CatmanV2
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Thanks Mr C
That's what I thought but was too scared to try it!!
Stu
Yes, that would worry me as well
C
Thanks Mr C
That's what I thought but was too scared to try it!!
Stu
Hi Chris
I also have a facelift 42 manual........I put a question on the forum yesterday but not yet had any replies. Do you know how to get the leather gear gator off, I have found a leather upholsterer who says he can make me up a new one but needs the old one for a template. Also, do you have problems with 2nd gear and reverse? I hear it's a common problem on the manuals
Stu
Hi Stu, I did see your thread about the leather and thought I'd watch with interest (though I don't recall the state of mine off hand).
So far haven't managed to do anything to the Maser other than a wheel alignment, freeing off the boot lock and fitting a CTEK charge cable.
Gearbox wise, 2nd in mine is perhaps a little tighter than the other gears, but otherwise ok, and the only issue with reverse is the lack of a sensible lever to lift on the stick making it awkward (awful design!)
Chris
Tried it last night carefully with a flat headed screwdriver covered with tissue and it came out just like you said!!...........Thanks Mr C!!Bit loathe about this, as on the diagram it *looks* like it may be screwed in but all the cars I have had previously , the gator was pretty much snapped in by a spring retaining ring around the base. This *may* be the case with yours
C
Tried it last night carefully with a flat headed screwdriver covered with tissue and it came out just like you said!!...........Thanks Mr C!!
Stu
I had a look around that one last time I was in, looks very nice.Thanks @allandwf - it's not the dark blue manual one but the mid blue (blu argento?) auto that's also listed on Phil's website. Whatever car I end up with, I'll definitely be using Phil to look after it.
I had a look around that one last time I was in, looks very nice.
It seems a well sorted example @allandwf. Resisting temptation to buy now, as Stewart sent me details and photo's of his 4200 which looks very tempting. Hopefully arrange to see it soon, so I can make my decision - getting restless!
Nice one. Welcome.
Stewart - time for something else with a trident....
Is that a Vantage....Love them and still one of the prettiest shapes on the road after all these years.
It is indeed however the 4.2 car is not an event to drive, especially compared to the later larger engine. I came close to buying one but it just doesn't have the thrill of a Maserati.
What about Stewart's Spyder? Is it not quietly for sale? Another option perhaps.