Cornell from the USA writes:-

Re: Sensitork differential?

"Hello Sir -

My name is Steve, from Fremont, CA, USA.

Thanks for your site.

I have a 1985 Biturbo (VIN ZAMAL1102FB310868) which I purchased three months ago with about 79,000 miles on it; overall, it runs well, especially after changing many of the vacuum lines, spark plugs (ancient) and installing a new mag pick-up in the distributor.

Sorry for all that.

My question: "How do I know if I have the Sensitork differential?"

Thanks for your time.

Steve."

Cornell from the USA writes:-

Re: Bypassing the intake manifold coolant line

"Hello Enrico,

Any thoughts about bypassing the intake manifold coolant line on a 1984 carburetted Biturbo?

It's a pretty basic thing we did for the v8 street rods and race cars (although it was a little more difficult to block off the passage in the casting). I'm not sure if Maserati went to the effort to heat the bottom of the intake plenum for easier low temperature operation or if the Weber is subject to carb icing.

I also picked up an intercooler that will go on sometime. It seems that even an air to air cooled intercooler would be warm enough let alone a non-intercooled version. The car is in the Seattle area; a northern humid climate.

Thanks,

Cornell."