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    4200 brake disc group buy

    Hi Trying to find the link for the discussion that was had on this. Does anyone know if the dics have already been made? Failing that can anyone point me in the direction of the link? Thanks
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    High pitched whine from front of engine bay

    Hi Have a 4200 and have noticed a high pitch whininig noise coming from the engine bay get louder over the past few months. I had the auxilary belt changed a year ago but the pulleys weren't changed however with the engine running even at idle, I still get this high pitched whining noise...
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    New Clutch needed????

    Hi - not long had 43.5K service. used ot have the dreaded Spigot bearing squeal but seems clutch was adjusted at service to reduce this. clutch approximately 69% worn but we all know how unreliable the readings can be. Drove her last sat and noticed the car had difficulty dropping from 3rd to...
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    F1 pump stays on for a few secs after turning off car

    Hi there, Since having a new pump put in a few months back I have noticed a couple of times that once i park up, turn off and lock the car the pump starts whirring. Its as if its repressurising the system. Never used to do this so I'm not sure if its normal or not. Its only happened twice...
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    rubber seal on rear window lifting off

    Evening all, Have a 4200, and noticed the rubber seal around rear screen is lifting up. Im assuming it can be glued back on to rear screen but any reccomendations as to what adhesive is best to do this? Thanks Marcus
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    help!!! she wont go start and im slightly stranded

    Hi, For some reason whilst I was driving this eve the car decided it would not change gear and a warning light came on.its the one that comes on wen reverse selector is not connected or is loose.I have a cambiocorsa.when I try to start the car there is nothing as it seems to think theres no...
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    Funny Smell......

    ....Ok so the misses was doing some spirited driving in the 4200 yesterday.....something inherently wrong with her as she seems to be too in-love with the right peddle - real petrol head, anyways i digress......we both noticed a smell in the car rather like an egg. we turned to give each other...
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    GreenGripper pads or......

    Ferodo Pads FDB 451 or 998 is it safe to say that both pads offer pretty much same performance at similar price? anyone with experience of either or both - pls do let me know lastly - Am thinking of getting local mechanic to change front and rear pads. it's all pretty straight forward to...
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    spark plugs

    Hi there, Does anyone know which are the correct plugs for 03 plate 4200:- NGK Spark Plug - PMR8A Or NGK Spark Plug - PMR8B Couple of websites i've visited don't give the option of choosing pre 2004 4200's so im a little unsure. Cheers Marcus
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    verdi

    Hi, Just went on to the VERDI website and was surprised by the price match offer they are currentky doing. Last i read on this forum is that they were in a spot of bother??? Unless im mistaken. I need to get an annual service but was interested in any views/experiences of VERDI. Or should...
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    screeching noise when i pull off

    I've got a 03 plate 4200. i've noticed when cold that as i pull off there is a slight screeching noise. It appears to come from the engine bay (front left side) but it coincides with the clutch not fully engaging when i attempt to pull off slowly when the car is cold. Seems to dissappear once...
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    Dent Removal

    Chaps - any suggestions for any good mobile dent removers? or is it better to take car in to body work specialists? any Suggestions for either option in/or around the London area much appreciated. Thanks Marcus
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    Waterproof Car Cover

    Has anyone used these guys products before:- https://www.everycarcovered.com/ trying to find something that is TRULY waterproof AND breathable. Thanks Marcus
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    Wheel alignment in london

    Afternoon, anyone have suggestions of good places to go in london (preferably west/South west) that have dealt with masers before? any expereinces/suggestions welcomed Thanks Marcus
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    Oil pressure Gauge - and other bits!!

    Morning chaps, had the 4200 about 3 months now. Noticed that the Oil pressure gauge is a bit erratic at times. wanted to know how accurate these gauges are on the 4200. Most of the time the needle is at 5bar. However once I've been driving around for a couple of hours I've noticed the gauge...
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    First impressions of 4200 ownership

    Well.... To say it's a joy to own and drive my dream car is an understatement, however there are a few things that become apparent - but more niggly than anything. Im not scared to floor it now....but there has been a "brown pants moment or two" when the car tramlines at times...WHOA...
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    LoudLink - Mp3

    Right....... received the loudlink Mp3 thingy the other day (MUCH smaller than expected but all good!!!) but seem to have an issue with installing software "loudlink Explorer" on PC. i have windows 7. seems to give a fatal error message. Can anyone tell me if it needs to be an older version...
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    Car polisher/Buffer

    Anyone suggest a good make or machine to use to polish the car with. I HATE doing it by hand and feel a machine would do a better job....something like this in below link? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dynamo-Power-Polisher-Platinum-Pack/dp/B004WNPLNC/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1308143473&sr=8-15 I...
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    loud knocking noise from front left of car - not happy!

    evening chaps, strange one this as when i test drove it, there was no issue and also when it went in for PPI at autofficina they didin't report anything of the kind. the only difference from when i test drove it to picking up is the fact that the original wheels have been rerfurbed and put...
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    Music - suitable MP3 player for 4200

    another question chaps! I've read previously on this forum there is a mp3 player (uses SDHC card 8gb) that plugs in to the same cable as the 6 cd changer....can remember the make of it but didn't seem expensive. So my questions are:- 1 - Has anybody got this system in their car? 2 - Are...