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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: JC on 20 November 2010, 10:56
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Right then mk1 guru's a couple of Qs as i start work on my garage resident. . . .
1, Front bumper - can these be removed and left off - i know you cant on a MkII :rolleyes:
2, Fuel filler neck change - a noddy guide would be GREAT
Thanks in advance
Chuff
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I didn't realise you'd replaced the Passat so quickly.
MK1 Rivage, very :cool: Blue with cream leather??
Have you got any pics to show yet??
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yep i think you can remove bumpers just undo x2 bolts on chassis leg in engine bay and same in boot, altho you will need to do summat about front indicators. also wont it look odd with the side skirts still fitted?
fuel filler neck
http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=43 (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=43)
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top link :afro:
bumpers are coming off for cosmetic work and will be going back on :wink:
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I didn't realise you'd replaced the Passat so quickly.
MK1 Rivage, very :cool: Blue with cream leather??
Have you got any pics to show yet??
not mine, but my current project :grin:
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yep i think you can remove bumpers just undo x2 bolts on chassis leg in engine bay and same in boot, altho you will need to do summat about front indicators. also wont it look odd with the side skirts still fitted?
fuel filler neck
http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=43 (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=43)
What he said, at first I thought you meant for good, why can't a mk2 bumper stay off while working on the car???
More questions!!!!!.... about time something happened in here!. :cool:
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mk2 bumpers bolt up thru subframe i think, :undecided:
and I am sure this thread will be many pages once i have finished :laugh:
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yesh, front bumper can be removed without the car falling apart.
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yesh, front bumper can be removed without the car falling apart.
this... is a good thing! :grin:
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mk2 bumpers bolt up thru subframe i think, :undecided:
and I am sure this thread will be many pages once i have finished :laugh:
Ah but the setup of a mk2 has it's advantages which I wish mine had, at least you can unbolt the whole of the front end... MK1, its all welded :sad:
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something i am sure i will be finding out :rolleyes:
oh well, a plan is being formulated,
getting fuel in, then getting her running, of a spare set of wheels on and bumpers off should do for the first day :grin:
espeically knowing gu is involved :evil:
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Front bumper just unbolts, no subframe on a mk1.
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next noddy guide required please :smiley:
Lower arm and anti roll bar removal :shocked:
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(http://rubayeet.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/hammer.jpg)
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:grin: :laugh:
used one of them today to get 2 jubilee clips off :shocked:
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something i am sure i will be finding out :rolleyes:
oh well, a plan is being formulated,
getting fuel in, then getting her running, of a spare set of wheels on and bumpers off should do for the first day :grin:
espeically knowing gu is involved :evil:
whu is Gu? :grin:
:grin: :laugh:
used one of them today to get 2 jubilee clips off :shocked:
effective though!! :laugh:
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next noddy guide required please :smiley:
Lower arm and anti roll bar removal :shocked:
page 291 of this (second post down) http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=620776#620776 (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=620776#620776)
I have downloaded a copy... want me to see if I can extract the pages and whizz them over as the pdf is huge!!
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Yes mate . Shame u can't just open it or u would just print it somewhere :lipsrsealed:
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Yes mate . Shame u can't just open it or u would just print it somewhere :lipsrsealed:
i have it and can just print off the pages and bring em/post em
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next noddy guide required please :smiley:
Lower arm and anti roll bar removal :shocked:
Dont know if this will cover it, helped me. :smiley:
http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=515098 (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=515098)
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next noddy guide required please :smiley:
Lower arm and anti roll bar removal :shocked:
Dont know if this will cover it, helped me. :smiley:
http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=515098 (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=515098)
sweet :afro:
I have the front wishbones minus bushes, but two people have now said to me I should have got them complete... do you think I should try and swap them for a complete kit (i don't have the receipts)
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What wishes did you get and what bushes do you want? standard or poly? if i was going standard i'd probably get them all in one, if i was going for poly then i would want to choose and put them in myself.
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What happened between Guy buying it and it all looking shiny, to now, where it needs lots of stuff doing?
Did he buy a shiny dog?
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What happened between Guy buying it and it all looking shiny, to now, where it needs lots of stuff doing?
Did he buy a shiny dog?
no... it always needed work doing to it... these things made themselves apparent through the first six months of ownership
and it wasn't all clean and shiny when I got it... I made it clean and shiny :tongue:
this was me claying it on day 1
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3641457599_6699d7f974.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3641457599/)
mk1 rivage - clay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3641457599/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
she was a dirrty bird
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3633392735_240553e71a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3633392735/)
mk1 Rivage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3633392735/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3633397427_2789d66047.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3633397427/)
mk1 Rivage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3633397427/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/3944941079_7dc432571c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3944941079/)
Mk1 Interior Detail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3944941079/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
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who ended up being clean... :cool:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3945797310_7612056551.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3945797310/)
Mk1 Interior Detail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3945797310/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3634220990_08eaa6f801.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3634220990/)
mk1 Rivage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3634220990/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3633401569_4d8a232247.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3633401569/)
mk1 Rivage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3633401569/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3876244108_e423d11643.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3876244108/)
NR Guildford to Brighton 2009 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/3876244108/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr
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Aye. I've read your thread and all, and now Chuff is looking after it. :rolleyes:
Prior to that I looked in when you bought it and cleaned it up. Thought that was all it needed, shame.
Anyhoo, hope you get it sorted for the summer so you your better half can enjoy it. :lipsrsealed:
Jonathan.
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however.. along the way there have been a few problems which needed/need to be sorted
the alternator belt being rounded off was solved, amazingly, by rubjonny.. who did a fantastic job of cambelt and water pump replacement for me
stereo system and clifford alarm installed... unfortunately a bad wiring route led to the car flooding when it rained (not my fault)
and now it is time for the suspension and ball joints and wishbones to be replaced...
then the hood etc
then mot and cosmetics
she's an old girl... she is bound to need some loving from time to time
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Aye. I've read your thread and all, and now Chuff is looking after it. :rolleyes:
Prior to that I looked in when you bought it and cleaned it up. Thought that was all it needed, shame.
Anyhoo, hope you get it sorted for the summer so you your better half can enjoy it. :lipsrsealed:
Jonathan.
Chuff has it because I was looking for somewhere dry to store her over winter and chuff was looking for a project to tinker with to stop him spending his own money
its much easier to work on her in the garage and get things done... and it has given me the motivation to do so and learn at the same time
its always been in the plan to do this to her to make her more driveable... the 3 will be going at some point and I want a car I can really drive and enjoy safely
the mrs now has a focus... so the mk1 will be out for high days and holidays :wink:
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just imagine it as the Chuff of the Rivage world Elvi,
Good looking :smug: on the outside - slightly fcuked underneath. :grin: :laugh:
and dont forget,
these things are getting RARER by the year, thus once this old lady has had some fettling, the value can only go up up up :wink:
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Aye. I've read your thread and all, and now Chuff is looking after it. :rolleyes:
Prior to that I looked in when you bought it and cleaned it up. Thought that was all it needed, shame.
Anyhoo, hope you get it sorted for the summer so you your better half can enjoy it. :lipsrsealed:
Jonathan.
In short I think it could 'run' quite happily as it is.. but I am trying to get her into as good as condition as I/Chuff can :wink:
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Well thanks for the update and all the best. The Rivage in blue is my first choice for MK1 and I'm very tempted to get one as well. After seing "Eyeletboy's" Black Mk1 in and around Neath, they do look the business.
If I get one I may as well get a bloody camper van as well - but that'll be a spanking new California. None of this tent malarky when I go to weekend shows.
Jonathan.
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this was too good an opportunity to miss when it came up for sale.. must say though that it has taught me a lot
if I ever sold it I would use the money towards a camper... although I would be just as happy in a tent with the cabby parked up alongside!
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I just read she's an old girl! she's not that old... 1991? one of the late ones... anyway you're (Chuff is) doing a good thing... nothing worse than a tidy looking car thats hiding not so tidy stuff... Currently i think mine is the reverse of yours! :grin:
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I just read she's an old girl! she's not that old... 1991? one of the late ones... anyway you're (Chuff is) doing a good thing... nothing worse than a tidy looking car thats hiding not so tidy stuff... Currently i think mine is the reverse of yours! :grin:
well old ish!
yeah.. I think you're absolutely right... the mechanicals and the roof need sorting out for sure!
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I just read she's an old girl! she's not that old... 1991? one of the late ones... anyway you're (Chuff is) doing a good thing... nothing worse than a tidy looking car thats hiding not so tidy stuff... Currently i think mine is the reverse of yours! :grin:
well old ish!
yeah.. I think you're absolutely right... the mechanicals and the roof need sorting out for sure!
Hows the engine, is it quiet... got many miles on it?
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its very good imo - got 105k on the clock
engine shot in the vid :wink:
vid of the old girl running for the first time in a long time! :cool:
youtube linky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKICIF5_Vg8)
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its very good imo - got 105k on the clock
engine shot in the vid :wink:
vid of the old girl running for the first time in a long time! :cool:
youtube linky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKICIF5_Vg8)
Sounds like mine up front even though its got 130 on her... should be worse IMO due to it having a big valve head with high lifters etc... next year will get the head rebuilt if possible... not got much to go on bar the plaque on the slam panel. yours is sounding OK TBO, they can get really noisy but they soldier on forever! I've had far higher mileage ones in the past! :cool:
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Have you boys bought a gear likage kit yet?
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Have you boys bought a gear likage kit yet?
i had one.. but i think i lost most of it!! :grin:
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Have you boys bought a gear likage kit yet?
i had one.. but i think i lost most of it!! :grin:
Ah well they are cheap enough.. make sure you get one with all the rods, new ball and spring etc... not just the bushes, for the extra couple of squids its worth it... not a fun job though... poor Chuff. I got a poly bush for the main rod and it was a right b!tch to put in, the rest of it is easy enough, just a little time consuming and patience required.
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Have you boys bought a gear likage kit yet?
i had one.. but i think i lost most of it!! :grin:
Ah well they are cheap enough.. make sure you get one with all the rods, new ball and spring etc... not just the bushes, for the extra couple of squids its worth it... not a fun job though... poor Chuff. I got a poly bush for the main rod and it was a right b!tch to put in, the rest of it is easy enough, just a little time consuming and patience required.
hopefully... if we find a noddy guide I can get stuck in and not chuff.. poor sod..
i got the bushes only kit last time which is why I wasn't too worried... but I realised later that i needed one with all the rods etc in it..
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next noddy guide required please :smiley:
Lower arm and anti roll bar removal :shocked:
Dont know if this will cover it, helped me. :smiley:
http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=515098 (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=515098)
sweet :afro:
I have the front wishbones minus bushes, but two people have now said to me I should have got them complete... do you think I should try and swap them for a complete kit (i don't have the receipts)
would this have everything that we need bushes wise... or is there another link/supplier/part number someone else could suggest?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907)
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907)
Nice price, thought it was a mega bargain when it said Manufacturer: Volkswagon. but later found its not..... can't go wrong though, guessing yours look a little poop... want to change mine next year unless they fail MOT this year!
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907)
Nice price, thought it was a mega bargain when it said Manufacturer: Volkswagon. but later found its not..... can't go wrong though, guessing yours look a little poop... want to change mine next year unless they fail MOT this year!
i have two wishbones -bushes if you want to take them off my hands?
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907)
Nice price, thought it was a mega bargain when it said Manufacturer: Volkswagon. but later found its not..... can't go wrong though, guessing yours look a little poop... want to change mine next year unless they fail MOT this year!
i have two wishbones -bushes if you want to take them off my hands?
Because you posted a link to a set I thought you were asking if they were OK?... have you already got a pair plus a spare too? what are these ones you want taking off your hands and how much as I didn't budget for anything like this till next year.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907)
Nice price, thought it was a mega bargain when it said Manufacturer: Volkswagon. but later found its not..... can't go wrong though, guessing yours look a little poop... want to change mine next year unless they fail MOT this year!
i have two wishbones -bushes if you want to take them off my hands?
Because you posted a link to a set I thought you were asking if they were OK?... have you already got a pair plus a spare too? what are these ones you want taking off your hands and how much as I didn't budget for anything like this till next year.
i has pair... but without bushes (purchased in error as I thought they had bushes)... you said that you were going to polybush yours, i'm not so will just buy a set pre-bushed
so the set without bushes are on offer... pm me if you're interested :wink:
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-WISHBONES-CW-BUSHES-VW-GOLF-MK1-SCIROCCO-CADDY-JETTA-/390256285615?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5add1657af#ht_2539wt_907)
Nice price, thought it was a mega bargain when it said Manufacturer: Volkswagon. but later found its not..... can't go wrong though, guessing yours look a little poop... want to change mine next year unless they fail MOT this year!
i have two wishbones -bushes if you want to take them off my hands?
Because you posted a link to a set I thought you were asking if they were OK?... have you already got a pair plus a spare too? what are these ones you want taking off your hands and how much as I didn't budget for anything like this till next year.
i has pair... but without bushes (purchased in error as I thought they had bushes)... you said that you were going to polybush yours, i'm not so will just buy a set pre-bushed
so the set without bushes are on offer... pm me if you're interested :wink:
Pm'd :smiley:
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well i thought i would shame Mr F into buying me some parts :grin: :laugh:
I have the car, the time ( if i sober up ) and the tools.
Buy me some bits mr f :smug:
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well i thought i would shame Mr F into buying me some parts :grin: :laugh:
I have the car, the time ( if i sober up ) and the tools.
Buy me some bits mr f :smug:
He's also wearing some clean pants now too....
Yeah come on what's going on... Its gone a bit quiet..
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well i thought i would shame Mr F into buying me some parts :grin: :laugh:
I have the car, the time ( if i sober up ) and the tools.
Buy me some bits mr f :smug:
He's also wearing some clean pants now too....
Yeah come on what's going on... Its gone a bit quiet..
glad he is wearing clean gruddies!
december got in the way... something called christmas... all systems go now though
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Yeah I know, only kidding, I've only just got back on with mine today.