graham.217 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hello everybody, I'm new to this, but have become an Esprit owner. Something I have wanted to do since I was a kid. I have had my dream come true and bought myself one! However as I am rebuilding it throughout it's going to take some time. I have tried to save money by reverse engineering the parts by working out what they are and then getting the part from the correct vehicle, which saves me quite a bit of money. However the S3 Turbo I bought had a piston go through the sump and the distributor had been taken off by the previous owner and he couldn't find it. Can anyone out there help me out with the make and part numbers of the distributor??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 760 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 is it HC or LC engine? It's a Lucaz unit from memory, same body as most of that era (MG etc), but I think the weights etc are specific. Although I don't think it will help you for this part, try www.gglotus.org parts, it has a cross reference section, as does this forum. Might be worth giving Botus a PM, he may be able to help. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,625 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hi Graham Looks like we are in the same mess...well mines in lots of bits. I got my dizzy out its from my 1985 Turbo and "Lucas 41946D 43DM4 4784. I searched the net for a new one but couldnt find one think its an expensive one. SJ sportscars do an exchange recon one for Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
matk 17 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Replacement new Lucas are unobtanium. There is a Bosch replacement that fits in, but the multi plug connector is not the same so you'll need to adapt the wiring plugs. I'm sorry I don't know the Bosch part no............ Personally I'd refurb your existing one. Quote Regards Mat Link to post Share on other sites
PVK 596Y 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hi Graham Looks like we are in the same mess...well mines in lots of bits. I got my dizzy out its from my 1985 Turbo and "Lucas 41946D 43DM4 4784. I searched the net for a new one but couldnt find one think its an expensive one. SJ sportscars do an exchange recon one for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,625 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 I love it when these numbers all add up. My car came off the production line on 16th feb 1985 so that would all tie in!! Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
graham.217 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hi Graham Looks like we are in the same mess...well mines in lots of bits. I got my dizzy out its from my 1985 Turbo and "Lucas 41946D 43DM4 4784. I searched the net for a new one but couldnt find one think its an expensive one. SJ sportscars do an exchange recon one for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Esprit Aviation 2 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Graham, You may also want to consider a crank triggered ignition system. They do away with the dist altogether and therefor have many benefits. The best thing is that you eliminate a source of ignition for fuel that could easily leak from your carbs onto the dist. Many esprits have burned because of this. Lee Quote KILL THE RUST! RUST REMOVAL Link to post Share on other sites
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