mike_sekinger Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 [quote name='G 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...
Tony94S4 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Günter Posted November 21, 2008 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) no joke, i know an guy who lost an spanner on its first run after rebuild -the spanner was sucked in ->in the turbo ! Those guys from the quarter mile races are sometimes a bit 'crazy' http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=epesx_LqvMQ http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=6CV30gYKTYU that car is now selled: an 'vogtland speedmakers 'civil'-version http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=sUAYRvxG2tM Edited November 22, 2008 by G Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliesmith.com Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Nice work Mike I got to say these pics are great and a steep learning curve to whats in the 918, well of course yours is a bit different Can I ask you apart from the alloy parts pollished, did you coat the remaining parts with anything ? They do look very nice. Keep the pics coming. Ignore Gunter You do realise having all those boys there going to be serious punch ups as to who gets the keys first when they get older. I would be real worried about Dads car going missing for the odd few hrs each time Least you have your own pit crew which will be a bonus. Quote No.23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t70 Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'd like to know how that alignment tool actually works... is it in a certain position so that you align the tensioners to the edge of the alignment tool? Quote Modifying esprit's.. now that's fun..PS... I AM NOT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC.. I Have chosen to help those in need, in the past and must not be construed as being a certified technician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Hi Mark, No, it Edited November 22, 2008 by mike_sekinger 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...
Bibs Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 I don't know who is looking forward the most to you firing this up, you or me! Shall we move this to the 'project' section as an inspiration for others? 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...
mike_sekinger Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Definately me Okay - let 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...
Bibs Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 No probs I've left a link to the thread in the V8 room so people can still find it. (To be fair, the server now has CDP (Continuous Data Protection) so we should never lost anything more than the period between backups, 6 hours, as a worse case!) 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...
silverfrost Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Great work Mike, That engine looks pristine, great photos and good updates keep up the hard work! regards danny Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Great work Mike, That engine looks pristine, great photos and good updates keep up the hard work! regards danny Hey Danny, Thanks for the encouragement ! I 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...
WEllison Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi Mike: From across the pond, I know everyone has heard of penis envy, but engine & shop envy? Having all the resources to do it all correctly is fantistic to watch! Thanks, Wayne Quote The Older I get the Faster I was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Thanks for the kind comments Wayne. Today was rather slow - being the weekend, but here is a short update. Pressed new intermediate shaft oil seal into place and oil sleeve installed: Intermediate shaft cam pulleys installed and torqued: Secondary injectors and installation: Final prep. to the plenum with installation of the throttle body, EGR manifold and throttle elbows: More news on Monday. Cheers, Mike S 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...
fjmuurling Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Well what can I say ???? nothing really I'm speechless. Keep up the good work. Freek Quote Esprit Freak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierra1off Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 looking good, have you got shares in Hylomar ??? Technical question, I have fitted up fuel lines to my engine which is still on a stand, and with the pump running there is 65psi, and when i turn the pump off it holds 55psi. (engine not running yet) Shouldnt it show 55psi max at all times, or does this indicate the return pipe is too small,thus making more pressure ( its -6 like the supply pipe ? ) Thanks alan Quote Anglia cosworth powered Sierra 5.7L mustang powered Sierra convertable Nissan Skyline suzuki bandit with 1100gsxr engine Jag XJ8 Mk2 Cortina, no engine Lotus V8 engine, no car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Another fairly quiet day, but I managed a little progress. I 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...
BobG Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Fantastic Mike and a great reference to all of us who can only dream of your space and facilities. Can I ask- how do you achieve the mirror bright finish on all the alloy parts- are they tank dipped? And how would you anticipate keeping the engine looking like this once installed? It now rains in England eight days out of seven so whatever we do everything is always slightly damp even in a dry garage and so alloy always dulls in time- I have never found an effective way of stopping this. Cheers B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzguy Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 This is so impressive Mike ! Quote - Nulla tenaci invia est via - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Fantastic Mike and a great reference to all of us who can only dream of your space and facilities. Can I ask- how do you achieve the mirror bright finish on all the alloy parts- are they tank dipped? And how would you anticipate keeping the engine looking like this once installed? It now rains in England eight days out of seven so whatever we do everything is always slightly damp even in a dry garage and so alloy always dulls in time- I have never found an effective way of stopping this. Cheers B Hi Bob, The block is de-greased, wire-brushed and thoroughly cleaned before being sprayed with a high temperature paint. The cylinder heads are just wire-brushed and cleaned. As you say, it is very difficult to try and keep engine looking pristine when used in Europe and the UK. There is no magic answer. The reason why I 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...
talon Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Absolutely stunning work mate! This has got to be my favorite thread going right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Still waiting for Posty to deliver my Loctite 572, so I decided to test-install cambelts and check valve timing method. Cambelts installed with crankshaft locked in position and camshaft positioning tools in place: Tensioning of belts, for the purpose of checking valve timing. Final tensioning check will be performed with Mic and Tune!It. Torqued cambelt pulleys removed positioning tools before turning crank and checking valves. These are the inlet valves of cylinder 2 at 116deg ATDC (MOP): Here are the corresponding exhaust valves at 104deg BTDC (MOP): Crank rotated twice and smaller diameter camshaft tolerancing tools applied - screwed in without interference: Job done ! More updates tomorrow. Cheers, Mike S 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...
t70 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 The more i see of the special tools lotus has... the more i like this engine... It's the only motor I've seen with such a wonderful setup. (I'm sure there are other motors out there.. but this is pretty damn fine) Quote Modifying esprit's.. now that's fun..PS... I AM NOT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC.. I Have chosen to help those in need, in the past and must not be construed as being a certified technician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Günter Posted November 25, 2008 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Mike, i worked several years in practice -but never with belts like those. Is that an 'show & shine' blue-version to match all the other wonderful parts of your engine . I bet no! those belts are covered... . So what's the background of it ???? Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Nice donkey. 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...
mike_sekinger Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 [quote name='G 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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