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  1. Andy4200

    Thank you forum

    Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on this forum for giving me the courage to buy my first Maserati. It may have now just gone to it's new owner but if it wasn't for the knowledge and help available here I would never have bought one in the first place. I'll check in periodically to keep on...
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    Plenum & Valve cover refurb

    Thought I'd show a few pics of the refurb I did a little while ago. It may help someone. 1. Plenum and valve covers removed. 2. Plenum disassembled. 3. All parts carefully shot blasted. The internal surfaces and open holes masked to prevent the shot getting on the internals. 4. Degreased prior...
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    Manual 4200 Gear knob refurb

    As those of a manual gearbox persuasion probably know, the gearknob is NLA and second hand ones, when available, are £££. Mine was looking the worse for wear and letting the interior down so I thought, why not give it a go refurbishing mine. I bought some thin black leather ( around 0.6mm...
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    Sticky buttons on a 4200 - The Budget solution

    I recently posted on a thread about how I refurbed the sticky buttons on my 4200 by using adhesive labels I designed myself on CAD. Initially this was done solely for my own purposes to improve the mess my centre console was in, without having to spend hundreds of pounds. Since then a number of...
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    Manual Gearchange - Gearbox linkage

    Hi, I recently re-furbished my gearbox end gear linkage, thought some people may be interested. I manged to replace all the bearings in the linkage and the ball joints. I think the total refurb cost was around £30. I could probably find the info for the bearings I used if required, however they...
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    4200 Radiator

    In a bid to clear some space in my garage, I thought I'd see if anyone wanted my old radiator before it goes on ebay. I removed it last month, it didn't leak but is very obviously not brand new. To be honest, it's probably best as a basis for a recore. The stains on it are from a very leaky...
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    Maserati 4200 Airbox & Filter

    Hi, Just thought I'd put this on here before sticking it on ebay. Please see photos. This airbox is in fairly typical condition, as in, its been repaired and has some broken lugs. May be useful for spares or to be repaired more. On the plus side, it does come with a fairly clean filter element...
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    Front lower damper mount - rubbing

    Hi, I was hoping I could pick some collective brains on this one please? I have recently done a light re-furb on my 4200 suspension. Stripped/powder coated springs, new bushes etc. Having re-assembled I've found an fairly loud, annoying creaking from the front suspension. Having checked it...
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    Start up rattle on 4200 - With sound

    Hi all, I'm having a bit of an issue with a 'bag of spanners' rattle on start up. From cold it rattles loudly for about 5 to 6 seconds then fades away. It sometimes does it when warm as well. The car has good oil pressure, no other noises, drives fine and has no other warning lights. I've tried...
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    A/C Compressor dead - Removal question

    Hi All, Having had an A/C specialist round for 3 hours yesterday, the conclusion for my lack of cold air is the compressor is shot. Also a weird electrical issue, probably the Hi/Lo pressure switch on the dryer. The compressor was cutting in, even with no refrigerant in it, which probably caused...
  11. Andy4200

    Larini 4200 Back boxes - For Sale

    Hi, I have a pair of Larini back boxes for sale, to fit a 4200 or Gransport. They have been used so do have a few marks here and there. I given them a quick polish and they came up OK. Hopefully the photos show enough detail but I can take more if required. On one box, where it attaches to the...
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    Possible throttle body problem on 4200?

    Just wondering if this is normal, hoping to get some opinions please. It's a manual gearbox by the way. Idle speed seems high once warm, currently idles at around 1100rpm. Very gentle blip of the throttle when stationary gives a sort of stumble. A bigger blip and it's fine. The car drives fine...
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    Standard 4200 back boxes wanted

    Hi, As above, I'm looking for a pair of decent, standard 4200 back boxes. Ideally to be posted if possible please. Thanks, Andy.
  14. Andy4200

    Finally 4200 owner

    Hi All, Well as of last weekend, I've finally became a Maserati owner. Thanks to Koz on here, I now own a 2005 4200 Facelift with a manual gearbox. The car is high mileage but seems to have been looked after with plenty of receipts for work and servicing. It came with 12 months MOT, with no...
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    North Zummerset Newbie

    Hi, just joined yesterday so thought I should introduce myself. I'm Andy and although I don't yet have a Maserati yet I'm not new to Italian cars and their 'character' I've run Alfa's as my daily car for the last 16 years. GTV TS - 156 V6 - GT JtD - Giulietta, 170 in that order I think. I also...