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    4200 for sale. Blu Nettuno, Cream Leather, new clutch.

    I have absolutely loved having this 4200, such fun to drive, sounds perfect. See Haynes Breakfast meet June 2019 on youtube....1:10 in....sounds good. You guys will crucify me, but going very different...TVR. Chimaera.....does that mean I get banished from Sports Maserati.........I may well be...
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    4200 for sale. Blu Nettuno, Cream Leather, new clutch.

    Time for a change, no need for the 4 seats any more, so the 4200 is up for sale. I have owned this for 6 years, having bought off Richard Grace in 2013. It has been meticulously maintained at Carrs Exeter, with a new clutch last year. Only 1000 miles since. 72K in total. All details on...
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    OBD Diagnostic Codes P0491 & P0492

    I have had the engine warning light on for some time, helps light up the dash. Drives superbly(Angouleme & back) but thought I'd better get it sorted before the MOT. I assumed it was one of the O2 sensors but the DTC's P0491 & P0492 came up....AIR System Insufficiency Flow Bank 1 & 2. Any...
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    4200 Facelift For Sale

    Try stickeredup4lemans....they do lot s of different options. Tend to sell just for a few months up to Le Mans.
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    Nhs

    Having worked in the NHS for nearly 30 years there's lots I could comment on. Yes there are numerous problems and I think bigbob has highlighted three key issues.....did you know the average tenure for an NHS CEO is 18 months....kind of says it all. Having said that the NHS is the envy of...
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    ECU fuse blown on 4200

    Thanks for the advice guys. Have had a chat with Tim at FTECH will wait and see what comes of their investigations. I concur with many of the comments on here about jump starting, trickle chargers etc....I do know that in the firsts 6 months of owning the car I had a variety of 'issues'...
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    ECU fuse blown on 4200

    Mmmm I had the same thought. They are experienced guys and work with a lot of high performance and classic cars so I would be surprised if they did as they know the consequences. There may be a difficult discussion to come if the ECU is fried. Thanks
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    ECU fuse blown on 4200

    Some advice please guys. 4200, 57 Reg, one of the last to be made. Went for MoT end of October, needed new wheel bearing and took weeks to get it, due to poor communication between dealers and out of date stock lists. Whilst waiting for bearing, battery went dead, despite me sending my CTEK...
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    fog light side light bulbs for 4200

    Front fog lights need a bulb change as one has blown (and quick hoover out of flies). Can anyone tell me what bulbs I need.....useless manual and any online website seem to have no idea.....bit like me! Also can I change these bulbs through the wheel arch or do I need to jack it up and take...
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    Cost of timber framed garages.

    Chart timber buildings Pete you've seen mine, two car ports, a garage and a workshop, so 4 bays in all. It's not all Oak, only front frame and roof is onduline. Whole lot including ground works and electrics was about £15,000 Fromm Chart timber buildings.....once ground works done, went up in...
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    Poole 15 July 2016 Quay For My Car

    Apologies can't make it now.......going to River Cottage for a meal for birthday.....and my son is driving us there...pay back time at last!
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    Poole 15 July 2016 Quay For My Car

    I'll be there.
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    Southwest Owners

    Hi Jeeves, there's a couple of forum members in south Somerset. Often meet at Haynes, or Wilton, Sherborne Car show, BIAMF or even further afield. I have used Carrs in Exeter quite a bit....really good and will offer a good deal on servicing, often cheaper than independents. Jon
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    Wilton House Breakfast Meet Sunday 22nd May

    Sounds fun, I'll do my best to get there, but I might still be in bed.:goodmorning:
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    Haynes motor museum breakfast meet this sunday

    Anyone heading to Haynes tomorrow morning for breakfast club meet?