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Mohammed
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Busted Engine
[email protected] replied to [email protected]'s topic in Engine & Ancillaries/Gearbox
I'm not an expert on engine internals or failing engines so i cant comment really on the cause of failure. I'm going to take some pictures of the failed parts and post them here to see what you guys think. Simon I agree with you 100% that i need to find the cause before attempting to go back on track with the setup i have but regardless i need a new engine. To answer your qustions Is the laminova correctly plumbed? I'm not sure but the mechanic claims it was. Before installing I asked him to call Russel Gibbons at Lotus just to make sure he has the right instructions and avoid an -
Busted Engine
[email protected] replied to [email protected]'s topic in Engine & Ancillaries/Gearbox
I'll take some pictures and post them when the engine is apart. In the meantime any suggestions on stronger internals or just a complete new built engine from a reliable source? -
Busted Engine
[email protected] replied to [email protected]'s topic in Engine & Ancillaries/Gearbox
Sorry i must have not explained the details of what happened. On the lap of the incident a few turns before I was forced to stop the car kind of stuttered mid corner/corner exit while on throttle . I thought i should come in next lap to check. 2 corners later on the pit straight under heavy acceleration i heard a pop, looked in the mirrors to the site of white smoke from the engine, a few seconds later it was on fire. I parked flicked the electrical cut off switch and went for the extinguisher. Luckily the fire died off immediately before even using the extinguisher. After cooling the car off -
The worst has happened. My engine exploded (caught on fire for a minute) at only 1500 miles on the odometer. Not sure what the cause is but it happened 5 laps after installing the triple bypass radiator and laminova oil cooler. I need a new engine any suggestions on where to source one and if possible any suggestions on stronger internals if available. I found some on Monkeywrenchracing.com but heard of a few horror stories on the lotus forum so im not sure weather to trust them or not. Any other suggestions or options are welcome.
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Thanks for the advice i'll give him a ring.
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I have been trying to source several lotus parts from B&C and it has taken over a month and half to get proper quotations and shipping quotes to Kuwait. Can anyone recommend another dealer with a higher focus on customer service especially through email. Regards Mohammed
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Anyone know what the interface cable for the newer 211 with the new dash?
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rac monolite wheels
[email protected] replied to alatif's topic in Ride/Handling/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
Thanks Bibs -
rac monolite wheels
[email protected] replied to alatif's topic in Ride/Handling/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
Hi guys any update about the lotus wheels. Are the out yet? is cost known? -
Video (Watkins Glen CMR June 1)
[email protected] replied to ww111's topic in Lotus / Motoring / Cars Chat
Guys where do you source those slicks from (either the yoko or the hoosier). -
Any chance of us getting some sort of summary notes on the technical forum since I have no way of getting there
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229 Mohammed Alsayer Kuwait Chrome Orange
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Hi Nick My main concern here in Kuwait is taking care of the car. My family was the lotus dealer back in the day and currently is the Toyota dealer. What i need is the detailed service manual (dealer manual) to understand the services required and how to go about doing them. Is it at all possible to either get a copy or have a copy sent to the ex dealer? Does lotus have or planning on selling a packaged data logger system that is somewhat plug and play showing fuel pressure, oil pressure ...etc. Where can i source slicks for the car and what brand/size do you know of that works with t
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Nick Sorry to hear the bad news, hope you get well soon