Re: Maintenance after storage
ShahI think that was my old car. I sold it to a gy up in CT who painted it a Ferarri grey. Did the carbs have wood blocks between the intake and carbs?vin last 5 #'s 0752H
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Jim
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Just ordered the crossgate system from SJ, so yeah thanks for all this from me too and Bill you¡¯re much more of a fabricator (think bumpers!) than I am, but thanks, Gordon
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gsauerphd1
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Re: Centre console loose wires
As a matter of possible interest, I came across the Lotus factory key to identifying my Esprit ¨C see attached. From what I can make out although my car is just called ¡°Esprit¡±, however the full
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John M
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This has been such a great discussion with a lot of knowledge sharing. Thank you all for your feedback. What a great community. I thought I had already sent this message, but I haven't seen it come
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Selbe, Shah
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Sjs sells this. It's easy to install with 2 people, annoying of you are me doing it alone in a dark garage. Hmm sent a big email and it didn't send weird. Anyway
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ZenHorizon
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I installed the new crossgate cable from SJ last year on my S2- it made a huge difference. The old linkage would bow and not allow proper shifting. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade. Murray Graham
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Murray Graham
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There is a new crossgate cable from a newer Esprit that can be retrofitted to the S1/S2. Before I knew about it, I made my own. I used a piece of metric all-thread, and some 1-inch nuts to make the
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Bill Galbraith
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What¡¯s the upgraded cable kit and from where, thanks Gordon
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gsauerphd1
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Shah, I went through the same process when I purchased my S1 a few years ago, which had been stored by the previous owner for about 18 years. It had the original cam belt.? I followed the group's
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[email protected]
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Shah Where are you located? What color is your car?
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Jim
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Hi Peter, It has been reported that rotors where the contact on top is RIVETED are not very reliable. Just a heads-hp for anyone planning to replace these parts. Also, replace your spark plug wires if
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Atwell
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<john.mrozik@...> wrote: Usually referred to as an X180, after its internal Lotus project number, or as a 'Stevens' after Peter Sevens who did the restyle. The S4 came later; because
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Paul Compton
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You¡¯re quite right, although it was sold to me as an S3 it¡¯s not, rather just a Lotus Esprit - I¡¯m pretty sure it¡¯s the model below? Sent: 18 January 2024 08:01 To:
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John M
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If it's really a 1990 car, it's not an S3 (unless very late registered).
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Paul Compton
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Anyone with a S1 or S2 in the , Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Grimsby, Niagara Falls area that is extremely knowledgeable of these cars. I have some questions in regards to ignition , Cap
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P.
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Thank you all for the great advice everyone! I was familiar with the Soup Classic channel and would certainly watch a few of those episodes again before diving in. Also, thanks for the link to the
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Selbe, Shah
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Re: Centre console loose wires
I checked my wiring diagrams and could not find. Lilac/black that would be there. But my Esprit is an S2/S3 so five years earlier. I concluded I had nothing to report. Dave
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Dave Everett
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I guess no one else wants to answer this. I don¡¯t know S3s, but have you checked the wiring diagram? Bill Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 7:27 AM To: [email protected] Subject:
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Bill Galbraith
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If you are going to do the timing belt with the engine I, I have a video on my web site showing how to do it, without the body in the way. Certainly makes it easier to understand what you are doing,
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Bill Galbraith
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Do you know why the car was parked up? If I were in your shoes, I¡¯d get a new timing belt on there and run a compression check. That will help assess the state of the engine. I¡¯m sure Tim The
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Bill Galbraith
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