LotusFella Posted November 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Do people remove the oil cooler sandwich plate in one or remove the 2 pipes and leave plate in situ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Remove the oil pipes and leave the filter housing in place. 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...
LotusFella Posted November 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 okay everything is off bar the AC compressor. Which appears to be a PITA to remove. What is the easiest way please. Thanks. okay everything is off bar the AC compressor. Which appears to be a PITA to remove. What is the easiest way please. Thanks. ignore me found this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyblackman777 Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Good luck a bit of patience is needed it’s a slow fiddly process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted December 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Does anyone know the approximate weight of the engine and gearbox. Close to getting it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Engine is approx 220Kg and the gearbox an additional 65Kg 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...
LotusFella Posted December 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 Thx. How do most people lift the engine using a hoist? Fixing points location? thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted December 4, 2021 Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 You really need to get a copy of the Service Notes. You should be reading and referencing that before jumping in. There are lifting tools that attach to the cylinder heads. You may also want to employ a balance bar to help keep the load even. 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...
LotusFella Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Thx I do have a copy and should have checked in there. Usual lazy story easier to ask on here 😂🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Does anyone have a set of those lifting brackets I could, hire/buy or borrow? thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espritv8black Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Is that young Mike S. in picture about to pull the engine with his assistant!!!!! I'm not sure my wife would help.....even if I was trapped under the engine!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Espritv8black said: Is that young Mike S. in picture about to pull the engine with his assistant!!!!! I'm not sure my wife would help.....even if I was trapped under the engine!!!!!! Hahahaha. No, that is one of my elder kids. I try and stay out of the photos if possible. 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...
Espritv8black Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Mike, me too although I did start doing some.....amateur's video's on Youtube about my cars and some repairs. Passin Gas Garage is the name. You need to have on the close caption stuff.....so that I can correct my verbal mistakes. The most looked at video are the Esprit Video's. I do it all from memory and well.......... Love the tool hanger board that you have, just makes sense!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFella Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Ok engine and gearbox now out. Clutch and fly wheel have heat spots. Fly wheel looks to have been machined at least once already. Can it be done again and should the bolt mounts have been machine down too to keep the pressure the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 PNM offer a flywheel refurbishment service. Yes, the clutch mounting needs to be machined to retain the correct step. PNMFLY918 Lotus Esprit V8 Flywheel Re-surface & Grind Service (pnmparts.co.uk) 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...
LotusFella Posted December 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 is there anywhere that sells new flywheels for the V8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Try SWLC 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...
Tim H Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 SJ Sportscars do new ones.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 32 minutes ago, Tim H said: SJ Sportscars do new ones.... Just be aware if they are re-manufactured. 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...
Tim H Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Looking at the website, new lotus are available, or alternative re-manufactured , or reground... a selection to suit your budget. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LotusFella Posted January 21 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 21 Just got the Turbos back from Turbo dynamics. Excellent job. Thx to @mike_sekinger for the recommendation 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyblackman777 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Wow look like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 Turbo Dynamics also offer several upgrade levels for those who are planning to run a little more boost. 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...
LotusFella Posted January 22 Author Report Share Posted January 22 Anyone know the nut size for the Turbos to manifold? Don’t really want to spend nearly £48 on 8 nuts! and where I can get some at a resonance cost? thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 PNME3158 Lotus Esprit Turbo To Manifold Kaylock Nut (pnmparts.co.uk) 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...
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