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But coming back to changing the part, do I need to take the rear ashtray out, in order to be able get the immer part of the "armrest" out?

Too late.. i have received my part from eurospares, and it seems a bit weak... :(

part 11 is called a gas spring... :) according to eurospares... :) I would call this gas spring a strut, but english is not my language so might be confused... In a very weird way, it is quite pleasing to see that there is a question that can puzzle the esteemed and knowledgeable audience of...

I mean how to change part number 11 on the attached diagram.... any help would be appreciated... Thanks...

Hi Everyone, I'd like to change the center console gas spring in my 3200GT. Do I need to take the entire console off to get to it, or can this be done by leaving most of the console in situ? Cheers, N

I just posted a question regarding this topic on the french maseratitude forum. Perhaps they came across the same stuff. This wasn't my last post on the topic after all :)

I did say I wasn't going to be popular :) Mark, I think is is ok to check the bushes which are the cause of the issue if I am not mistaken, the specialists looking after my car managed to do this for the last 13 years, so this shouldn't be an issue. They are very good independents by the way...

As a relatively new owner and member of this community, I am a bit puzzled by the tone of this thread. 1) Our cars are up to 16 years old! A suspension lever and bush cannot be expected to last an eternity. I had a look at my service history, and the parts in question where routinely checked...

9.86 each

they are, Eurospares...

I do..

all, I got a letter from MASERATI this morning regarding the suspension lever: they are basically warning that lack of maintenance could lead to issues with suspension lever bushes, which could in turn affect the integrity of the suspension lever arm. So no recall in this case, and a gentle...

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BTW: Kwik Fit has a promotion on Pirelli P0 rosso: 115 gbp fully fitted... I had a look a few months ago and it was over 200gbp/tyre...