mike_sekinger 584 Posted April 30 Author Report Share Posted April 30 Just now, Jacques said: Looks super nice after the vapour blasting. Can it be done in situ, or is complete dismantling required? It's done in a cabinet, so the components (big or small) need to be sent away. 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 post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Mightymetro 251 Posted April 30 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 30 I think he means did you just mask it up as one unit And then blast it or strip the gearbox into parts ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted April 30 Author Report Share Posted April 30 The gearbox was sealed and then vapour blasted. It is not split for this process. 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 post Share on other sites
Jacques 920 Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 Thanks. It means it could be done in situ, if properly covered and outside. I tried a powderblasting when I bought the car, and it did help, but the nozzle was not working properly with the baking soda, and the whole courtyard was covered in white Water seems to be the better solution Kind regards, jacques Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 2 Author Report Share Posted July 2 Coincidental with Simon's birthday, the replacement rod from CP Carrillo has arrived. They have taken the adaptions necessary to clear the piston cooling jets into their design moving forward. Many thanks to Joe Sulka from JAE for being instrumental in helping to sort out a replacement rod. The engine build can now continue. 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 post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 4,222 Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 You’ll be pleased with that, Mike. I had my alloy engine block and all other alloy parts vapour blasted, and I’m very pleased with the result. Looks great, and leaves a very easy to clean surface, everything just wipes off. Shame you can’t see the engine and box, though! Quote Margate Exotics. Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 2 Author Report Share Posted July 2 That's so true. All of these lovely parts that are either inside the engine or out of sight. 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 post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 5 Author Report Share Posted July 5 All pistons installed in liners. RH bank sealed and torqued up. Clearance between cams and ARP washers confirmed. 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 post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 15 Author Report Share Posted July 15 A bit slow going with so many other things going on. Checking optimal torque based on the ARP2000 rod bolt spec. 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 post Share on other sites
Gold FFM cweeden 147 Posted July 15 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 15 @mike_sekinger when you install the liners into the other bank can you take a few pictures of the sealant (so I get an idea of how much) and also what it looks like from the underside before wiping any excess off if any sealant does show up at the bottom of the liner please? cheers -Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 19 Author Report Share Posted July 19 Bottom-end all torqued and sealed-up. 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 post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,554 Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 Looking really sweet Mike buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,363 Posted July 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 19 Looking smart @mike_sekinger - I’m guessing you used the correct sealant rather than just bollocked on a whole tube of gutter seal Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 19 Author Report Share Posted July 19 Always Loctite 5910 for sealing of all castings where oil is present. Hylomar 3400 for the liners 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 post Share on other sites
Gold FFM cweeden 147 Posted July 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 19 I don't suppose you took any pictures that show how much sealant you apply on the liners? cheers -Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 20 Author Report Share Posted July 20 @cweeden I sent you a PM. 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 post Share on other sites
tomcattom 178 Posted July 20 Report Share Posted July 20 Is there any significance to the copper colouring on the piston crowns? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 20 Author Report Share Posted July 20 These CP Carrillo forged pistons have the optional thermal crown coating and anti-friction coating on the skirts. 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 21 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 21 Top-end build and cam timing 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 post Share on other sites
AndyPG 46 Posted July 21 Report Share Posted July 21 Love the ABU collection. Real man cave. Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 21 Author Report Share Posted July 21 Hahahahaha..... yes, I'm living in the past. 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 22 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 22 Cam timing complete. Next image will be the fully dressed engine ready for install. 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 24 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 24 Sorry, I couldn't help a teaser mock-up on the twin charge-cooler set-up. Engine will be running the optimised ECU set-up for the intercooled V8 and 1 bar boost. 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 post Share on other sites
dclare 27 Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Hi Mike, Are the ali pipes from the compressor outlets single piece or do they have a join (hard to see properly from the pics)? Mine have a silicone pipe joiner which as you've seen is too close to the exhaust manifolds and the whole thing needs refabricating with a single hard pipe from the compressor to the chargecooler. Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 584 Posted July 26 Author Report Share Posted July 26 Hi Dave, They are hard-pipe. TIG welding the original end of the compressor ducts, which are formed to clear the manifolds/ex. studs. I have a large stock of raw cast compressor ducts prior to machining and finishing. Mike S 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 post Share on other sites
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