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That your best shot ?

"wars of any significance " suggests you have not worked anything out for yourself ......

Relax, you'll figure out who won the war..eventually. 😃

We must be very spoilt / lucky here, I wouldn't drive 5 miles for that.

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Take the springs off the shocks, refit, then see what happens throughout the movement.

Not a good idea on vw's, change it if its done 100k.

Kamikazibumboy, one hit rant, never to be seen again.

Correct 😃

The link to his Facebook profile was messaged to you.

Check float level, no air leaks, air filter clean and oiled, condition of reeds.

https://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/28664/dangers-of-overgreasing-

Why not fit the bearings without packing them and see how they last .....

Check woodruff key is present and correct. Look for tell tail marks on the back plate indicating its been move, or original position.