Gold FFM skiing Posted April 19, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 That is brilliant - working on these cars is like an archaeological dig... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bibs Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 1 2 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...
snowrx Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 25 cent UJ spacers are the cheapest parts on the car, whatever the exchange rate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bazza 907 Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Makes cents but still disappointing if he paid top dollar for it 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 The $1 driveshaft is focked after removing the UJ’s today so heading out to the scrap heap! All three parts have had it unfortunately as the splines are worn where the nut wasn’t torqued up. 2 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, LOTUSMAN33 said: The $1 driveshaft is focked after removing the UJ’s today so heading out to the scrap heap! All three parts have had it unfortunately as the splines are worn where the nut wasn’t torqued up. Thats annoying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Yes it was rather but at least I’m slowly finding all the problems, I managed to get a secondhand good one for £70 which wasn’t bad with perfect UJ’s so that’ll do as they say 😉 2 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 Posted July 8, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 Time for an update as been busy on the Esprit although the basic refurb has turned into a nigh on restoration now with the budget blown 🙄🙂 The bodywork has taken a fair amount of work converting to domestic spec but come out well, colour flatting and buffing still to do along with a repaint of capping rails, Bootlid, roof and rear valance to action next. Engine is all done and carbs rebuilt ready for the accelerator pumps to be set up on my rig. The chassis is ready to receive after I finish renewing some wiring and all engine connectors which were looking tired. Gearbox is done ready to mate to the new clutch, lightened flywheel and new input bearing. The input shaft has been resleeved restoring to as new condition. All the suspension items are refurbed ready to install as well. Dave 10 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, LOTUSMAN33 said: Time for an update as been busy on the Esprit although the basic refurb has turned into a nigh on restoration now with the budget blown 🙄🙂 The bodywork has taken a fair amount of work converting to domestic spec but come out well, colour flatting and buffing still to do along with a repaint of capping rails, Bootlid, roof and rear valance to action next. Engine is all done and carbs rebuilt ready for the accelerator pumps to be set up on my rig. The chassis is ready to receive after I finish renewing some wiring and all engine connectors which were looking tired. Gearbox is done ready to mate to the new clutch, lightened flywheel and new input bearing. The input shaft has been resleeved restoring to as new condition. All the suspension items are refurbed ready to install as well. Dave Looks great Dave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Engine back in from above as planned which was pretty easy even on a sloping drive, mind I did enlist the help of the boss to assist on the lift while I guided it down. Gearbox next then connect it all up. 🙂 9 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Nice job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 Posted July 10, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 Gearbox in with all gears easily achieved thanks to a complete new set of bushes right upto the lever and a new cross gate cable with mod kit. Still loads to do but slowly ticking things away from the list 🙂 5 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 I've eaten my dinner off dirtier things than that 2 Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 With how cheaply some of the bodges have been done, I'm surprised at the PO using what amounted to $1 on the drive shaft. I'm sure he could have found some greenery from the garden that wouldn't have cost anything at all except the other half yelling: "I saw you! What are you taking leaves off the Hibiscus for now?" Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 08/07/2022 at 21:23, LOTUSMAN33 said: Time for an update as been busy on the Esprit although the basic refurb has turned into a nigh on restoration now with the budget blown 🙄🙂 The bodywork has taken a fair amount of work converting to domestic spec but come out well, colour flatting and buffing still to do along with a repaint of capping rails, Bootlid, roof and rear valance to action next. Engine is all done and carbs rebuilt ready for the accelerator pumps to be set up on my rig. The chassis is ready to receive after I finish renewing some wiring and all engine connectors which were looking tired. Gearbox is done ready to mate to the new clutch, lightened flywheel and new input bearing. The input shaft has been resleeved restoring to as new condition. All the suspension items are refurbed ready to install as well. Dave I was warned never to leave the gearboxes as shown in the pics - apparently it isn’t good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamtherebel Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 I have 2 gearboxes stored exactly like that in my garage. Can I ask why I shouldn't? Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, williamtherebel said: I have 2 gearboxes stored exactly like that in my garage. Can I ask why I shouldn't? Cheers. Lotusbits told me , I’ll ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910Esprit Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Because any detritus will potentially find its way into the bearings at the end of the pinion/primary shaft - even if the oil is drained. TBH I generally store them like that too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 I'd expect that over time the oil applied during assembly of the 'box would migrate downward to the bellhousing end but would that be problematic? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Mike Taylor, Lotusbits, told me that all the boxes he'd stored like that were damaged/ us as a result . So probably better to store flat , can't do any harm that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 Posted July 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Thanks for the advice chaps, I’ll lay the other box down to be sure although both boxes have been stripped, cleaned and only had assembly oil when stored that way for a short period. This cars box is quite happy now filled with oil 🙂 7 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 Nice job Dave!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djs44 Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 4 hours ago, LOTUSMAN33 said: Thanks for the advice chaps, I’ll lay the other box down to be sure although both boxes have been stripped, cleaned and only had assembly oil when stored that way for a short period. This cars box is quite happy now filled with oil 🙂 That looks great ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi-nu Posted July 17, 2022 Report Share Posted July 17, 2022 How have I only just found this thread?! Love the title, amazing work, starting to come together by the looks of it Dave!🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 Posted August 14, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 Been busy on the S1, suspension now built up although I do have play in a wheel bearing which I suspect is the driveshaft as it push into the bearing with relative ease. I’ll investigate this over the winter when I’m doing the interior work as priority is getting it running and into my garage before the real inclement weather hits. New domestic stainless exhaust fitted to allow the valance to fit correctly. The carbs are now in and brakes bled along with the clutch, getting close now with just some commissioning of the electrics to do next. Carbs set up on my rig and now installed I still need to connect the throttle and choke, fit the coil and mark the flywheel TDC position then it’s just the usual of priming the oil, checking for spark then giving it a go. It’s not run for years so it will be nice to pump some life into the old girl. 🙂 9 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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