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    Atwell Haines
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    '88 Esprit/Bosch FI; '05 Elise Supercharged
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  1. Several V8 owners have experienced long warm cranking times due to marginal OEM injectors. Are the RC injectors relatively new? I'd need to research the favorite replacement V8 injector brand.
  2. The factory's quoted 'target' vacuum reading is 18hg. Is 20hg 'about' 10% more vacuum, or is it one of those logarithmic things?
  3. Second the suggestion to have a helper...saves fussing with the hoses etc. YES it is unwieldy, especially with charge cooler-equipped cars. Make room in your Swear Jar....๐Ÿ˜ฌ
  4. Could you mean the Jim Clark Commemorative Edition built for 1991? 20 made. Listen to @Sparky
  5. Are the reflectors inside the tail lights deteriorated? Doesn't sound like it. Just replace the bulbs, as stated. Buy quality LEDs. Our first set of LED bulbs caused radio interference when on. ๐Ÿคฌ We got ours from DiodeDynamics.com, they helped me walk through the selection process. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=diode+dynamic&hvadid=237380904217&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9003736&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14553571448020577206&hvtargid=kwd-391146651003&hydadcr=7466_9322225&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_9ta1qd7yt9_e
  6. I also wondered if they were BONDED to the A pillars. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ You need to pull FIRMLY. I know, I know, you don't want to risk breaking the windscreen....
  7. To further clarify: They should be pulled directly towards the center. Either --> or <--.
  8. I was told to AVOID silicone lubricants, as those will attract dirt. Instead, apply a dry lubricant made for RV (Caravan) extensions..or house windows. Available at home stores. https://www.lowes.com/pd/3-IN-ONE-3-IN-ONE-10OZ-RV-Win-and-TRCK-Dry-Lube/5000107627
  9. Awaiting Joey's multimeter test. ๐Ÿคจ EDIT: Make sure you tell us voltage AFTER 2 minutes (since that is what the dealer said).
  10. Hey Joey, Testing alternators is often performed at higher RPMs. (as in, a load test) So, they could be saying it it working....but in the idle condition it's NOT. Something else might be amiss. So, GRAB THE MULTIMETER. Report the battery voltage readings at rest; at idle; at 2000 RPM; and 2000 RPM with the lights and interior fan on HI. (Loaded) +++++++++ My anecdotal experience: Our '88 suddenly showed a low/wavering voltage while driving. (Older Esprits have a voltmeter, are you jealous?) I brought the car to an auto electric shop, and they said "the charging system is fine, the alternator is providing 70 amps"๐Ÿ˜ฎ Our Esprit has a 90 amp alternator!!!!!! ๐Ÿ˜ฌ The issue turned out simply to be a loose alternator belt. (Anybody noticed that modern belts don't squeal when loose? ) So, if your multimeter doesn't show 14.5VDC over 2000 RPM, first look at the belt's adjustment. THEN see if the alternator is putting out at idle. Original 4 cyl Valeo alternators don't... Do you have the Caddy Catera alternator fitted?
  11. My blog on side window issues is here: https://www.lotustalk.com/posts/5524522/ (The link is to a summary) Don't know if the S2 is the same (I know that S4+ is different) but it mentions the issue of adjusting (shimming) the position of the lower guides. If the segment gear pivot is the same, that may need to be freed-up and lubricated.
  12. I've seen the same effect. Blame myself for not tightening the jubilee clips. Have at them on a colder day. My leak(s) were because I could tighten the clamps about 3/4 turns each.
  13. Many owners in the USA use Redline MT-90 both in their Citroen (inboard brakes) and Renault 'boxes (outboard brakes). No issues reported. Also, put in an extra 1/2 L on the advice of Citroen experts.
  14. Shape/specs differ, even among model years... '86 - '87 HCI and '88 Bosch cars are different, for sure.
  15. Is the Lotus engine/transmission assembly considered to be "lightweight"? And who are you calling low speed??? ๐Ÿ˜„ You know what happens when we ASS-UME. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
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