bigsi 0 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 well its going to be a busy day tomorrow as i have to fit a few new things as some have worn away due to age new reverse light switch in gearbox finally gave the ghost up so thats a 2 min job if that! oil filler cap seal to be replaced, 30 sec jobbie anti vibration bushes for both engine mounts as they were not in the kits, a new left hand mount rubber as the one there melted because i couldnt get heatshields in there. so i am having a dual skin stainless shield fabbed up at the moment at my old engineering works, did the tmeplate and the old boss is fabbing it this morning. test fit the new water pipe on the front of the car see if it fits or not and couple of new gaskets and thats it really, then when shes all back together i can do the coolant and finally get her out for a few hours then clean her up again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iainskea 30 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Are you going to do the easy ones first Si, or jump into the waterpipe fitment? (I love easy jobs... ) Happy Esprit Day. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsi 0 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 i reckon i might get them all done as long as the rain holds off and the sun pops out.. oh and kelly lets me go outside Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsi 0 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) guess what... its bloody peed down all day long... funny thing though, my reverse light switch .. it works fine now i got it off and cleaned it up, i will cut the old terminals off the wires and fit some nice new ones on as i think the old ones have had it. Edited January 9, 2008 by bigsi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,169 Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 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 post Share on other sites
bigsi 0 Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 the weather men siad and i quote" heavy rain in the morning followed by a clear afternoon" its clear alright, clearly orrible out there!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 761 Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 When I was driving today I'd have said nobody outside would have worried about getting wet, they'd have dried out nicely, assuming the had tied themselves to something of suitable weight. The car felt like it was going side ways at times, combination of wind and wet roads. Si, it's just nature's way of telling you to take it easy. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsi 0 Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 well tomorrow as soon as i can im getting under the car getting the jobs done, doing the coolant and taking her out.. erm i hope. im doing my bloody nut sitting in this house day in day out at the moment, the cars under the cover and looking forelorne at the moment, and she could do with a nice wash and polish too. i also have to start getting ready to fit the interior carpet and getting the panels ready for the trimmers to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iainskea 30 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Si, I had my head in my hands thinking of your 'whole-day' on the Lotus (pure envy), and it turns out I get the whole day today - and it's sunny! I go back to work on Monday after 5 weeks of finishing home renos and looking after those darling kids on summer holidays keeping me off the Esprit :crybaby: But not today! Iain :smiling: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsi 0 Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 well i didnt get to do anything today eiterh as its rain and rained all day long, and im getting really annoyed to say the least, i dont think the weather people have asingle clue whats going on in thier heads for one second. well tomorrow im working on the car one way or another i need to get it done, so i have got some nice cdx 8ftx4ft sheets and some 2x3 so im going to make a nice little roofed cover to slide around the rear of the car then a nice tarp to go on top, that way i can work underneath, and with my nice little space warm air blower i will keep nice and warm under there again, and get things fitted and finished. then i can get the coolant sorted and get her out as she and i desperately need it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iainskea 30 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) My place 5 mins ago. There is a spare bay - come on over! Iain Edited January 11, 2008 by iainskea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsi 0 Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 you nasty nasty... lucky lucky git you!!! bugger! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsi 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 well i have awoken to crisp clear blue skies here, how long it will hold out for is anyones guess, but im going to bite the bullet and get out there today, see how much i can get done, im hoping all of it, that way i can give her a clean and take her out for a much needed drive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iainskea 30 Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) Well Si, I just logged 14 hours on the Esprit - what a marathon! ...and, I worked on only one fault - an electrical problem that turned out to be a short in the wire from the starter solenoid to the coil. While I was there I cleaned up a ton of wiring too. All fixed and took her for a 5 min run - whew. I had to do some research on LEF for this problem and here are some of the names that I read about - you guys are great, thanks for posting your technical problems and advice: TonyK USandretti Hilly eelgen1 rlc Xisab sunbeam fantastic dglotusltd cly mitchell Dodgy 82 turbo WayneB wern This post nailed it though (way to go Hillster!): http://www.lotusespritforum.com/forums/ind...176&hl=coil I love LEF Iain Edited January 12, 2008 by iainskea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsi 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 well i got everything done bar the left side engine nount, i have to sort the heatshield out first then i can fit it, the car ran flawlessly this afternoon, i started early and finished late but i got the jobs done, a few other things to do like check front pads etc simplke things for the winter,and its done, then is ready for its first service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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