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    conaero replied to the thread Maserati Shed.
    Yes he is as busy as ever, I’ve been round a lot lately as both of us are running a small specialty solution and we are helping each...
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    conaero reacted to doodlebug's post in the thread HOW TO: Heater Matrix Repair with Like Like.
    I drove mine 140 miles a couple of weeks ago, specifically to have the car serviced and the heater matrix changed. I just kept an eye on...
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    conaero replied to the thread Cold Start Noise.
    As you have it out, stick it on the AC pump and the alternator, might as well but sounds like good news.
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    Just want to give a short feedback: It was No. 2. No fault anymore.
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    conaero replied to the thread Cold Start Noise.
    Timing does not slip, the very end bit of the guide snaps off and sits at the bottom of the timing case. The guide is a tenner but...
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    conaero replied to the thread Cold Start Noise.
    If you cant hear the noise then it’s probably not what I was thinking. If it’s just the sewing machine chatter that’s just the injectors
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    conaero replied to the thread Cold Start Noise.
    Ok, so I have had a good listen to this. First thing of note, your dipstick is not pushed all the way home. The sewing machine sound...
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    conaero replied to the thread MOD help for PM's please.
    Try that now
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    conaero replied to the thread Ghibli Diesel due a service.
    Possibly yes, I have an Autel AP200 dongle that connects to iPhone and that will even reset both lights. Cost like £70 from memory. Pre...
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    conaero replied to the thread Aircon clean out / pollen filter.
    I have looked at the first post and the pictures are there, can you not see them?
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    conaero replied to the thread Ghibli Diesel due a service.
    This is correct and a common issue. You have to reset the service due indicator under body computer and the oil life reset which is...
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    conaero replied to the thread HOW TO: Heater Matrix Repair.
    I would need to look at it but maybe a simpler way is to disconnect the two pipes in the engine bay where they go through the bulkhead...
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    conaero replied to the thread HOW TO: Heater Matrix Repair.
    They weep rather than gush so just take some 50/50 blue coolant/water mix…assuming you have blue and not pink. Did one last week, it’s...
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    conaero replied to the thread Cold Start Noise.
    It could be a failing solenoid actuator valve or a broken chain guide. I would need to hear it.
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    conaero replied to the thread Parts Suppliers.
    They are but yours is a rear so the driveshaft has to be removed so it’s 6hrs opposed to 1.5hrs for a front Bearing hub £640 Labour...