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So, I just collected my car from it's major service where a few bits and pieces where fixed on top of the normal service items. It was just time to resolve some stuff and bring it up to scratch. Here's what was done...
Service
Brake Fluid Change - AP racing fluids
Repair of bonnet catch. This turned out to be a marathon issue as the bonnet catches had not been correctly welded after the repair (car is light cat D after a low speed front impact in 2009). The cable was frayed and the bonnet catches had come away from the weld points. 9 hours labour in total!
Headlight repair. The unit was moving which turned out to be because the original, pre-crash unit was refitted with araldite in place of the correct fixings.
Front and rear Xenon light rods freed off and greased to resolve headlight self-leveling issue.
Rear tie rod bearings reconditioned using new rose joints. Interestingly, this is a common issue and Maserati only sell the entire ties rod assembly at circa £800 per side! My specialist repaired it with new rose joints for £280 total plus labour. Big saving.
Full suspension set-up and alignment
Driver's door handle return repair. Turned out that return spring was rattling around in the door assembly. Most likely not rebuilt correctly after the door card was removed previously.
Outside temperature sensor repaired. Probably not connected after door card removed previously as per above.
Airbag light reset. Sport mode, bumps and airbags don't mix!
New handbrake shoes. Incorrect previous figment has caused one side to wear away entirely while the other was as new.
Rear tail light bulb repair. I thought it was just a burned out bulb. It wasn't. In fact, after much confusion we worked out that the tail light cluster was from a 2001-2003 chassis numbered car. There are actually three different clusters which look the same outwardly but are not. The GS clusters use a double filament bulb, where early cars have a single filament. New light cluster acquired and issue now fixed.
BMC air filter fitted after the original found to be in a terrible state. Had not been changed clearly for a long long time.
Folding wing mirror repaired. Traced to a faulty switch.
Headlining repaired. The panel had dropped down and needed to be reattached.
In addition to the above, we decided to do some preventative maintenence. Various hidden areas were showing light surface rust, mainly around the front repair areas such as inner wings etc so these areas have been rubbed down with a wire brush, treated with zinc spray and coated in matt black. It's Italian so may dissolve if left in the Scottish air without treatment!
The good news is that the clutch wear is only 19.64%.
All the work was carried out by the truly excellent Philip Kyle of PK Supercars in Edinburgh.Phil is the only Maserati specialist in Scotland and a very knowledgeable guy.
His prices are reasonable and his attention to detail is top notch. Highly recommended.
The total was £3137 which although that seems a lot, and is a lot, there was a great deal of work required to get her tip top. I've owned several supercars and it's no more than a 911 or m3 would cost to properly maintain.
One word of caution. Phil discovered that the oil was around 1 litre overfilled. Do be careful if you use a small garage for a simple oil change. Dry sump cars need to be hot and idling when the levels are checked, otherwise you will put too much in.
We used the recommended Shell Helix 5w40 which is not too pricy. Oil quality is not a place to skimp.
I've also ordered an indoor cover, Formula Dynamics carbon paddles, full carbon door trims things and have fitted my nice carbon spolier. With full Larinis (cats too), Ap Brakes and lashings of carbon. I'll soon be ready for the Centenary Trip!
Bring it on.
Service
Brake Fluid Change - AP racing fluids
Repair of bonnet catch. This turned out to be a marathon issue as the bonnet catches had not been correctly welded after the repair (car is light cat D after a low speed front impact in 2009). The cable was frayed and the bonnet catches had come away from the weld points. 9 hours labour in total!
Headlight repair. The unit was moving which turned out to be because the original, pre-crash unit was refitted with araldite in place of the correct fixings.
Front and rear Xenon light rods freed off and greased to resolve headlight self-leveling issue.
Rear tie rod bearings reconditioned using new rose joints. Interestingly, this is a common issue and Maserati only sell the entire ties rod assembly at circa £800 per side! My specialist repaired it with new rose joints for £280 total plus labour. Big saving.
Full suspension set-up and alignment
Driver's door handle return repair. Turned out that return spring was rattling around in the door assembly. Most likely not rebuilt correctly after the door card was removed previously.
Outside temperature sensor repaired. Probably not connected after door card removed previously as per above.
Airbag light reset. Sport mode, bumps and airbags don't mix!
New handbrake shoes. Incorrect previous figment has caused one side to wear away entirely while the other was as new.
Rear tail light bulb repair. I thought it was just a burned out bulb. It wasn't. In fact, after much confusion we worked out that the tail light cluster was from a 2001-2003 chassis numbered car. There are actually three different clusters which look the same outwardly but are not. The GS clusters use a double filament bulb, where early cars have a single filament. New light cluster acquired and issue now fixed.
BMC air filter fitted after the original found to be in a terrible state. Had not been changed clearly for a long long time.
Folding wing mirror repaired. Traced to a faulty switch.
Headlining repaired. The panel had dropped down and needed to be reattached.
In addition to the above, we decided to do some preventative maintenence. Various hidden areas were showing light surface rust, mainly around the front repair areas such as inner wings etc so these areas have been rubbed down with a wire brush, treated with zinc spray and coated in matt black. It's Italian so may dissolve if left in the Scottish air without treatment!
The good news is that the clutch wear is only 19.64%.
All the work was carried out by the truly excellent Philip Kyle of PK Supercars in Edinburgh.Phil is the only Maserati specialist in Scotland and a very knowledgeable guy.
His prices are reasonable and his attention to detail is top notch. Highly recommended.
The total was £3137 which although that seems a lot, and is a lot, there was a great deal of work required to get her tip top. I've owned several supercars and it's no more than a 911 or m3 would cost to properly maintain.
One word of caution. Phil discovered that the oil was around 1 litre overfilled. Do be careful if you use a small garage for a simple oil change. Dry sump cars need to be hot and idling when the levels are checked, otherwise you will put too much in.
We used the recommended Shell Helix 5w40 which is not too pricy. Oil quality is not a place to skimp.
I've also ordered an indoor cover, Formula Dynamics carbon paddles, full carbon door trims things and have fitted my nice carbon spolier. With full Larinis (cats too), Ap Brakes and lashings of carbon. I'll soon be ready for the Centenary Trip!
Bring it on.
