free hit
counters
Oh Bugger It!.... - Engine/Ancilliaries - The Lotus Forums - Official Lotus Community Partner Jump to content


IGNORED

Oh Bugger It!....


Recommended Posts

Hi Gents,

A few weeks ago, I had a turbo failure while travelling along the Autobahn. On close inspection, the impellor has disintegrated. The resultant fragments look to have caused the compressor side to seize and the shaft snapped....

... I was worried about the ingestion of the foreign matter, but all plugs looked to be in good health and there were many metal parts that had been captured in my pre-throttle collector. I was encouraged and though that maybe I had gotten away with any serious damage. The engine was still running smoothly when I diagnosed the turbo failure.

DSCF0052.jpg

Anyway, I pressed on with replacement hybrid turbos from R&B here in Germany. After several days of swearing and general hardship, the car was back together and ready for an oil flush and coolant bleed.

The car started first time and settled into a good idle..... then to my horror, I noticed that the

Edited by mike_sekinger

1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear)

1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Upgrade today to remove Google ads and support TLF.
  • Replies 125
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Mike absolutley gutted for you mate :) your engine bay is fantastic along with the

the rest of the cars looks, hope you get it.. all i can say is gutted :)

Have a cold one, relax and look forward to getting her back on the road :yes

danny.

A

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I feel your pain Mike. What a miserable and frustrating situation to find oneself in.

If I was over the pond, I'd buy you a bitter and lend moral support. Keep us posted on the plan/progress.

Craig

2001 Esprit V8

1985 911 Carrera converted to 1974 RSR IROC race car

1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS350 convertible (goes fast and straight - limited handling!)

www.hollowayperformance.com

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks guys... two bottles of red and I

1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear)

1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Shit Mike, I know how you feel! How many miles were on the engine?

May: DON'T hit it with a hammer!

Clarkson: Why?

May: Cause it's the tool of a pikey.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sorry to hear that Mike, I just heard my gearbox needs a rebuild so I know how you feel .....

Edited by fmxa
Paddle Faster, I hear Banjos!
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The engine has just 22K miles on it - and only 2K miles since all of modification work.

My fear is that I brought about the failure, since I had been having problems changing the exhaust heat shields recently. The only plausable reason for the turbo disintegration is that something got into the inlet side during the work... perhaps one of the large washers...... it is painful to think about my oversight in not

1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear)

1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Mike,

I'm sorry to hear about the need for a re-build. I hope the promise of the up-rated pistons and higher boost makes it worth while in the end.

Regards,

Peter.

The engine has just 22K miles on it - and only 2K miles since all of modification work.

My fear is that I brought about the failure, since I had been having problems changing the exhaust heat shields recently. The only plausable reason for the turbo disintegration is that something got into the inlet side during the work... perhaps one of the large washers...... it is painful to think about my oversight in not

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest Troy Halliday

Mike tell me this is not on my GT1 replica :crybaby:

I am realy gutted for you mate, as most people know I love that car and had I had the money when you contemplated selling it I would have snapped it up. I hope you get it all sorted soon mate.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Did you buy the car new ? What year is it? The cost of a rebuild plus the cost of the car plus any other costs minus the eventual resale value divided by the number of months you owned it will (I bet) give a smaller figure than the same mathematics for a similar priced car (say a Jaguar XJ or even a Merceded E class V6) Small consolation, I know, but consolation nonethe less. I have felt your pain many times and so you have my empathy rather than sympathy....Good luck....By the way, if you are going for 500 Bhp, has your gearbox input shaft (good for 300 in factory original form) been upgraded? If not, I know an expert.....

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The car will be heading back to Mike Haines Racing to be sorted out. Having discussed it with Mike, we decided that it would be best and he still retains a great deal of pride in the work done so far.

Hopefully, we

1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear)

1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica

Link to comment
Share on other sites

We are living about 10Km South West of Landsberg - just inside Ost Allg

1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear)

1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I was gutted for you when I read what you had to say. I hope everything is fine after changing the cylinders.

My car has now done 58k and I'm always waiting and wondering if and when I'll need it. Hence the worry I had over the right bank popping problem I have.

It's amazing how paranoid these beasts can make you feel lol!

All the best mate,

John

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Gold FFM
...It's amazing how paranoid these beasts can make you feel !

All the best mate,

John

yes; ...you say it,

by the way, -Mike i can now understant why we could not see you on the road.... :crybaby:

i hope to hear some good news, and maybee to see this legendary car in real.

best wishes !!! :)

*********************************************************************

to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity..

*********************************************************************

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks again fellas.

I

1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear)

1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Gold FFM
Thanks again fellas.

...Hopefully, I

*********************************************************************

to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity..

*********************************************************************

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Okay - here is the latest update:

The car is now scheduled for a full top and bottem-end rebuild at the hands of Ramspott and Brandt, here in Germany. They have great experience in rebuilding the V8 engine and I feel confident in their ability to deal with the cars special requirements.

The plan is to strip down and assess the damage, before commencing on a rebuild with forged pistons and fresh bearings etc. I am hoping to receive a photo update in the progress and promise to post images as the work gets underway.

The car will also benefit from their radiator upgrade along with a few additional tweeks suggested by me. All being well, the car would be ready towards the end of July.

More info as it happens.....

Cheers,

1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear)

1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Okay - here is the latest update:

The car is now scheduled for a full top and bottem-end rebuild at the hands of Ramspott and Brandt, here in Germany. They have great experience in rebuilding the V8 engine and I feel confident in their ability to deal with the cars special requirements.

The plan is to strip down and assess the damage, before commencing on a rebuild with forged pistons and fresh bearings etc. I am hoping to receive a photo update in the progress and promise to post images as the work gets underway.

The car will also benefit from their radiator upgrade along with a few additional tweeks suggested by me. All being well, the car would be ready towards the end of July.

More info as it happens.....

Cheers,

Nice to hear it will be repaired, but hopefully the bill is ok as well ...

- Nulla tenaci invia est via -

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Gold FFM

Mike no panic, you can sometimes (bills for smal budgets) pay with parts on a "exchange basis".

"R&B" is not the cheapest way at all, but they have a comunity behind... .

We will watch out the R&B -pictures from workplace page...

god luck to you!

*********************************************************************

to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity..

*********************************************************************

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

Well, the car is ready to be

Edited by mike_sekinger

1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear)

1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Following my decision to recover the car to the UK, it was time get the AA involved.

AA arranged the services of a company called

Edited by mike_sekinger

1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear)

1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


Upgrade today to remove Google ads and support TLF.


×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking " I Accept ", you consent to our use of cookies. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.