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- Birthday 04/08/1966
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Name
Tim H
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Car
LOTUS ESPRIT V8 GT, Chevette 2.0 16v, Astra 1.8 16v
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Derbyshire
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Resurrection and development of V8 Project GT1
Tim H replied to mike_sekinger's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
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Resurrection and development of V8 Project GT1
Tim H replied to mike_sekinger's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
Looks fab mike, I think the cooler on the top is for the gearbox oil? Looking forward to ignition👍 -
Hi, I have had Falkens fitted on the front for some years, I have been highly satisfied with them especially the wear rate, grip and steering feel is good in the dry, I have been satisfied with them in the wet.
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I always use a trickle charger , always connected when in the garage....keeps the battery in top condition, I have had one battery last up to 8-9 years, when upon start up it is as if its a new battery. I use a trickle charger on all my cars.
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Just to follow up on this subject. I had judder on hill starts and was interested on other owners experience. I have now replaced the clutch with a exchange unit, also a new flywheel and slave cylinder. On the level and in transit the clutch is nice and lighter to use , all gears are easy to select, But I still get judder on hill starts, its not as bad but not a clean pick up as I would expect. The old flywheel has the hot spots which I have seen from other owners who have loaded up pictures. I asked the question to a old lotus service / mechanic, his reply was they all do it....??
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Hi Chris, Looking good, which option did you go for the Clutch and flywheel? Thanks Tim
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Looking at the website, new lotus are available, or alternative re-manufactured , or reground... a selection to suit your budget.
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SJ Sportscars do new ones....
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Hi Trev, I have owned a V8 for 17 years and can say it has been reliable and a real joy to drive. As with any car, if it is driven and maintained correctly it will be fine. Do the homework and checks and if you can get a specialist would be a bonus. Enjoy the hunt to Esprit ownership👍😁
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Esprit servicing and repair in the East Midlands?
Tim H replied to Essex Metallic's topic in Esprit Chat
Hi, Gavin at Unit 4 service has looked at my V8 before, 10 years main dealer experience.... -
I used Magnecor plug leads and I would recommend them, I would also consider the crank sensor, such a cheap replacement and has made a difference to cold starting and does not jump anymore. It only jumped odd times but replacing the sensor seems to have resolved this issue. Enjoy the drive👍
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I am surprised how thin the wires are compared to other crank sensors on the other cars I have... and they have no insulation around them either like the others.... also I think the same for the oil temp sensor on the sump plug....
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Thanks Mike appreciated.....
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Can anyone tell me where does the crank sensor connector wiring go to, I thought my sensor had gone due to not starting no fuel / spark, I have moved the wiring slightly / checking the connection on the crank sensor and the car started so I think the wire has a bad connection broke within the wire so it needs replacing and I wish to replace the whole length. Thanks for the advice , appreciated....
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Brilliant racer, his book only here for the beer is a good read about his early days racing for Vauxhall (Bill Blydenstein) Gregor his son still races a firenza and has loaded some old footage of Gerry and big bertha on youtube... good times👍