> On September 10, 2015 at 12:23 AM G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Hail damage is a body mans nightmare.
>
> Likely, if it had full coverage insurance [unlikely, due to the age of the
> car, few if any insurers would even write a full converge policy] it would
> be
You should use it for a taxi then
--R
On 9/10/15 9:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
I LOVE my wagons so much that I will replace the two spheres in the 1985
300TD even though they were replaced once recently. The rear is uber
bouncy...
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On 09/09/2015 7:42 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
One of the guys from the Hawaii Section had his CLK55 wrecked, and is
looking for another. I am not sure what year he is looking for, but
if you see any, I will pass the info on.
What would it cost to ship a car to Hawaii?
RB
My left turn signal and flashers ( Mercedes) do not work when my parking
lights or headlights are on. Any suggestions? Works fine and flashers work
fine when no lights on.
This is my friends 1982 240D - Any suggestions guys ??
Bob
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bouncy...
On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 8:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> They ride so goood...
> -Curt
>
> From:
Don't forget "who" vs. "whom"!
On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM, WILTON via Mercedes
wrote:
> And after ya get there, you'll be lying, too. ;<)
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" <
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> To: "Mercedes
There was a video I saw a few months ago about some paintless dent repair guys
doing hail damage on a late model Honda. It was pummeled and it took them like
two days to get them all out. They said it was far cheaper than totaling the
car. For some reason I thought the cost was a couple
> On September 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Where did the last spheres come from? Manufacturers name?
> Maybe its time to stop buying parts purely on price? IIRC you source or at
> least look up, a lot of stuff on eBay. A cheap repair is
I wonder if Dent Wizard paint-less dent repair would be able to fix that,
and what the cost would be. Anyone ever try that?
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 9:28 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> > On September 10, 2015 at 12:23 AM G Mann
Dent Wizard is not a fix all kind of thing.. In my own experience, I bought
a new 2002 Ford F 350 Diesel 4 door, 4X4 pickup, Out the door price a bit
over $58,000, full coverage insurance [of course].
Fast forward 60 days, hail storm, windshield cracked in two places.. 18
hail dents in roof, 22
My neighbor in Houston bought his in-laws' car that had been in a huge
Texas hail storm, looked like little league batting practice had taken
place on it. The inlaws got some few $k from the insco, used that to
buy another car, and sold the beater to the SIL. He didn't really care
as the car
Where did the last spheres come from? Manufacturers name?
Maybe its time to stop buying parts purely on price? IIRC you source or at
least look up, a lot of stuff on eBay. A cheap repair is not cheap the second
time you do it.
-Curt
From: Andrew Strasfogel
To: Curt
Who was complaining about Allen-Edmonds not making boots?
Not any more:
http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/mens-shoes/boots/normandy-boots/SF1660.html
And they can be recrafted, too!
Dan
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In my case, I didn't realize the springs were different until about three
months after I bought them. I sent a message to the eBay seller and they wanted
all the details as far as application. When that didn't pan out, they got
Lesjofors involved. Despite photographs of the springs side by side
Great information - thanks, Grant.
Once shopped a pristine private sale 1979 450 SL C with some "light" hail
damage. Very tempting but I couldn't pull the trigger and walked away,
sadly...
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 11:35 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
> Dent Wizard is
AUTOS:Toyota unveils a Prius that moves beyond 50 mpg with a sleeker design
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2015
In Japan in 1997, Toyota, at the time a medium-sized force in a U.S. car
market still dominated by Detroit's Big Three, launched the
first-generation Prius. It was the first
> On September 10, 2015 at 10:21 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Guess that means I'll buy OE for the 98 S420 that needs front springs.
The Lesjofors catalog info on the ebay listings seems dodgy.
For some years, including 97, they list the same spring for
Swap in a good used 4 way flasher - that oughta do trhe trick.
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 11:30 AM, Bob via Mercedes
wrote:
>
> My left turn signal and flashers ( Mercedes) do not work when my parking
> lights or headlights are on. Any suggestions? Works fine and flashers
I understand the new models will come factory standard with BERNIE 2016
badges permanently affixed.
--R (who TRIMMED HIS POST)
On 9/10/15 11:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
AUTOS:Toyota unveils a Prius that moves beyond 50 mpg with a sleeker design
Do they sell them at Shoe Carnival?
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> On Sep 10, 2015, at 12:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Who was complaining about Allen-Edmonds not making boots?
>
> Not any more:
>
>
Bob.Missing a ground? Or wrong bulb?
YMMV
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
> Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:30:16 -0400
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Turn signal/flasher 240D
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> CC: rdeaf...@aol.com
>
>
> My left turn signal and flashers (
On 10/09/2015 11:21 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
I still hate them on principle. Mostly because of their owners who seem to
exude a green righteousness.
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And some who seem afraid to touch the pedal in case the gasoline engine
might actually be
How was it "pristine" if it was banged up?
--R
On 9/10/15 11:51 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Once shopped a pristine private sale 1979 450 SL C with some "light" hail
damage.
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exude a green righteousness.
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On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 11:57 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
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> How was it "pristine" if it was banged up?
>
> --R
>
>
>
> On 9/10/15 11:51 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> Once shopped a pristine private
Those aren't boots, you'll slip and fall on your face at the first cow patty.
There are boots:
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/815-red-wing-shoes/815-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown
-Curt
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Matson web site says $1100 from LA ports to Hawaii. $1700 from Seattle.
That doesn't sound too bad.
Dan
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> On Sep 10, 2015, at 11:37 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
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I like the idea of having a back-up fossil fuel engine in a hybrid, I just
wish they'd use a sensible Diesel engine . . . . .
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 12:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> I apologize - should be "Prius"
>
> Anyway, I don't like the styling
The sensible system for a hybrid is what diesel locomotives use, a series
hybrid where the diesel engine runs right in the sweet spot in its power band
or not at all. The Chevy Volt is, as far as I know, the only series hybrid car
on the market but its hindered by being a Chevy...
Pisten Bully
Too smart to make economic sense you mean. The 1.9l engines in my Golf and
Jetta barely weigh anything, they're teeny.
-Curt
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Those look somewhat "fashionable"
--R
On 9/10/15 1:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Who was complaining about Allen-Edmonds not making boots?
Not any more:
http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/mens-shoes/boots/normandy-boots/SF1660.html
And they can be recrafted, too!
Dan
Sent from my
I apologize - should be "Prius"
Anyway, I don't like the styling and would prefer an all-electric car.
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 12:39 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> On 10/09/2015 11:21 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> I still hate them on principle.
Good point. Probably too heavy to make economic sense...
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 1:48 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> I like the idea of having a back-up fossil fuel engine in a hybrid, I just
> wish they'd use a sensible Diesel engine . . . . .
>
> On Thu, Sep 10, 2015
You can find out on the Matson website. it was $1350 in 1993 prior
to that it was a weight and size formula.
On 09/09/2015 7:42 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
One of the guys from the Hawaii Section had his CLK55 wrecked, and
is looking for another. I am not sure what year he is
You mean this one? Interesting! Be great to have one.
Gerry
2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec
2.1 L, 4 cyl, Auto 7-spd, Diesel
EPA Fuel Economy
Combined: 33 MPG
City: 28 MPG
Highway: 42 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost*: $1,200
*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel
On 10/09/2015 3:19 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
On 10/09/2015 1:33 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
In 1990 when I shipped the escort (Diesel Content) it was the same
from any port on the west coast, and based on weight/volume formula.
I think the escort was around $1100. I
Well, here's one non-partisan truth: The Government can't give anything to
anybody without first taking it from someone else (and taking a cut along the
way).
> -Original Message-
> From: Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 3:16 PM
>
> I'm not sure "truthful
Under $2 here in the Lowcountry. I was going to hit Costco this evening
but didn't make it. It was in $1.80 last week, might be lower than that
now.
--R
On 9/10/15 5:30 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Last weekend, there was a price inversion from normal. Usually
Benzin or Dissel
Last weekend, there was a price inversion from
normal. Usually Benzin or Dissel is cheaper at
Clear lake on I-35 and high in MN and then very
high in N WI. Going up, clear lake was 2.39, In
the cities, St paul had 2.25, then across the
border prices jumped to 2.45 to 2.49, with some
bergs
Yes, and I'll bet that real world mileage will be far better than the EPA
figures, just like with current models. Prius-beating fuel consumption, but
with luxury and safety vice a hard buzzy ride. Upfront cost is a little
higher...
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On September
Was thinking the same thing. Prius is a pointless turd.
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> On Sep 10, 2015, at 3:16 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I'll never forget the car review comparing a Mercedes E class diesel with a
> Prius, whereby the M-car returned essentially
Sure hope you didn't run into any Hodags or Igarots, passing so close to
Rhinelander...
You mention some places I haven't been since my youth, I'm sure the roads are
better now.
Once in the '70s, we set out for summer vacation, probably going to drive from
Ogema WI to northern MN to visit
All sizzle and no steak unless you actually ride a horse...
Curt
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Date:Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 3:41 PM
Subject:Re: [MBZ] Get the Boot
I prefer these
Dimitri sez: Was thinking the same thing. Prius is a pointless turd.
Naa, not pointless. It allows them to feel all pious and holier than
thou... That's the point of having one.
(Gerry excepted)
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Sure hope you didn't run into any Hodags or Igarots, passing so
close to Rhinelander...
You mention some places I haven't been since my youth, I'm sure the
roads are better now.
Once in the '70s, we set out for summer vacation, probably going to
drive from Ogema WI to northern MN to visit
I was expecting my accumulators today or tomorrow. However they made it from
Windsor CT. to Springfield MA in only 2 days, and now, instead of bowling
merrily down the 'pike to Boston/Lynn, they are off on a scenic ride to
Michigan. The Magic Kingdom of USPS has me baffled, confused even.I
Jim sez :
>> I still hate them on principle. >>Mostly because of their owners >>who
>> seem to
>> exude a green righteousness.
>I call them smugmobiles.
"Smug"
http://youtu.be/AnFAAdOBB1c
Rick
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I still hate them on principle. Mostly because of their owners who
seem to
exude a green righteousness.
I call them smugmobiles.
-- Jim
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If you ever order factory parts from them that are not in stock it will
take eons to receive your parts. You have been warned.
On the + side, anything in stock gets to LA in about four nanoseconds.
On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 9:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
An escort diesel or a rabbit diesel would get 50 MPG. A quantum/audi
4000 turbodiesel would get 45 MPG fully loaded @70 MPH. that is 40
year old technology.
You mean this one? Interesting! Be great to have one.
Gerry
2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec
2.1 L, 4 cyl, Auto 7-spd, Diesel
EPA
I am thinking of going 87. Can't bring myself to hot rod the 85 and thereby
reduce whatever value it has to virtually nothing.
Which begs the question, what does a totally rust-free 85 tdt with a new
tranny, rebuilt turbo and top end go for these days with everything but the
center vents working
I like the idea of having a back-up fossil fuel engine in
a hybrid, I just wish they'd use a sensible Diesel engine
The strength of a diesel is at partial throttle, which is
not necessary in a series hybrid. I think the _best_ series
hybrid would be a small turbine engine. Turbines, gas,
and
Just google it
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> On Sep 10, 2015, at 2:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a link to a free website that provides codes for a Becker
> radio using the serial number? I'm too lazy to go to the dealer. ...
>
I'll never forget the car review comparing a Mercedes E class diesel with a
Prius, whereby the M-car returned essentially the same fuel consumption in
far more comfort, safety, and class. I am pretty sure that was with the V6
diesel engine; now that we are getting the 4 cylinder in a Mercedes,
No. no, Curt. Gentleman's boots to wear to the office.
Hopefully no cow pies will be encountered.
RB
On 10/09/2015 12:26 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Those aren't boots, you'll slip and fall on your face at the first cow patty.
There are boots:
Thanks. I phoned a dealer parts parts guy with whom I made a recent
order. He was very accommodating... ;).
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 3:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Call Eddie or Tom and ask nicely. Tell them you're an MB list member who
> heard about them
I prefer these
https://www.tonylama.com/footwear/men_styles_western-boots
RB
On 10/09/2015 2:07 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
Sturgis was around as long as I knew (from Dan) about A-E.
Turns out they were on clearance a while back because they were
being updated:
LOL. Unexpected but not welcome.
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 3:50 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Free salt while on deck?
>>
>> RB
>>
>
> My 200D was on a barge for interisland. It was totally white when we
> picked it up in Hilo. It is a blue car. Very well
Sturgis was around as long as I knew (from Dan) about A-E.
Turns out they were on clearance a while back because they were
being updated:
http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/mens-shoes/new-styles/sturgis-2.0-plain-toe-boots/SF1713.html?dwvar_SF1713_color=1713#q=sturgis=1
For 'fashionable', I've
GM ruined the American Diesel market in late 70's with their "Diesel" engine
cobbled from blocks barely good enough to combust gasoline reliably - tried
to do it "on-the-cheap." GM had been building some of the world's best
Diesel engines for power generation, locomotives and long-distance
I did but they all are pay sites.
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 3:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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> Just google it
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Sep 10, 2015, at 2:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have
Joined years ago.
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 3:28 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> If you lower yourself to join a forum, you can probably get it here:
>
>
> http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/car-audio-multimedia/123722-becker-1432-radio-code-9.html
>
>
On 10/09/2015 1:33 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Matson web site says $1100 from LA ports to Hawaii. $1700 from Seattle.
That doesn't sound too bad.
Dan
Nope. Even on a new car I could probably save enough in LA to have it
shipped.
In 1990 when I shipped the escort (Diesel
On 10/09/2015 3:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
On September 10, 2015 at 3:51 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
So, the real question is "why did you leave Hawaii?"
Because the politics are more anti-Curly than those in DC?
Mitch.
> > OK Don wrote:
> >
> > I like the idea of having a back-up fossil fuel engine in
> > a hybrid, I just wish they'd use a sensible Diesel
> > engine . . . . .
> Andrew wrote:
>
> Good point. Probably too heavy to make economic sense...
A diesel isn't necessarily heavy. Cessna now sells the
Does anyone have a link to a free website that provides codes for a Becker
radio using the serial number? I'm too lazy to go to the dealer. ...
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Wilton
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If you lower yourself to join a forum, you can probably get it here:
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Charleston SC
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 3:21 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I
Call Eddie or Tom and ask nicely. Tell them you're an MB list member who heard
about them here.
Dan
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> On Sep 10, 2015, at 3:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a link to a free website that provides codes for a Becker
Free salt while on deck?
RB
On 10/09/2015 1:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Matson web site says $1100 from LA ports to Hawaii. $1700 from Seattle.
That doesn't sound too bad.
Dan
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On Sep 10, 2015, at 11:37 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
Matson web site says $1100 from LA ports to Hawaii. $1700 from Seattle.
That doesn't sound too bad.
Dan
Nope. Even on a new car I could probably save enough in LA to have it shipped.
In 1990 when I shipped the escort (Diesel Content) it was the same
from any port on the west coast, and
On 10/09/2015 1:33 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
In 1990 when I shipped the escort (Diesel Content) it was the same
from any port on the west coast, and based on weight/volume formula. I
think the escort was around $1100. I chose Seattle, because I like it
better and it was closer to
> On September 10, 2015 at 3:51 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> So, the real question is "why did you leave Hawaii?"
Because the politics are more anti-Curly than those in DC?
Mitch.
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It looks surprisingly like a Chevy Volt... ;)
Finally going to beat the mileage mark laid down by the gen 3 Jetta TDI...
Actually the original Honda Insite probably holds the record for high mileage
in the US anyway.
-Curt
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To:
Free salt while on deck?
RB
My 200D was on a barge for interisland. It was totally white when we
picked it up in Hilo. It is a blue car. Very well salted. For
mainland, they are generally in the hold, so no salt.
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Montana never ends at 55 mph. it is bad at 70-75, but interminable at 55.
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Would a diesel Escort go faster than 55mph?
RB
Oh Yes! but the speed limits there were a ridiculous 55 mph to "save
the pranet" There would be no oel after 2000. Peak
Peak oil, that reminds me, another ridiculous scare-monger theory that
reality has dispatched for those impervious to reason. Wait ten or twenty
years and there will be a new one to replace AGW or climate change or
whatever they call it these days. RUG was $1.849 today, and I see ULSD
around
On 10/09/2015 1:33 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
In 1990 when I shipped the escort (Diesel Content) it was the same
from any port on the west coast, and based on weight/volume
formula. I think the escort was around $1100. I chose Seattle,
because I like it better and it was closer to
On 10/09/2015 3:08 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Montana never ends at 55 mph. it is bad at 70-75, but interminable
at 55.
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Would a diesel Escort go faster than 55mph?
RB
Oh Yes! but the speed limits there were a ridiculous 55 mph to
Some of you guys are as old as hell
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> On Sep 10, 2015, at 4:20 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On 10/09/2015 3:08 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Montana never ends at 55 mph. it is bad at 70-75, but interminable at 55.
Older than dirt but...
Younger than rock
Typed in large print so my friends can read it.. ;))
On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 2:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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> Some of you guys are as old as hell
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> > On Sep 10, 2015, at 4:20 PM,
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