mike_sekinger Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 SteveV8 prepared me a nice set of lightweight carpets in black, but initially I will run without. 2 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 25, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Getting ready to reunite the body and chassis. Wiring of the EWP and fan controller, ignition cut and downshift throttle blip to the Motec. 4 Quote 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 More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted July 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Slight challenge and looking for a sanity check. My new gearbox has a 24mmx1.5 drain plug. My gearbox oil cooler set-up from the UN1-027 has a 3/8BSP banjo with a distribution block containing the thermostat and feed union. I have been unable to find a suitable adaptor between the twp threads, so was considering having the new drain plug drilled and tapped to accept the 3/8 BSP banjo. Looking at the depths, I think it would work but looking for some other ideas or feedback. Quote 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 More sharing options...
EXCEL V8 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Is there not enough material on the distribution block to bore for a 24 x 1.5 banjo bolt? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgaloot Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 is there a location on the gearbox to drill and tap for the banjo fitting and keep the oil cooler and drain plug separate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted July 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 23 minutes ago, EXCEL V8 said: Is there not enough material on the distribution block to bore for a 24 x 1.5 banjo bolt? Pete Thanks Pete, but there is not enough material in the distribution block for that. 21 minutes ago, djgaloot said: is there a location on the gearbox to drill and tap for the banjo fitting and keep the oil cooler and drain plug separate? The gearbox is assembled and I do not want to perforate the case to create another feed for for the cooler circuit. Quote 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 More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted July 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 James Brown found a supplier of a suitable adaptor from M24x1.5 male to and extended female 3/8 BSP. Perfect result. METRIC male 1.5mm pitch x BSP fixed female extended (burnettandhillman.co.uk) 1 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 26, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Supported bracket for the gearshift cable, so no more flexing - solid as a rock. Angle of the cable bracket is adjustable to optimise the line-up with the pivot. 5 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Progress today: - Gearbox fitted and changer cable installed and checked - Rear cross member checked for clearance - Initial thoughts on location/installation for gearbox oil cooler pump. Will need another custom bracket, but there is plenty of space back there. 6 Quote 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 More sharing options...
djgaloot Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 jaw dropping cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 More brackets.... lightened version of the cable mount brackets. Measuring up for the chargecooler brackets. Going to be using the pair of threaded bosses on top of the gearbox. Happy that there is so much access clearance once everything is up together. 6 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Job done 8 2 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 Ready to reunite the body. This time tomorrow, I hope it will be resting on its wheels. 9 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Trevsked Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 You’re on fire this week Mike 🙂 Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 @Trevsked I`m wanting to start the engine very soon, so big push required 🙂 3 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 Body is resting on the chassis ! Yeehaw. 10 2 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted August 1, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 1, 2022 Body is secured on all 12 points. Pedal box is secured. Engine is fully loomed-in. Chargecooler header tank and main coolant header and overflow installed. Checking ride height at the front, prior to installing the radiator pack and front splitter. One air filter done, but I just ran out of time. 5 2 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Trevsked Posted August 1, 2022 Report Share Posted August 1, 2022 Can’t be too far away from the first start Mike? Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted August 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2022 Hoping for a first start this coming weekend. 2 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted August 5, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Getting closer: - Hydraulics connected and checked (brake, clutch and PAS) - Fuel plumbing complete and ready to accept fuel - Radiator pack ready; just need to change the OEM connector on the car side 5 2 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Popular Post Bibs Posted August 5, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Nearly there (All you need some are some flame decals) 7 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted August 10, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Slight delay due to supporting my friend Andrä Schrörs at the Osnabrück hillclimb last weekend. He placed 5th overall and 2nd in class, which was a brillant result. The radiator pack and oil coolers are now installed. Just need to check all connections and add fluids 8 Quote 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 More sharing options...
Gold FFM tomcattom Posted August 10, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Its gettign tantalisingly close to completion Apologies if you've already explained it in an earlier post in the thread, but what is the little cooler behind the rear window with the duct from the roof for? Quote Norfolk Mustard S4s #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevsked Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Good result for your friend and his car look good too. looking forward to the start of yours though. Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Looks fab mike, I think the cooler on the top is for the gearbox oil? Looking forward to ignition👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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