem, and seems to be running a bit queer.
Suspect its really time to get its timing sorted out in finally...

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Last post by Fingle
13 Oct 2008, 18:57
What Sander?????

Last post by olliew23 « 13 Oct 2008, 11:07
Replies: 5
by olliew23 » 09 Oct 2008, 12:24

I'm throwing myself in at the deep end and doing the paint on my van myself.going to be a roller job which is fine i just need to prep it first....

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Last post by olliew23
13 Oct 2008, 11:07
fuel economy

Last post by phade « 12 Oct 2008, 04:52
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by Thornebot » 08 Oct 2008, 05:43

2ltr Aircooled = 200-250 miles per tank, (60 ltr tank I think). Is that normal?

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Last post by phade
12 Oct 2008, 04:52
how much can a T25 legally tow?

Last post by carhartt700 « 11 Oct 2008, 19:04
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by carhartt700 » 11 Oct 2008, 07:52

Could anyone tell me towing weights of a type 25, although I have a single cab 1.6TD 2wd at the moment (without a towbar), I fantasise about a syncro...

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Last post by carhartt700
11 Oct 2008, 19:04
Mile/Kilo meter

Last post by CycloneMike « 11 Oct 2008, 06:58
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by Dartmoor » 10 Oct 2008, 20:59

On my Westfalia, the kilometer recorder seems only to work sporadically. One day it works, the next day not? Not too worried as my insurance is based...

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Last post by CycloneMike
11 Oct 2008, 06:58
Wet Sponges hidden in my van

Last post by Hypnovan « 10 Oct 2008, 19:46
Replies: 6
by Hypnovan » 09 Oct 2008, 19:11

What you'll need to de-sponge your van:

Pink or blue rubber Marigold gloves. (yellow is just so 90's)
A crosshead/ Philips screwdriver.
A plastic...

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Last post by Hypnovan
10 Oct 2008, 19:46
Helpful T25 Mechanics Gloucestershire required

Last post by shaz and dan's van « 09 Oct 2008, 22:01
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by Jutstar » 09 Oct 2008, 20:19

I need to get a second opinion on my watercooled T25, had one diagnosis and it was........cracked head, new engine, but i m not 100% sure.

So if...

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Last post by shaz and dan's van
09 Oct 2008, 22:01
Cheaper washer jet than this ?

Last post by Syncro G « 09 Oct 2008, 00:09
Replies: 12
by Krisis » 04 Oct 2008, 21:55

I am after a washer jet for the rear screen, the only one that I can find at a reasonable (?) price.

TTFN Kris

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Last post by Syncro G
09 Oct 2008, 00:09
Gas soldering iron

Last post by T'Onion « 08 Oct 2008, 21:28
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by T'Onion » 07 Oct 2008, 22:42

Aldi appear to be getting them in

Any good ?

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Last post by T'Onion
08 Oct 2008, 21:28
help newbie owner

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Oct 2008, 17:58
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by nexus » 08 Oct 2008, 17:30

i have just picked up a very nice 1990t25 komet. The 5 speed box seems a little stiff is this right? Also the clutch pedal only needs to be touched...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Oct 2008, 17:58
Drill outs or LH Drill Bits?

Last post by lloyd « 08 Oct 2008, 07:58
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by mikey9 » 07 Oct 2008, 14:30

Snapped Exhaust stud - getting it out (I know there are loads of threads - I have read them all!)

Anyone used these..and would you recommend -...

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Last post by lloyd
08 Oct 2008, 07:58
Moved: can someone that knows about wheels help....

Last post by g60steve « 06 Oct 2008, 15:07
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by j_robi » 06 Oct 2008, 14:16

Just wanted to confirm that this theread on volkszone is right, before i buy the wheels!

Trying to establish if Audi A4 2000 or 2002 s line...

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Last post by g60steve
06 Oct 2008, 15:07
m.o.t. due???

Last post by ddoublecab « 02 Oct 2008, 22:02
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by flateric » 01 Oct 2008, 16:02

hi guys . on my 89 lhd westy i have headlamp beam deflecters made from 3 wide gaffer tape it went thro the test o.k last year are we still ok doing...

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Last post by ddoublecab
02 Oct 2008, 22:02
Long or short wheel base?VW A reg Caravelle 78PS 1.9DG

Last post by lhd « 30 Sep 2008, 20:56
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by sezicoolcat » 26 Sep 2008, 10:48

How would I tell if my van is a long or short wheel base?
Edla needs a clutch - chap I just got a quote from needs to know long or short, so as to...

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Last post by lhd
30 Sep 2008, 20:56
gasless mig welding,, good or bad?

Last post by Mr Bean « 30 Sep 2008, 07:38
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by Rozzo » 29 Sep 2008, 20:54

anyone know if the gasless mig wire is any good? seems like a great idea but never actually seen it in action.
cheers
rozz.

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30 Sep 2008, 07:38

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