silverfrost Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 No way i am going near it with the drill, it probably would be ok its just not worth the risk. But i think i may try a decent sized screw drive with mole grips attached and hopefully the lock may give way ? Then as you say just replace the barrel that is if the fiberglass cap does not break in the process. Have lived with it for long enough but just annoying if your planning a long journey as i have to fill up, then find another garage shortly after to brim the tanks when its all leveled off. Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Lotus Heritage keep all of the Turbo key codes on build cards. Have just obtained the fuel cap key codes. it's a W shape and 3 digit number. You need to contact Andy Graham at Lotus heritage, but fear it might be stuck. There's always a way if you persist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Whilst Im patiently waiting to power up and test this Evil machine(no battery) has anyone got a method of testing the wastegate valve and the fuel pressure setter? Would be a shame if I blew it to bits on the drive! Especially after a rebuild! Specifically what pressure meters to use and what readings etc? Thanks. PS any battery recomendations? Like the previous S1 blogs, theres not a lot of pictures or details on anything. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Any wastegate info? Have read through the other info on here but it's a bit sparse, thanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 There's a whole thread about battery trays and batteries here - especially the early cars Can't help you with testing the wastegate - apart from when you are driving, it mustn't go very much past 12 o'clock - and it will spin round very quickly once you get past 2,500 rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAR Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Its not really practical to test the wastgate without removing it to check its not seized. As Chris mentioned, drive it whilst keeping an eye on the boost gauge. If I recall correctly it should max out at 0.5 bar which is 7PSI. Been a while since I Looked ant my boost gauge but I think half way round is where it should go under full boost. Quote It's getting there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks for the info. Key update. The company above made the petrol cap and door keys. They work perfectly. They could not make the tailgate or ignition keys, which are BL(British leyland) however I found a site on eBay where they will make them for £4.95! I can see how corrosion could seize the petrol cap locKs so plan to disassemble and clean the mechanism. The door locks work perfectly. I have had another piece of luck, got the owners manual with the car and all the original bills frm the eighties. Have to say if I had bought this new would have been pretty pissed with all the bills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Dan E Posted October 3, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Fabian could you give me the company on eBay please I really need to get a spare set cut. Many thanks Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181319482825?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Hi Danny heres the other company for BL keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Dan E Posted October 3, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Perfect thank you and for the PM earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 The above company(link) have made my BL keys but a correction to the price it's £8 per key, due the complexity and style. Still good value! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 We'll have found out the bond car had the same interior colour as mine, so a little less work there. What stereo did the car have originally, my car has a Panasonic? Bond interior from the actual car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilW Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Not quite right. Mr Bonds steering wheel was the same colour as the seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Mm that's interesting the above interior was allegedly the Bond car sold at auction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 We'll have just checked the movie, the wheel is cream coloured, thanks Scott. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilW Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 There are a lot of discrepancies between the movie and the car that is claimed to be from the film. The car now has an HC bonnet! Didnt even exist when the film was made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 little quiz, what is this stuff? Starter for 10 no conferring??? I'm guessing a state of the art 1980s alarm system? The black box is like an alien device that has been integrated into the loom, there's lots of connections! Think a rewire is long overdue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 The probe in the headliner, an ultrasonic sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Yep just the usual alarm from the 80/90's when car theft boomed. Just removed three systems from my Elan which filled a bucket. Not sure about last pic? Looks like some thing from the vacuum system? Dave Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Thanks Dave. Guess I will rip all that out then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910Esprit Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 But dont rip out the inertia switch or the rev limiter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I'm guessing the inertia switch is the one with a button and bolt through it? Witch ones the rev limiter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAR Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 You are correct on the inertia switch. I don't believe you have a rev limiter on the car. Quote It's getting there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Thanks. Have a battery on it way. Will rewire the rear loom using the circuit diagram and test the engine. Have got the clutch pedal on. The pin was out. The clutch fork seems to have a lot of travel and sits just forward of the rear of the bellhousing opening before the release bearing engages - is this correct? Put a borescope down the gap. All looks ok. Have to bleed the clutch line and get it working. Then fill the brakes with fluid. Edited October 7, 2016 by Bibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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