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My car had a Major service at a 'newbie' main dealer only in Nov 2014. I wonder how they missed it? Possibly the run over there burnt off any oil so it was nearly clean when they got it? Have Maserati's ever burst into flames from oil getting on the exhaust?

Maybe we could all record the 10 secs around start up as a reference for worried owners?

Did they do both sides as a precaution as I imagine they'll both be at the same point on the lifespan cycle?

660 bhp! All the gory details. http://www.hrowen.co.uk/ferrari/new-cars/488-gtb/?ito=LBC215044&gclid=CLyyxLnoxsMCFUcUwwod4TsAcQ

Hi guys, called Supercar Centre(Millbrooke) in Sheffield today and spoke with Andy. Explained the symptoms and he said leaking gasket on rocker cover. He said it always goes where there is a half moon shape in the back of the cover. I mentioned the aircon and he said if it was the rocker cover...

Thats good news, was expecting 5-6 hrs the way a 'newbie' main dealer sucked air though his teeth! He couldn't even give me a quote either.

thanks for the tips. I'll update when I get a diagnosis. How many hours labour is it to remove and replace? Just so I have a ballpark figure when calling around. Simon

Hi, on start up today I got some steam coming up from the left hand side of the engine compartment, I opened the bonnet and checked around. It was coming from down infront of the passenger footwell area. After a few minutes it went away, wasn't sure if just condensation. Also a funny smell...

Thats sounds right. The rear tyres are Rosso's as well. Guess for the space saver it won't matter.

Search the forum for DMS.

Wouldn't skimp on the lambda sensors as misfires can result in unburnt fuel getting back to the anterior cat and causing breakdown of the catalyst. Back pressure can then lead to catalyst getting sucked back in to the engine.

Original launch QP. Then in 2006 Exec GT and Sports GT , basically options packaged together for a set price in the case of the Exec GT. The Sports GT had drilled brake discs, different x-pipe in exhaust system which was claimed to increase power by 5 bhp. Each had a slightly different front...

Don't get excited, from what I remember all it does it put the car in 2nd gear much sooner. (only used it once as my car is a garage queen).

Hi, seem to remember you mentioned a wheel alignment is on the GT service, its not required on the QP service schedule.

ARRRGHHHH, cancel! Should be a max of £2000 and that should include EVERYTHING. Check they are doing the lambda's and the ACTIVE CARBON FILTER. This is on top of the fuel tank, spare part cost alone for a main dealer is near £200. They need to strip out the boot liner and unseal an access...