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Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
The engine DOES NOT have to come out in order to replace the timing belt and tensioner bearing.? ?In my Esprit S2, I could replace both the belt & bearing in 3.0 hours with the engine IN the
By Tim Engel · #22681 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
If they aren¡¯t sure what they¡¯re doing then removing the engine is a straight forward but time consuming way to make sure they do the job right. Your paying extra for their desire to do it right
By dave78esprit · #22680 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
Have done the timing belt in situ on my s2 a few times in my 18 years of ownership and that¡¯s without a pit or lift. Does help to be limber though !
By Steve White · #22679 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
Toaph, There is a video on my web site (www.holycows.net/Lotus <http://www.holycows.net/Lotus> ) that shows how to get the belt on. It is very doable with the engine in place. The shop manual tells
By Bill Galbraith · #22678 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
I have a G-body Turbo with a/c. Even on this car it can be done without pulling the engine. ________________________________ Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2022 8:36 AM To:
By Alan Andrea · #22677 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
My mechanic also replace belt in situ. Put a blanket on the engine and did it with mirrors.
By Marlow42 <dresslerkiln@...> · #22676 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
TAKE IT TO ANOTHER SHOP!
By pmapilot · #22675 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
Toaph, I changed the timing belt in my garage.? All the problems I had were directly related to my inexperience.? Bring the engine to TDC and double check the timing marks on the camshaft pulleys.?
By LYN A WECHSLER · #22674 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
My mechanic was able to change the timing belt on my S2 without removing the motor - they used some mirrors to help see what they were doing. Sounds like they haven¡¯t tried that. Murray Graham
By Murray Graham · #22673 ·
Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
I took my S1 to an experienced Euro shop for some maintenance items, not the least of which is a nice new timing belt.? They said it's an engine-out procedure, and with some additional things like
By Toaph · #22672 ·
Re: Camshafts and/or Pulleys for sale
Ian, There may be another option... As I also have an S4s with 910 engine which they make variable timing gears for, they might also make them for a 907 engine.? Tim E. would know. -- Rich F '79 JPS
By Rich Flowers · #22671 ·
Camshafts and/or Pulleys for sale
Folks, I have recently rebuilt my engine following what I now believe to have been an oil delivery problem to my exhaust camshaft.? I purchased a used cam carrier and a used camshaft to replace the
By webdudeca · #22670 ·
Re: 79 s2 fuel pump
I do have a different brand spare in case I installed Dellortos.? Just need to know what PSI to use for the Strombergs. -- Rich F '79 JPS #040 '95 S4s ...SHF63000
By Rich Flowers · #22669 ·
Re: 79 s2 fuel pump
Rich, I took my car for a serious test yesterday (two hours out and two hours back).? My fuel pump worked flawlessly with no issues.? It is probably just my imagination but it "sounded" more
By webdudeca · #22668 ·
Re: Info on how to assemble sjs sportscar new radiator and shroud
SO i tookm my old radiator apart, and the stuyds are wleded to it. This new one has none , the new lwoe rbracket has the bolts for a bolt to go through the shroud but no bolts were provided, and it
By ZenHorizon · #22667 ·
Re: Info on how to assemble sjs sportscar new radiator and shroud
I looked through my pictures, but didn¡¯t see any great pictures showing the mounting tabs. I seem to remember that they were triangular at the top, and bolted to top of the radiator frame, and to
By Bill Galbraith · #22666 ·
Info on how to assemble sjs sportscar new radiator and shroud
Hey all, my radiator, shroud and parts are finally here and im stumped. So i have here my old radiator and shroud. A complete prepared by claudious radiaor/fan/shroud setup ( that didnt fit after
By ZenHorizon · #22665 ·
Re: 79 s2 fuel pump
Hi, I had the same and after the second time,It refused to work, I decided it would just be better to change the old pump anyway. Move on and forget about it. Anyway, If you do not have acces to SJ
By gvygvy@... · #22664 ·
Re: 79 s2 fuel pump
Rich, I am having the same problem with mine. I found some youtube videos showing how to service the points as others have described.? That seemed to work great until two weeks ago it failed on me
By webdudeca · #22663 ·
Re: 79 s2 fuel pump
Hi, In 2017 I got stranded with my 1980 Esprit S2.2 on my way to SPA Francorchamps. The original fuelpomp gave up. Ticking only helped fors ome minutes. Anyway, I changed the pump wit an original SU
By gvygvy@... · #22662 ·