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MK5 Polo Picture Thread

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Known/common faults

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i have decided that since cars do eventually go wrong , and quite often a lot of people may ghet a similar problem so if youi have a fault that you...
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How to Reset Oil/Inspection Service Indicator

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by pettsy » Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:53 pm
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May be handy for anyone doing your own servicing :wink:

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OIL-Oil service

Press and hold button (A) (Located on speedometer below...
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Commonly Used Part Numbers!

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We now have a list of commonly used part numbers for Mk5 Polos

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6n2 sdi - tdi

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by Nathancoops » Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:37 pm

Hi guys was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on swapping my 1.9 sdi engine for a 1.4 tdi as Im struggling to find a decent enough...

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Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:36 pm
nothing on key turn, fuse blown?

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by Garyrob » Sat Sep 01, 2018 1:23 pm

Thw window switch stopped working so I took it out to have a look at it and give it a clean. Think i've managed to blow a fuse somewhere as now there...

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ARC/AVY bottom end with AHW head

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by Duffy » Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:09 am

Morning.

Now this might seem like madness to you but I'm contemplating doing the above.

I have this

Which I rescued from an old boys garage...

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Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:13 am
Locking problem

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:17 pm
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by ukpolo2018 » Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:03 am

Hi. I drive a 1.4l 2001 5 door Polo and have a problem with the locking. The driver’s door has always had a problem where the key won’t turn in the...

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Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:17 pm
Headlining

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by HaydenKing » Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:46 am

Looking to recolour my headlining black, probably dye or spray paint. Looking to buy a spare one in case I mess up, would a 5 door headlining fit a 3...

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Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:33 am
fuel hose replacement... genuine or generic?

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by way_z » Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:13 pm

Age has caught up with my old polo and diesel has started leaking from a tiny hose in between the fuel rail and vacuum pump, it's literally a pinhole...

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Fri Aug 03, 2018 4:12 pm
Hi needing some help with my Polo 6n2 2001

Last post by brandon-lee.stapleton « Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:13 am
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by brandon-lee.stapleton » Thu May 31, 2018 5:16 pm

Recently charged the battery because I left it for a month and it died sadly :(. Put the battery back in the same way it came out and now as soon as...

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Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:13 am
Help for a sad polo :(

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by legewright » Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:50 am

Hi guys

This is my first car and I’m still learning the basics. I’d really appreciate your advice. I left my car undriven for a few months (a...

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Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:18 am
1.6 GTI 6n2 gearbox - rebuild recommendations

Last post by lesteague « Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:11 pm
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by lesteague » Wed May 30, 2018 2:25 pm

I’ve started to get the 5th gear whine, doesn’t seem too bad but it’s there.

No idea if it’s a recon box or the original. Car has 104k on it, likely...

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Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:11 pm
Possible dodgy voltage regulator

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:41 am
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by RentedBackScratcher » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:14 pm

Hello everyone.
Im new here so firstly, hi again.

Ok this isnt my car but my missus.
The fault 1st started as ignition misfires, but very few at...

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Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:41 am
Cup holders help?

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by NoobSaibot » Thu Mar 29, 2018 1:04 pm

This may seem dumb but I just passed my driving test (first time may I add 8)) and I’m wondering if its possible to replace/ convert my 01 polos coin...

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Tue Jun 12, 2018 6:46 am
GTI throttle plate diameter

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by Aditza579 » Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:53 am

As the title says, does anybody know or had anyone measured the diameter of the GTI throttle plate or the inner diameter of the throttle body, where...

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Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:53 am
Sump capacity

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by rock.throb » Thu May 24, 2018 6:41 pm

Hi guys, simple question (i hope)
Need to do an oil change on my 1.4 s (75bhp), anyone know the best grade of oil to use, some places say synthetic,...

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Fri May 25, 2018 12:31 pm
6N2 Lower control arms?

Last post by Arkan « Sat May 19, 2018 8:06 pm
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by Arkan » Thu May 17, 2018 8:23 pm

Evening guys,
Quick question in regards to 6N2 lower control arms. Are there two sizes? Everything boring running on 13 wheels and then everything...

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Sat May 19, 2018 8:06 pm
***WANTED*** POLO 1.4 16V 6N2

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by BENSOULSBY332 » Tue May 15, 2018 12:03 pm

Im after a 1.4 16v 6n2 polo must be a 3 door. Been searching for a while now and they are extremely hard to find especially anywhere near me.
ANY...

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Tue May 15, 2018 12:03 pm
Polo 2000 1.0 issues with starter motor

Last post by alexperkins « Sat May 12, 2018 1:47 pm
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by John24 » Sat May 05, 2018 7:49 am

Hi everyone,

I got an odd one. Around Christmas time my old starter motor died, it would not engage and just made weird noises, turns out the drive...

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Sat May 12, 2018 1:47 pm
ABS light on

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by Donnydave » Wed Apr 25, 2018 5:36 pm

Hi I am new to the forum and VW,s but I am quite impressed by this little engine, but I have a problem I would like some help with please?
I have run...

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Fri Apr 27, 2018 1:31 pm
Oil on Air Filter

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:05 pm
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by Radvis » Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:21 pm

What can oil on an air filter mean?

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Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:05 pm
Petrol leak when engine running

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:00 pm
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by sovtek1971 » Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:20 pm

2001 999L Polo Petrol is leaking from the top of the left petrol tank (rear passenger side)only when the engine is running. I thought it was the fuel...

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Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:00 pm
DAMP !

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:54 pm
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by Johnathan fenech » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:44 am

I am having a really bad damp issues with my 1.4Cl 1999 vw polo. On rainy days the car just stalls or staggers. I have a loss of power and have to...

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Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:54 pm
Wheel stud pattern

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by PAULYB53 » Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:26 pm

Hi, can anyone tell me what wheel stud pattern a W reg 1.0 litre polo has? Also would alloys off a Renault clio 1.4 16v 54 plate fit?

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Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:46 am
1.4 petrol fuel filter bracket

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by ferretracer » Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:52 am

The bracket that holds the fuel filter on the other halfs polo is broke, So the filter bounces around, ive cable tied the fuel filter to what remains...

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Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:02 am
How can I 'Do Up' my 6n2?

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by SamCramphorn » Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:32 pm

Hey,

So my missus 6n2 has finally given way and I want to start a project. I have no mechanical experience but using this car as a dummy run so that...

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Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:32 pm
Drivers Window dropping overnight

Last post by Supermax « Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:17 am
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by Supermax » Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:42 pm

Drivers window has been having issues with juddering etc for the last month or so, but last night, a new fault.
Lock the car with the keyed central...

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Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:17 am
9N TDI box into a 6N2

Last post by solarboy « Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:49 pm
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by solarboy » Sun Feb 18, 2018 4:01 pm

I'm looking to replace the gearbox in my 1.4tdi (EXB). Would a gearbox from a 2003 1.4TDI work? I notice the selector tower is different but I could...

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Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:49 pm
Polo 2000 1.0 replacing the starter motor

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:36 pm
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by John24 » Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:04 pm

Hi guys,

Well the starter motor have given up on life, been having issues with it for a while but now it will no longer turn over. So I got a second...

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Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:36 pm
Speaker clearance.

Last post by themikyri « Sat Feb 17, 2018 4:45 pm
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by themikyri » Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:58 am

Hi all,i try to decide for new speakers (FOCAL ISC 165 ? ), and i need to know the max height of them, in order not to disturb the window opening.Any...

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Sat Feb 17, 2018 4:45 pm
2001 1.4. Window and central locking problems

Last post by ErginBajmaku « Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:49 pm
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by Torian79 » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:20 pm

Hi all,

I’m new and don’t really know much about cars so please bare with. So at first all the lights on the dash would randomly flash on and off....

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Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:49 pm
Flashing 3rd brake light.

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Feb 09, 2018 4:58 pm
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by Carl0s » Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:49 am

Hello, I share a mint 2001 1.4 auto with my sister. 71,000 miles & we’ve owned the car for nearly 14 yrs. It sailed through its mot yesterday (always...

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Fri Feb 09, 2018 4:58 pm
Air filter box for 1.4 TDI code AMF

Last post by way_z « Wed Feb 07, 2018 5:18 pm
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by way_z » Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:10 pm

I'm looking to reinstate the OEM air filter box on my 1.4 TDI and was hoping someone could help me out with correct part numbers? I made the mistake...

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Wed Feb 07, 2018 5:18 pm
Loss of power after revving

Last post by coy0te « Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:23 pm
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by coy0te » Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:44 am

Apologies if this has been posted before, but I searched and couldn't find the problem!
I have a W reg Polo. Only had it a few weeks, bought...

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Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:23 pm
Catalytic converter core missing completely

Last post by Joe stevens 1 « Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:25 pm
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by Polo01 » Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:00 pm

Hi I fitted a catalytic converter to my 1.4 6N2 about two years ago, it has always had problems with emissions at MOT, but in the past fiddling with...

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Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:25 pm
Rpm fault and lambda?

Last post by norm_str « Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:50 pm
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by norm_str » Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:00 pm

Hi, sometimes when you start car up it jumps up to 2000rpm for like 2 second and then goes back down and idles at 900-950 rpm, does anybody had same...

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Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:50 pm
Radio query .

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by themikyri » Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:30 am

Hi all ,as i try to restore my 6n2 on the original look ,i need a few answers. First question is about the radio type originally installed and...

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Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:02 pm
Exhausts

Last post by Joe stevens 1 « Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:01 pm
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by Joe stevens 1 » Mon Jan 15, 2018 11:14 pm

Hi all , new to the forum.
Got a broken weld on the back of my back box making it rattle when at low revs pulling away. Would it be worth getting a...

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Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:01 pm
6N2 Engine/Gearbox swap

Last post by Luke_Timms « Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:51 pm
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by Jack_swinscoe » Sat Jul 22, 2017 9:30 pm

Basically just picked up an Xreg 6N2 1L mpi, and 4th gear blew itself up at 30mph. Im able to buy a 1.2l polo 9n engine and gearbox but am wondering...

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Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:51 pm
INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:15 am
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by themikyri » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:11 pm

Hi,i face a problem with the fuel gauge reading high.Not dangerouw but disturbing.When the needle touches the first red line the car stops ! Out of...

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Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:15 am
Problems with windscreen washers

Last post by Aquavalver « Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:30 am
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by Aquavalver » Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:53 pm

Since I got my Polo GTI, I've had on & off issues with the windscreen washers. Last winter they worked on & off-I tried pushing a pin in the washer...

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Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:30 am
Gearbox needed urgently GTI

Last post by dkingvr6 « Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:48 pm

by dkingvr6 » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:48 pm

Hello peeps, need a gearbox asap, anyone got one for sale?
Cheers

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Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:48 pm
Polo Colour Concept Numbers.

Last post by Domogti « Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:59 am
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by Domogti » Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:24 pm

Hi all, recently bought a 6n2 Colour Concept. I'm just wondering how many owners are still out there.

Does anyone have official numbers of how many...

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Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:59 am
1999 Polo Steering wheel chaning

Last post by Trust « Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:57 pm
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by Trust » Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:44 am

Hi guys .. I have been searching how to change steering wheel on VW Polo 6N2 but I only found how to remove the 2000 version and not my 1999. Could...

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Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:57 pm
Central locking problem after flat battery

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:07 pm
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by Arryboy13 » Sun Oct 22, 2017 12:55 am

Hi it’s my first post so bear with me .
I have a 1.4 Polo year 2000 and have recently had a flat battery . After getting a jump start my central...

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Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:07 pm
Blanked egr valve - MOT success

Last post by creon « Sun Oct 22, 2017 2:58 pm
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by soother » Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:03 pm

This is a follow up to my post here

I thought others would be interested to know that my 1.0 MPI 6N2 (112K miles) just passed the MOT emissions...

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Last post by creon
Sun Oct 22, 2017 2:58 pm
Seat replacement

Last post by jeepster « Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:48 am
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by jeepster » Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:36 pm

I hope someone can help...
I have recently been to a scrap yard to get a new glove box, as the opening handle snapped off mine, while I was there I...

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Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:48 am
keyless entry remote -suggestions

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Oct 19, 2017 5:51 pm
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by themikyri » Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:12 am

Hi all.I need a cheap remote lock/unlock for 5d 6N2.Cheap but reliable ,any suggestions please ? You know chinese one from ebay ,for about a 10 GBP...

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Thu Oct 19, 2017 5:51 pm
Fuel cover

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:14 am
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by liam03 » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:34 pm

Need some help any one k ow of a guide on how to remove the fuel cover mine has snapped off and need to sort. Just does not seem to come lose no...

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