How to tell if a turbocharger is bad. What can go wrong with them. - VOTD
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good video, clear explanation, simple to the bone, no annoying music over the voice, thanks
+TheEdudo Thanks for watching.
I agree, good video, only suggestion to improve that I have is to clean the turbo before the video to make all the different parts easier to identify, thank you.
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Hello, I am writing from Turkey. I have a 98 model Volvo v70 T5 turbo. It is 4 x 4. How does the turbo vestek work principle of this car? Where does the turbo control valve get the command from and how does it open the signal? There is no turbo pressure sensor in this car. How does it detect it and open the turbo control valve? Thank you.
In the first 15 seconds of this video I can already tell I like this guy. I really appreciate people who are upfront, honest, and helpful. Good on you mate.
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Rob I don't care if you have training or not, every time I have a problem with my V70 I always find a video on your channel which explains everything clearly and has helped me a number of times. You have helped me out massively, keep up the good work.
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I really like this guy! He is very informative and has a lot of great information. Thank you Robert!
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Thanks for all the GREAT information. Really appreciate the depth and care you take to explain everything.
Keep it up!
This is one of the most in-depth, helpful videos I've seen. Thank you my friend.
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Thank you for the education. About to pull my first turbo, and replace some seals and such. Your videos have been helpful for a few years now.
Cool, thanks for watching.
Thank you Robert! Your video was clear, concise & to-the-point. I no longer have the anxiety of being a Turbo-charged, vehicle-owner. I only wish that most You Tube videos were so easily understandable. Keep up the good work on being a good Teacher & I'll keep watching.
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this video is an excellent one with clear concise explanations .
way to go
+Paul Costello Thanks for watching.
Robert DIY Hey Robert do you know much about aftermarket turbos and upgrading them? I'm putting on a bigger turbo and could really use some advice. Are you familiar with bigger turbos than stock and the mods that go along with it? just had a few questions for my build. thanks, subbed......
Chris Watson don't run a bigger turbo on stock internals
"Smoke screen like a James Bond movie" LOL! Love your videos Robert, thank you.
+MrPoopnuts thank you for watching.
pretty sure combat tanks dump diesel into the exhaust to create a smoke screen. in other words. vovlo = swedish tank
OMG! "mRpOOPNUTS"....LMAO- I CAN'T STOP laughing!
Hope it was not a washing day
Great vid, Robert! I know nothing about cars - except that mine are always a big expensive headache, but your presentation is so understandable and actually enjoyable. I'm only here because I had my 2003 A4, 1.8 turbo in the shop today with a CE light on, less power, or not as good a pickup as I've been used to - (but not as bad as I'd expect based on what I've been reading about turbo issues, and no smoking exhaust), and a really rough idle. They cleaned about a gallon of chipmunk debris from my air filter box, cleaned the MAF sensor. Now there are 8 codes: P0300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 171,172, and 299. The mechanic said the one indicating a problem with the turbo is most likely the cause of the others. He did a visual check of hoses and wires and said everything looked fine, and would probably do a smoke test next. He also mentioned that "they" don't do much turbo work, and he spent a bunch of time on the computer, which made me nervous. So, I'll be calling someone else tomorrow (friend of my neighbors) who's apparently an audi expert for a 2nd opinion, or legitimate diagnosis. I just figured I'd see what you had to say, since you're so good at replying to folks. Thanks for the invaluable service you provide.
+Dave Ostrowski sounds like a bad air sensor, MAP or MAF. Could also have a hole in one of the turbo tubes since critters got in the air box.
Thank you! I have a 1.8t Passat with a lot of miles, original turbo. I was thinking of replacing the turbo, but after an inspection based on your video I'm confident I can leave it alone for a quite a while-no shaft play, spins freely, no leaks. Cheers!
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brilliant good work to the point many thanks :)
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This video was very helpful and simple to understand. I like it, it help me understand about an issue with my audi A4. Now all is clear and I have a better peace of mind,
azpn1976 Good deal. Thanks for watching.
Outstanding presentation in every context! I have been joyfully enlightened! Thank you Professor Robert!
+the1realanalogman thanks for watching.
You know you stuff and teach it really well! Great real world examples of a working, worn or totally frozen up turbo.
Thanks for watching.
Great explanation video! Subbed!!
+Kody Slusher Thanks for watching.
Very helpful. My turbo seals probably just went cuz I have a stream of smoke coming out now
+miles aquino Ouch!
miles aquino
Does steam of smoke come only when you press the accelerator? Or at idle? Or both!
Good video...Robert clarified for me how a turbo works and what can go wrong with it. In his patient easy going way of explaining the mechanics of this device, I learned a few important things about the turbo
+Frank Gonzales thanks for watching.
Rob I am truly impressed about you clear delivery. Your hands on way of teaching is better than any schematic animation by far. I could feel the smell of oil too while watching your video. Cheers Istvan
Thanks for the kind words.
This was damn perfectly explained.
Well done mate. I really liked this video
Thanks for watching.
We must always Lubricate our Shafts! No excuses!
Yes, for the "in and out shaft play"
"in and out shaft play" just sounds dirty!
impactajuvenile bro you 100% right🤔
lol hahagh
Excellent video. You explained it well enough for me to know that my turbo is dead. Saved me a lot of time and headache.
+Michael Tran ouch! Thanks for watching.
Hi rob, thanks for your help, I had a smoke test on the car today & you were right there was a leak, it was from a gasket, when the metals expanded under heat the gap closed,thanks again. Terry.
+Terry Sim thanks for sharing.
Smashing tutorial robert :D, there are allways bits to learn.
I did have to laugh though, when you were talking about the exhaust impella you called it a "turban" and thats a wrapped material head covering on an indian/pakistani/sikhs/other gentleman, i could not get rid of the image of his turban spinning on his head, sorry but it was so funny :D
I know you ment "turbine" but i have a silly sense of humor lol :D
zx8401ztv LOL, yikes! You listen to closely.
Robert DIY
No, if im going to watch your video, then i do listen, sometimes twice over as some things fly over my head and need a second bite of the pizza to digest the goodness within... ha ha yep im being silly :D
zx8401ztv He didn't say it wrong, it's his accent. He calls hills "heels," too. Not wrong, just one of the many wonderful ways of speaking English.
BTW video was very helpful! For a little while I was getting a weird chugging around 2000rpm and around 3000rpm, especially going up hills around 100+kmh. I was worried my turbo was starting to go. I don't know what happened (drive an '04 XC70), but it doesn't do it anymore and works like it's supposed to.
CptSchmidt Robert knows im just a daft person, my hearing is not very good and with constant loud tinitus i sometimes have problems, im not being nasty to him in any way :-)
zx8401ztv ok cool :P My dad used to have tinnitus and said it's awful. Sometimes I wonder if I have it. Usually when it's quiet especially at night I get a ringing in my ears. Usually I don't even notice it, but if I think about it I can hear it. Hopefully it stays that way because it seems like it could be a lot lot worse :)
Question.. My Audi Turbo got 140K miles and my check engine goes on and then turns off randomly. She shop said it's the turbo, however tho it doesn't seem to have any of these symptoms and runs very well. Should I be worried or they're just ripping me off asking 2 grand for stock turbo?
Blackjack 335 Rip off. Just wait till the problem surfaces. They should be able to see the problem in the PENDING CODES. Stop by a parts store and see what their code reader reports.
@@RobertDIY my turbo caused heavy smoking thought it was injectors faulty at first.now I want to know could it cause blow by because found lots of oil in the induction pipe. Recently rebuilt block and head never changed the turbo.
Excellent content answered my questions. Thank you for the clear audio and not shaking the camera all over
+Mike Williams lol you are welcome
Thanks Robert. Brilliant Video. It helped me alot. After watching this video it saved me a serious amount of cash. I was at the point of refurbing the entire Engine on my Peugeot 207 cc 1.6 THP 115kw, only to find that the car was smoking due to a damaged shaft rather than a denotated Piston and Oil Rings.
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Great video. When I watched this the first time last year, I was convinced to get rid of my 96 V70 with 200k miles. I had a bad oil seal which showed up when I plugged a hole in the PTC nipple. Symptoms occurred initially when I would let off the throttle after accelerating up a hill. Progressively got worse to the point like the video. Not the only reason I sold, minor warped head (water getting into cylinder) and transmission issues (most likely PNP switch). Volvos are wonderful cars but stay away over 150k miles unless you are a good mechanic with a lot of tools and time.
Very true.
Love your vdeos. So very well explained and spoken. Im a bit ADD with a very low tolerance for long winded speaches. You are direct to the point . Ive skipped over several vides. Yours are the only ones I watch. Great teacher, not everyone has that capability. Thank You!
Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
Robert, Thank you. I wish this video would have popped up in my "2003 Volvo S40 Smoking at idle" I've spent hours looking at possible problems. Ended up buying a compression tester to see if the rings, gasket or valves were bad. This is something I can fix. If it was rings, I was looking to donate car to trade school. After watching your video, I'm positive my smoking issue is the turbo. I hope a repair kit is available. Thanks again. Mark
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Robert, you have great videos. You're very good at presentation, very articulate and charismatic. Thank you.
+Al Uziel Thank you for watching.
This video is so informative as the turbo in my car went into limp mode so garage claimed turbo faulty no symptoms as mentioned here do now know what to check for first Thank you amazing video
+Richard Patel you are welcome.
Thanks Robert. that was an extremely informative video. Volvo S80 is in the shop right now for a turbo. I've never done one but at least I'm much more up to speed thanks to you.
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Excellent video,very informative & thoroughly explained. thanks
+Terry Sim you are welcome
Very clear explanation of how things work. Thanks!
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probably the best intro i have seen sir. hats off thanks for the informative video!
Wow, thanks!
Thanx Robert for the overview of a bad turbo.
+Colin Aglae you are welcome
Satisfactory, simple and easy to understand explanation. Now I learn the importance of turbo.
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Excellent video! Thank you for the great information put in layman's terms.
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Robert, thanks for your quality video! Again, I´ve learned a lot and now understand how a turbo charger works. Cheers!
+CarlosGlatzos976 Again, thanks for watching.
Great video! I'm actually renovating the engine on my Saab 9-5 Aero including the worn turbo (the car also got a TD04 turbo, but the high pressure variant) so this video was helpful. Greetings from Sweden
Congrats.
That was absolutely awesome and so very clear dude you are awesome you save me from selling my Volvo XC90 after a coolant leak cause the engine to overheat we did not lose the engine but it is clear now that the turbo suffered so grateful thank you
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Absolute top class explanation and great voice to listen to, THUMBS UP!
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Thanx brother. Appreciate yr kindness.
+Jomiah Bernard thanks for watching.
Literally the best video I have ever seen! This dude is literally a genius and I have never scene someone explain a car part better. He literally explains every little detail and it's actually amazing to listen to even though I don't like cars.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
Robert DIY no problem dude. I'm about to do my wheel bearing here today but I also into a dress some kind of exhaust problem I think. When I accelerate hard the car gets really sluggish and we'll make a popping sound almost like backfiring. From what I understand I think it might be the catalytic converter. I have a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 l Turbo. Any ideas?
Does it have any codes?
When they hook it up it says code reader but the check engine light is on and when you sit in idle for too long it flashes
You're truly amazing. Thank you so much for your time!!
Thanks for watching.
Hats off to you, sir. Great explanation. Thank you.
+Lee Bromley you are welcome.
Hey man I just wanna say I never had a instructional video so on point with explaining. Thx Man U would be a awesome instructor for a Audi school
Thanks for the kind words.
you my friend are on point. thank you for the proper wisdom
+SMOKExTIRES notXdrugs Thank you for watching.
I came across your video while trying to help my cac figure out what was going on with our 2002 volvo 2.4t v70.
Bam there you were with a car that looked just like ours pouring smoke out the back. At first my dad also thought it was the head gasket but it looks just like your video. Thanks for making the vid...Will let ya know how ours turns out.
Cool, thanks for watching.
Very helpful video! Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!
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Great video..One of the best on RUclips..Thanks
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Very well done! Very educational. Nice job Robert!!!
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Great Video Robert. You are a wonderful teacher, now i understand a little more, Cheers, Pretoria. South Africa. SAAB 900NG SE Turbo 1996
Sweet! Saab 900.
My Rocket Ship !!!!!! LOL, Thanks for the reply across the ocean !!
Mr.Robert, EXCELLENT video sir.. very informative.... I will subscribe as I am working or repairing a turbo unit on my 2008 Subaru WRX Impezza.... I am opting( if no housing damage to rebuild it using a rebuild kit). Your attention to detail in your explanations of turbo functionality and possible causes for failure and what to look for are exemplary sir.
+Michael Moran thanks for watching.
Very Informative and professional explanation, 5 stars and many thanks for taking the time to post your video.
+ballybunnionbhoy Thanks for watching.
whooooah! Incredible amount of smoke there...your videos are awesome, Robert.
Glad you like them!
Surprised you didn't get a ticket from blowing all that smoke throughout the neighborhood testing that Volvo (4:35). Well done video. You have explained to me why my '89 Dodge Spirit Turbo is smoking up the neighborhood and has lost some power. I bore scoped the cylinders, tested compression, inspected the intake system for oil; all good. Didn't know where to look next. Much appreciate this video!
LOL Thanks for watching.
Robert, you're the man... Thanks Buddy! (I'm driving a smoker; now I understand) Cheers to the freedom of information my friend!
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I have watched a few of your videos. Very informative and well explained. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
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Wow, very clear explanation, thank you.
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deffo knows his stuff and more importantly how to explain it to someone who doesnt (me) but is interested in learning more. thanks
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Thanks Robert. for excellent explication,
Thank you for watching
Great explanation. Straight to the point. Thanks
+Eduardo Hernandez you are welcome
Excellent video, VERY informative! Thanks for the great Turbo class 101, Professor Spinner!!
Glad you liked it!
That was a very useful and informative video! Thanks a lot Robert!
+Jamie D'Silva you are welcome.
Very understandable explaining. Thanks!
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Great video with nice simple easy to understand explanation
Thanks for watching.
Good video, answered alot of my questions...thanks...
mr magoo You're welcome. Could you see it?
Very in depth explanation. Thank you
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Thanks alot for your message Robert.
Cheers mate!
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You explain the function of a turbo better then my mechanic ....Thanks
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Nice and clear presentation... Great stuff Robert ! :)
+Art Paint thank you.
Great video. Simple explanations. Lots of information
+Ricardo Cruickshank thanks for watching
thank you for this fantastic video :) i'm replacing my turbo for my Audi A4 tomorrow! What happend was that the oil pressure went away due to me accidently damaging my oil pan wich i replaced with a new one :) So the problem that my turbo got was that it didn't help my car boosting up! Wish me luck (y)
Take your time, it will be fine.
Great video. , excelente demostración!!!
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Dude you are legit! THANK YOU Sir!!!!!
thanks for watching.
very informative and easy to follow. thank you
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Thanks Robert
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Excellent video, very informative. thank you.
+Dave Leighton you are welcome.
Loving your video Robert. My son's first car was a Volvo 240.The reward of a well maintained car is safety, financial security (less $$$ repairs) and confidence in ownership.Your faithful public should know the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for their model is the "good book" to auto owners. Never stray from it and you will have many years of driving pleasure. I can't wait to get home and watch your video with audio.I would like to also add, if a mechanic suggests an expensive repair they should show proof of the diagnostic code and proof of the part and replacement part after completion of repair.
I am considering adopting a v40 wagon 1.9T 2003. It has Turbo. The issue is it won't idle well and cuts off quickly. I do not have a lot of knowledge of the 1.9T. I believe it is more likely a pcv valve and neglected EMR in need of desperate cleaning. When should I be concerned about Turbo? It has had a good deal of auto maintenance, the owner is in despair and does not want to invest any more $. His loss may be my gain.
I also see a lot of guessing by other owners as well as mechanics. Take your car to a vocational ASE school and have them code it for you. It will save you a lot of head ache and be educational for the supervised student. Also coding is not difficult to learn and many diagnostics can be purchased for your year and make on ebay or at a local pawn for a reasonable $.
It has been my experience, many ASE mechanics are bullies to the fixed income folks and make up for dominate personalities when they lack continued education and do not get immediate profit.The internet allows us to witness this first hand in writing.Also search the repair for your make and model online. They will give estimates and local shop comparisons in your area. If you are not savvy with a computer, have a librarian assist you at your local library.May peace, love, hope, and joy be yours!
+Mary Esther Austin thank you and thanks for sharing.
Useful thank u ford focus with a impeller blade is slightly stiff to turn but no play bit oily so seals have gone but ye useful
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Great job Robert! You have a subscriber. Thanks for not playing music over everything 😃
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thank you for showing me that info .
great help
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Awesome info thanks a lot!!!! Now I know how a dead turbo performs.some people mislead me now all is clear.
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Awesome!
Thanks bro, very helpful explanation.
+Michael Burton you are welcome
Hi thanks for your informative video.
I have a M57n2 engine with a garret gt22 turbo and i also asked some mechanics here who atomaticaly told me thats the turbo but i am not really sure.
- there is a whining noise although the turbo has only 40k km it an original one not rebuilt and had also oilpipe replaced back then....
- ther is no smoke coming out like in the video
- no shaft play at all and it spins very smoothly
- ther is a little bit of oil on the air intake side of the turbo that was also dripping underneath it
- there is no significant engine oil usage
- i took off the particle filter the air intake pipe and also the pipe that goes to the intercooler but there is still that whining noise at 1500-2200 rpm
- the turbine blade are in perfect shape and look like new
- car is as fast and has same acceleration time from 60-160km/h like before the whining noise began
- oil is new aral supertronic 0w40
- engine breather (i hope that is called like that) is also new
- new air filter
- new diesel filter
- removed swirl flaps
- new thermostate
- new water pump
here are some photos and a sound file of the whining noise
drive.google.com/open?id=0BxFx5nbIvyFtVDQ1OExiY04tM3c
drive.google.com/open?id=0BxFx5nbIvyFtOTFfWVBrdmJNME0
what do you think do I need to replace that turbo? thanks
I have not looked at photos or listened to the sound file, to risky for me. He's the deal from my point of view... If you take care of the turbo, it can last a long time. I'm not sure if your turbo is factor new or some modified unbalanced unit. If there is oil leaking into the intercooler, I'd be a little concerned. Other than that, if it is still boosting good, I wouldn't worry about a little noise.
Are you using full synthetic engine oil? Are you running more boost than it is designed to run?
Man, I don't know how your car runs with the turbo intake off. It actually sounds like an alternator whine to me. Pull the belt off of the alternator and see if it stops.
Awesome video! Very informative!
Thanks
you are so helpful, have a lot videos in detail.
+Shoaib Amir Thanks for watching.
Great video Robert!! Thanks
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excellent! thanks Robert!
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Thanks for this info. My Saab only has 4-5 psi, no smoke. 218k, hear tinkling noise when getting into boost. I need a new turbo.
That or have it rebuilt.
Hi, I liked your video for its clear explanation and easy to understand.
I have an Audi A6 3.0TDI Diesel Turbo, model 2005 that I am having problems with the turbo at certain times as follows:
1. Starting from cold the engine performs beautifully with lots of power for as long as the trip takes.
2. When starting from hot engine, the car may perform well until stopping at the first intersection or traffic lights, from then on it loses power. When in this mode, if I try to push hard, the glow plug light comes on and starts flashing. Pushing harder the computer / engine light comes on.
3. When in this mode (that is when the glow plug light is flashing), If I stop the car and turn the engine off for around 2 minutes, and then switch the engine back on it will drive normally with full power.
My personal view is that the turbo sensors could be playing up. However, my local Audi Service Centre have advised that the turbo needs replacement.
Thank you in advance for any advise you may have.
Bill Jabro from Australia
+William Jabro Doesn't sound like a turbo problem, more like a sensor issue. Have they read the codes?
+Robert DIY Thank you Robert for your quick response. It would seem they have read the codes. In their report they said "Checked and found fault codes on the turbo and the flap motor. Ran test plan and found turbo to be defective and the car requires a new turbo".
My concern is, if the turbo is defective, why is it working properly at certain times? It could well be that it is getting the wrong signal from a sensor.
I personally thought it could be a sensor issue. Prior to taking the car to Audi, a specialist local mobile mechanic pointed out that the turbo has 2 sensors and either one could be causing the problem. He was not in a position to do it then. I will contact him to arrange repairs.
Thank you again Robert.
You may want to get another opinion.
+Robert DIY Thank you Robert, I will do that.
excellent video! very well explained! thank you so much!
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Suction control valve fault will also make smoke from the exhaust. Good video.
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A really well explained video in plain English so even I can understand. Very interesting. Nice video Robert.
fredintheshed1 Thanks for watching.
Robert DIY i have a ford fiesta 2007 recently i changed turbo core but car still not pickup as much so so please suggest
Love your video, awesome job, very informative!
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Fantastic info. Thanks for your video and the information.
+Keith Brookshire you are welcome.
Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
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