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  1. drellis

    Quattroporte v drysump water pump change

    Hi all, does the subframe have to be removed to change the water/oil pump? Had pipes split, mechanic has changed them but thought odd they went, he wondering if water pump not doing much so right side engine /pipes getting very hot? New pipes are on and will keep close eye but preparing for the...
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    Quattroporte v coolant pipes

    Hi all anyone used anything other than oem rubber coolant pipes as originals don't look a great standard. Hose has split on a t joint near top drivers side head. Looks a pain to change unless tiny hands so thinking might go after all the pipes as the car is a 2004. Anyone found any better...
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    FCE 82D

    On a retention cert until June 2029, bought for my daughter but wife doesn't agree with plates.. £500
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    Tyre snob

    I have started looking for a range rover for the other half, budget around 10k, im shocked by most of them having bargain basement tyres which instantly puts me of looking further
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    I3 on wet grass

    As per title, dont take liberties on a rwd car with 175 profile eco tyres on wet grass or you will be pushing
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    About to throw in the towel

    About to change my daily as my bangernomics of a daily is now supassed by an ev. Daily is a 2002 e39 525msport touring. Have a touareg and qv5 for bigger stuff. Putting £250 a month in fuel, the tax , repairs etc. Looking at an i3 for about £20k on 5 year hp ( and getting the business to get...
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    New tv

    After New TV for lounge up to £1000, is going on a wall. Am tempted by a steps hand beovision 11, though it's not 4k resolution , I imagine it got good sound so don't need to stick a large soundboard somewhere?
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    Any probate experts?

    Hi all, there always seems to be so many bright and able people on here and wondered if anyone knew much about probate. We have been trying to buy a property and the vendor has sadly died before exchange of contract. Is there anything our solicitor can do? Or is it all in the hands of the...
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    Two 3200 wheels with winter tyres

    Hi all, two 3200 speedlines with just legal winters tyres on. Can't remember if their front or back, would need refurbishment but hold air. Collect only sk8 7ng, Cost, bottle of wine or small donation to a charity
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    School boy error

    Got sommi old qp a few weeks back and it's not been out as I've been too busy and it's parked under my 18 month daughter's room, so taking it out at night is a no no . So turns out I'd left the handbrake on when parked it up. Jacked it up , drivers rear 20 degree move each way, wheel off and...
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    Finally back in the fold

    The most lengthy car purchase ever. I bought a qp v off sommi as I knew the car from when Enzo had it and brought it a llandow track day and I loved how it sounded. I purchased it last June , Matt has worked his magic on clutch etc and I finally got it yesterday thanks to Richard Grace. As...
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    3200 speedlines

    Clearing out shed Two rear wheels Would need refurb, look straight Have pirelli winter tyres on with probably 2.5mm depth £100 for both?
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    GTA 11N on retention cert.

    Was on my 3200 ac. Good for any GTA on maserati/ Ferrari/alfa 600 pounds if interested
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    3200 bits job lot

    Taking up space now £200 the lot and am travelling to Aberdeen later this week from manchester so possibly meet somewhere. Most items on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301340928232?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 so basically a 4200 front wheel with tyre brand new...
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    3200 / 4200 parts

    Hi putting parts on eBay but offers welcome. Front wheel and tyre early 4200 and assesto corsa type had refurb but not great Brand new 3200 sump Brand new steering boots Used instrument cluster assume speedo bit not work off 3200 GTA Custom outdoor cover 3200 only. Great fit . but 2 small...
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    mountain bike

    Anyone ever tried putting a mountain bike in the boot? I know I should not but just wondered cheers dave
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    which jack?

    With all the spare wheel debate and great work does anyone know which standard roadside jack a 3200 uses? i am guessing its an alfa one of the same vintage ? cheers dave
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    Buying your own Christmas presents whilst drinking

    As I know I am only getting a jumper off the wife, my own fault as said not want anything, after trawling eBay and the web ended up buying a weapons control panel off a tornado and wine stopper and coasters made from hms victory fro the pieces not usable after the rebuild. I am only 33, I might...
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    facelift 166 v6 busso anyone?

    very nice condition, no isofix so hard work with car seat for little un http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-ALFA-ROMEO-166-V6-24V-LUSSO-AUTO-GREY-/300771129988?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item46075b3a84#ht_500wt_1288
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    SOLD boomerang conversion

    as a serial parts hoarder for any car i have I have spare one bommerang (think it passenger side) and two BRAND new bootlid lights a control unit for the lights ( or thats what i ws told when i bought them) feel free offer , i dont get insulted, i even offered less when buying a tv recently at...