Recent content by Advancedme

Not as easy as it looks. Thermostat was ******* my wrists

Finally got round to putting the Nissin heater matrix in and to my pleasant surprise it was a straight fit! For a moment I thought it was not needed as it seemed fine when I removed the original unit. However closer inspection showed it damp inside the plastic box and rust showing on the old...

Smoking? In that case Bebs is ok with me

What kind of terrible product placement advertising is this? I HATE adverts... Hence why I didn't drop the name of who was doing the buttons!

Buttons are ready! And looking fantastic. Both of the steering cowls were broken near the little countersunk screws. A very impressive repair. Just have to get them shipped back in one piece now

Better picture of the technique I mean

As the dashboard is out for the heater matrix I decided to sort out the flakey chrome surrounds to the air vents. Outer ones came out very easily indeed with just a pull and a wiggle The two inner ones next to the clock was tricky... I removed the 4screws at the back of the dashboard but...

I've been fortunate enough to have worked accross Europe with Automotive Engineers and technicians. I have only positive things to say about experiences in Czech Republic. Great people and a great eye for detail. They are also able to provide a new rear plastic housing for the satnav. I...

Cooler arrived today. Looks identical to the Maserati item just with black Plastic end tanks. I was impressed that it came with foam tape also. £46 delivered

Wow! My buttons are not that bad so that is quite confidence inspiring. Thank you Looks like new.

These are the guys doing it. Do you have any photos of yours after refurbishment?

Precisely why I am sending them away

I remember the sensation of touching the window buttons on the first drive I had with my 4200. It was not a pleasant sensation. 5 years later they have not gotten any better and sadly other buttons and trim have joined the party. My finger prints are now recorded on most buttons! I read the...

I will add this today. Couple of photos. The first shows clues that the matrix is going I feel. Note the rusty screw in the tunnel carpet along with spotty corrosion on the plated bracket. Second photo shows that for right hand drive the loom and AC pipes really get in the way and take...

No engine light. No codes present or historical. Even when it's misfiring terribly it does not register any faults at all.