Gold FFM Sparky Posted July 13, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 I just can't tell you how excited I am to be doing these this week. 2 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Bling Posted July 13, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Engine in job I assume ? 1 Quote Long time Lotus admirer, recent owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 I’m boycotting this thread if there’s no Emira content. 1 Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM skiing Posted July 13, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Almost as fun as doing a clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted July 13, 2021 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Is that some kind of hint? 😄 1 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM skiing Posted July 13, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 haha, well, not yet. But might have you look at it at some point if you are available... looking forwards to seeing the condition of these tanks when you remove them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Sparky Posted July 13, 2021 Author Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 It's been a great day. 3 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bazza 907 Posted July 13, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 @SparkyAm I right in thinking that the Emira is exactly the same as the Esprit underneath but just different? 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted July 13, 2021 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Absolutely. They share many common components. It's why I'm buying one; I'm already tooled up. Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TAR Posted July 13, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 I thought I'd stumbled on a truly Emira free thread, but no! the evil has perforated every bastion of classic chat. Lets get back to what we really want, the lotus position, wry quips and a gin before bedtime 2 1 Quote It's getting there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 12 hours ago, Sparky said: Absolutely. They share many common components. It's why I'm buying one; I'm already tooled up. Would you believe the 4-cyl shares the same cam belt? Astonishing. 1 Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Bling Posted July 14, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Good job there @Sparky Can we not talk Lotus without mentioning the word Emira 🙃 Quote Long time Lotus admirer, recent owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Sparky Posted July 15, 2021 Author Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Car had been run on indicated empty with warning light on for some time. Those familiar with the job will know what's coming next. 2.8 bloody gallons. Fortunately the tanks were of the banjo type, so I just slightly cracked them both and went for a G&T (well, it was hot). A bit of rust debris was present - must've been the tonic. As the tanks were destined for scrap, I first chapped off as much as I could of each crossover spigot to ease removal. All of these cars have varying tolerances, necessitating various methods of removal. Generally for a TE it's OK to leave the deck in place, and I| did. LH tank came out after removing the deck strut and, of course, aft wood mounting. RH tank cleared the strut, but the ear and air intake had to be removed. RH tank wasn't yet perforated, but the owner wanted both done, which is common sense. LH tank was the culprit. Not major, but just about to get nasty. Replacement, with full-length spigots, can be irksome. RH slipped in reasonably, but LH wouldn't clear the exhaust tower. Fortunately I just managed to squeeze it past after removing the exhaust cam cover. No engine mountings were harmed during this movie. FInally replaced balance pipe and hoses (more petrol) , and fuel filter. All fittings/panels replaced, job done! Or so I thought. Ran it round the block for a test as he wants me to do some steering bits, and the car spluttered and died, fortunately on the downhill to my manor, so I coasted back on to the drive. A quick test showed seized fuel pump (no great surprise). Fortunately I had a known good used one on the shelf, so threw that on, and all is good again. One last thing: Emira! 6 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Bling Posted July 15, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Great job @Sparky and thanks for the photos but.......🥴 3 minutes ago, Sparky said: One last thing: Emira! 1 Quote Long time Lotus admirer, recent owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian43 Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 nice job on the photos. I am on my third Esprit and two out of the three have required tank changes, its a common problem I would say. C43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted July 15, 2021 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 It certainly is. I probably do 2 or 3 a year, mostly G-cars, but a few earlier Stevens are now failing. Latest one I've done so far is 1992. To be fair, 30 years on a tank is pretty good! Emira. 2 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Stone Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Evira? Quote But remember one thing: don't lose your head to a woman that'll spend your bread: Lotus Turbo Esprit (89-11); Lotus Esprit GT3 (12-14): Lotus Evora S (14-17); Lotus Esprit V8 SE "UK Last 15" (18-...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM tomcattom Posted July 15, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Sparky said: It certainly is. I probably do 2 or 3 a year, mostly G-cars, but a few earlier Stevens are now failing. Latest one I've done so far is 1992. To be fair, 30 years on a tank is pretty good! Emira. Waiting for the new tanks for my 1995 car. Not really looking forward to the job a whole lot... Quote Norfolk Mustard S4s #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Nice job Sparky as always, it always makes me smile at how much pleasure you get from working on these beasts. Keep up the good work fella 👍🏻 Dave 1 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choppa Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Given you've replaced more tanks than most, is there much of a difference in materials, fabrication, and even sizing between the various ones available? Asking for a friend who thinks he's likely to have to get this job done sometime soon on an S3. Quote Normally Aspirated - and lovin' it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotushiast Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Who is the manufacture of this tanks. Good job! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted July 16, 2021 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Choppa said: Given you've replaced more tanks than most, is there much of a difference in materials, fabrication, and even sizing between the various ones available? Asking for a friend who thinks he's likely to have to get this job done sometime soon on an S3. 1 hour ago, lotushiast said: Who is the manufacture of this tanks. Good job! Thanks. Hey Colin! I tend to judge them by function rather than form. Pretty much a given that any new tanks will outlast us lot, so I'm happy with tanks supplied by SJ Sportscars. They're a small percentage smaller, which makes them easier to fit, and they're ally, so job's a good 'un. They might not be the prettiest, but you won't be looking at them ever again. If you want amazing workmanship, I believe a guy calling himself Axminster ( @Chillidoggy will confirm/correct ) makes some stunning quality stuff out of stainless, but last time I enquired there was a pretty long wait, and he might not even be doing them any more. I hope your friend finds this informative... 😉 1 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Long term strategy for fuels here in Canada is shaping up with a focus on reduced carbon intensity, with climate change driving the issue. Seems likely we may see higher percentages of ethanol in the petrol blends as consequence so I fancy building the fuel system with some further concerns for corrosion, preferring stainless over aluminum for the tanks. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Sparky Posted July 16, 2021 Author Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I hear ya, but still believe I'll be dust before any of the ones I've fitted will corrode! And if not, well, you'll need to visit a care home to redeem the warranty. And then I'll come back and haunt you, muhahaha. 1 2 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 My tanks were made by Axminster Specialist Panels, guy’s name is Andy. Not cheap, but quality like I’ve not seen before. I’m not sure whether they are still available, however. Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.