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Do you mean the metal panel work in the arch? Mine is all light grey from factory, lighter than the car colour, so I suspect they used some neutral primer. The same light grey is in the boot too. When I eventually do the sub frame it will be in black Jotun epoxy. They were black originally. I would probably just my wheel arch inners black too. The fabric wheel arch liners cover it all anyway.

Thanks very much. Yes, I reckon in the future, all those actors are really going to let themselves go. Would be nice to have a six pack, although I am growing accustomed to my 5 litre barrel, it gives me somewhere to perch the cup of tea when watching TV.

@@SailingSVPipedream who needs a six-pack when you have a keg? Much more utilitarian and children love it! It's like a built-in bouncy house.

@@MooMan1374 Funny you should say that, my boy has a fascination with my stomach, he just has to pat it all the time. I told him it’s a form of abuse, but that just makes him worse. I think it has become like an OCD, pat for luck type of thing.

@@SailingSVPipedream Oh no. Do you know what that means? Your going to have to grant wishes soon! This is such a slipery slope.

Thanks very much, I must admit that when I get into open water, I try not to think about seals, valves and things that could leak. I hate leaving her unattended as I get nervous of did I turn off the engine water inlet or did I secure the chain… I do seem to spend a lot of time worrying… At least a car can’t sink when you forget to shut the door.

Yes, I am fine looking down, but when I am up the mast and look up or straight out, that is when it hits. Of course all the work requires me to look up or at the same level. My fear does go after a few hours, but it comes racing back after a couple of days of not being at height. I get social anxiety too, don’t you love it when your mind conspires against you!

I have to wait till after MOT time for wheel alignment, so couple of months time is the earliest I can do it. Next weekend I am fitting a door, it will be a nightmare as have to cut concrete blocks out the way. Probably free weekend after.

Happy to help and be useful. I am out near Stonehenge if you get down this way.

Yes it does come with bolts. It’s genuine ZF too. As I said, I bought an extra litre of oil, I think I only needed half a litre extra in the end, but inevitably you spill a bit.

I stuck it all in this video: ua-cam.com/video/XcegNAiaL0I/v-deo.html Gearbox designation is ZF 6HP 26X gearbox I used lifeguard fluid 6 form ZF ZF 1068 298 090 is the mechatronic seal kit £32 from Autodoc ZF 1068 298 061 is the service kit with gasket, oil and filter as well new magnets and screws - £199 from Autodoc. They say it is the wrong kit and try to sell you the plastic sump version. This part number is for the metal sump. I bought another litre of the ZF oil ZF S671 090 255 just in case as changing the mechatronics does require a bit more oil. There was also a post on here about it: www.maseratilife.com/threads/zf-transmission-service-using-an-all-in-one-pan-filter.133729/

Thanks very much. As long as a few people like them I am happy! Just don’t want to be like Father McKenzie…

@@SailingSVPipedream I’m a similar age and disposition as a tinkerer and have fancied a Maser for quite some time so it has been helpful. I wasn’t even aware of the accumulator you tried as a possible fix. Be good to see more about the other projects too, you present well and don’t cover your intro in daft rap music so that is a plus already! Haha

@@MrCaterhamr500 Thanks, I was wondering what to do about putting up other non-Maserati videos now. Going to stick up one about my boat in next few days. The accumulator is still working well by the way. Also gives great peace of mind when she is cold and as they rev on start up, knowing it has oil pressure already makes me much happier.

Yes, I would have if I was in the USA. I ended up going H&R as importing from the USA can be expensive - UK gov charges 20% tax on top! Would love to get the FD throttle module.

@@SailingSVPipedream I believe that Larini is the authorised dealer for formula dynamics in uk …… that way you don’t have to deal with Keir Starmer’s goons ;)

⁠@@richardwilson57 Great I will keep that in mind. Would really like the throttle module, but will need to earn more pennies for that!

Thanks very much, maybe I should use JB weld more often to keep him quiet. I know that sometimes he shrieks just to annoy me as he does it and looks at me and then imitates me shooshing him.

Thanks very much, yes I always feel like thanking those people who buy new cars, particularly the careful ones.

Thanks, not much choice on the DIY front!

Yes, you can get brake shoes much cheaper - ABS 9334 about £22 for all 4 I think. Autodoc sells them as do many other places. Not sure about the cable, you may be stuck to buying from Scuderia or Eurospares for that. Eurospares do sell secondhand bits too. I also had a seized actuator that just needed greasing. I did a video on mine, I think it was my second video on this about 8 months ago. ua-cam.com/video/x8vJmt8BmeM/v-deo.html

@@SailingSVPipedream I like the price. Problem is I'm across the pond in the USA. Any of them ship over here?

@@philkatzberg9125 ​​⁠ try maseratilife.com and ask there. That forum is USA based, unfortunately I tried to search Google for the shoes from a US supplier and just got UK suppliers.

Thanks very much. Do check the rear tie rods on the rear wheels (large bottle screw type things keeping hub straight). Mine were letting the rear of the car steer itself! The tie rod is in this video: ua-cam.com/video/x8vJmt8BmeM/v-deo.html

Will do. I did do gearbox, filter and Mechatronics seal on my seventh video. Bought parts from Autodoc which was much cheaper and original ZF. Not too bad a job, but best to have an OBD scanner like Autel AP200 to measure gearbox temp when refilling. This was the video: ua-cam.com/video/XcegNAiaL0I/v-deo.html

Thanks very much. Well wheel alignment is one of my next jobs. I have been told Queens Park Garage in Bournemouth is good. I plan to make sure all my bolts are free before I go. £150-200 seems to be expected costs if all need adjusting. Also the forums have an updated suggested set up for better MPG and tyre wear.

@@SailingSVPipedream I hope your wheel alignment goes well make sure you get the before and after print outs be interesting to see how far in or out you were. I may just buy that rear toe arm your talking about what kind of a job is it to change over? Fantastic videos and im learning a hell of a lot from you!

@@BarrettBazz Yes looking forward to doing wheel alignment, but going to do the exhausts first as I must remove the internal valves, they rattle too much now. With the rear tie rods, you can tell easily if they are a problem, jack up rear wheel and rock wheel side to side. Mine was very obvious and it was the end of the tie rod where it fixes to the chassis. The bush had worn out. They are expensive at about £250 each delivered, but I did see some new ones on eBay recently much cheaper.

@@SailingSVPipedream The exhaust sounds the same on mine too stock version however i think the flaps are sticky may just need a good run to get them opening again. Great video on the exhaust ! I did jack up the rear and yes its the bush on the tie rod ! Thank you for that wonderful tip ! Ive ordered a tie rod on E bay got it for £100 new ! Im very much looking forward to your wheel alignment, im sure the rear wheels should have a little toe in they can not be completely straight same on Mercs. Could i get that part number for the wheel spacer set please? Keep up the fantastic work hope the weather is better there!

@@BarrettBazz Pleased I could help. I checked my exhaust again and the both flaps open at 4000rpm only and they rattle, so they are coming out. I reckon I will do my alignment after MOT just in case a ball joint is worn so I am about 2 months away. I measured my old tie rod and just made the new one the same length as a temporary set up - several months later not as temporary as I first thought! Wheel spacers were H&R from Autodoc. If you get the app it gets cheaper, but Toole also have some different spacers quite a bit cheaper. I don’t know anything about them. H&R numbers are: B4465670 for front and B5065670 leave out the B on those and you get silver. I think Autodoc is now about £400 on the app for both sets. These are 22mm front and 25mm rear. Toole have Simeti spacers for £250, I have no idea what they are like, but may be good.

Thanks very much, she/he (never sure what gender is with the T, the boy calls it Jim) is taking a fair amount of time.

Absolutely, I think simple mechanics should be taught to all kids at school as a life skill. It is not always possible to get help and a basic understanding can help get people out of trouble.

Yes I could have done with that tool! Done a few miles on new bushes now and they seem to be fine.

I cannot speak for FOA, but my accumulator has a litre capacity and when I press the dump button, the oil pressure light on the dashboard goes out for a couple of seconds, so it must be enough pressure to satisfy the oil pressure switch.

@@SailingSVPipedream I see, thank you very much. If I leave the car alone for a while, will the oil port become empty? (Even if you open the lid, no oil comes out?)

@@sworkscar When I was installing mine, I removed the plug in the oil gallery and it was dry in there. The oil gallery is quite large and drains quickly. With the accumulator installed. I went on holiday and did not start the car for five weeks. When I got back I checked the accumulator and it still had 60psi, so was still full of oil under pressure. I don’t know how long it would keep oil pressure, but I reckon up to 6 months at least.

Thanks very much. Good luck with your stuff, my first approach to every job and most things in life now is a quick google search first It’s a bit like SatNav, even on routes you know well, it provides reassurance and sometimes you get a better route you had no idea existed.

Thanks very much. I am enjoying using as my everyday at the moment. Having to park at the empty end of the car park to avoid stupid people and dents is also helping with my weight!

Thanks, I will check them out.

I did look at those, but thought they might make the ride a bit harsh. Given the weaknesses of the front shaped bushes, I may yet fit the Toole ones in a few months!

Thanks and yes, my poor knees… I do have those pads, but always forget to use them.

Thanks very much. I am meaning to upload an update, as mast is all good and she is running well. Took her to sea last week and hopefully going again this week if weather gives me a chance.

Thanks, she has been running quite well the last few years. I am hoping to take her on a longer trip one day, just need to have time and money at the sametime!

Thanks very much. Yes standard bimetallic 40mm hole saw from Toolstation or Screwfix does it really easily, just use slow speed and hold it or clamp it better than I did. Enjoy the good weather in the QP!

Thanks very much, I went to Superformance, but that was just the top bushes only. It’s not confidence - more necessity!

Remember, you can’t be too safe. As for eating, no point my liver being good for 120 years if I am not getting passed 100. I think the trick is to get to the end with everything on verge of time expiry.

@@SailingSVPipedream 😆

Thanks very much. The UA-cam algorithm is a mean spirited tool! I have a few more bits to do to get her where I need her to be.

Thanks very much. Yes, I have no idea why the driver side was worse than the passenger side. Perhaps it spent time in Europe. ACF50 is great, but will need retreating each year, still it definitely gets in there and is easy to apply so I feel it is my best option.

Thanks very much for the kind words. As it happens, I put her in the water yesterday and plan to pop out to sea next week. The refurbed mast is working well. Steel is heavy for multi hulls, however it gives huge peace of mind and is not as heavy as many think. Currently I only get her in the water once a year during August and I did mean to do some more videos, but I struggle to find time.

Thanks very much, will try!

Ouch, yes I have had two front wheel skids now and have got away with it. Once with the original mid control set up and once with Fwd controls. My front tire is old and has gone hard, so that is some of it. However I think the VRod geometry of front forks, skinny front tyre (in comparison to rear) and weight distribution prevents good weight transfer to front tyre under braking. This is the one thing that makes me tempted (if I ever have the cash) to go for a later VRod or Fat Boy with ABS. In the meantime, I have adjusted the brake. Hope you get through surgery quickly and feel better soon.

No genius here! Just too poor to pay anyone else and too stupid to quit! Must be nice being in Japan. If yours has an engine number earlier than 148697, then that will be the weaker variators like mine. The accumulator does get round the issue, but the proper fix is new variators and then you might as well do timing chains, solenoids etc. I will do mine in a year or two when I have time and money.