streetz 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2009 Again good work! BTW: I got mail - Thanks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted October 31, 2009 The donkeys are happy, so I was able to get back into the workshop. The engine took a giant leap forward these last two days. The liners and upgraded material ACL BE bearings came back from Gosnay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richardvg 3 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 1, 2009 hi guys looks to me like a piston had cracked an finally given up -hence the white smoke on the run. this created the other collateral damage in conrod hitting the bore . did anyone check the cam belt before stripping ? anyways ,looks like a new block to me. sorry for your untimely loss. richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Richard, This is a complete replacement rebuilt engine, based on a warranty return from Lotus USA. Walters original damaged engine is in bits, but yet to be fully checked. There is a fair amount of internal damage. Hopefully the block can be salvaged, but the crank looks buggered, as there are chunks out of the counterweight Cheers, Mike S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 6, 2009 Okay - the engine is starting to take shape now. Injector housings and RC 240cc/min primaries. Zircotec have added some fancy colours to their coating range, so Walter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinywillyuk 24 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 7, 2009 Mike, is that a cooker in your workshop? Awesome work. It must be incredibly satisfying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 7, 2009 Yes - it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streetz 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2009 Mmmh, seeing all the metal, screws, pistons, etc. makes us jealous! Do you plan to rebuilt the S350 engine as well? Did the company answer you regarding the big hol ein the block of the blue engine? If not, we could swap the cam cover - the blue one (?) with my red one, when I change the locking plates... (if possible?!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) On advice from the Lotus technical, I decided against a repair of that block at present. It would require at least a re-confirmation of the line-boring for the crank. If, in future, blocks become extremely rare then I may try harder to reclaim it. The blue cam covers and plenum are already allocated to another engine, sorry. You could always get someone to paint them. Günter has a nice shade of red you could use... Cheers, Mike S Edited November 11, 2009 by mike_sekinger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streetz 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Haha, actually I prefere the bright red! I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 20, 2009 The final stretch. Having decided on standard timing values, the tappets and cams are fitted and the engine timed-up. New belts - 120Hz-135Hz Covers and ancilliaries Need to fit the loom tomorrow. Then I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 21, 2009 Final piece of work for this weekend - loom installed and tagged ready for installation. Cheers, Mike S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streetz 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Oh, I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Baah.... stop your whining ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streetz 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Mmmh, you could send them to me A good reason to stop whining Any news from the transport company? Edited November 24, 2009 by streetz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,332 4 Vehicles Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Lovin' your work Mike, that looks top drawer as usual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks Bibs. I hope that Walter will be happy when he comes to collect the engine. There should be a great celebration when he finally gets the engine back in his car and takes the first drive in over 12 months. Cheers, Mike S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Günter 27 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) 'bought as seen' ..Holger ..you can always choose the 'Dragi-option' an nice cool CF re fabrication ! Edited November 24, 2009 by G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Will you girls stop whining please?.... .... next thing you will be asking for a refund... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Günter 27 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 24, 2009 it will never be an complete car -that's what Holger has to learn , and what i wanted to say... . But with your good contacts: I'm sure you know an busted engine somewhere with some spare covers ? Isn't there really no engine/car out there with those covers... ????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streetz 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Can you both please stop arguing!!! I found a cover on the net for 210 EUR + shipping, and I´m thinking about buying it at a later time. It is of course an option to make them with carbon or fibre glass or whatever. Maybe I´ll do it myself, if I find a good offer for a DIY-set. That´s all about this on the ... your cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted November 26, 2009 Update on the flywheel front. After having the flywheel looked at by some specialists, Lotus appear to have done a damn good job of keeping the mass down in the first place. There is very little that can be taken off without risking strength, so for Walter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 237 2 Vehicles Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Last jobs before Walters engine is collected tomorrow. Flywheel installed. Placement and installation of the jets for water/methanol injection. Finally the compressor ducts are installed and it is all finished. Next two on the stands - customer engine on the right, cross-plane on the left. Cheers, Mike S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon350S 189 1 Vehicles Report post Posted December 5, 2009 WOW Mike I love your work, must come and take a look one day close up. Its was awesome going to Gary Kemps house earlier in the year to see what he gets up to, even he'd be envious of the space your able to use Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
