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Water coming in through gas vent

Last post by funkypaul « 02 Oct 2006, 08:31
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by funkypaul » 01 Oct 2006, 19:53

Hi. On my T25 I've got an electrolux fridge fitted but water seems to come in through the gas vent- it's not helped by the fact I park the van on a...

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Last post by funkypaul
02 Oct 2006, 08:31
It's all new to me...help!

Last post by mrsscoobydrew « 29 Sep 2006, 22:26
Replies: 14
by wobbly » 26 Sep 2006, 21:24

Hello to everyone,hope to meet you all soon. I've just taken the plunge and purchased a 1985 T25 Leisuredrive pop-top camper, 1915cc petrol...

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Last post by mrsscoobydrew
29 Sep 2006, 22:26
Westy gas tank gauge & BBQ connector

Last post by Shipdrives « 29 Sep 2006, 20:13
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by Shipdrives » 26 Sep 2006, 07:57

Anyone have any idea where I can get a connector for the take-off from my underfloor gas tank so that I can run my BBQ :D ? Also the gauge doesn't...

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Last post by Shipdrives
29 Sep 2006, 20:13
Holdsworth Pop Top

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 29 Sep 2006, 18:17
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by SteveW » 29 Sep 2006, 09:13

Hi all. I am thinking of getting a Holdsworth Pop Top for my Bertha Bus. What I need to know is how are they fitted? I will have to remove the roof...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
29 Sep 2006, 18:17
Zig CF9B

Last post by SteveW « 28 Sep 2006, 08:14
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by SteveW » 15 Sep 2006, 09:44

I have just got a Zig CF9b unit do any of you loverly people have a copy of the manuel I could copy, scan, look at or have? A pdf file would also...

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Last post by SteveW
28 Sep 2006, 08:14
4150 miles around Europe in our T25!

Last post by zand « 27 Sep 2006, 20:36
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by Tallbird » 02 Sep 2006, 19:26
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Just back from an epic trip in our '85 T25 Autosleepers conversion high top.

Did 4,150 miles door to door, over a 7 week period.

Went through...
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Last post by zand
27 Sep 2006, 20:36
where to buy a new canvas?

Last post by crazydiamond « 27 Sep 2006, 07:32
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by glenn » 30 Aug 2006, 15:20

gday people of the vw world! i will soon be selling my vw westfalia joker but before i do i would like to get a new canvas and possibly a new roof....

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Last post by crazydiamond
27 Sep 2006, 07:32
Who`s Conversion have I bought

Last post by matt « 27 Sep 2006, 07:21
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by here we go then » 26 Sep 2006, 23:11

Just bought my first van, a 1985 1.9DG water cooled camper. It only came with V5 & MOT. The only reference to a conversion company is the...

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Last post by matt
27 Sep 2006, 07:21
Devon pop top woe!

Last post by DiscoDave « 26 Sep 2006, 19:30
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by darius72 » 21 Sep 2006, 20:54

Hi folks
Just got my devon through its MOT, and was planning a weekend away, opened the top to get a bit of air and the rear and middle hinges have...

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Last post by DiscoDave
26 Sep 2006, 19:30
desperately seeking Viking Spacemaker 6 cushions

Last post by robintb « 26 Sep 2006, 13:25
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by robintb » 04 Sep 2006, 16:13

hello,

Anybody have any spare/know where I can get some Viking Spacemaker 6 cushions for up top, or a cheap place to make some up? Its becoming a...

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Last post by robintb
26 Sep 2006, 13:25
Brand new awning for sale (SOLD)

Last post by kathyshack « 25 Sep 2006, 13:26
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by rik10 » 19 Sep 2006, 13:35

1x hamburg awning brand new never been used not even removed from its box complete with a used once hamburg awning. thats 2x awnings for £120 (in jk...

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Last post by kathyshack
25 Sep 2006, 13:26
interior fabrics

Last post by Bluebusbuilder « 25 Sep 2006, 13:13
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by leroy99 » 16 Sep 2006, 13:43

i was searching for material suppliers and came across this site www.automobiletrim.com .they dont have prices on the web site (might be pricy) but...

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Last post by Bluebusbuilder
25 Sep 2006, 13:13
Porta Potti.....HELP

Last post by speleobod « 22 Sep 2006, 10:42
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by speleobod » 28 Aug 2006, 16:44

Have just re built an 82 CI autohomes interior with expensive MFMDF. Added a few exras in storage but basically the same.

Unfortunately the porta...

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Last post by speleobod
22 Sep 2006, 10:42
FOR SALE: VW T25 Westfalia Joker

Last post by MRA « 20 Sep 2006, 12:25

by MRA » 20 Sep 2006, 12:25

VW T25 Westfalia Joker 1983. Poptop, 4 berth.9 months MOT & 2.5 months road tax, LHD, imported from Germany. Chocolate brown colour. 1.9ltr petrol...

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Last post by MRA
20 Sep 2006, 12:25
Curtains to you :)

Last post by Mash « 20 Sep 2006, 10:44

by Mash » 20 Sep 2006, 10:44

Well I've just spent the weekend in Aberdeen and I have to say my new curtains are excellent!

I put them in for Matt doing the Great Glen Way with...

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Last post by Mash
20 Sep 2006, 10:44
Purchase "how to keep your VW alive" for all Vanag

Last post by Hacksawbob « 16 Sep 2006, 07:04
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by vwsurftrip » 10 Sep 2006, 22:08

Is it worthwhile to purchase the bible How to keep your Volkswagen alive for a watercooled Vanagon? The book supposedly covers VW up the year 1979,...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
16 Sep 2006, 07:04
Window mats - making your own

Last post by Cruz « 14 Sep 2006, 16:27
Replies: 11
by cumbriankeith » 04 Sep 2006, 11:27

I fancy making some thermal mats for some of our camper windows - I don't need a full set. What stuff is recommended by people?
I read in some...

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Last post by Cruz
14 Sep 2006, 16:27
What kind of VW Van for Europe and Morocco surf trip?

Last post by JohnJono « 14 Sep 2006, 11:40
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by vwsurftrip » 09 Sep 2006, 00:33

Dear Group Members,

I am flying into the U.K from the U.S on Sept. 23 to look for a VW camper van to live in while I surf the coasts of France,...

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Last post by JohnJono
14 Sep 2006, 11:40
Westy underbody water tank.

Last post by futbus « 12 Sep 2006, 18:55
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by geordie skydiver » 30 Aug 2006, 11:43

I'm going to fit a LPG system to my van and I want the biggest tank possible under the rock and roll seat, I'm going to relocate the zig and the...

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Last post by futbus
12 Sep 2006, 18:55
1980 T25 rear seatbelts

Last post by Bowton Lad « 11 Sep 2006, 23:23
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by Liwi » 11 Sep 2006, 20:35

we're looking at buying a 1980 T25. It's fairly tidy, all the work seems to have already been done. The only concern we have is the lack of rear...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
11 Sep 2006, 23:23
For Sale: Turbo Diesel Reimo Camper

Last post by hanloncole « 11 Sep 2006, 20:21

by hanloncole » 11 Sep 2006, 20:21

May be of interest to some, click link for more details.
Regards
Simon

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Last post by hanloncole
11 Sep 2006, 20:21
Care of Hi Top

Last post by Stefvan « 08 Sep 2006, 17:22
Replies: 3
by Stefvan » 08 Sep 2006, 11:55

Hi
what would people recommend to clean/protect the fibreglass high top ? Mine is going a pit powdery and dull. Just normal car wax or something...

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Last post by Stefvan
08 Sep 2006, 17:22
Fly catcher

Last post by Don-Tucker « 08 Sep 2006, 12:31
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by Don-Tucker » 04 Sep 2006, 09:07

Bought one from Flea-bay,gave it a try in the van and expected to find the little tray underneath full of dead flies,all I had was 2 midges ,very...

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Last post by Don-Tucker
08 Sep 2006, 12:31
Brittany-campsites-ferries

Last post by Artio « 08 Sep 2006, 07:29
Replies: 5
by Artio » 03 Sep 2006, 19:38

Salut ! Off to Brittany in a few days,mystic land of Arthur and Merlin.
Anyone know good campsites,near Carnac would be good for a start.
Cheap...

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Last post by Artio
08 Sep 2006, 07:29
France trip

Last post by Noomo « 08 Sep 2006, 00:33
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by dustyjones » 06 Sep 2006, 13:17

Not long got back from a 17 day french excurtion. clocked up nearly 3000 miles down to the Camargue on the south coast. We stopped in Champagne on...

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Last post by Noomo
08 Sep 2006, 00:33
Need a speedo cable for a 1980 T25

Last post by irishkeet « 07 Sep 2006, 12:37
Replies: 4
by irishkeet » 06 Sep 2006, 10:11

Hi

All the usual outlets JK, Go Westy etc are no good
Can anyone help with sourcing one of these

thanks

Keet

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Last post by irishkeet
07 Sep 2006, 12:37
high top

Last post by TYG « 06 Sep 2006, 18:57
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by timthetrader » 05 Sep 2006, 16:53

I brought it from a guy in stoke but cant remeber his name!

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Last post by TYG
06 Sep 2006, 18:57
hi top advice

Last post by scoobydrew « 05 Sep 2006, 16:14
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by Flying Frog » 04 Sep 2006, 21:08

hi, need advice on hi top fitting and if it is worth it

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Last post by scoobydrew
05 Sep 2006, 16:14
Any tips on insulating and converting high top wth bed?

Last post by stevewright76 « 05 Sep 2006, 13:00
Replies: 9
by stevewright76 » 08 Aug 2006, 12:20

I'm planning to convert the high top of my van - have some great easy-fit Lewmar opening portlight windows so happy about putting them in.

Thing is...

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Last post by stevewright76
05 Sep 2006, 13:00
replace pop up top

Last post by stevillo « 05 Sep 2006, 12:19

by stevillo » 05 Sep 2006, 12:19

I have bought a new tent for my westie from Go westy in the states. but does anyone know any where in the south east where i can get it fitted?
:?:...

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Last post by stevillo
05 Sep 2006, 12:19
fig 8 awning strips ?

Last post by T2Andy « 05 Sep 2006, 11:38
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by paulw » 22 Aug 2006, 10:51

Awaiting the arrival of a Reimo Tourmobil 5 awning (secondhand) and need to know if/how the figure of 8 strips attach it to the gutter of my t25...

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Last post by T2Andy
05 Sep 2006, 11:38
should I go plastic fantastic or stick with fine china?

Last post by Mash « 04 Sep 2006, 18:14
Replies: 6
by Mash » 28 Aug 2006, 19:07

Hello peeps,

Well I have a wee story. When we bought gromit I bought a very expensive dinner set (a whole £6) and it's been used ever since on...

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Last post by Mash
04 Sep 2006, 18:14
Electric Hookup

Last post by DiscoDave « 03 Sep 2006, 15:13
Replies: 9
by cookwatty » 02 Sep 2006, 21:26

Just returned from a great 2 weeks in France with my other half and 2 kids. First time on a long trip in the van and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

I...

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Last post by DiscoDave
03 Sep 2006, 15:13
Westy Fridge Problem

Last post by ol bluey « 03 Sep 2006, 12:07
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by Ian_Fearn » 28 Aug 2006, 15:38

The fridge in the Syncro doesnt work.

Any ideas what to try?

I've not tried it on the hook up but it doesnt work on gas or leisure battery. When i...

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Last post by ol bluey
03 Sep 2006, 12:07
VAN Weight for MOT

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Sep 2006, 22:32
Replies: 9
by mjh » 31 Aug 2006, 16:28

We have been told that for the new style MOTs that we need to have the weight of the converted vehicle (rather than just the unladen weight), so does...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Sep 2006, 22:32
Centre consoles?

Last post by Tallbird « 02 Sep 2006, 19:31
Replies: 5
by geordie skydiver » 10 Aug 2006, 08:24

Hi,

What centre consoles do people have out there?

Home made or bought?

Pictures anyone?

It a 1980 Westy LHD, and I'm going to Sweden/Norway for...

5 Replies

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Last post by Tallbird
02 Sep 2006, 19:31
bed

Last post by timthetrader « 02 Sep 2006, 09:32
Replies: 4
by timthetrader » 01 Sep 2006, 19:08

Hi all I have a autohomes high top but heres the problem! the bed (in the roof ) pulls from front to back but I want it to slide from back to front...

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Last post by timthetrader
02 Sep 2006, 09:32
DIY Interia

Last post by Mariner Man « 01 Sep 2006, 11:21
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by scouse » 31 Aug 2006, 15:09

Getting the van back next month having been repaired and re-sprayed. I want to build my own units for the cooker/fidge etc. I will be using the...

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Last post by Mariner Man
01 Sep 2006, 11:21
Sort out my leisure battery?

Last post by dbroada « 01 Sep 2006, 09:47
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by geordie skydiver » 23 Aug 2006, 09:36

Ok, so my Westy has a leisure battery, its totally discharged and probably has been for some time. The lights on the fridge/cooker unit sometimes...

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Last post by dbroada
01 Sep 2006, 09:47
battery level indicator

Last post by Dan Wood « 01 Sep 2006, 07:29
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by karl » 31 Aug 2006, 23:16

Hi Just came back from a short trip to the lakes. Ran for a couple of days and the Leisure battery seemed to go flat very quickly. Main battery...

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Last post by Dan Wood
01 Sep 2006, 07:29
Charging a leisure battery off the Zig??

Last post by ringo « 31 Aug 2006, 15:19
Replies: 8
by spacemonkey » 22 Aug 2006, 20:41

I was told by my mate's dad who I bought the camper from (T25 1984 Holdsworth I believe) that the Zig unit will not properly charge a leisure...

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Last post by ringo
31 Aug 2006, 15:19
Viking Spacemaker ,,,,,,,,,,

Last post by Jolly Boy A « 30 Aug 2006, 22:53
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by Fritz » 24 Aug 2006, 22:54

Since owning one of the afore mentioned converted VW Transporters I am finding it difficult to know a bit more about what details are available or...

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Last post by Jolly Boy A
30 Aug 2006, 22:53
Fitting rear seat belts to high top

Last post by vwstanley66 « 30 Aug 2006, 17:58
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by vwstanley66 » 30 Aug 2006, 12:36

Hi, I need to fit rear seat belts to be able to secure a child seat.
I have a high top camper that started life as a regular type 2.5 panel van....

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Last post by vwstanley66
30 Aug 2006, 17:58
WESTY roof bed question (popup roof)

Last post by HERSHAMBOY « 29 Aug 2006, 14:32
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by javawolf » 03 Aug 2006, 20:09

I have just got myself a 1982 westy (2.0 Aircooled). Really pleased with it. I do have one question, the roof bed has a fixed board and a loose board...

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Last post by HERSHAMBOY
29 Aug 2006, 14:32
Rust Bucket

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Aug 2006, 11:14
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by Rufus » 18 Aug 2006, 21:11
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Thinking of buying a T25. It has loads of rust on the body in the usual places but the underneath seems sound. It's a D reg so we expect a bit of...
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Last post by ermie571
29 Aug 2006, 11:14
window insulation

Last post by syncron ice « 29 Aug 2006, 08:31
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by syncron ice » 25 Aug 2006, 17:17

Hello all,

I've come across 4 piece and 8 piece kits (the quality ones, the ones that keep it warm in winter and cool in summer) somewhere and...

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Last post by syncron ice
29 Aug 2006, 08:31
step

Last post by Pilks « 29 Aug 2006, 06:28

by Pilks » 29 Aug 2006, 06:28

Ive got one of the fold away steps from bluebird for sale (brand new) yours for £40 (you will need to pick it up from Cheltenham) If you want more...

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Last post by Pilks
29 Aug 2006, 06:28
Diffrence between Joker and Club Joker

Last post by lhd « 29 Aug 2006, 00:42
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by zand » 28 Aug 2006, 16:30

Just a general question, I have a westy Joker, what is the diffrence between a Joker and a Club Joker?

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Last post by lhd
29 Aug 2006, 00:42
Storage net pocket thingys

Last post by Don-Tucker « 25 Aug 2006, 07:13
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by Mash » 18 Aug 2006, 10:39
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Hello everyone

looking for those pocket thingys you put up for magazines etc. Not having much luck in finding them - thing it might have something...
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Last post by Don-Tucker
25 Aug 2006, 07:13
extra cigarrette lighter

Last post by Mash « 24 Aug 2006, 15:16
Replies: 8
by suedi_55 » 10 Aug 2006, 17:38

perhaps a simple question, but is it possible to add an extra cigarrette lighter to the rear of van that runs off the leisure battery to run dvd...

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24 Aug 2006, 15:16

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