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Esprit pictures
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I've been collecting pictures of Lotus Esprits in the internet since 2019, with the help of some others. I have pictures of over 200 cars. A great resource if you are restoring a car. However, there is no guarantee that any pictures that you encounter are correct. Take that with a pound of salt. http://holycows.net/Lotus/ Virus-free.www.avg.com
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S2 parts
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I have a few parts left over from my redo of my S2. I have a fuel pump that appears new, an exhaust header that is excellent and a right side mirror that is Ok. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Thanks, Gene
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The lotus Esprit S1 doesn't have an upper control arm stiffening bar on top of the drive axles. Like the S3 pictures that , I have included in this Email. I am wondering if there is a solution for the S1 to minimize shock load on the driveshafts to the gearbox. These pictures, I have included don't show exactly where this bar is connected to. If someone with an S3 would post some pictures. As , I a retired METAL FABRICATOR and once ,I know the connection points of this upper control arm rod. I couldn't fabricate a bolt on kit for, S1 and S2 cars. Thanks 🙏 guys.
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S1 on BAT
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Looks like a nice car. Should be with a $105k spent on a restoration https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-lotus-esprit-s1-3/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_2648441 Virus-free.www.avg.com
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So, I thought this would be an easy day on my S1 restoration. Time to mount the steering rack back on the frame. My R&P has zero play, so I thought I would just change the boots, new tie rod ends for good measure, paint it and put it back on. However, when I removed the boots a lot of oil came out... What? These things have oil in them? If so, what holds it in except for the boots? Anyway, the offside rack bushing, which looks like it was once some sort of nylon or plastic, is disintegrated. That means more work. I'm tempted to take the tie rod off, slide in a new bushing and call it a day, but the oil in the boots means I have more work to do? Are there oil seals in there somewhere? I can't imagine, since the rack has, you know, teeth. Anyway, I'll get on the phone with the usual suspects to see if I can get some rebuild parts. Thoughts in the meantime? --Shane S1- 207H
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Removing Core Plugs, Guides
Greetings, With engine work ongoing in earnest I'm asking for advice on removing core plugs and valve guides. The head preparation will be contracted to a local pro with impeccable credentials but I'd like to pass along anything our community guru's have to offer. As to the core plugs, figure I'll try to pop those out myself prior to having the head vapour blasted. Cheers Steve
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front and rear springs
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4 new springs came with my S1, and I need a bit of help sorting the fronts from the rears. The previous owner bought most parts from SJ, so I'm guessing these were sourced there. One of them is still in the packaging, and has a part number of SP4403 on it. Any clues?
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Citroen Gearbox
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Hi all, This question is from a mate. ( Myself ,I do own an S2.2 Esprit myself and pulled engine and gearbox multiple times in the past , long time ago) Are all Citroen type gearboxes (S1,S2,S2.2,S3, Turbo Esprit, Esprit turbo.... interchangeable ? S1,S2,S2.2 have inboard discsbrakes....Later on brakes moved outwards., but are the gearboxes themselves adaptable? Differences in bellhousing? Or maybe, the gearbox is the same and different bellhousings in different models can be mounted ? Any information really, because he is on the search for a replacement gearbox.
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Gasket Removal Method
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I am in the process of cleaning up an engine block before starting a build, finding it difficult to remove the paper gaskets for both oil pressure adapter and auxiliary housings. I've soaked them in a mix of acetone/ATF/srong solvent and hit them later with a heat gun then a torch. Very tenacious buggers they are when trying to scrape off using an acrylic ice scraper. Razor blade next?
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Mine is a lucas 23 or d25. it is leaking bad and after talking to steve at sjs he said its either the distributor needs to be rebuilt or the engine breather is blocked as it is not as this is a fresh rebuilt engine with 300 miles on it now. its been coming out the sides. According to him this is NOT the distributor with the internal seal as i went to rdr one from him. If you were me woudl you opt to have it rebuilt or upgrade to another one? The leak is pretty bad and worries me, iw ant to address it now that myc ar is running. its currently getting paint fixes done but will have it back next week. Any inputs would be much appreciated!
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I came across a fire-damaged (I am guessing) JPS S2 on the auction site for the notorious Los Angeles-based Porche Foreign Auto Wrecking junkyard auction that is coming up: https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/jy24/lots/r0022-1979-lotus-espirit/ If you haven't heard about this junkyard before, you can find more details on many YouTube videos or places like Car and Driver: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a61938041/junkyard-rudi-klein-rm-auction/ Interesting story. I wonder if there is anything salvageable on the JPS.
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Anti-roll bar removal
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This is one stubborn thing! What's the best way to remove the anti-roll bar from the front suspension lower arms?
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Series 2 lug nut size
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Anyone know? I cant find it in the manual. I am going to replace my lug nuts but am going with titanium, so need to find the size if anyone has
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s2 oil drain plug thread size
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Query, The oil drain plug on my '95 S4s M20 x 1.5 thread size. Would that be the same for my S2 Esprit? -- Rich F '79 JPS #040 '95 S4sw ...SHF63000
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History of Esprit on Carmudgeon podcast
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This came out today if anyone wants to give it a listen: https://youtu.be/yvJZ3jT6dMc?si=ictgTcIBXW5dQCF3 It discusses the history of the Esprit and spends a lot of time on the early cars with some great insight into why they are special.
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JPS Steering Wheel FS
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I also have an old Porsche 356 in addition to the Lotus’. Tonight I saw an interesting post on the Porsche Pelican Parts forum. I have no interest, just passing the along for anyone who may be interested. Here’s the link: FS: Momo John Player Special JPS steering wheel + horn button forums.pelicanparts.com Regards, Ron Schramm ’62 Seven Cosworth ’63 S90 Outlaw ’84 Turbo Esprit ’14 Evora “A man must keep a little back shop where he can be himself without reserve. In solitude alone can he know true freedom.” - Michel De Montaigne 1588
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I just posted this to the FB S1 group, but I figured I'd send it out here too. My S1 needs a brake master cylinder. The shop I have it at tried to rebuild it, but they said it was too far gone. They have one on order from Lotus Bits, but it's taking an eternity for it to get shipped here to Upstate NY. Ordinarily I would sit tight and wait, but I leave for Florida on 10/27 and I need to get it safely stowed away for the winter. Does anyone have any alternatives out there? I need a miracle...
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Pulling engine and trans
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Hi all, I am thinking that I will pull my engine and transmission on my S2 for some of the upcoming work on it and to inspect the fuel tanks. For those who have done this job: how difficult is? Any things to keep in mind or tips/tricks that may make it easier?
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Considering selling my collection
Hello fellow Lotus enthusiast, Many of you know me or remember me and it has been quite a few years since I have truly been active. I just recently retired on my 65th birthday and due to my leg injury of many years back have not been active or spending a lot of time pursuing my love of Lotus cars. I no longer have the time or inclination to devote myself to my collection and am in the process of selling many of them. I thought it might be a good opportunity for any of those folks attending LOG to have a chance if they might be interested in looking them over. I am located in Houston or more precisely Cypress Texas and am only a couple of hours from Austin. I have journeyed to many a previous LOG with most of them and many were winners. Here is a list of my full collection: 1973 Lotus Europa TCS (Green/Black) 1974 Lotus Elite 503 (Red/Black) 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 (White/Tartan) 1987 Lotus Esprit HCI (White/Black) 1991 Lotus Elan M100 (Red/Grey) 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 (Silver/Black) and the one from another mother- 1990 Maserati 228 Biturbo (Black/Cream) I will likely not depart with my first love and first acquisition, my TCS. However, I am open about the others. They have been stored in a storage/garage/workshop and also in my home garage. They each have various needs, some minor, some more major. I will detail that later to interested parties and also I am in the process of getting some photos. I know everyone like to see the pics, however I have been a bit under the weather but wanted to get this out with the near vicinity of LOG being the case. Thank you for your interest and love of these incredible cars. Cheers, Rogers Schupp
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Hey all, my car a 78 series 2 has been running finally. Was out driving and after being in the road about 15 minutes suddenly the car starts bucking, and my rpms go nuts. Car dies with a pop and the fuel pump won't prime. Had to get towed. The next day, she cranked, pump did it's thing and she fired right up. Went for a drive around the block after letting it idle 10 mins then same thing, engine starts jerking due to no fuel and it pops then dies. Fuel pump then won't prime or do it's thing. Everything on my car is new minus the pump tbh. So I understand the su pump in the car runs off points and has a req of about 15 gph. Has anyone updated their pump with one of the newer solid state ones so makes? I see moss has them in stock but I will want to call to make sure I can find one that meets the 907s specifications. Has anyone ever updated those fuel pump?
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