Aston Martin V8 Vantage Le Mans: Maintaining Automotive History | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

[@WickedTRX]

Always loved that car! Still remember, as an 18yo entering a local car parts store and asking for spark plugs for a 1996 Aston V8 Vantage, the guy looked at me bug-eyed, he went to the book found the NGK part number and right before he went to get them I said I only needed 4, he started laughing and I revealed in fact had a Panda 750 but the spark plugs were the same.

[@edgarbeat2851]

😂

[@iain_tyrrell]

That's brilliant! 😂😂😂

[@legone]

Oh funny! I had a very similar story. I once entered a Ferrari dealership in Cannes (French riviera) to do the same. I asked for spark plugs for a Ferrari 430. The guy was even surprised that I was looking for spare parts. He directed me to the workshop downstairs. There was clearly no reception expected there. I asked a mechanic and was pointed at a small desk. I asked again for my plugs (NGK too) and had to reveal I only wanted 2 and not 8 or 12. Because that was for a Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 2V. The funny thing is that (and I don't know how someone discovered that), Ferrari was selling those for a third of the price any motorcycle mechanic could get them. So I went out with 2 spark plugs and a nice Ferrari invoice that still lives proudly in my list of invoices for my motorbike.

[@brandonedwards6229]

The parts bin Ford steering wheel to every Ford from the mid 80's to late 90's had that wheel. I would assume if the AM badge was pulled back it has Ford molded into it.

[@ATomRileyA]

Haha

[@gregedmand9939]

"Somebody has to drive these cars..." - it's miserable work. Thank you Iain for your sacrifice! 😂

[@iain_tyrrell]

Someone has to do it……

[@m7dgz]

Absolute peak Aston-Martin for me. Saw one at Le Mans when they were new, an absolutely magnificent car! Were I to win the lottery, this would be where my money went!

[@iain_tyrrell]

An excellent choice. It's quite a beast and certainly has a lot of road presence.

[@Carrera90]

Your delivery has improved immeasurably since the early episodes…….. you are now a master of your crafts……automotive and presentation. Listen to you all day mate….

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@renevanderkraats3811]

I could listen to Iain open and close that door for hours. Such satisfying workmanship.

[@nigelwest3430]

Firstly if its 550bhp then its a V550, if its a V600 its 600bhp. Also the V8 coupe came after the Vantage, the Vantage was developed directly from the Virage, the V8 coupe came after as a less extreme option, the LM was a slight upgrade of the standard Vantage

[@luisbalderrama8145]

Iain, Please don't worry about going off topic. I could listen to you speak about tangential topics for hours. I love this history and ties you put into this video and I learned a tremendous amount. Thank you. Keep up the spectacular work! Best, -Luis

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- much appreciated

[@benstantay]

@@iain_tyrrellthe tyres look very old.

[@pierrerime1131]

It was my favourite car as a kid. Now, 30 years later, I was finally able to afford one. It’s a dream come true. Brilliant car. Thanks for the video, a lot of information.

[@777jones]

A million times cooler than anything Aston sells today.

[@iain_tyrrell]

I am inclined to agree with you

[@ettorebugatti9152]

So true!!!

[@matteightytwo]

A million, at the very very least. That car was so cool, in period, it was nearly an automotive category by itself

[@TABRO284]

I strongly agree.

[@eliotmansfield]

resto recreation inbound no doubt

[@MB-uw6eh]

I use to stop to look at a Vantage parked on a London street and you could tell immediately that it was a hand built car. A genuine car in other words. I watched the owner get into it and with a gentle nudge the door closed with that beautifully quiet click you hear on Tyrrell’s video. Then he fired it up. That sound! The best of British and a British symbol.

[@discovolante2585]

It's the late nineties. You have some serious money to be spent in a motorcar. You have class, You have taste and You do NOT want to look like an flashy show-off. You buy an Aston Martin V8 Vantage V600 Le Mans. What a way to go. What a car. Incredible. A true Aston from Newport Pagnell. A car which engine is BUILT by a person and not just been "inspected" by one...Hand built bodypanels and interior.....Raw power in an old fashioned package. For a car person who tries to find a way to buy an Aston DB7, this is the ultimate. The last REAL Aston Martin. A brute in a suit. Great video. Great car.

[@Hab1tual1nfamy31]

Taking your scenario into account, I would choose either this or a Bentley Continental R

[@MadAntz970]

I recall during the late 90's when we had one of many petrol shortages etc poodling round the M25 near Surrey, when one of these beasts in dark blue came flying past us in lane 3. Sounded like a low flying Spitfire!!!

[@seanmonaghan1477]

What a pleasurable watch these films are! That little aside regarding the upside down ford indicator lights had me chuckling, and it's details like this that lift this channel above all the others. Iain doesn't take himself too seriously or claim to know everything (though he clearly does!) and he wears his expertise so modestly and lightly! He's just a delight to watch and listen to. How I'd love to own such a car! Half the fun would be taking it to Tyrell's for a service and a chat. And how good must it be to work to work in his shop? I bet his workforce all love him. Maybe he'll take me on as an apprentice - as an enthusiastic 56 year old! Love the channel and keep these gems coming. Nobody does it better!!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@cencio_1976]

Thanks god there’s going to be a part 2. I could watch hours of footage about this gorgeous car. Thanks Iain

[@Zilla__man]

That mustang steering wheel gets me every time 😂

[@MrHaun]

Ford really did use that wheel in a lot of vehicles. Trucks, Vans, Crown Victoria, Mustang lol.

[@darnoldie]

That wheel was in my 1992 Taurus and my 1996 E250 van.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Really? Wow. It got around. Thanks!

[@abecks8093]

Yep! A Ford staple!

[@lonestranger]

@@iain_tyrrell Not that you'd do this, but if you removed the oval AM badge from it you'd surely find an embossed Ford logo.

[@joelsmith9311]

Wow, soft close doors achieved through precision engineering rather than electric motors - epic. 👌🏼

[@daniel2001]

One of my all time favourite cars. The restrained brutishness of the styling just tickles me in all the right places, and the very idea of a twin supercharged V8 is just silly enough to be wonderful.

[@markdavies4864]

Thank you Iain for another of your expert guided tours around an evocative car. As you explained, Aston Martin were already starting to share parts with other Ford group products on the lead up to the formation of Ford's Premier Automotive Group in or around 1999. The heater controls in this Aston are the same as on my 1993 Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign (part number DBC11817)!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Brilliant- thank you too!

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

Long ago I did bonded car delivery. I had the fortunate occasion to take a late '70s series 3(?) V8 from Frisco to Connecticut. It was such a wonderful vehicle for that, the long journey where one could 'open the sails' and let her rip. I have been an Aston Martin guy since...

[@srodigital]

When I first ever saw those two superchargers in that V8 Aston Martin installation in a photograph, it was an instant feeling of disbelief how large they were against the size of the engine, and I still have the same reaction. A great symbol of brute force and power. From driving Jaguar XJR's and XKR's, you can't beat supercharger whine as an indicator that you're driving something special. Thanks Iain, can't wait for part two.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Yes indeed- a real sense of occasion!

[@tomtht3355]

Another splendid video from ‘The Guru’ 👌🏻😎

[@iain_tyrrell]

How kind - thank you very much! 🙌

[@tomtht3355]

@@iain_tyrrell Most welcome Sir, thank you for taking the time to produce your channel. It’s very much appreciated. 👍🏻

[@hamishcruden7623]

Great video, Im a fan of using the parts bin, it makes the AM more interesting in some ways.

[@Omnihil777]

Noooo, I wanna watch part 2 now! You're killing me. The 1886-onward Vantage V8 is my favorite car of all times, since I've seen it as a kid in the Bond movie. I got a large soft spot for these later ones, too, especially for these dual supercharger ones. Plus these wonderful knowledgeable videos from this guy, Iain Tyrrell, you know, that guy who's running around like a maniac tuning carburetors with a screwdriver and a garden hose left and right ;)

[@Terraceview]

Thank you so much Iain, one of my favorite cars ever! What a beauty and so much more Aston than anything today.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Pleasure- thank you!

[@calleskoga3572]

Same door handle as my 1998 Ford Scorpio. And easier to source spare parts in the future. Cheers from an Aston Martin owner in Sweden.

[@sch0neDK]

Thank you Tyrrell. I so much enjoy following your channel 🙂

[@iain_tyrrell]

And thanks to you for watching! Always appreciated.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you indeed!

[@roadwarrior144]

OMG. MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE ASTON MARTIN EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Delighted to bring you your favourite, but now everyone's going to want theirs covered. 🤣

[@paulelverstone8677]

@@iain_tyrrell Maserati Khamsin please... :o)

[@roadwarrior144]

@@iain_tyrrell​​⁠ Alas, the trials and tribulations of being what I refer to as a “KZbin-ist.” Seriously though, thank you for your content. Also, those door handles came from a Ford Crown Victoria!

[@cam001nz]

Agreed!frm NZ

[@hectorsantiago5350]

Mine too!!

[@institutmorningkiss]

Iain, I was having a really nasty sunday. And then your V600 review appeared. Thank you so much for turning my day around 😊

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you indeed!

[@oldbenz3123]

Lovely video Iain. Just to pick up on one point: the Vantage was not in fact a development of the similarly bodied albeit less pumped up non-supercharged V8. The V550 Vantage came first in 1993 and the V8 followed in 1996. I was lucky enough to have a V550 for a few years twenty years ago. It was beautifully made but (for me) a little difficult to control in the wet. I have no problem with sensibly chosen parts bin stuff. Ferrari and Maserati back in the day constantly had their hands in the Fiat part pin. As this has the 550 engine it still has the 6 speed box. The 600s had sixth blanked off.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for that

[@richardkeith5521]

Thank you Ian I always enjoy watching your videos. Being an Aston fan I am fortunate enough to own a 1997 V8 Coupe and it was very pleasing to hear your complimentary remarks about them and the fact that you looked after one. For the record 101 were built in total. I visited the factory at Newport Pagnell in the ‘90s and saw these cars being built. The noise in the factory was horrendous with all the hammering of metal going on, but visiting the engine shop and meeting the engine builders, who took the time to show and explain their work was very special indeed. By the way the front indicator lenses are from Porsche. Richard

[@alisonleaman333]

How many, if any, V8 Coupes were Manual & RHD...? Also, does it feel as big to drive as it looks..? Thanks !

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks Richard- I personally like the V8 coupe a lot

[@richardkeith5521]

My understanding is that most of the cars were built as automatics with RHD but I can’t give build figures broken down as some were for overseas buyers. The Heritage Centre of the A M Owners Club I’m sure could be very helpful in that regard. Driving the car - yes it’s certainly different to everyday motoring. It’s not a car for taking to the shops. It is a big car but it’s forte is motorway/dual carriageway roads where it seems to shrink around you & the legal speed limit is achieved very quickly It’s just a wonderful experience driving something different & that it’s been hand built in England ( with some quirks). The smell of leather is intoxicating .As with this type of car, the south of France becons, travelling in style! 😎

[@tinnarsmoat]

​​​@@alisonleaman333there weren't any V8 Coupes produced with manual transmissions. One has been converted at a later date (not by AML) but I haven't driven it. The four speed automatic works well in my opinion.

[@simonelliott5956]

An Aston Martin with more gravitas than today’s models have. Great video as always, can’t wait for part two!

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Phwaor... That door action is worth the price of admission on its own. I'd get goosebumps every time I opened and closed the door. I'd be prepared to buy the whole car, just to have that in my life.

[@Lotusvvc]

Iain. Yet another great video - thanks. I identified the internal door release handle as being the same as on my XJ-S - I was chuffed with myself - but pleased to know now that it goes all the way back to the Series 1 XJ cars. I’m looking forward to the video of you diagnosing the noise in the engine bay of the Aston - the more that I see you working and how you go about it the more I enjoy it. Please continue with your great explanations and keep the videos coming - they are a firm fixture on my Sunday evenings! Peter

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you Peter- much appreciated

[@paultruckle4456]

The parts bin interior reminds me of my tvr Griffith. This has single mirrors from a Citroen and the switch gear from a vauxhall cavalier.

[@CX06]

A point of interest - the V6 which formed the basis of the Aston V12 was originally used in the Mazda MX-3, a tiny 1.8 engine with 130hp cakled the K-Series. The Ford Duratec was a development of this engine.

[@kevinmanns7170]

This is the V8 V600...It has nothing to do with the V12 whatsoever...Why are you even mentioning the V12 ?

[@bobrose7900]

Wow! The way that door operated was more than impressive! Great video and beautiful lines.

[@limsolo]

Looks like a Delanair Mk IV HEVAC panel out of a late model Jaguar XJ40 Mr. Tyrrel, great car and great review thank you.

[@iangillett2488]

I was lucky back in the 90's to visit Newport Pagnall on many occasions. It was amazing to see flat Aluminium sheets been hand formed into various body panels, the engines hand built, then having the builders plaque attached. The other amazing thing at the time was the customer build list on the wall, which seemed to have a large percentage going to a certain Sultan. A different era.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for that. A different era indeed!

[@sebastianstrojny4534]

Great video! Very interesting details of this model's and generally Aston Martin's history and the way it was engineered. I'm also glad you mentioned the polish aspect of Aston Martin, which was our engineer Tadeusz Marek! 🙂 I'm waiting for more. All the best!

[@porkster5924]

Fabulous car and worthy of the AM badge. The opening and closing of the door is just sublime level. Fantastic video yet again Iain and looking forward to part 2

[@max.zelinski]

spending overview of this beautiful V8 Vantage, thank you, Ian!

[@ruudmobile6726]

My alltime favourite... saw one in the flesh once... made quite an impression.

[@iain_tyrrell]

I bet it did. They are quite something, aren't they?

[@maidenthemetalhead]

I remember riding along in a V550 Vantage for charity and I remember distinctively the sheer torque of that engine. Definitely had the jekyll and hyde factor 😊

[@psjasker]

If there was a Royal Family of Automotive Technicians Iain would be the King

[@wolfdog7265]

Those interior buttons and vents came over quite familiar to me. So did the second indicator glasses. 😂 Besides that quirky stuff that, for that amount of money, makes a grown man’s toes curl and raise an eyebrow or two it is a stunning car. I like the colour. Bearing (s) accumulated moisture and corroded through moving the car around or starting and not warming up the engine properly? If one of these has gone bad there’s a chance that they’re all affected and prone to failure. But what am I telling you……? Thanks for showing this beauty!

[@iain_tyrrell]

All will be revealed in the next video!

[@andyfairchild2383]

My dream car back in the day and it probably still is now. Brutal and beautiful in the one package.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Exactly!

[@chuggies]

The heater box / ductwork requires a rebuild but I’m sure you have noticed and notified the owner. That could be a time consuming job as I suspect the dash will need to come out. Pinnacle Aston Martin for me. A friend’s father had one and took me out in it, a 550 with the upgrade pack on it. I will never forget that passenger ride, so comfortable too! Another great video.

[@jeremyfdavies]

That door… you could say it’s pinkie perfection 😂 Another great episode. BTW, the off-piste comments are excellent, gives everything so much more flavour.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks Jeremy - so glad you enjoyed it.

[@stephenhenion8304]

I remember all those rides in my Sprites, Minis, and VDUBS as I tried to ID the "Source" of the problem. Thanks again Iain!!

[@jeremyrigden9200]

OMG, my all-time number one, now in my seventies friends of my parents had a couple DB6 mk1 and later mk2, the first time ide been in a car at 100mph, I can remember it as if it were yesterday 57 years ago. Oh well keep doing the Lotto, thanks Ian for making my old hart pump a tad quicker. 😃

[@rotatoryrotisserie3619]

Drof were actually a high-end manufacturer of indicators and sun visor mirror components in period, Iain. Surprised you didn't know 😉 Beautiful car!

[@iain_tyrrell]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with them and we've seen the Italian marques make wide use of similar components too.

[@rotatoryrotisserie3619]

Absolutely. If it flashes, it flashes. It also liberates funds for the juicy bits that make the real difference 👌

[@rafaelsays175]

There is no other car that even remotely looks like this Aston. What a car.

[@davidcoleman1291]

Mr. Tyrrell. I agree with the previous comments. My favorite Aston Martin.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad you liked it!

[@SWR112]

What an absolute beast.

[@zephyrold2478]

Yes an even more nerdy Part 2, dont you just love it, I do.

[@virtualal]

The best version of the Vantage thanks Iain

[@TP-3000]

Oh man, this and a Lancia flaminia super sport Zagato would be my perfect 2 car garage

[@scottbailey5644]

What a beautiful piece of engineering that has aged well in my opinion. Exterior door handles are Mondeo and climate controls are not Ford. Love the front nostrils. Another fabulous watch, thanks Iain!

[@turboslag]

Magnificent, couldn't be made in any other country!! One of my very favourite cars, not many cars have twin superchargers!! And the look, just brutal finesse!!!

[@HotTakeHQ]

I made a car podcast with a best friend. Because of how cool THIS GUY is and this channel. I love it. I could listen for days

[@iain_tyrrell]

That’s lovely- thank you!

[@HotTakeHQ]

@@iain_tyrrell ♥️♥️♥️no no sir. Thank YOU! 😊 I love it all

[@stephenashby9858]

Thanks Ian. As always, I love your appreciation of all things hand made. One of my favourite Astons…👍

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too and I'm delighted to know you enjoyed it.

[@CX06]

My 2nd favourite car ever, so elegant but massively purposeful. Far nicer than any modern Aston offering. Thanks Iain!

[@WilliamMurfitt]

I’ve had the pleasure of being in this vehicle recently with this client, a fantastic vehicle presented in exceptional condition. And the owner is a wonderful person full of stories and adventures. It would be worth looking at the bonnet latch whilst it’s with you, as slightly temperamental. Hopefully just an adjustment required

[@iamplasticmonkey8176]

What a magnificent automobile! Please Ian continue sharing about it, It won’t soothe my frustration not owning one, yet I am delighted to suffer. 😅

[@anthonybrand6137]

Iain, thank you so much for sharing your in depth knowledge on this 'uincorn' Aston Martin V8 Vantage V600 Le Mans. As usual, your presentation was infomative, with a lot of history & detail, & I learned so much about this stunning car. Wish I could see one on the road, but it definitelg wont happen here in Sri Lanka! 👍👍

[@francoisguillamot1887]

One of my all time greats ! Thank you. "Vivement la suite".

[@dan3092]

Another schooling master class on fine automobilia has to be the most educational car channel on U Tube nice one Iain.

[@lourencodaarrabida]

The steering wheel comes, if my memory serves me well, from a Ford Taurus. Another fantastic video full of delicious nerdiness. Thank you Mr Tyrrell!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@andrewlawson3694]

Damm you sir I was enthralled and then it ended ! Keep the public wanting lol. Fabulous car and as always a great video, thanks Andrew

[@iain_tyrrell]

Part 2 will be along soon….

[@mikevanblommestein5726]

What a beautiful vehicle

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I was going to post the same comment!

[@murraydowie7032]

Stunning car Iain. Also very interesting Aston Martin history. Thank you.

[@classicraceruk1337]

What a beautiful cool car, even the paintwork is class.

[@iannorth5958]

Great content as always. I prefer the looks of the V550 to be honest but having said that, what a fantastic car. Looking forward to part 2

[@csnelling4]

Thank you Iain !!! All that knowledge , wow. I love your videos they are so laid back and relaxing keep them coming Sir , Looking forward to part two of this video and thank you again Iain 😊🥃🥃

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@fishbert17]

This car is from the tail end of the period where I loved Aston Martins. A good looking car despite the, in my opinion, slightly questionable nostrils. Still very handsome overall though

[@josephkelly4893]

Amazing video Ian, thanks to you and the owner for sharing this beast with us. Those intake nostrils are so menacing, what a machine.

[@iain_tyrrell]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@Saarngittik1967]

The first V12 of AM was initially installed on the DB7 Vantage in 1999, do not forget it !

[@michealofloinn2539]

Already looking forward to pt.2 Thanks once more Ian.

[@Rover200Power]

I still have the Top Gear magazine where they tested this. It just looked muscular and like a beast of a car. As a kid I was smitten.

[@reneleeuwenkamp3456]

I think you are one of the best mechanic's in the worold of classic cars,

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

Haven’t watched this channel 4 a while… forgot how good it is…!!! 👍😊💥

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That is just a gorgeous Aston! I cannot wait for part Two!! I throughly enjoyed watching that over my breakfast 🤭

[@stevennazar2102]

Another wonderful video showing another beautiful classic car.😊I could quite happily walk around that workshop all week.🤩🤩🤩

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@RedLP5000S]

Gorgeous, gorgeous automobile. 1999 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is my all time favorite Aston. Brilliant video.

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

All the part sharing, ties and relationships. So much I don't know but learning.

[@commandertopgun]

Tyrell great video as ever, love your classic workshop & stunning exotic cars, thanks for sharing/posting/ & the Aston Martin v8 vantage v600 is on my bucket list for 2024, I now can afford almost any car I desire or would love to own.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@keithgarland3404]

Lots of history, great british car, love the variety of vehicles you show.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you, I really appreciate it. I try to show a little bit of everything, though as I keep saying, it very much depends on what comes into the workshop. Hopefully there's something for everyone.

[@chosenone5417]

just wow !! look at this beautiful machine.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad you liked it - thanks for watching.

[@bogatron69]

I love how it has an early 90's Ford sedan sterring wheel.

[@samharvey6194]

Love the look of these Aston Martin's so cool

[@yebo56]

So cool. And such a chasmic advance over the (slightly dull) Virage of the day.

[@TheEarlofK]

Fantastic to see the Aston Martin V8 Vantage V600 Le Mans on the channel, almost a 'unicorn' Aston as far as I am concerned, never having seen one in the flesh. Definitely worthy of two videos. As to the parts bin raid, I'm not surprised at the Ford parts, but strange that they would use BMW heating controls.

[@ruutbianchi4358]

Very interesting video. I don't know if I can find it beautiful, more special and brutal. I like the V8 Vantage more and the DBS was my all-time favourite, already since I was a teenager. Always nice to hear the history and background. Looking forward to part #2, especially how Iain is able to locate the origin of the noise and faulty bearing! Please continue with this pleasant videos Iain!👍

[@darthvaper6745]

My dream car since I was in my 20s. I'm 48 now

[@iain_tyrrell]

Don't stop dreaming.

[@darthvaper6745]

@@iain_tyrrell well, I did drive the regular V8 Vantage from that era Nso close enough

[@JamesDare-w9l]

I'm 46 and this style V8 vantage was my dream car when I was a kid looking at the observer book of cars and all the car magazines

[@scottleech9571]

By far the best automotive fixing channel on youtube.

[@terrazzo]

This is the way I look at it, my 1990’s Ford Escort I owned had Aston Martin buttons on the dash. 😐

[@iain_tyrrell]

That is the BEST way. 👏

[@iain_tyrrell]

Well said!

[@rickhaiman9904]

That car is absolutely Beautiful, Thank You Tyrrell Great Episode. When you were showing the dash and the A/C vents, I saw pieces of the infamous silicone foam used as insulation in automktive A/C syatems stuck in the vents. This is a Health Hazard big time. That's the same type of foam used in the recalled CPAP machines. The folks using these were inhaling small particles of that silicone foam and its caused major health issues from various types of cancer.

[@alisonleaman333]

Nice that this one is still the "basic" V550 spec. (They also did one Le Mans example with no rear seats). I've always fancied one of the standard (Not Le Mans) V550 cars, but so many have been - IMHO - mucked about with by having the V600 upgrade/s fitted years after first being made. Quite a few have also been converted from auto to manual or vice versa. And I believe those hollow five-spoke alloys are prone to cracking.

[@jamesfairmind2247]

I experienced a similarly horrible sounding rumble on my 550 Maranello but I traced it to a front pulley on the crank driving the alternator and air con belts. The pulley had a bonded rubber centre separating the crank drive to the outer drive teeth ring and it had hardend over 12 years and then separated at some point during the 112,000 otherwise trouble free miles I drove it.Rather than a £20k bill it was a £500 one. Happy days!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Phew! I bet that was a relief.

[@jamesfairmind2247]

@@iain_tyrrell Only a bit! LOL!

[@philhawley1219]

@@jamesfairmind2247 Only £500? It might have been a Fiat part!

[@adamf8335]

The V600 is my favourite car ever!!