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  1. agrassick

    Valve rattle on cold startup

    I've had a problem for a few weeks where the valves rattle on my 2007 QP when I start it from cold. I searched around the forums and was worried it might be the variators needing to be changed and cost me £££££££££. I then found a thread on the 4200 following some great advice from Voicey (as...
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    Alternator part number for 2007 QP5

    Hoping you can help, I have a whining coming from my alternator and have been trying to find replacement other than eurospares, however I have come across two different part numbers both claiming to fit the car 325296 these tend to be around £600 193120 these tend to be cheaper around £400...
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    QP Coolant change

    Hi All, I'll be changing my coolant soon any tips would be appreciated. Do i ned to open the bleed bolts on the heads or will the air expel through the filler if the cap is left off? thanks all in advance
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    Manual Handbrake

    I have a manual handbrake on my 07 QP, i'm having issues in that it does not seem to function fully i.e. does not hold the car on a hill. I replaced the shoes thinking this might be the problem and adjusted correctly but still have the same problem, could it be the handbrake cable being...
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    Car Being Left For 2 Weeks

    Looking for advice please, i'm off on holiday for 2 weeks and the car will be left unused. I was thinking about disconnecting the battery while i'm away to stop it from draining, is this a good idea or are there better options ?
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    QP New Clutch

    I had been getting regular messages saying 'Gear Unavailable' which got worse on long drives, also the car would occasionally stall when pulling up at lights which also got worse the longer the car was driven. I took the car into Voicey's workshop who connected up the SD3 tester, and confirmed...
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    2007 QP Engine Stalled in Traffic

    Had a really strange thing happen today, I was crawling along in traffic and the next thing I noticed was the car was showing N and the ignition and oil light was on. I then realised the engine had stopped. When I tried to start it it turned over but would not fire. Also the dashboard screen...
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    Clutch Replacement

    I have read many posts about the clutch replacement but can't seem to find a definitive answer as to whether the clutch needs to be balanced when replaced on an 07 QP. Does it need doing or is placing the marks 180 deg apart sufficient ? Also stupid question but could it be changed and...
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    2007 QP Coolant Capacity

    I have a 2007 QP and looking to change the coolant, I can't seem to find the capacity anywhere could anybody advise me please. Thanks
  10. agrassick

    My first Maserati!

    Hi All, After many many years of admiring these cars I have finally got my very first Maserati. Its a 2007 Quattroporte Duo Select, loving the car at the moment I have a couple of issues which I will post in the appropriate areas, but for the time being hello everybody! Andy