MKE40 Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Hi Guys, Has anyone replaced the turbo oil feed and cooling pipes with s/s items? It seems a simple thing to do but as yet it would appear no one has them tooled up. Pete at PNM was going to have them available last year and after a few reminders still no word from him. Geoff at Esprit Eng. has asked his local supplier of Aeroquip to make some to a set of pattern parts . result zilch in the progress dept. Looks like we could do with a friendly aero engineer / V8 owner to pattern and tool up these items. who do we have 'On the Books' ??? I am rather loathe to replace them with the standard short life plated items. Mike Quote "Neglect not thy opportunities" Martock ,Somerset. 1661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyblackman777 Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Mike, This is something that i would be interested in too. I am suprised no one has made any? Maybe super Dave can get on the case Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon350S Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Send the bits through to me and I should be able to get them made up as that is what my mate does for a job.... braided hoses n anodised ends n stuff.. Simon Quote Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKE40 Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Send the bits through to me and I should be able to get them made up as that is what my mate does for a job.... braided hoses n anodised ends n stuff.. Simon Thanks Simon for your very kind offer , Problem is , I dont have the patterns to be copied , they are still on the car! Mike Quote "Neglect not thy opportunities" Martock ,Somerset. 1661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I would also be interested in a proper set of braided feed/return pipes - this was on my to-do list I have a complete new set of brand new turbo feed/return pipes for oil and coolant and I would be happy to send these to Simons guy, so that he could run-up a number of sets. @Simon: Can you ask your guy if he is happy to provide his address and 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...
MKE40 Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I would also be interested in a proper set of braided feed/return pipes - this was on my to-do list I have a complete new set of brand new turbo feed/return pipes for oil and coolant and I would be happy to send these to Simons guy, so that he could run-up a number of sets. @Simon: Can you ask your guy if he is happy to provide his address and I Quote "Neglect not thy opportunities" Martock ,Somerset. 1661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon350S Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Hi Guys Just spoken to my mate and he said its not a problem as long as he has the original as a pattern for length, threds etc..... Mike you have a PM Its up to you guys then how you want to play it, as he said to me, some of you may want annodised ally ends, some may want stainless, some may want the pipes a little longer or shorter to route them slightly differnt to original.... All of the above is not a problem as long as he has the end thread measurments and then he can make them up to whatever spec u like... Simon Quote Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks for the details Simon. 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...
MKE40 Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks for the details Simon. I would like annodised alloy ends in the traditional blue and red colouring, if possible. Regards, Mike S Just one small query......... Are we OK with alloy unions ( Threaded male fittings ) going into an ultra hot iron ( steel ?) turbo housing ? Or should we be looking at SS fittings for compatibility ? Any metallurgists out there ? Mike Quote "Neglect not thy opportunities" Martock ,Somerset. 1661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyblackman777 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Simon, I definately want a set of these standard length in stainless, i'll try and pm u cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Sorry folks, I have had a problem with one of the turbos 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...
Simon350S Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Right guys and dolls...... These oil and coolant lines should be available from late next week...... Many thanks to Rob C for supplying the pattern parts from which the replacement will be made.... Please either contact myself or Mark at Pipelines motorsports 07766556334 (same supplier as the clutch and brake hoses) for more information... Price is not yet know but will be updated next week... Simon Quote Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Right guys and dolls...... These oil and coolant lines should be available from late next week...... Many thanks to Rob C for supplying the pattern parts from which the replacement will be made.... Please either contact myself or Mark at Pipelines motorsports 07766556334 (same supplier as the clutch and brake hoses) for more information... Price is not yet know but will be updated next week... Simon Well done Simon. I'm sure there will be quite a few interested in these, me included. Another instance of people improving our cars as and where they can. Great news. Stuart Quote Driving Automotive Aristocracy Since 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actwon Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) Hi Guys, Has anyone replaced the turbo oil feed and cooling pipes with s/s items? It seems a simple thing to do but as yet it would appear no one has them tooled up. Pete at PNM was going to have them available last year and after a few reminders still no word from him. Geoff at Esprit Eng. has asked his local supplier of Aeroquip to make some to a set of pattern parts . result zilch in the progress dept. Looks like we could do with a friendly aero engineer / V8 owner to pattern and tool up these items. who do we have 'On the Books' ??? I am rather loathe to replace them with the standard short life plated items. Mike I've replaced them with S/S lines and Earl's/Aeroquip fittings. Don't know if you guys can get those in the UK. I can put together a "kit" to sell and install instructions (without pics) to sell. Edited October 11, 2007 by actwon Quote actwon ------ '14 Nike Shox '12 Range Rover Sport '01 Esprit V8 '95 Ducati 916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redshift Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Will be interested to hear more. Sportomotive advised that mine were showing signs of corrosion, so its on the 'to do' list for the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Aviation Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 (edited) Be sure to do your homework on oil feed orifices! You may be wasting oil pressure, and risking oil seal compromise, in some cases, when the opening is too large. You may be surprised how small they can be depending on the type of turbo bearing. Lee Edited October 16, 2007 by Esprit Aviation Quote KILL THE RUST! RUST REMOVAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyblackman777 Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) Good job Simon, Will be ordering when you've got things finalised Edited October 18, 2007 by andyblackman777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 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...
david Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 My oil and water pipes are looking dodgy now so I want to replace. Welcome update from people on potential sources of these and prices. I think PNM may be doing them now - anyone have any experience and price for these? Have Pipelines prepared a kit, and what do people recommend between alloy and stainless unions? Do Lotus supply OEM or will they also rust through in another 10 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) Hi, Mark at Pipelines prepared a kit of parts, but you will have to make the hose lengths and terminations yourself. The price of the parts are pretty high and increase upwards if you opt for stainless, as opposed to steel plated unions. Mark will be able to give you the price of the options, but don´t expect any change from 600GBP. The end result was very satisfying though. The OEM hoses are also not cheap and will naturally suffer the same fate over time. Cheers, Mike S Edited November 11, 2009 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...
Trevsked Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Mike/All, So how did all this unfold? Do we have a supply of pipes or is it back to Lotus for original items and replace every 10 years, which in all honesty isn't that bad. Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi Trev, If you can get the standard OE turbo hoses to last 10 years you have done very well. Depending on the usage pattern of the vehicle, they can need replacing after a couple of years. There are no ´off the shelf´ alternatives ready made up that you can buy. You can obtain the parts necessary to make up the hoses from Mark at Pipeline Motorsports - I think that Bibs has a discount arrangement as well. If you don´t want to be bothered to make up the hoses, then you are probably best sticking with the OE versions. 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...
Trevsked Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Mike thanks. I got the 10 years from an earlier post somewhere and assumed mine were original and the car is 12 years old. Oh well will have to consider my options. Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redshift Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Mine didn't quite make it. Went in for the annual A service last week and the coolant pipe on the LH turbo let go during the test drive after the service was complete. Currently being dismantled at the dealer and having oil and coolant pipes replaced. (and all those corroded manifold bolts....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Oops..... that will be a nice little bill then 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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