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The MOT is still valid, it passed in Sept 20 with some advisories, including a parking brake issue which looking back has been a long term issue. It looks like it's a "Repo"

2002 MASERATI 4200 4.2 CAMBIOCORSA - 18"ALLOYS, P/SENSRS, LEATHER, A/C, LOVELY! | eBay Is this worth a punt?

LOL, its an MGB with a tuned TR6 engine and gearbox fitted and whilst its not a Maserati its definitely not slow. I used to race Karts competitively in my younger days, so I expect I will cope, lol

Hi all, thanks for the words of encouragement and advice, its always nice to get the views of other owners and enthusiasts. I am not sure yet whether to change the other head gasket; the compression test showed low compression on cylinders 7 & 8 and all the others were well up and similar, so I...

It wasn't an easy job, but with some perseverance and patience its definitely achievable. a couple of days cleaning and inspecting and then hopefully it will be ready for rebuilding.

After a good solid two days work I managed to remove the nearside cylinder head today with the engine installed. the first day was spent removing components for access, primarily the radiator, oil coolers, inlet manifold, coolant manifold, associated pipes and electrical connectors, coil pack...

Hi, Any tips on removing and refitting the head, I need to replace a head gasket and am looking to do it with the engine insitu? Regards, Mark

Hi Rex, I have considered that and think you might be correct; I spent almost 40 yrs as an aircraft engineer, primarily on combat aircraft so I am quite used to working in really tight spaces, so think that's my first choice option, I'll let you know how I get on when I actually start it. Rgds...

Thanks for the replies, I was wondering whether i would need to pull the engine out and it sounds like I might have to. I have ordered gaskets and a cambelt from Eurospares today, but dont yet know when to expect them as they're special order and not in stock. still that will give me a week or...

Good evening all, I am new to the group and am trying sort out a couple of issues with an 1999 3200GT; so far I have made some progress though still have some way to go. I think the head gasket has blown on the nearside bank of cylinders. its running really rough and will not rev above 2700...

Hi, Did you manage to get to the bottom of this fault? I have the same problem on another 3200GT. Regards, Mark

Hi all, I am new here and looking for info on the 3200GT; I have a blown head gasket and am hoping to change it myself but dont have a Workshop Manual, is there any chance I can get a copy please? I dont want to strip it down only to find out that it far to complicated for me, or that I need...

Hello, I’m in the process of stripping a 3200 engine apart but I’m not at home and do t have the workshop manual with me. would a kind soul with the manual please provide the sequence to remove the head bolts? Or a print of that manual page thanks Hi. how did you get on removing the cylinder...