Recent content by marce

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    Hmmm. Are they supposed to go on fire?

    Yes my cam cover gaskets leak also, they all do ... even the Ferrari F430's. If and when they get changed, make sure some silicone is used to, that might give you a bit more time before it happens again.
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    Insurance cover and quotes

    you could try Dawes(through an insurance broker) I use them for my Ferrari valued @ $300k premium is about $2.8k.
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    Service time

    hi Riv, I also have a 550, and I'm looking for a v8 ferrari to go with it. I was thinking of a manual 360, Is your 430 f1 ? If it is, is the 430 as much of a rewarding drive as the 550 ? cheers m
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    Worth going down the Ferrari route?

    I have a 550 sitting next to my gt sport. They complement each other nicely, the gt is very modern, a sophisticated brute, but as you all know not quite a sports car. The 550 while also considered a GT is so very close to sports car, it's the last of the analog v12's, a car that you have to...
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    Idiot proof reader

    you could do some research to see if this will work.... but for the price who cares !! https://tunersupply.co/products/vehicle_analysis_tool?fbclid=IwAR0KZVEJIF-HMPILvewn-dv3AiuBL4JEhq4ryMuRl3PXWnbA8a0Rpu2VXlw
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    GT.....but 4.2 or 4.7?

    my father now wants to change his 08 4.2 to a '13 or later 4.7 after driving mine, for 3 reasons: 1.... the sound 2.... the car feels lighter with more power. 3..... the phone connects
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    Windscreen wipers

    the brand ' trico ' also makes blades to fit....cheap and good. m
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    po491 (secondary air intake)

    Hello All, Just wondering if anyone has had the above error code ? My car is still under warranty, the dealer claimed that the build up of carbon in the seccondary air intake is a maintenance issue, from being driven too lightly ! has anyone successfully been down this path with thier...
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    2014 sport gts

    hi there, I have a new toy, wow what a car. a quick question, my car has extended warranty that will soon be running out. recently the CHECK ENGINE light came on, I read the code(secondary air, or something along those lines)then cleared it. after a few short drives it came on today again...