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    Oil filter for M139 4.7S Qp

    The OEM filters for the 3200 are made by Purflux in Spain.
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    Digitek Bridge CAN Mas unit for 3200 GT year 2000

    I have an inoperative coolant temperature gauge. After checking thermostat and temperature sensor,both are OK,so I'm assuming bridge can is not working. Has anyone either a new or good used unit for sale ? Mine is DIGITEK Bridge CAN Mas serial #363,Batch 140 Part No. 383300211 Secondly,does a...
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    Maserati service in Melbourne

    If you find a trustworthy mechanic please let us all know.
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    3200 bought for spares. A good idea?

    The fool was the previous owner.
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    New Clutch kit needed

    AFAIK the original ZF clutch kit is still available from clutchpro.com.au,Part No. KMS24001. Back in 2017 the cost was A$1200. On this forum there is a detailed post on strengthening the throwout bearing to prevent it breaking. The clutch which I replaced appears to be still in good condition &...
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    3200 throttle body gasket same as volvo unit?

    Why bother with paper gaskets ? We now use silicone which is much better.
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    Mansory MC20

    Try a KIA Stinger for starters,then we'll go completely troppo ?
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    Mansory MC20

    What a waste of carbon fibre ! It's child-like in my estimation,just put silly bits of bling anywhere you can. I wouldn't mind betting it was done by a Korean,idiocyncratic,is the polite word for weird,senseless,nonfunctional bling for which the Asians are renowned.
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    What are the age groups of owners on here??

    Bought 3200 when I was 69,now 79 & still driving it badly.
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    Electrical Gremlins

    Do the complete reset routine. Disconnect battery & leave overnight then reconnect with the isolation switch.
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    JT's 2001 Maserati 3200GT Rebuild! Story, Parts and Advice

    The Magneti Marelli throttle bodies are still available new if you know the right people. They are,of course,expensive. I had mine converted cheaply & within 1 week by a firm who specialise in contactless conversions in Canada. They backed up their conversion with a test graph to show it...
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    Driver stereotypes based on marque (and behaviour?)

    Porsche drivers are known as "Porkers" in OZ and are universally disliked both on the road & track for their total lack of consideration for anyone other than fellow porkers. Famously they were banned from competing in the Phillip Island 6 hour relay for repetitive cheating in their mistaken...
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    no oil change in 18k and 1.5 years..

    The batter bits ? Even my white bits are black ! Apologies to Eric Oulthwaite
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    no oil change in 18k and 1.5 years..

    Whether the oil is mineral or synthetic is irrelevant. It's the shelf life of the additives which is important. With modern additives those service intervals are quite OK,unless AM have some silly little engine component which spits the dummy if it doesn't get a dose of it's favourite chemical...
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    3200 handbrake

    Leave it until next year & the gaiter will fall off ?
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    Rechrome

    Reading thru this post do I sense that wheel nuts are being tightened beyond the recommended torque ? Wheel nuts should never be tight. For alloy wheels 40 - 50 ft. lbs. is adequate. I agree that rattle guns should never be used. Obviously you should all migrate to Spain,your ghastly Pommie...
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    Brake Pedal Switch 3200 / 4200

    Same old story,put a Ferrari/Maserati sticker on the part & the price is magically multiplied by 3. Lots of Bosch bits used by Fiat group & others,buy these.
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    Anyone selling a 222 or Ghibli II?

    I thought the comment on that dreadful Triumph TR7 was hilarious but so true.
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    Anyone selling a 222 or Ghibli II?

    I note with considerable glee the biturbo & it's siblings feature on the list of the worst cars of the 20th. century. Beaulieu Museum is staging an exhibition of the century's worst cars. The director wryly comments that getting loans of these cars is difficult as owner/enthusiasts are blind to...
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    Reading error codes on an early 3200GT

    I spent a bit of time getting it to work because I hadn't correctly named the comm port. Small error but it's vital.