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  1. You could try painting them yourself but to get them resprayed properly it would cost quite a bit

    either way you would need to remove the tyres to paint them properly

    Maybe worth trying to find some silver alloys and maybe swap for the black ones?

  2. First thing I would advise is an oil flush and change the oil and filter as well.

    This usually cures the rattle if hydraulic tappets are slightly blocked with carbon build up

    Also, could be injectors rattling but this is usually somewhat quiet.

    Check also it is not timing chain/belt tensioners, etc

  3. Ooh, thats a big drive down to this area but it is worthwhile if you stay over as the New Forest is absolutely stunning.
    Was at Beaulieu yesterday for a Jaguar show and luckily the weather was superb, although there is the Motor Museum to wander around if it is rubbish weather

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  4. Hi Andy

    Hope you are stating well?

    First thing I can think of is it could be the air conditioning fan running as this would do if its switched on as the engine is started and runs to maintain the temperature.

    Try switching the AC off if it is running all the time.

    After that then I would presume it is the coolant temperature sensor that is giving a false reading

  5. The sensors do not have to be original equipment but of reputable quality which Bosch are.

    The only other thing to check is if there are exhaust leaks that are causing the sensors to run high on Lambda.
    Put a rag over the exhaust pipe with the engine running (outside in fresh air of course) and listen for any hissing which would indicate an air leak

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