silverfrost 1,386 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Maybe who ever sent him the tool last can send him a letter if they still have his address that is, if he is not contactable via the usual means ? Quote A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 939 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Email hasn't bounced so it must have got through. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,869 4 Vehicles Report post Posted February 7, 2017 He was online on Friday. 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,386 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 1 minute ago, ramjet said: Email hasn't bounced so it must have got through. Just because it did not bounce does mean he has read it, Quote A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 939 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 I know that. I have no idea what time it is where he lives. Just letting you all know that the email has got to him. As Bibs said though, he was here on Friday so still around. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanya 530 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Ok! cool! I'm sure he just hasn't checked his PM. Important thing is he's alive! Quote Vanya Stanisavljevic '91 Esprit SE | '91 Elan SE | '97 XK8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corban 47 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 Alive and kicking Change of ISP and mail server at work have left me without e-mail (and thus notifications) for the last days. Hopefully it is working now. 1 Quote ========================================Torque times RPM equals horsepower! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corban 47 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 The tool is now on its way to Vanya, so he is the man to contact when you need it! 1 Quote ========================================Torque times RPM equals horsepower! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,386 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 Top man Henrik Quote A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 750 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 13, 2017 Vanya, could I possibly borrow it after you? I'd like to replace those same two bushings as well. I think Gert who is not far from me, would like to do the same. Kind regards, Jacques. Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanya 530 Report post Posted February 16, 2017 The legendary ARB bush fitting tool is now with me for the moment. It's ready for another round. This thing has seen more bush than Hugh Hefner, and it doesn't seem to suffer any kind of performance anxiety either. More to come. 4 Quote Vanya Stanisavljevic '91 Esprit SE | '91 Elan SE | '97 XK8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanya 530 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 Update: I fitted the bushes last weekend. Didn't even register any load on the gauge. They popped right in without any fuss. @Jacques PM me your address and I'll mail 'em over! P.S. I fitted them with the thicker side towards the front of the car, as that's what I could see in the workshop manual. Can someone confirm this is correct (image attached below)? Quote Vanya Stanisavljevic '91 Esprit SE | '91 Elan SE | '97 XK8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 5,326 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 That's how I fitted them on mine - was an utter bstard of a task though and nearly knocked the earth off its axis. Yours must have been made of something utterly different ? Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,386 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 Does the anti roll bar slide easily back into these after putting in new ones Barry ? Quote A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan Grey 235 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 24, 2017 nooooooo... that's the hardest part! 1 Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE My Lotus Photo and Projects Album Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan Grey 235 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 24, 2017 1 Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE My Lotus Photo and Projects Album Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,386 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 I have that to look forward to then Travis Quote A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 5,326 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 8 hours ago, Vulcan Grey said: nooooooo... that's the hardest part! Everyone said that - mine slipped in just nicely - ooo err missus. might have assisted it ever so slightly with a cricket bat !! 1 Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeyoreish 758 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 25, 2017 Ratchet straps! 1 Quote Not worth starting anything now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanya 530 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 I used a shit ton of lube to get the bushes in, I plan on doing the same with the ARB along with the ratchet straps! 1 Quote Vanya Stanisavljevic '91 Esprit SE | '91 Elan SE | '97 XK8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve V8 1,231 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 25, 2017 This is one of the jobs on my list, lots of scare mongering going on here!!! Has anyone used threaded bar with large washers to press them in, used in conjunction with a tapered front wheel bearing outer race to compress the lip, and plenty of lubricant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,386 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 Neil, Ratchet straps sound like a good idea for keeping freshly painted new bits that will still have the paint on them after install Quote A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanya 530 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 21 minutes ago, Steve V8 said: This is one of the jobs on my list, lots of scare mongering going on here!!! Has anyone used threaded bar with large washers to press them in, used in conjunction with a tapered front wheel bearing outer race to compress the lip, and plenty of lubricant. I've read several accounts of people using threaded bar with no issues. Experiences seem to vary with some saying they are a nightmare and others saying it's no biggie, press or no press. Quote Vanya Stanisavljevic '91 Esprit SE | '91 Elan SE | '97 XK8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan Grey 235 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 28, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 04:00, Steve V8 said: This is one of the jobs on my list, lots of scare mongering going on here!!! Has anyone used threaded bar with large washers to press them in, used in conjunction with a tapered front wheel bearing outer race to compress the lip, and plenty of lubricant. I did try that but the threaded rod takes up the I.D. of the bushing, and doesn't allow the bushing to squish into the hole in the arm (this is on the earlier cars with all rubber ARB bushing). The later cars (S4s-V8) have a metal and rubber ARB bushing that is held in the lower wishbone with a snap ring. Totally different design. On the later cars, pulling the bushing in with threaded rod would put force on the center metal tube, and could damage the bushing. You should only press on the outer metal ring while inserting the bushing. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE My Lotus Photo and Projects Album Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
