sgrobler Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Just fitted my new A/C compressor, but I used the manual as a reference for orientation. Then I looked at photos of what it looked like before I took the old one off and I see it was fitted 90 degrees rotated from what the manual says.. GRRRRRR Anyone got any photos of theirs? Does it matter?(Assuming hoses are long enough to get there). 1. This is how it was originally installed: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FrVe4FvFVnGpNoEtpb3ceA?feat=directlink 2. This is how I put the new one on (as per manual) : http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mtgWTt28ebnXJtN7C9sxFQ?feat=directlink I found one photo on the forum that shows it in position 1 for another 88 car. Maybe the manual is wrong? Quote Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus4s Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 The ones I've seen over here are like your first pic but it really doesn't matter as long as the hoses fit. I recently fitted a new compressor to an S4 which ended up having to be like your second pic. Quote 1995 S4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosbon_be Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I've got position 1 for another 88 car. Maybe the manual is wrong? Ther will be another '88 car here tomorrow, I will have a look at this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike6 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I have an 88 Esprit turbo and I have noticed in a couple of instances that the manual does not apply. I think there must have been some subtle differences - clutch slave cylinder adjustment for instance. I went by the book but had to fall back on the adjustment set up on the car. Also, gear change mechanism which is set up differently from the book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodemgr Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I did the exact same thing when I had my engine out and replaced the A/C compressor. I never hooked it back up when I put my car together so I don't know if the lines will reach. Just wanted to let you know you weren't the only one to follow the manual. Really pissed me off when I realized it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Just fitted my new A/C compressor, but I used the manual as a reference for orientation. Then I looked at photos of what it looked like before I took the old one off and I see it was fitted 90 degrees rotated from what the manual says.. GRRRRRR I found one photo on the forum that shows it in position 1 for another 88 car. Maybe the manual is wrong? I had a look at mine, it's got the hoses connected at the right hand side -, not on the top. If the hoses fit it shouldn't matter though. have you put the new V-belt on yet - did you swear much ? Quote Too many Toys are never enough ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgrobler Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Hey guys, Thanks for all the feedback. I conclude that the manual is wrong and therefore I've got my compressor on wrong. That means another afternoon to pull it off and put it back again. Hose position is better on the side than top. Damn it! Wish I'd bothered to come indoors and check my old photos first!! And yes I swore a lot. And my arms are full of scratches and bruises. The belt was OK - its a new one by previous owner so I did not have to renew! Getting to the bolts is really bad. I've got a cheap ratchet that only gives me one sloppy click in the space available for the top side bolts. I also noticed that my cheap ring spanners are too thick - the good quality ones are nice and thin and give you a better chance. Seems you need to invest in good quality tools if you are going to work on your own Lotus. Oh well, try again next weekend!! Steve Quote Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjmuurling Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hi Steve, A little bit late but on my 1990 SE the compressors (OLD and NEW) was / is mounted with the connections to the right side. Freek Quote Esprit Freak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackmagic Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 This and many, many other things have me wondering if the people who assembled these cars originally had a chuckle in thinking of the future when someone actually had to do a repair. Best, Jeff Quote www.espritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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