Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted July 28, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 That long shaft bits all wrong chap - it should be in two bits. Not a problem though - I’m more than happy to send you the correct part on receipt of the faulty one 👍 2 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 31, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Cam covers had been painted inside and out, so the baffles had to be stripped, have the paint removed and then the covers drilled and tapped to re-secure. Cam covers then sealed so the top-end is now secured. 3 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...
mike_sekinger Posted August 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Loomed-up and ready to be dropped in. 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...
mike_sekinger Posted August 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Time to start work on the car in readiness to accept the engine. Re-fresh the main coolant rad. and add the chargecooler rad up-front. New oil cooler pipes and routing of chargecooler pipes under the car. 1 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 January 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Engine finally installed and ready for plumbing of chargecoolers 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...
mike_sekinger Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 We are introducing the later style gearchange mechanism into this MY97 car. The main coolant hard-pipes that run through the backbone where adapted for the later style changer in order to provide clearance for the wider mechanism. As a result of keeping the early coolant hard-pipes, the gear master unit needed to be modified to provide the clearance between them. Luckily, Andrä (SMG Racing) was able to come up with a nice solution of cutting the bolt/nut heads and TIG welding them accurately in place. The result are pretty smart: 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...
mike_sekinger Posted April 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Easter weekend to get Simon's chargecooled V8 up and running. Gearchanger installed and finalising the plumbing for the chargecoolers. The feed and return to the coolant rad. will exit on the left hand side and join to the hardpipes that will run under the car. 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...
mike_sekinger Posted April 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 Hardpipes installed and everything connected up. 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 May 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Rebuilt with new fuel pumps - rails have pressure. 10 ltrs of Millers run-in oil and we have oil pressure. video-1620583523.mp4 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 May 15, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 15, 2021 OIl and fuel pressures established Finally had a chance to go for starting today. Caught first time which is always nice. video-1621081038.mp4 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...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted May 15, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 15, 2021 All dry underneath. No weeping or leaks from any joints or couplings. Gearbox, road test and then finally the chargecooler plumbing. video-1621087507.mp4 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 September 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Been held back on some parts, but we have the chargecoolers all plumped-in and functional. Some road testing today although the revs are held back due to the run-in. I do admit that the system does not have the elegance of the ProAlloy set-up, but this system was created many years ago and functions very well. 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...
drdoom Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Looks well engineered and executed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted October 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Ordered and received some alternative oil seals to attempt the "Double seal" approach for the weeping RH driveshaft. Although these are slimmer in width, the inner will need to be installed a bit deeper but the measurements look promising. Slightly tightened the inner seal spring and remove the outer. Hopeful for a good outcome later today. 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...
mike_sekinger Posted October 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Well that seems to have worked nicely. It`s still dry after a short road test. 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...
cweeden Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Can you keep a note of the parts you use, this is going to be interesting to a lot of us if it works. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted October 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 The part# is TC42X58X7 TTO I sourced mine from Netherlands - Company called ABF Bearings Original hint came from Gary Sharville, how faced the very same issues. Good job Gary ! 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...
andyblackman777 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Mike why did you remove the outer spring seal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyblackman777 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Mike why did you remove the outer spring seal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Hi Andy, The inner seal is wet, meaning that the lip is lubricated. The outer seal is essentially dry, so the lip could get burnt if the spring was retained and applied pressure to the surface. That was my thinking 🙂 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...
andyblackman777 Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Good idea. Thanks Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 More road testing. WhatsApp Video 2021-11-01 at 15.04.08.mp4 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...
mike_sekinger Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Still running-in the engine, so still limited on revs and boost. WhatsApp Video 2021-11-01 at 15.07.51_Trim (2).mp4 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 January 27 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 27 Covid has been/continues to be such a pain. Simons car was finally collected today, so making its way back home to the UK 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...
Gold FFM Escape Posted January 28 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 28 I somehow missed this thread. But I do remember the car when we visited in October. Great work, I'm sure Simon will be very happy! Filip Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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