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  1. henris42

    Excessive oil pressure

    Hi, I rebuilt the V6, but now I have excessive oil pressure. So much that oil comes out from the turbos. I tried adding mode washers to the oil pump regulator, but I'm starting to think that maybe there is too much crankcase pressure. (I have now 5 washers there and the meter is still bit under...
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    Wanted: left side taillight for -90 2.24v

    Any pointers for used left side taillight (continental driver side, uk passenger side) for 2.24v/biturbo appreciated...
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    Biturbo clutch dies after waiting

    Oh dear me, I got the biturbo engine running again for a while with Megasquirt MS3 ECU. Amazing, started with first spin! However the clutch gave in on me, the slave cylinder sprayed its contents right through the rubber. David Askew luckily had a replacement, so we try again next week or so.
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    Biturbo's slow wipers..

    I was thinking if anyone has upgraded the wiper motor in Biturbo/Ghibli? Its well.... very... slow. My Alfa 159's slowest speed is faster than the fastest speed on biturbo. I'd imagine this would be easy upgrade, if there is similar but faster wiper motor. I'd like to find a new motor that...
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    RHD Biturbos

    Hi, just a thought... I could be interested in project cars etc bad shape RHD biturbos. I have business in South East Asia, and it would be nice to have a proper car over there. I thought I can maybe build one... Its a slow big thing - not paying top dollar but good home guaranteed in Malaysia.
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    WTB: GHIBLI II REAR SWAY BAR

    As above looking for Ghibli II Rear Sway Bar. If anyone knows an old Ghibli being disassembled somewhere, info much appreciated!
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    The body central computer "check 39"

    I was wondering if anyone has any more info on the central "Check 39" computer - part 313620107. It connects all instrumentation and sensors outside the ECU stuff to a single place - quite advanced thing for the period. I'm now doing electrics work, and one issue I found was that some previous...
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    How I fixed electrical gremlins..

    I though this might be of interest here. My power windows stopped working, and I suspected after some reading that the fusebox is to blame. The issue is that fuseboxes use so called foil PCB, which has the tendency to break apart over time. So, getting a replacement is not really a good option...
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    biturbo (and ghibli?) side mirror motor?

    Hi, My 2.24v right side mirror motor is bust, and I'm trying to find a new mechanishm. Maserati parts manual states the whole mirror as "assembly"... It is almost the same as a standard unit used in many VW etc, but a bit different. Ford Mustang -87-93 seems to have the exact same one...
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    Piston Weights?

    Hi, Its me again with my strange questions. Now, does anyone of you have spare pistons? Bad ones are OK! I''m trying to find out on how much each model's pistons weigh. This is important for potential engine mods - if you keep you existing crank and rods, you need also same weight pistons...
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    Valve seats and leadless

    Hi, this one I have to share - ok I don't know where it will lead but... I'm having the V6 heads in the shop, and I actually have blown valve. So, we discuss with the shop. They investigate, and say that the valve seats are super clean and nice. Don't replace. OTOH, the cast numbers in the...
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    Increasing compression on 2.24v

    Hi, I was hoping to add a bit more compression to the engine. Easiest thing to do would be to shave the cylinder heads. Has anyone here done that? I'm wondering is there any space to do that, as the pistons have indents for valves..
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    Biturbo steering upgrades

    Hi all, I recently saw a youtube video on 2.24v, by Davide Cironi, and I do agree. The steering is not as good as it can be! So, has anyone searched for improvements? I'm mostly thinking doing new steering rack, with say 30% faster rate. Thoughts?
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    Would you like modern wheels on your Biturbo/Ghibli?

    One thing I've been thinking, is to modernise the look on my Biturbo. A big thing is the wheels, change them to 17 or 18 inch. I have already a plan to do it, I'm going to get new wheel hub shafts machined for rear and back. I'm leaning towards using the VAG/MB bolt pattern 5x112. That would...
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    Autoepoca experiences?

    Hi, Since we have here the scary KJB Parts thread, I thought it would be prudent to ask your experiences with Autoricambi d'Epoca SrL. I've just ordered a bunch of gaskets, and I became very intrigued that they could supply an electric steering kit for me, for actually quite reasonable price...
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    Biturbo wheel bearings

    Hi, At MOT, I found that wheel bearings of my 2.24v are starting to fail. Now, does anybody know alternate part numbers for common brands for the same bearings? That could save a bundle.. ;) //HS
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    Biturbo & Ghibli II Camshaft profiles?

    Hi, Does anyone have info for camshaft parameters (durations, lift etc), for standard Biturbo 18V and 24V, Ghibli, Racing and Ghibli Cup? So the question is that is there a difference, and how much? Unfortunately the service manual comes rather short on this aspect. I'm probably rebuilding...
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    Biturbo A/C acting up

    Hi, I have a -90 2.24v, with touch button A/C. The A/C kind works, it blows hot and cold, but it goes crazy now and then. Has anyone here had issues like this: Sometimes it stops actually blowing air to the cabin. I can hear the fan blow full speed though. It also wants to push either full...
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    WTB: 2.8 V6 engine for rebuild

    I'm looking for a 2.8L V6 Biturbo or Ghibli engine for rebuild project parts. No need to be in working condition as it will go to a full porting and rebuild, combined with my current parts stock. What I'm looking for is solid block, rods and pistons. Please note that I'm not interested in $$$...