Rebuilding my cheap Cat S Maserati Granturismo 4.2 V8 - now with better audio! - Part 2

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  • @BJ55WCF
    @BJ55WCF 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Your videos are well informed and balanced. Considering the lack of wrench videos for these cars, your channel will go down a storm. I for one, and glued and awaiting your next post - keep it up!

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much! Yes I have been searching for wrench videos to help me get info for the rebuild and mostly the videos are telling you how they took theirs to the dealer! Thankfully the forums have info. Also impressed by eurospares and Scuderia, the parts diagrams are really useful for seeing what goes where.

  • @stefanstuering6543
    @stefanstuering6543 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Well done and thanks for the details for DIY! Have bought a 2008 Gran Turismo sight unseen, relatively cheap compared to yours and will go through the same procedure now that you did.

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks and good luck. It’s not a bad job to do, but if you can get access to a ramp that would make it much easier. Having said that, doing it on the drive like I did took longer but was more relaxed than having a set amount of time on a hired ramp.

  • @SailingSVPipedream
    @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry everyone - the audio was terrible on the previous upload, so I have fixed it and reuploaded... Hopefully this is now better.

  • @marktowill2828
    @marktowill2828 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for your contribution to the original GT and the one that is most obtainable . Mine is hibernating in my garage in Canada while it was -34 C. last night . Shame your variators are worn , I had to replace my valve cover gaskets and installed a valve to retain the oil in the upper engine since it was lower mileage. I envy you putting those tires , I kill my back every time I put them back on !

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      -34 C? And there is me moaning about the very cold -3 C! The previous owner put in those valves, but probably too late. I am going to install an oil accumulator next week so that the engine gets pre-oiled. It may just delay the need to change the variators for a few months. They don’t make noise every time and sometimes make no noise for a week or more. So they need doing soon, but not quite yet. I have seen those wheel hangers things that screw into the hub bolt hole, then you just put the wheel onto that and slide it on. I may see if I can get one cheap as that would make it a lot more easier.

  • @SM_TheTraveller
    @SM_TheTraveller 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing

  • @shedbythetracks
    @shedbythetracks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your methodical approach is starting to pay off for ya. It's funny how a problem on a car as complex as yours still comes down to repairing the same parts we have repaired on our old "simple" cars. Cheers from the shed

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, well I kind of feel like our old simple cars are a bit more complex. Modern stuff does not have much need for feel as it is either right or wrong. Our Model Ts need so much judgement - every thing is worn, it’s just how much you can get away with. I struggle with saying ‘that will do’. Take care, hope you are not too cold, I am looking forward to spring.

    • @shedbythetracks
      @shedbythetracks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😁@@SailingSVPipedream

  • @jimthethor2846
    @jimthethor2846 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant videos.
    Very enjoyable. Owning one of these is fantastic but running costs are a concern.
    Nice to see how some jobs can be done at home.
    I will be following these videos with great interest. Well done.

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much. The running costs worry me. I suspect/hope that they are more reliable than their reputation and so far, what I have seen of the mechanics is not too far different to normal cars. I have to do work on an old 2005 Mercedes A Class and that is horrible to work on. Changing the coolant hose on the Maserati at the rear of the block (a future job) will be nasty, but I suspect no worse that the starter motor on the A Class. At least when working on the Maserati, you get to look at it!

    • @jimthethor2846
      @jimthethor2846 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @SailingSVPipedream Yes I think people are hesitant to work on them as they are considered specialist but also logically its a car with fundamentally same parts.
      I've owned one now for 5 years and it's been an absolute joy to drive.
      Best thing is to use them as much as possible. They seem to have less issues the more they are used.
      Looks g forward to next video

  • @simondavies4603
    @simondavies4603 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good videos and am enjoying watching you get this lovely car back on the road. Hopefully you can disprove a few of the myths around Maseratis. The Maserati Club UK can be a great source of help with projects such as yours, contacts and information and membership cost is very reasonable. Good luck with the You Tube presence: your other posts look interesting and I cannot believe you have less than 500 subscribers.

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much. There are a lot of myths, my brothers both told me how unreliable they are (neither has had one). I think it is partly dealers replacing stuff needlessly that generates the negativity, that used to happen to Jaguars a lot as 90% of them were company cars, so dealers used to change shock absorbers every year or two (or said they did and charged for it). Also some people like to make it feel exclusive by saying how much it costs. I will go take a look at the Maserati club.

    • @simondavies4603
      @simondavies4603 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SailingSVPipedream The unreliability myth arose during the biturbo years when Maserati was owned by Tomaso (of Pantera fame) and was severely impoverished, and the car's reliability was not good. However post acquisition by Fiat and incorporation under Ferrari in the 90s unreliability issues were largely resolved in new models and parts and service support has been improving for older models (see Maserati Classiche). Maserati, as a brand, has been producing motor vehicles since 1914 (and was producing spark plugs before that) which makes the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini recent upstarts! It is still around (unlike the Singers, Triumphs and Rovers my Dad loved so much) so there is something enduring about them. Indeed they are now owned by Stellantis, have recently increased their commitment to racing (albeit electric) and have launched a bunch of new vehicles (the new Gran Turismo will surprise you), which seems to indicate they have a sound footing for the future. Your high mileage example is partly a testament to their enduring quality and in the summer get it on some nice driving A and B roads, lower the windows (to hear the glorious V8 chorus that only Maserati can deliver) and enjoy what could be an amazing bargain.

  • @garyburrow6639
    @garyburrow6639 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad I found this as just bought one myself all good until last week ep light on the dash & now rear park sensors work intmitanly great content keep it up cheers!

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks and congratulations. Do check battery as it can make stuff like sensors and park brake flash up lights. If it is and you are in UK, then I found carparts4less to be cheap and you can pick up from euro car parts. Also Tayna are good.

    • @garyburrow6639
      @garyburrow6639 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SailingSVPipedream Yes I use Tanya batteries always & will try the battery reset Many Thanks Gary of Essex

  • @ChicagoItalian
    @ChicagoItalian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome to the world of Maserati. I have a heavily modified 2006 GranSport. Look into joining Maserati Life. Hoping you keep this car for a while…even the 4.2 you have is still a magnificent car.

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, thanks, yes I joined Maserati life almost immediately. Because of the forums and access to a manual, I am finding it easier to get information than for Volvo V50. The Gran Sport is a lovely car.

    • @ChicagoItalian
      @ChicagoItalian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Outstanding - welcome to the Forum. Hope you’re well.

  • @simoncosgrove4170
    @simoncosgrove4170 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve just recently sold by Maserati GT - was a brilliant car - expert repairers to resolve any problems I had was one of the reason I swapped it out - miss the sound of the engine- good luck with yours

  • @user-ci4cj5eq4x
    @user-ci4cj5eq4x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Subscribed, and I haven't finished the video yet. I want to see your journey with this car. 4.2l is it? Also use jack stands. Your safety is paramount when going under the car.

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks and yes she is a 4.2. You are right, I mostly do use jack stands, but occasionally forget. The time the jack fails will be the time I forget the stand, so I had better be more careful especially as they are heavy cars and thus more likely stress the jack. I would like one of those pneumatic lifts that lift the whole car up, but they cost too much. The annoying thing is people keep on selling those proper 2 post lifts for £350 - £500 but I have nowhere I could put one.

  • @Highlandwolf2sas
    @Highlandwolf2sas หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why didn’t you remove the driveshafts ? It’s easy get to the rear inner bolts then. 👍

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are probably right, I just have this fear sometimes of digging deeper! I just did my Volvo CV gaiters with out taking the driveshafts out. I dismantled the inner joint in place. Probably was also the harder route, but felt easier!

  • @TroubleMakerd-p2z
    @TroubleMakerd-p2z 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi! Are there some lists of parts that are compatible with this cars like the hand brake shoes you found for much cheaper?

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! Here on the forum: www.sportsmaserati.com/index.php?threads/alternative-parts-what-everyone-needs-to-know.7489/

  • @woodrimcars2324
    @woodrimcars2324 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good work so far but those variators are gone and need attention.
    Has it definitely had the solenoids changed ?
    I'm an ex MOT tester and it's only minimum standard valid on the day of the test.
    If you don't want it to go on the shaker plates which made my job easier for one man testing find an old school Country Garage where the tester has an assistant inside the car.

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. The variators are a bit strange. The last few days, they have not made any noise at all. I don’t think the solenoids have been changed, just the cap check valves put in. I do wonder if it is the solenoids as I think when the variators are completely gone, it makes a sharp clicking noise rather than a whirling noise? In any case, I will have to clear some space and get her apart soon.

  • @dee106ful
    @dee106ful 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You could have just replaced the bushing and saved yourself hundreds

    • @SailingSVPipedream
      @SailingSVPipedream  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I did look for a separate piece, but it got complicated and the ball joints on the other end of tie rod did feel a bit suspect too.