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Re: Overheating Problem
When I got my S2, it took me the longest time to figure out why the cooling system didn¡¯t seem to work like it should, like the overflow container was always cool, and I finally went to the most
By gsauerphd1 · #23475 ·
Re: Overheating Problem
I think we are referring to the following tool or many others like it. Works like a charm on my Elise, Esprit,? and Europa without fail.I should have purchased one years ago. You'll need an air
By [email protected] · #23474 ·
Re: Overheating Problem
How do you know there is an airlock? I live in Orlando, FL. It¡¯s frickin¡¯ HOT here in the summer (93 deg F today), and even in the winter, it¡¯s pretty warm. I had my black JPS sitting in the
By Bill Galbraith · #23473 ·
Re: Overheating Problem
Andy , my name is Peter call me a 905-643-0554 , I will tell you exactly how to fix your problem. Call me leave a message , I will call you back EMEDIATELY. I will send you a video. And you can put
By P. · #23472 ·
Re: Overheating Problem
I was having a lot of trouble getting an airlock out of a porsche cooling system. Did some research on you tube and found a tool on ebay that uses compressed air to create a vacumn in the system, then
By David Eakins · #23471 ·
Overheating Problem
Hi, I live in Queensland and since moving here my S2¡¯s tendency to overheat has got worse. I¡¯ve put in a three fan set up which helps a bit. The problem seems to be an airlock because of the long
By Andy Hutchings Broso · #23470 ·
Re: '77 Esprit Cooling questions
Hi ?, I live in Newberg, Oregon,? also have an S1 Esprit, and have a shop with a 4 post lift.? Give me a call if I can help. Removing the radiator, if needed is relatively easy, but repairing it is
By Mark MarKell · #23469 ·
Re: '77 Esprit Cooling questions
I also had a problem with leaking coolant in my S1.It turned out to be the pipes through the chassis. Hopefully yours isnt the same. I had to remove the radiator etc and get at them through the front
By lindsay mclair · #23468 ·
Re: '77 Esprit Cooling questions
Tip ! if it comes from the center beam through the stitched welds . It could be the coolant tubes. You can replace them , with aluminum of copper. Call me if you can questions. I can't send you pics
By P. · #23467 ·
Re: '77 Esprit Cooling questions
Thanks for all the replies, and thank you to Peter for the kind offer of help! I'm Oregon, in Deschutes county but I may well end up calling you one day. I don't have a jack but I've used a phone
By PNW Esprit S1 · #23466 ·
Re: '77 Esprit Cooling questions
You can¡¯t beat that for a first hand help with a repair but even before you start talking about it more it¡¯d be good if you could figure out where on the car it¡¯s leaking. The radiator is in the
By gsauerphd1 · #23465 ·
Re: '77 Esprit Cooling questions
I am retired. And am extremely savvy in mechanical, electrical, metal fabrication, body work etc. I could help you ! Question is where are you located?. I just refurbished my 1977 lotus Esprit S1.
By P. · #23464 ·
Re: '77 Esprit Cooling questions
Well, one of two possible causes. One of the hoses, or the radiator itself. Lift the car with a floor jack if possible under the A arms, use jack stands (NOT from Harbor Freight) and check the hoses
By Bill Galbraith · #23463 ·
'77 Esprit Cooling questions
Hi, I have a S1 in mostly very good condition but it has leaked coolant on my garage floor. I'm not a mechanic and would like to ask this group if diagnosing and fixing a coolant leak is something I
By PNW Esprit S1 · #23462 ·
Re: Gearbox output video
Hi, see video here: https://www.facebook.com/harry.martens.7 cheers, Harry
By harry martens · #23461 ·
Re: Gearbox output video
Can¡¯t hear a squeak , vid showing ok, that¡¯s how a diff works
By Steve White · #23460 ·
Re: Gearbox output video
Brake pad? With the rear wheels int eh air, try a slight bit of brake pressure Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners]
By Bill Galbraith · #23459 ·
Re: Gearbox output video
If that's true thats great news. I'm still off to find out what this squeek noise is. Could be old bushings but it's consistent when moving and only stops when I start breaking. New one rear and front
By ZenHorizon · #23458 ·
Re: Gearbox output video
Yes, open differential so that just means there¡¯s more drag on the right side so it¡¯s not spinning as fast. Both are spinning so it¡¯s not a major amount of drag. That¡¯s pretty normal. If you
By dave78esprit · #23457 ·
Re: Gearbox output video
Ummm, isn¡¯t the Citroen differential an open diff, and therefore the driver¡¯s wheel is going to spin like that, and therefore nothing wrong? Don¡¯t know about your squeak. Bill Sent: Thursday,
By Bill Galbraith · #23456 ·