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    Same air box

    Hi all. Just wanted to double check something. Am I correct in saying the air filter assembly is the same for 4.2 and 4.7? 4.2 is part number 211974 4.7 is part number 232607. 211974 on eurospres is £380 plus vat 232607 is £143.34 plus vat. Now I can't see any difference between the two. Am...
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    Coolant pipe

    Hi all. Apologies as its most probably been asked many times before. Anyone got the part number for the coolant pipe where the transmission has to be removed to replace it? Getting other work done so may be good opportunity to replace. Thanks
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    Battery recommendations

    Hi all Can anyone recommend a battery for the granturismo? Getting the stroppy Italian maserati thing ,so most likely time for a new battery. Currently got a Banner. See pic. Put on by the dealer over 4 years ago and judging by their horrific customer service was unlikely to have been new at...
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    Which fm transmitter?

    Hi all Has anyone purchased or can recommend a fm transmitter that fits and works in the cigarette lighter in a granturismo? As many won't fit or reach the power. Thanks Jim
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    Coolant

    Hi all. Had my coolant changed and noticed its red. The car had blue last time. Does it matter? Or it ts the coolant just dyed for marketing purposes? Thanks
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    Immobiliser

    Hi all Anyone know if the granturismo is fitted with a category 2 thatcham immobiliser? Thanks
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    Jk automotive.

    Hi all. Update. Unfortunately this mechanic having used him for a simple gasket replacement hasn't been the postive experience I was expecting after the initial contact last January. Just one problem after another. List is quite extensive. So based on my more recent experience I would not...
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    Mcgrath maserati

    Does anyone know why Mcgrath maserati have stop doing granturismo's? Real shame!
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    Rear lower ball joint

    Hi all. Will need to change the rear lower balljoints at some point. Both sides. Probably not until next year. After doing some research it appears maserati sell it as part of a kit only. Anybody had this issue? Is the part available from other sources? Does anyone know of a substitute part...
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    Shine armour

    Hi all. Anyone used Shine armour engine performance enhancer. Obviously it won't make any difference to the performance but it makes engines quieter and sound smoother. Just wondered if anyone had used it. Thank
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    Exhaust valve's

    Hi Is it possible to retro fit valves to the rear silencers of a granturismo that doesn't have them? My car is an early one so in that respect would it even benefit in terms of volume if the silencers don't have them in the first place? If that makes any sense. Or am I looking at replacement...
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    10w 60 oil

    Hi all. Anyone used 10w 60 oil in a granturismo? 2008 model year 4.2. 65000 miles. Ferrari recommend it for the 4.2 engine and for higher mileage. Don't know wether it's the same 4.2 engine though. Just a thought. Any advice and criticism welcome!
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    Puddle lights

    Hi all. Fitted these today. Maserati word and Emblem puddle door lights. Really simple install. Just swap over the light units and connect wires provided. Perhaps not to everyone's taste but I'm very happy with them. From Ebay of course.
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    Wheelbearings

    Hi all. Silly question perhaps but would be an early sign/ symptom of wheelbearing deteriorating? Thanks
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    Squeaky brakes

    Hi all. Bit of info if possible. Hand handbrake fixed.( only one side was working). Intinally all normal, went for mot handbrake passed this time. This was a few weeks back. Car hasn't done many miles since. Brakes now seem very squeaky when you first drive off. So went for a drive approx 10...
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    Boot mat from Banshee Motorsport

    Hi all. Just thought I'd post a piccy of the boot mat from banshee motorsport. Really good and brilliant quality. Great service from Des as usual!
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    Runflat tyres

    Hi all Anyone run any run flats on a granturismo? Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts or advice on this, given that the puncture situation is always going to be a potential issue because of lack of spare.
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    Interior leather dye kit

    Hi guys Does anyone know if there is a leather dye kit or colour code for the interior red in a granturismo? Think it might be Rosso. Thanks
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    Bluetooth FM transmitter

    Anyone had any joy with a bluetooth fm transmitter for the cigarette lighter by gear lever in granturismo? Ordered a couple and they're too short to connect without a bodge job on it to reach to the power. Anyone found one that reaches ok?
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    Cam covers painted!

    Hi all. Manage to paint the cam covers while in situ. Ordered some vht blue paint and toned it down with some black. Kept it very simple. Literally sprayed a bit of each into and old pot, mixed together and applied with a small brush. The results are by no means perfect but I'm happy with them...