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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:25:40 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Timing belt too tightened?</title>
			<dc:creator>Countrycruising</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Master_Mariner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi Joe,<br><br>Thanks for clarity - I always thought 5,000 miles was very very low and paranoia.<br><br>Hope your fully recovered and all ok your end? <br><br>Regards<br><br>MM</div></div><br><br><br>Yes recovered (...)<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:31:18 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: 5w50 oil good?</title>
			<dc:creator>szkom</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[The water temp makes sense. The thermostat is probably not closing fully. I've had similar on mine on one of our colder days . <br><br>Oil temp is probably OK as well. Providing the oil pressure raises (...)<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:11:30 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Rubber boot</title>
			<dc:creator>carmine</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Well, from the photo it looks like part 46453561 is the correct one. <br>Do you have any information on how to unhook the parts inside the headset? <br>I already know the one with the counterweight.<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:14:13 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: sticky console removal</title>
			<dc:creator>paulw</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I've done two now and if I remember correctly, then I used meths. As said, the secret is to change the rags frquently as the stick residue just builds up and they become ineffective!<br>Once the (...)<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:39:23 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Valve seals sobstitution</title>
			<dc:creator>ellisp</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Marco, from my own experience a worthwhile and simple low cost check would be to check your crankcase breather is not blocked.<br><br>I found my PCV had completely disintegrated. <br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:45:06 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Expansion tank repair?</title>
			<dc:creator>Kelv27</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I common repair is to take the nozzles from an old thermostat and epoxy it into the tank.<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:41:18 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Is there a list of recommended Coupe garages?</title>
			<dc:creator>slime500</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by montydog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, it is still running but I can't recommend it. (Perfect Service)</div></div><br><br>Thanks Montydog. Have you had a bad experience then?<br><br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:50:25 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Meta Alarm system Coupe 20v turbo</title>
			<dc:creator>carmine</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Yes, it is possible to install a central locking module independent of the alarm. <br>I did it on mine without having the blue plug set up for the alarm from the factory.<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:46:49 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Clutch slave replacement on an NA</title>
			<dc:creator>szkom</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[If it were me I'd make up a new pipe in 3 sections using a a brake flexi pipe (like the one on the rear caliper) for the middle. Should be a pretty cheap amd quick repair<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:44:03 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: 20VT  bonnet struts ?</title>
			<dc:creator>Echodelta</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I bought one of those bonnet support clamps (not that exact one but one like it) and it was useless so I don’t recommend them.<br><br>I bought a telescopic bonnet prop (made by Sealey, 1.2m long, (...)<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:39:04 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Loom harness tape</title>
			<dc:creator>Edinburgh</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Cheers Kelv, that's very useful. <br><br><br>Ordered the 51026 from <a href="https://race-tapes.co.uk/harness-tape-Motorsport-Tesa/160-tesa-51026-flame-retardant-harness-tape-19mm-x-15m-black-4042448870780.html"   target="_blank">Race-Tapes</a> <img src="<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/icon_thumbs.gif" alt="thumb" title="thumb" height="18" width="25" /><br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:55:58 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Oil change 5-speed 20v turbo gearbox</title>
			<dc:creator>soywod</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thank you so much for this guide, I could not find the filling plug because I did not expect this shape. And I could not find anything relevant out there.<br><br>I was able to find the tightening (...)<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:19:24 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Connectors to coil packs?</title>
			<dc:creator>mattB</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I've used this place in the past too:  <a href="https://polevolt.co.uk/connectors-8-c.asp"   target="_blank">https:/<wbr>/<wbr>polevolt.co.uk/<wbr>connectors-8-c.asp</a><br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:10:25 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Modern replacement injectors 20vt</title>
			<dc:creator>clanger</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[A mechanical replacement exists in the form of EV6 or 14 injectors however a direct replacement for a standard vehicle with standard fueling  does not exist without changes to the fuel maps. (...)<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:47:23 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Annoying Oil Leak</title>
			<dc:creator>KevinW</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I got a bespoke one from Joe and all sorted now thanks. Just dont put a second hand one on. Autosportivo did this 3 years ago and it just leaked again. The originals are just too old now!<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:35:43 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: New A/M Coupé headlight lenses</title>
			<dc:creator>reben</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[the 22th of August we had testfitting and quality control at the factory on the agenda.<br>All looking great .<br><br>the 22 th of September they are hopefully ready for shipping<br><br><br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:52:15 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Window motor removal</title>
			<dc:creator>Edinburgh</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Further pics...<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:03:42 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Replacement fuel pump</title>
			<dc:creator>Cappo</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Edinburgh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes Barnacle's post reveals pics only if you scroll right to the end!</div></div><br><br>I don't know whether it's changed recently but earlier today there were only about 4 pics at (...)<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:09:45 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Generic replacements for pinch bolt and nut</title>
			<dc:creator>jaaps2</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I checked at an LKQ store that also sell to private persons. They do not carry the ball joint bolts (at least not for DIY use).<br>The equivalent nrs I found on ebay etc:<br><br>Pinch bolt M10x60x1,25: (...)<br><br>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:46:21 UTC</pubDate>
			<title>Re: Ignition coils</title>
			<dc:creator>carmine</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thanks <br><br>]]></description>
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